JP6691575B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when a game result is a predetermined special result.

Conventionally, display means having an identification symbol display area for displaying an identification symbol, and an identification symbol to be displayed on the display device corresponding to a game executed under the condition that a predetermined starting condition is satisfied are variably displayed, and predetermined. after varying time of elapses, comprising: a display control means for performing display control to stop displaying the identification symbols corresponding to the big hit determination result, the display control means, a smaller display mode than identification pattern, and identification symbols The game machine having a reduced symbol display control means capable of displaying and controlling the reduced symbol displayed in synchronization with the variation of the game, and displaying the reduced symbol in the display mode corresponding to the identification symbol so that the player can recognize the variation condition of the game. Is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2011-183203, A

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced .
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of the game .

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a predetermined special result,
A display device,
And a production control means for controlling the display device,
The effect control means,
During the execution of the game, it is possible to simultaneously display a first variable display effect and a second variable display effect for performing variable display of a plurality of identification symbols on the display device,
The plurality of identification symbols in the first variable display effect includes a plurality of types of first identification symbols, a plurality of types of second identification symbols, and a plurality of types of third identification symbols ,
The first identification symbol and the second identification symbol can be displayed in any of a first display mode, a second display mode, a third display mode, and a fourth display mode ,
When the first display both the variable display effect and the second variable display effect, form Reach mode by said first identification symbols and the second identification symbols of the first variable display effect, the first Change the display mode of the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol in the 1 variable display effect from the first display mode to the second display mode, and further from the second display mode to the third display mode It is possible to execute change effects that
In the change effect, after the first identification symbol is displayed in the second display mode, the second identification symbol is displayed in the second display mode, and then the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are displayed. It is possible to display in the third display mode in synchronization,
The type of the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol when executing the change effect does not change,
Maintaining the plurality of identification symbols in the second variable display effect when executing the change effect in a uniform variable display mode ,
The third identification symbol can be displayed in the fourth display aspect together with the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol at the start of the game, and the first display aspect when the reach aspect is formed. wherein the displayable der Rukoto in particular display manner that the different from any different from the fourth display mode operation of the third display mode and the second display mode and.

According to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game .

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 perspective view of a game board. It is the figure which explains the details of the production operation section. 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 flow chart explaining hard random number acquisition 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 flow chart explaining the special winning opening switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process. It is a flow chart explaining special figure normal processing shift setting processing 1. 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 big hit flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flow chart explaining special figure information setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining fluctuation pattern setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining fluctuation start information setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining the special figure change processing shift setting processing (special figure 1). It is a flow chart explaining the special figure fluctuation processing shift setting processing (special figure 2). It is a flowchart explaining a special figure fluctuation process. It is a flow chart for explaining the special process display in-process shift setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure display process. It is a flow chart explaining update processing of a high probability variation frequency. It is the flowchart which explains production mode information check processing. It is a flow chart explaining fanfare / in-interval processing shift setting processing 1. It is a flow chart explaining small hit fanfare middle processing shift setting processing 1. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / during-interval processing. It is a flow chart explaining processing transfer setting processing during special winning opening opening. It is a flowchart explaining a special winning opening opening process. It is a flow chart explaining special winning opening remaining sphere processing shift setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening remaining ball processing. It is a flowchart explaining the fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 2. It is a flow chart explaining a big hit end processing shift setting processing. 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 a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process transfer setting process 2. (A) is a flow chart for explaining the small hit mid-fanfare processing, and (b) is a flow chart for explaining the small hit mid processing shift setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining processing during a small hit. It is a flow chart explaining a small hit operation shift setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball processing shift setting processing. (A) is a flowchart explaining a small hit remaining ball process, (b) is a flowchart explaining a small hit end process shift setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a small hit ending process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process transfer setting process 3. It is the flowchart which explains the production command setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol variation control process. It is a flow chart explaining distribution processing. It is a flow chart explaining 2-byte distribution processing. It is a figure explaining an example of "reach production control during ST." It is a figure explaining an example of "reach production control during ST." It is a figure explaining an example of "reach production control during ST." It is a figure explaining an example of "reach production control during ST." It is a figure explaining an example of "production point control." It is the flowchart which explains the main processing in the production control control equipment. It is the flowchart which explains production point control processing. 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 symbol type command processing. It is a flow chart explaining variable system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining variation production setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining the change production contents determination processing. It is a figure explaining the modification of "reach production control during ST." It is a timing chart explaining continuous notice production of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the continuous notice production of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the continuous notice production of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the conventional reach symbol notification production. It is the figure which explains the reach design information production of this invention. It is the figure which explains the reach design information production of this invention. It is the figure which explains the reach design information production of this invention. It is the figure which explains the reach design information production of this invention. It is a front view of the game machine of the modification 9. It is a front view of the game machine of the modification 9. It is a front view of the game machine of the modification 9. It is a figure explaining related production (line production). It is a figure explaining related production (line production). It is a figure explaining related production (line production). It is a figure explaining related production (line production). It is a figure explaining the modification of related production (line production). It is a figure explaining a heart-shaped member.

  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 frame) 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. Furthermore, at the upper edge of the upper plate 21, a performance operation unit 550 that receives an operation input from the player is provided. The effect operation unit 550 is an effect button 25 having an effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is in contact with the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. 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.
Although the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25 in the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 may be provided separately from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided near the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

  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, the player operates the effect operation unit 550 to perform an effect in which the operation of the player is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). You can

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. 2 and 3 are front views of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by 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 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 variation 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.
Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, a board effect device (movable effect member) 44 that performs an effect of a game by operating is provided. The board effect device 44 is capable of a sliding movement operation (falling operation) from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41, and also a rotation operation.

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol starting gate (general starting gate) 34 which gives a starting condition of the universal figure changing display game. The game ball that has won the universal figure starting gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5).
Two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, 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. 5).

  Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start 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. 5).

Further, on the left side of the starting winning opening 36, an ordinary variation winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start condition of the special figure variation display game is provided.
The normal variation winning device 37 is provided with an opening / closing door 37b which is opened by turning in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side and can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in. The opening / closing door 37b is normally It holds a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball cannot flow. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the universal sphere solenoid 37c (see FIG. 5) as a drive device is used to open the game balls into the regular variation winning device 37 easily. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 5).
Further, below the starting winning port 36, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won in the winning port is provided.

Further, below the universal figure starting gate 34, a special variation winning device (big winning opening) 38 that can convert the state in which a game ball is not accepted and the state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. There is.
The special variation winning device 38 has a movable member (not shown) which can be opened by rotating the upper end side to the leftward direction, and is large depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state in which the 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 special variation winning device 38 includes, for example, a special winning opening that is opened and closed by a movable member driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 5) as a driving device, and is in a special gaming state or a small hitting gaming state. In the middle, by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the special winning opening and give the player a predetermined game value (prize ball). ing. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 5) 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 special winning opening switches 38a are provided, and the game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening is detected by any of the special winning opening switches 38a. By thus providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball that has flown into the special winning opening.

  Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the warp device 42 is provided on the left side of the center case 40. The warp device 42 is a tubular shape that guides the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 42a to the stage 42b, and an inflow port 42a that opens to the left for receiving the game ball that flows down the game area 32 outside the center case 40. With a warp flow path, the game ball flowing down the warp flow path is guided to the left end of the stage 42b.

  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 special figure 1 display device (first special figure fluctuation display portion) 51a and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game, which includes a 7-segment type display device (LED lamp) or the like. Special display 2 display (second special display change display section) 51b for variable display game, variable display section (general display display) 52 for general figure variable display game composed of LED lamps, and LED lamp And a storage display section 53, 54, 55 for informing the number of starting memories of each variable display game.

  Further, the collective display device 50 lights up when a time saving state occurs, and notifies the occurrence of the time saving state by a second game state display section (second game state indicator, time saving state informing section) 57, and powering on of the gaming machine 10. A third gaming state display section (third gaming state indicator, probability state display section) 58 that sometimes indicates that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state, the number of rounds at the time of jackpot (of the special variation winning device 38) A round display unit 59 for displaying the number of times of opening and closing) is provided. Note that the collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display device) or the like that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of the big hit.

  The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51a and the special figure 2 display device 51b is, for example, 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 52 blinks a lamp during change to indicate that it is changing, 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 55 displays the number of starting memories (= holding number) of the universal figure starting gate 34, which is the fluctuation start condition of the universal figure indicator 52, by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator 53 indicates the number of the first starting memory (special figure 1 hold) which is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 indicator 51a by turning off a plurality of LEDs, Display by blinking or lighting.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 54 indicates the number of the second starting memory (special figure 2 hold) which is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 indicator 51b by turning off a plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking or lighting.

  The second gaming state display unit (time saving state notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and in a normal gaming state in which the time saving state does not occur (when the variable time reduction function is not activated), the lamp is turned off. If a time saving condition occurs (when the fluctuation time reduction function is activated), turn on the lamp.

  The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp and the like, and when the power state of the gaming machine 10 is a low probability state (normal probability state), the lamp is turned off. Then, when the probability state of the big hit when the gaming machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state (probability change state), the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not turned on, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, it corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Turn on the lamp.

  FIG. 4 shows details of the effect operation unit 550. FIG. 4A is a plan view of the effect operation unit 550. As shown in FIG. 4A, the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment includes an effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. Has been done. That is, the effect operation unit 550 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to a physical push button function.

  Then, the sensitivity setting data, the LED brightness data, and the like are transmitted from the effect control board (effect control device) 300 to the effect operation unit 550, and the effect buttons from the effect operation unit 550 to the effect control board (effect control device) 300. A push button signal (press detection signal) from the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON / OFF signal (contact / non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a included in the touch panel 29 are output. Is configured.

  In the case of the present embodiment, with the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the effect button (push button) 25, the pressing operation on the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (the operation of pressing the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 and depressing the effect operation unit 550). ) Is detected. Further, a plurality of points are provided on the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550, and the touch sensor provided on the touch panel 29 detects a contact operation with respect to the point provided on the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4B, nine points, "TSW1" to "TSW8" points and "Pa" points, are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the "TSW4" point provided on the center of the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550, the "TSW1" point provided on the left side of the "TSW4" point, and the inner side of the "TSW4" point (game "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side, "TSW6" point provided on the right side of the "TSW4" point, and "TSW8" provided on the front side (player side) of the "TSW4" point. Points, "TSW2" points provided between "TSW1" points and "TSW3" points, "TSW5" points provided between "TSW3" points and "TSW6" points, and "TSW6" Between the “TSW7” point and the “TSW8” point and the “TSW1” point provided between the point and the “TSW8” point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine, and can be arbitrarily changed. Further, in FIG. 4B, for convenience, the points “TSW1” to “TSW8” are described as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. However, in the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment, FIG. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

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

  The “Pa” point is, for example, using the LED of the “Pa” point as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or sequentially turning on the LEDs of each point on the upper surface of the production operation unit 550 like a roulette wheel, and the “Pa” point. It is possible to use the LED of No. 3 for the “winning (or certainty change confirmation)” point, the LED of the “Pa” point for the winning pre-winning winning production, and the like.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” point, etc.) for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 is the brightness adjustment (hall setting). , Player adjustments) are excluded from the target. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor has a function of forcibly touching off when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops output of the touch-on signal and touch-offs). It has a function of outputting a signal). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or longer.

  Examples of the player's operation detected by the effect operation section 550 include the operation shown in FIG. 4C. The “single hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 once, and the “continuous hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 multiple times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation of keeping the effect operation unit 550 pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation of touching the touch panel 29. "" Pa "operation (TSW1or8) + long press" is a long state while touching one (or both) of "Pa" point or two points "TSW1" point and "TSW8" point adjacent to this point. The operation is a push operation, and the “flick” is an operation of sliding the touch panel 29 so that the touch panel 29 is flipped. Of course, the operations to be detected are not limited to these operations.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) 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. , Winning a prize in the starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37 or the special variation winning apparatus 38, or flowing into the outlet 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and 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 device 38, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening that has been won is set to the payout control device 200 ( (Refer to FIG. 5), and is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15 from the dispensing unit.

  On the other hand, in the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 5) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided. 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, a state where the general figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, a 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 gaming ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34 when 37 is converted to the open state, if the number of universal figure starting memory is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), 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 55 of the collective display device 50. In addition, the universal figure starting memory stores a random number value for hit determination (random number value for 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 indicator) 52 composed of LEDs. The lighting mode and lighting color of the LEDs are normal. Makes identification information (general drawing, ordinary design). In addition, the universal figure display 52 is configured by a display device, and normally, for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are used as identification information, which is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed to display the result. You may. When the stop display of the universal figure variation display game results in the universal figure identification result, the universal figure is hit and the opening / closing door 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 symbol 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. 5). 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). Then, the stored number of the special figure starting memory is displayed on the memory display section (special figure 1 reserved display 53, special figure 2 reserved display 54) for informing the number of winning prizes of the batch 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 variation winning device 37, or their starting memory, the special map 1 display 51a (variation display device) or the special map 2 display 51b (variation 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 device 51a or the special figure 2 display device 51b 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. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display device 51a or the special figure 2 display device 51b becomes the small hit result mode, it becomes a small hit and a small hit game state (so-called , Small hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also the small hit 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 stopped sequentially 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 51a and the special display 2 display 51b may be separate displays 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-figure 1 display 51a and the special-figure 2 display 51b 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 designed to be executed (executed with 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 non-playing state, the special gaming state or the small hitting gaming state, if the starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, The number of starting memories is incremented by 1, and one starting memory is stored. Then, in a state where the number of starting memories is 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started (end of the previous special figure variation display game or special game state, When the small hit game state ends), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored starting memory. 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 variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the big winning opening switch 38a is a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and uses a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil to detect a game ball. ing. Further, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the main frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 etc. are micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

FIG. 5 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 having the same, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. .

  The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses an operating 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 a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to be operable. To be done.

  The power supply device 400 is 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, DC 5V from a voltage of 32V DC. A power failure monitoring signal that has a section 410, a backup power supply section 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to a RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and 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 present embodiment. By providing the above, the cost can be reduced by excluding 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 a RAM initialization switch 112. When this RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written 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, a state in which the variable display is performed by a 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 variable display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variable display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right variable 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 areas 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 (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from 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 with different possibility of deriving the special result mode (different expected values), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach) and special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 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 in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of sync). 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 jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the symbol of the big hit, and a variation pattern (various types in the special figure variation display game). Random pattern generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the reach and the execution time of the variable display game in the variable display without reach, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the general figure variable 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 controls the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. State), the operation state (time saving operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of starting memories, etc., and any one variation pattern table is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables. To get. 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 a payout motor of the payout unit according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to win a prize ball. Control for paying out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  In the input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111, a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, It is connected to the gate switch 34a in the universal starting gate 34, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a of the special variation winning device 38, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is negative such as 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that receives a logic signal and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I / F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or the proximity switch is illegally short-circuited, the sensor or switch is removed from the connector, or the lead wire is cut to float. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as that, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, 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 and the special winning opening switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. . Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 is detected. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the like are also input. 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, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test shot test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

  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, to the input unit 120, a frame radio wave incorrect signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on a radio wave detected by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be accepted), a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shoot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of gaming balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (Signal output when detecting that the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 at a predetermined amount or more (full)), touch switch signal (input to the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) There is provided a first input port 122 which takes in a signal based on the above) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  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 RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the 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 RESET 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. Further, the reset signal RESET 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. In addition, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test shot test device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET 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 RESET needs to be reset in order to prevent malfunction of the system, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET 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 shooting 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 signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a starting port switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is 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 61 or the board radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken into 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 firing 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.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variable prize device 38 (a special winning opening solenoid) 38b and a normal variable prize device 37 to open and close a door 37b (a solenoid solenoid) 37c. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. 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 board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example, and can display information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external 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 opening / closing data signals of the special winning opening solenoid 38b and the universal electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. The first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , A second driver 138b that outputs an ON / OFF drive signal of a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and a current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136. A third driver 138c that outputs an ON / OFF drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71. Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with 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. The third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for pulling out the digit line according to the display data with a current, so that the power supply voltage may be 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, thereby providing 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 board 71, is supplied with DC 12V 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 on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code 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 / receive data to / 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 a command 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. 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 for reproducing 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 contents of the effect, and instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound, light a decorative lamp, and drive 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 waiting state for receiving the interrupt signals INT0 to INT and commands and 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 voice 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.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, a board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having an 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 therein, 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 for driving and controlling 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. It should be noted that the glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame effect device including a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating an effect device), and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

  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 touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, the initial position of the motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. That detects the ON / OFF state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the production control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided to detect a signal and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

  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 effect control device 300, 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, 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. Is configured to. Further, 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. In addition, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the tone generator 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 (1), and the process of determining the hit / miss of the universal figure variation display game is performed. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal figure display 52, a process of displaying the universal figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, the universal figure display 52 displays the special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is displayed. The control is performed to open the opening / closing door 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (opening / closing door 37b). If the result of the general-picture variation display game is off, control is performed to display the result mode of misalignment on the general-picture display unit 52.

  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 the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and processing for determining the hitting deviation of the first special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 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 has been hit 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, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display device 51a or the special figure 2 display device 51b, a process of displaying the special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game balls flowing down the game region 32 to 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 displays the special result mode and the small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit. At the same time, a process for generating a special game state or a small hit game state is performed. In the process of generating the special gaming state or the small hitting gaming state, the CPU 111A allows the movable ball of the special variation winning device 38 to be opened by the special winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening. Control. Then, until a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is won in the special winning opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening, the special winning opening is achieved. Opening is set as one round, and control (cycle game) for continuing (repeating) this for a predetermined number of rounds is performed. 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 51a or the special figure 2 display device 51b.

  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, regardless of which of the first special map variation display game and the second special figure variable display game results in the high probability state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

  Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (universal figure 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 short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (probability figure hit probability) is a high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). It is possible. As a result, the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the normal figure low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the probability of winning per universal figure is set to 0 so as not to open the opening / closing door 37b in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, in the time saving state, the execution time of the figure variation display game (public figure variation time) is, for example, 500 ms, and the figure illustration stop time for displaying the result of the figure variation display game is, for example, 600 ms. When the universal figure variation display game is a hit result and the regular variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (normal electric open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 msec × 1 time), Open time of the second hit stop design (normal power open time) and number of releases (eg, 1700 msec × 2 times), open time of the third hit stop pattern (normal power open time) and number of releases (eg, 1700 msec ×) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the universal figure fluctuation display game, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal battery open times, and the universal electric open time are appropriately set so that the universal figure variable display game and the regular variable prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in the time saving operation state. Alternatively, for example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (general figure fluctuation time) of the general figure fluctuation display game described above to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the universal figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 704 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal figure variation display game is a hit result and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (genuine electric opening time) is set to the normal state (general figure low probability state). It is possible to control so that the second opening time is longer than the one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening the normal electric power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) with respect to one hit result of the universal figure changing display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, four times) to the second number of times of opening. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of being a hit result of the figure changing display game (probability of hitting a figure) is higher than the normal probability in the normal operation state (a figure low probability state, for example, 0/251). It is possible to have a high probability (universal figure high probability state, for example, 250/251).

  In the time saving state, the ordinary variable winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the universal figure fluctuation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of regular train open, the universal train open time, and the probability of universal network hit. Make the time for state conversion longer than usual. Further, it is possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. 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 processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main processing shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 and a timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 9 which is performed in 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. 7 and FIG. 8, first, a process of inhibiting an interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then, at the start address of the area for saving the value of the register etc. when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, the register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (eg D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order, and the leading 00h is set in step S4. Next, a signal to stop firing is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). 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 signal to stop firing, 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 S6), and the process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, the program of the sub-control means (for example, payout control device 200 or effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions 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 sub control device before the sub control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up before the sub 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.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (RAM area or register or the like that is not the target of validity determination) that is not the target of validity determination (checksum calculation) of RAM. 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, and 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 elapses, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting the waiting time elapses, 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-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is 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 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 cut 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 standby time, and the stored contents when the power was last turned off are retained, so backup processing 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). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). When the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, when the waiting time has expired, access to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM is permitted (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).

  If the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S17), and the normal operation is performed. If so (step 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 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). 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 off It is determined whether the checksums of the two match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG. 8 and the process for normal recovery from the power failure is performed.

  Further, 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 of FIG. 8 and initialization processing is performed. That is, the initialization switch serves as 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. 8, 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 for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal is not fixed. Indefinite. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not fixed. Then, the area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state (step S22). If the probability of the special figure is not high (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. If the probability of the special figure is high (step S22; Y), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), and for example, the high probability notification LED (error display provided on the collective display device 50 is displayed. Data) is saved in the segment area (step S24). Then, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S25), and step S31. Go to. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (command for customer demo screen if waiting for customer, other If so, send multiple commands (such as the command on the recovery screen). Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a performance number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibition area is set to access permission (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access 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 (effect control device 300) (step S30), and the process proceeds to step S31. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a RAM initialization command (display a customer waiting demo screen and display a predetermined time ( A plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization by light and sound) are transmitted. Further, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a performance number information command and a high probability number information command are also transmitted.

  In step S31, processing 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 a 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. Also, a bit transposed pattern of hard random numbers (here, big hit random numbers) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). Is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposed pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may set it arbitrarily.

  After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, a random number that determines the winning symbol of the special drawing). Predetermined RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number determining the hit of the universal figure (random number per hit), random number determining the hit symbol of the universal figure (random symbol per hit)) After saving in the area (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present 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 symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. Is configured. 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, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are processed by 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 has the same cycle as the unit of timer interrupt processing. In addition, in the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, the so-called "initial value change method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round Is adopted. 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 updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number updating process of the step S35, the number of times (for example, two times) 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 S36), and the power failure occurs. It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (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 enabling 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 is executed. 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 updating process from being executed, when performing the initial value random number updating process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update and 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). Further, 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, processing for temporarily interrupting (step S39), all 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 at the time of power shutdown, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before power shutdown is correctly 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 an integrated manner, and the secondary control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) for performing various controls according to 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 (a 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. 9, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing the register saving process of moving the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (special winning opening solenoid 38b, universal electric solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 of 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. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the game control device, and the second signal indicating the state of launch permission seen from the payout control device (the launch permission signal) is also payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the firing control device. That is, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both of them are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, the payout command transmission process (step S105) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 200 in various processes, the random number update process 1 (step S106), and the random number update process 2 (step S107) are performed. 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, and the special winning opening switch 38a are monitored to see whether or not a normal signal is input, and an error is monitored ( A winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) is performed to check whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Further, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure changing display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the general figure changing display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111) for driving the segment LEDs provided in the gaming machine 10 for displaying the special figure variation display game and various information regarding the game so as to display desired contents, the magnetic sensor 61. Magnet irregularity monitoring processing (step S112) for checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and panel radio irregularity for performing the processing for checking the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 and determining whether there is any abnormality The monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) of setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt process is ended.
Here, in this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by interrupt return. At this time (when the timer interrupt process ends), it is automatically performed. Depending on the CPU to be used, there is a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt prohibited state or a process of restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (step S109) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the special figure game processing, the input of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire processing relating to the special figure changing display game is controlled, and the display of the special drawing is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, 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 starting opening switch monitoring process, if a gaming ball is won in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and the special winning based on the winning. 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.

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

  Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether 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, refer to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be set is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game processing number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A7).

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of variation start and effect setting of the special figure variation display game and the variation of special figure are in progress. Special figure normal processing (step A8) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
If the special figure game process number is "1" at step A7, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure and the information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process are performed. (Step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the type of big hit, and a special winning opening for each big hit The special figure display processing (step A10) is performed to set the fanfare time according to the opening pattern and the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "3", the opening time of the special winning opening is updated, the number of times of opening is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step A11).
In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "4", the interval command is set if the jackpot round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if the jackpot round is the final round, or the special winning opening remains. A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game process number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening and a big hit end process are executed. The special winning opening remaining ball processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for the execution is performed.
When the special figure game process number is "6" at step A7, a big hit ending process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time and opening pattern of the special winning opening when a small hit occurs, the fanfare command setting, and the processing during the small hit. A small hit fanfare middle process (step A15) for setting necessary information is performed.
When the special figure game process number is "8" at step A7, a small hit mid-process (step A16) is performed to set an ending command and information necessary to perform the small hit remaining ball process. .
In step A7, if the special figure game process number is "9", a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls won in the special winning opening during the small hitting process, and a small hit ending process The small hit remaining ball process (step A17) is performed to set the information necessary for performing.
When the special figure game process number is "10" in step A7, a small hit ending process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process is executed.

  After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51a (step A19), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A20) relating to the special figure 1 display 51a is performed. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 display 51b (step A21), the symbol variation control processing (step A22) relating to the special figure 2 display 51b is performed, and the special figure game processing ends. To do. 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 is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. To do.

  Incidentally, the small hit is a result mode in which the condition device is not operated, and the big hit is a special result in which the condition device is operated. The condition device is a device that operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of the big hit symbol) in the special figure variation display game. When the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and special condition as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the continuous accessory operating device is operated). The condition device not operating means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won. The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch that is turned on and off electrically. Further, the "conditional device" is a term that is generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term that has different meanings.

[Starting switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the starting opening switch monitoring processing, first, a first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step A101), a hard random number acquisition processing (step A102) is performed, and then, 1 It is determined whether or not there is a winning in the starting opening (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A106 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A103, when it is determined that there is a winning in the first starting opening (step A103; Y), a table for setting information of reservation by the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) is prepared. After that (step A104), the special figure starting port switch common processing (step A105) is performed.

Next, the winning starting monitoring table for the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) is prepared (step A106), and the hard random number acquisition processing (step A107) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning at the second starting opening. The determination is made (step A108).
When it is determined in step A108 that there is no winning in the second starting opening (step A108; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A108 that there is a winning in the second starting opening (step A108; Y), the ordinary electric auditors (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, the ordinary variation. It is determined whether or not the prize winning device 37 is operated and the game balls are in the open state in which the prize can be won (step A109), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric auditors are operating (step A109; Y), the step is performed. The process proceeds to A111 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A109 that the ordinary electric auditors product is not in operation (step A109; N), it is determined whether or not the illegal electric power generation is occurring (step A110).

  In the determination as to whether or not there is a fraudulent fraud, it is determined that fraud has occurred if the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or more than the fraud determination 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 thereof is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. 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.

  When it is determined in step A110 that the illegal attempt to generate a telephone call is not occurring (step A110; N), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) (step A111), The starting port switch common process (step A112) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring process ends. Further, when it is determined in step A110 that the illegality is occurring (step A110; Y), the starting port switch monitoring process ends. That is, the second starting memory is not generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102 and A107) in the above-described starting opening switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, the non-winning information of the starting opening to be monitored of the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) is displayed. After setting (step A121), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the starting port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process is ended. On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124). .

  When there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, when the random number is not extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends. When the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124; Y), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded into the hard random number latch register to be monitored and prepared (step A125). Then, among the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37), the winning information of the starting opening to be monitored is set (step A126), and the hard random number acquisition processing is performed. finish.

[Special processing for common opening switch]
Next, details of the special figure starting port switch common process (steps A105 and A112) 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. 13, in the special figure starting port switch common processing, first, information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port switch to be monitored among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is displayed in the gaming machine 10. The number of times the starting port signal is output, which is the number of times of output to the external management device, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the number of outputs overflows (step A133). ). If the output count does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the output count overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from “0” to “255” can be stored in the starting port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is "255", the value after updating becomes "0" by the +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the output count overflows.

  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 among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value (step A135). When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing ends. If the number of reserved special maps to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; 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 A136), the target starting mouth winning flag is saved (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting port switch and the special figure holding number to be monitored is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random number prepared in step A125 is saved in the big hit random number storage area of the RWM ( Step A139). Next, the big hit symbol random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the big hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is in the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A142).
When it is determined in step A142 that the winning is not in the first starting opening (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, in step A142, when it is determined that the winning is to the first starting opening (step A142; Y), a small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A143), and the small hit symbol of the RWM. The data is saved in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Next, a starter switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number are prepared (step A147), and the effect command setting process (step A148) is performed to perform the special figure starting port switch common process. finish.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game balls into the starting winning area and the starting winning area of the normal variation winning device 37, and becomes the execution right of the variation display game. The starting prize storing means stores a predetermined number as a starting memory with an upper limit. In addition, the starting winning prize storing means (game control device 100) stores various random number values extracted based on winning of the game balls into the first starting winning a prize mouth (starting winning a prize hole 36) with the predetermined number as an upper limit. As a second starting memory, various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning port (ordinary variation winning device 37) are stored as a second starting memory.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, details of the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) 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. 14, first, the starting opening winning flag saved in step A137 is checked to determine whether the winning is the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A151).
When it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not in the first starting opening (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A151 that the winning is in the first starting opening (step A151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure is being shortened (step A152).

When it is determined in step A152 that the special figure is being shortened (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special drawing is not shortened (step A152; N), it is determined whether the big hit is in progress or the small hit is in progress (step A153).
When it is determined in step A153 that the big hit is in progress or the small hit is in progress (step A153; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that the big hit or the small hit is not in progress (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value and whether or not it is the big hit. The big hit determination process (step A154) is performed. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target opening switch is set (step A156), and the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140 is set. The stop symbol information is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the winning is in the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A158).
In step A158, when it is determined that the winning is not in the first start opening (step A158; N), the stop symbol information of the outset is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is to the first starting opening (step A158; Y), it is determined whether or not the big hit random number value is coincident with the small hit determination value, that is, the small hit. A small hit determination process (step A159) for determining whether or not is performed. Then, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the outset is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A143 is set. After acquisition (step A162), the process proceeds to step A164.

  Then, a read-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A164), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A165). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A166) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A166). A167).

  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 A168), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), and the special figure reservation information determination process ends. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are similar to the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

  By the above processing, a read-ahead symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory of the pre-reading object, 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 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 winning 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). Determines whether or not) forms a pre-determination 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 when the starting memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed. Good.

[Winning prize switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) in the above-described special drawing game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the special winning opening switch monitoring processing, first, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is "4", that is, whether the special winning opening opening processing is being performed (step A201). . When the special winning opening opening process is being performed (step A201; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. If the special winning opening is not being processed (step A201; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is "5", that is, whether the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step A201; N). A202).
When the special winning opening remaining ball process is being performed (step A202; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. When the special winning opening remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A205; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is "8", that is, whether the small hitting processing is being performed (step A203). ).
If processing is being performed during the small hit (step A204; Y), the process proceeds to step A205. Further, when the small hitting process is not being performed (step A203; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is "9", that is, the small hit remaining ball process is being performed (step A204).
Since the special figure game processing number does not shift until the special figure game processing timer becomes “0”, the progress of the game can be checked by the special figure game processing number in this way.

When the small hit remaining ball processing is not being performed (step A204; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing is ended. If the small hit remaining ball is being processed (step A204; Y), the process proceeds to step A205.
Then, the winning counter is set to "0" (step A205), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (one big winning opening switch 38a) (step A206).

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

  When there is no input to the special winning opening switch 2 (step A210; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214). If there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (step A210; Y), a special winning opening count command is prepared (step A211) and effect command setting processing (step A212) is performed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (step A213), and it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (step A214).

When it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is "0" (step A268) and the value of the winning counter is "0" (step A214; Y), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended.
When the value of the winning prize counter is not "0" (step A214; N), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening remaining ball process is being performed (step A215).
When the special winning opening remaining ball processing is in progress (step A215; Y), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing is ended, and when the special winning opening remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A215; N), the small winning remaining ball processing It is determined whether it is in progress (step A216).
When the small hit remaining ball is being processed (step A216; Y), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended, and when the small hit remaining ball is not being processed (step A216; N), the value of the winning counter (1 or 2) is added to the special winning opening count (step A217), and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening count exceeds an upper limit value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round, for example, "9"). A218).

  When the special winning opening count number is not equal to or more than the upper limit value (step A218; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended. If the special winning opening count is equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A218; Y), the special winning opening count is kept at the upper limit (step A219), and the special figure game processing timer area is cleared to 0 ( (Step A220), it is determined whether or not a small hit is being processed (step A221). When the processing during the small hit is not in progress (step A221; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing is ended, and when the processing during small hit is in progress (step A221; Y), the small winning opening control pointer area is small hit. The value of the end of the opening operation is saved (step A222), and the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended. As a result, the special winning opening will be closed and the first round will be completed.

[Special processing of special drawings]
Next, details of the special figure normal process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, 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, when 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). A311; N) sets the customer waiting demonstration flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A312).

  Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A313), effect command setting processing (step A314) is performed, special figure normal processing transition setting processing 1 (step A315) is performed, and 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 transition setting process 1 (step A315) is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended.

In addition, if the special figure 2 reservation number is not “0” in step A301 (step A301; N), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is executed. A hold number command is prepared (step A303), and effect command setting processing (step A304) is performed. Then, the special figure changing process transition setting process of special figure 2 (step A305) is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended.
In addition, in step A306, when the special figure 1 reserved number is not “0” (step A306; N), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A307) is performed, and the decorative special figure corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number is executed. A hold number command is prepared (step A308), and effect command setting processing (step A309) is performed. Then, the special figure changing processing transition setting processing (step A310) of the special figure 1 is performed, and the special figure normal processing is ended.

  In this way, by checking the special figure 2 pending number before the special figure 1 pending number is checked, if the special figure 2 pending number is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A302). Will be executed. 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 figure normal processing migration setting processing 1]
Next, details of the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A315) in the special figure normal process and the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A741) in the special figure displaying process described later will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure normal process shift setting process 1, first, "0" relating to the special figure normal process is set as a process number (step A321), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area. Then (step A322), the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A323). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A324), and the special figure normal process shift setting process 1 is ended.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A307) 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. 18, first, a special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of the 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) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol 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 processing (step A302) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing 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 as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. Is to be done as.

  As shown in FIG. 19, 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 A341), and the second special figure variation The big hit flag 2 for determining whether the displayed game is a big hit or not is subjected to big hit flag 2 setting processing (step A342) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) 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 A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation start process is ended.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 20 shows the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A332) in the above-mentioned Toku-zu 1 variation start process. In this big hit flag 1 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the small hit flag area (step A351), and the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A352). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and prepared (step A353), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) is cleared to 0. (Step A354). The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure starting storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1). After that, a jackpot determination process (step A355) of determining whether or not it is a jackpot is performed according to whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

  Then, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step A355) is a jackpot (step A356; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 1 area in which the deviation information is saved in step A352 (step A357). ), And ends the jackpot flag 1 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step A355) is not a big hit (step A356; N), whether or not the prepared big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value is a small hit. A small hit determination process (step A358) is performed.

  If the result of the small hit determination process (step A358) is a small hit (step A359; Y), the small hit flag area in which the deviation information was saved in step A351 is overwritten and saved. (Step A360), the jackpot flag 1 setting process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination process (step A358) is not the small hit (step A359; N), the big hit flag 1 setting process is performed with the deviation information saved in both the big hit flag 1 region and the small hit flag region. finish. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the first special figure variation display game is any one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “outfall”.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 21 shows the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 variation start process. In this big hit flag 2 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A371). Next, the big hit random number is loaded from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and prepared (step A372), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) is cleared to 0. (Step A372). The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers and the like) about the special figure starting storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2). After that, a jackpot determination process (step A374) of determining whether or not it is a jackpot is performed according to whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value.

  When the result of the jackpot determination process (step A374) is a jackpot (step A375; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 2 area in which the deviation information is saved in step A371 (step A375). ), The jackpot flag 2 setting process ends. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step A374) is not a big hit (step A375; N), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated while the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the second special figure variation display game is any one of "big hit" and "off".

[Big hit determination processing]
FIG. 22 shows the jackpot determination processing (steps A154, A355, A374) in the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination processing, jackpot flag 1 setting processing, and jackpot flag 2 setting processing. In this jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step A381), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A382). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and when the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value, and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit.

When the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A382; Y), the deviation is set as the judgment result (step A387), and the big hit judgment process is ended. Specifically, when the big hit determination process is the big hit determination process (step A355) in the big hit flag 1 setting process, and when the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A382; Y), Since it is a small hit or a loss, "other than a big hit (small hit or miss)" is set as the determination result (step A387). On the other hand, if the big hit judging process is the big hit judging process (step A374) in the big hit flag 2 setting process, and if the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A382; Y), it is out. Therefore, "other than big hit (out)" is set as the determination result (step A387).
When the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step A382; N), it is judged whether or not it is in the high probability state (step A383).

  Then, in the high probability state (step A383; Y), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is set (step A384), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A386). ). If it is not in the high probability state (step A383; N), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (step A385), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A386). .

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A386; Y), a deviation is set as the judgment result (step A357), and the big hit judgment processing is ended. Specifically, when the big hit determination process is the big hit determination process (step A355) in the big hit flag 1 setting process, when the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A386; Y), the small hit is small. Since it is a hit or a hit, "other than a big hit (small hit or miss)" is set as the determination result (step A387). On the other hand, if the big hit judging process is the big hit judging process (step A374) in the big hit flag 2 setting process, if the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A386; Y), it is out of order. , “Other than big hit (out)” is set as the determination result (step A387).
If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (step A386; N), that is, if it is the big hit, the big hit is set as the judgment result (step A388), and the big hit judgment processing is ended.

[Small hit judgment processing]
FIG. 23 shows the small hit determination process (steps A159 and A358) in the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination process and large hit flag 1 setting process. In this small hit determination process, first, a small hit lower limit judgment value is set, and it is judged whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step A391). In addition, the small hit determination is performed using the same random number as the big hit determination (big hit random number). That is, being a small hit means that the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a series of multiple values, and the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the small hit lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and the upper limit of the small hit judgment value, which is the upper limit value. When it is less than or equal to the determination value, it is determined to be a small hit. Of course, the range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value are set so as not to be covered.

When the value of the big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A391; Y), that is, when it is a deviation, a deviation is set as a determination result (step A393), and the small hit determination process is ended.
If the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step A391; N), the small hit upper limit judgment value is set and it is judged whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value. (Step A392).

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step A392; Y), that is, when it is a deviation, a deviation is set as a determination result (step A393), and the small hit determination processing is ended.
If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step A392; N), that is, if it is the small hit, the small hit is set as the judgment result (step A394), and the small hit judgment process is ended. To do.

[Special map 1 stop symbol setting process]
In FIG. 24, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A333) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 variation start process is shown. In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A401), and if it is a big hit (step A401; Y), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (holding number 1 Jackpot random number is loaded from (for) (step A402). Next, the special figure 1 big hit design table is set (step A403), the stop design number corresponding to the loaded big hit design random number is acquired, and saved in the special design 1 stop design number area (step A404). By this processing, the type of special result is selected.

  After that, the special figure 1 big hit stop design information table is set (step A405), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A406). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display device (here, the special symbol 1 display device 51a) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the number-of-rounds upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the number-of-rounds upper limit value information area (step A407), the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and the time reduction determination is performed. The data is saved in the data area (step A408), and the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state is saved (step A409). These pieces of information are for setting the execution mode of the special game state and the effect mode after the end of the special game state. In the case of the present embodiment, the effect mode shifts when the hit occurs, and the destination of the effect mode that shifts after the hit ends changes depending on the type of the hit symbol (the type of the big hit symbol or the small hit). In addition, in the case of a particular big hit symbol (for example, 6R probability variation symbol) in the jackpot in the special figure 1, depending on whether or not the game state is in the probability variation, the production mode of the transfer destination is determined to be the probability variation. It is determined whether or not the production mode is set to the production mode, or the production mode in which it is difficult to distinguish whether it is the probability change or not. Then, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A418).

On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A401; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag is a small hit (step A410), and when it is a small hit (step A411; Y), the special figure 1 small hit A small hit symbol random number is loaded from the symbol random number storage area (for the number of holding 1) (step A411). Next, the special figure 1 small hit symbol design table is set (step A412), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded small hit symbol random number is acquired, and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A413).
After that, a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A414), and effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is saved (step A415). Then, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A418).

  If the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A410; N), the stop symbol number at the time of falling is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A416), and the miss stop symbol pattern is set in the stop symbol pattern area. It saves (step A417) and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop pattern pattern (step A418). By the above process, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  After that, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (step A419), and effect command setting processing (step A420) is performed. This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stopped symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A421), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reserved 1) is cleared to 0 (step A422), and the special figure 1 The small hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reserved 1) is cleared to 0 (step A423), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
In FIG. 25, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process is shown. In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A431), and if it is a big hit (step A431; Y), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (holding number 1 Jackpot random number is loaded from (for use) (step A432). Next, the special figure 2 big hit design table is set (step A433), the stop design number which corresponds to the loaded big hit design random number is acquired, and it is saved in the special figure 2 stop design number area (step A434). By this processing, the type of special result is selected.

  After that, the special figure 2 big hit stop design information table is set (step A435), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A436). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display device (here, the special symbol 2 display device 51b) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (step A437), the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and the time reduction determination is performed. It saves in the data area (step A438), and saves the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state (step A439). These pieces of information are for setting the execution mode of the special game state and the effect mode after the end of the special game state. Further, in the case of the present embodiment, in the big hit in the special figure 2, the effect mode of the transition destination is a special effect mode in which the probability change is confirmed regardless of which big hit symbol. Then, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A442).

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A431; N), the stop symbol number at the time of falling off is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A440), and the off stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area. Then, (step A441), a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A442). By the above process, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  After that, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (step A443), and effect command setting processing (step A444) is performed. This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stopped symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A445), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reserved 1) is cleared to 0 (step A446), and the special figure 2 Stop the symbol setting process.

  That is, the game control device 100 executes the first variable display game as the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36), and the second starting winning opening (normal variation winning It constitutes a variable display game executing means for executing the second variable display game as the variable display game based on the detection of the game ball by the device 37). Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a variable display game execution control means for controlling the execution of the variable display game on the basis of the determination result by the determination means (game control device 100).

[Special map information setting process]
Next, details of the special figure information setting processing (steps A166, A334, and A344) in the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination processing, special figure 1 variation start processing, and special figure 2 variation start processing will be described. In the case of the present embodiment, the probability state (low / high probability, presence / absence of time saving) does not affect the distribution of fluctuations, and the effect mode managed by the game control device 100 affects the distribution of fluctuations. As the effect mode, one effect mode among a plurality of effect modes is set in accordance with the probability state, the presence / absence of a time saving state, the progress of the special figure variation display game, and the like.

In the special figure information setting process as shown in FIG. 26, first, the first-half variation group selection pointer table is set (step A451), and the first-half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information is acquired (step A452).
Next, the first half variation group selection offset table is set (step A453), and the offset data corresponding to the target special figure reservation number and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (step A454).
Next, the first half variation group selection pointer and the offset data are added (step A455), and the value obtained by the addition is saved in the variation distribution information 1 area (step A456). As a result, the variable distribution information 1 area saves the variable distribution information 1 generated based on the type of the stop symbol, the number of holdings, and the effect mode. This variation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for allocating the first half variation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is used later for selecting a variation group. However, depending on the specifications of the model, the fluctuation time is shortened when there are a large number of holdings only in the case of the deviation, so that in the cases other than the deviation, as a result, the holding number does not affect the distribution of the first half fluctuations. It should be noted that the fluctuation group includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns.When determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation group is first selected, and then one fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation groups. ing.

Next, the latter half variation group selection pointer table is set (step A457), and the second half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information is acquired (step A458).
Then, the latter half variable group selection offset table is set (step A459), and the offset data corresponding to the target special figure reservation number and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (step A460).
Next, the latter half variation group selection pointer and the offset data are added (step A461), the value obtained by the addition is saved in the variation distribution information 2 area (step A462), and the special figure information setting process is ended. As a result, in the variable distribution information 2 area, the variable distribution information 2 generated based on the type of the stop symbol, the number of holdings, and the effect mode is saved. The variation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for allocating the latter half variation (reach type (including reach)) and is used later for selecting a variation group. However, since the reach occurrence rate changes according to the number of pending calls only in the case of failure (reach occurrence rate decreases when the number of pending calls is large), as a result, in cases other than failure, the number of pending calls will be distributed in the latter half of the fluctuation. Does not affect

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the above-mentioned special figure reservation information determination processing, special figure 1 variation start processing, and variation pattern setting processing (steps A167, A336, A346) at the start of special figure 2 variation will be described. The variation patterns are the first half variation pattern which is a variation mode from the start of the special figure variation display game to the reach state and the second half variation which is a variation mode from the reach state to the end of the special figure variation display game. The first half fluctuation pattern is set after the latter half fluctuation pattern is set first.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the fluctuation pattern setting process, first, the fluctuation group selection address table is set (step A471), the addresses of the latter half fluctuation group table corresponding to the fluctuation distribution information 2 are acquired and prepared (step A471). A472), the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) and prepared (step A473). In the present embodiment, the structure of the second-half variation group table is different for hitting and for deviating. Specifically, the hit type has a 1-byte size, and the loss type has a 2-byte size. Since the hit occurrence rate is lower than the hit occurrence rate, and even 1 byte is sufficient, the hit size is 1 byte in size from the viewpoint of saving the data capacity. Therefore, at the time of a hit, only the lower value of the 2-byte fluctuation pattern random number 1 is used. In addition, the occurrence rate of deviating is higher than the rate of occurrence of hitting, and in order to make more diverse effects appear, the size for deviating is 2 bytes.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is off (step A474), and if it is off (step A474; Y), a 2-byte allocation process (step A475) is performed, and then step A477 is executed. Move to processing. If it is not out (step A474; N), a distribution process (step A476) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A477.

  Then, the address of the latter half variation selection table obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, prepared (step A477), and the variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the target variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the number of reservations 1), Prepare (step A478). Then, the distribution process (step A479) is performed, the second half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, and the latter half variation number is saved in the second half variation number area (step A480). By this processing, the latter half variation pattern is set.

  Next, the first half fluctuation group table is set (step A481), and the table selection pointer is calculated based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the second half fluctuation number (step A482). Then, the address of the first-half fluctuation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (step A483), and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the target fluctuation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of hold 1), and the preparation is performed. Yes (step A484). After that, the distribution process (step A485) is performed, the first half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, and the first half variation number area is saved (step A486), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. By this processing, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern, which is a game execution mode, from a plurality of variations.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation start information setting processing (steps A337 and A347) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the fluctuation start information setting process, first, the random number storage areas of the target fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are cleared (step A491). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A492), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A493). Further, the latter half fluctuation time value table is set (step A494), and the latter half fluctuation time value corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number is acquired (step A495).

  Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A496), and the added value is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A497). After that, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (step A498), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared (step A499), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A500). ). Next, the special symbol reservation number corresponding to the variable symbol determination flag is updated by -1 (step A501), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variable symbol determination flag is set (step A502). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (step A503), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step A504), and the fluctuation start information setting process is ended.

  By the above processing, the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random number values stored in the starting storage unit (game control device 100). Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a fluctuation pattern determination means capable of determining the fluctuation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variable display game, based on the determination information stored in the starting memory.

  Then, these pieces of information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game are later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. Set the detailed effect contents in the decoration display variable display game. The information about the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information about the number of starting memories (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information about a stop pattern, and variation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information regarding a pattern and a stop information command including information regarding extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decorative special drawing command before the variable command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Special figure changing process transition setting process (Special figure 1)]
FIG. 29 shows the special figure changing process transition setting processing (special figure 1) (step A310) in the special figure normal process. In the special figure changing process transition setting process (special figure 1), first, "1" is set as the process number (step A511), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A512).

  Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A513), and a signal related to the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A514). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A515), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51a) is set in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area ( Here, 52 ms) is set (step A516), and the special figure changing process transition setting processing (special figure 1) ends.

[Special figure changing process transition setting process (Special figure 2)]
FIG. 30 shows the special figure changing process transition setting processing (special figure 2) (step A305) in the special figure normal process. In the special figure changing process transition setting processing (special figure 2), first, "1" is set as the processing number (step A521), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A522).

  Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A523), and the signal related to the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A524). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A525), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 51b) is set in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area ( In this case, 104 ms) is set (step A526), and the special figure changing process transition setting processing (special figure 2) is ended.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure changing process, first, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A601), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A602). ). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is a falling symbol pattern, 600 msec is set as the display time, and when the stop symbol pattern is the big hit symbol pattern, 600 msec is set as the display time, and the stop symbol is set. When the pattern is a small hit pattern, 600 msec is set as the display time.
Next, the special figure displaying process transition setting process (step A603) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is ended. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes stop time setting means for setting the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

[Process transition setting process during special figure display]
FIG. 32 shows the special figure display in-process transition setting process (step A603) in the above-mentioned special figure changing process. In this special figure displaying process shift setting process, first, the process number "2" relating to the special figure displaying process is set (step A611), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A612).

  Next, the signal regarding the fluctuation end of special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 signal during fluctuation OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A613), and the signal regarding fluctuation end of special figure 2 (for example, special symbol) 2 signal during fluctuation is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A614), and the control timer initial is set in the symbol determination frequency signal control timer area related to the number of times the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal is executed. The value (for example, 256 msec) is saved (step A615). After that, as the information for controlling the special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51a, the stop flag related to the variation stop on the special figure 1 display device 51a is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A616). ), As the information for controlling the special figure 2 variation display game on the special figure 2 display device 51b, a stop flag related to the variation stop on the special figure 2 display device 51b is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area (step A617), and the special figure changing process transition setting process ends.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, details of the special figure displaying process (step A10) in the above special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, in the special figure displaying process, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM's A process of clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 change start process are loaded. (Step A703), processing of clearing the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A705), and if it is a big hit (step A705; Y), the big hit of the second special figure fluctuation display game (special big hit 2) is started. Save the test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is ON, the special symbol 2 is ON signal) in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), A round number upper limit value table is set (step A709).

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

  After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (“16” or “6” in the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM is obtained. In the upper limit number of rounds area (step A710). Next, 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 A711).

  Next, a decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop design pattern is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and effect command setting processing (step A713) is performed. After that, a probability information command related to the 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 A714), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the upper limit value of the number of rounds is prepared (step A716), and effect command setting processing (step A717) is performed.

  Next, the special winning opening opening information and a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of being a winning 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 A718). In the case of this embodiment, in step A718, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as the signals corresponding to the special winning opening opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when the jackpot is a jackpot with a payout (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), the jackpot without a jackpot (so-called sudden jackpot, etc.). When the information is the special winning opening opening information 1), it is turned on when a big hit occurs in the time saving state, and turned off otherwise. Further, the big hit 3 signal is ON when the big hit is a big hit, and is OFF when the big hit is not a big hit.

  After that, the big winning opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of being a winning result in the general figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game After setting (step A719), the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and the time saving state of the special figure 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.

  Then, the special winning opening fraudulent winning number area of the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) corresponding to the special opening opening information is cleared (step A722), and the big winning opening corresponding to the special opening opening information is awarded. The fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). After that, the fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 1 (step A724) is performed, and the special figure displaying processing is ended. That is, the game control device 100 converts the special variation winning device 38 to the open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It constitutes a special game state generating means for generating a state.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit in step A706 (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is the small hit (step A725; Y), the high probability variation number update processing (step A726) and the effect mode information check processing regarding the effect mode setting (step A727). ) To determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state (step A728).

When it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A728; N), the decorative special figure command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area and prepared (step A729) to set the effect command. Processing (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733.
If it is determined in step A728 that the probability of the special figure is high (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the big winning opening is opened by the occurrence of the small hit, but the occurrence of the small hit is played. The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed in order to prevent the person from being aware of it.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). After that, the small hit fanfare middle processing shift setting processing 1 (step A734) is performed, and the special figure displaying processing is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not the small hit (step A725; N), the high probability variation number update processing (step A735) and the effect mode information check processing regarding the effect mode setting (step A736) is performed to set the switching preparation remaining rotation speed corresponding to the effect mode number (step A737), and it is determined whether the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A738). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or may be the same value in any of the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes. It may be (rotation speed), or may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.
When it is determined in step A738 that the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed do not match (step A738; N), special figure normal processing shift setting processing 1 (step A741) is performed to display the special figure. Medium processing ends.
On the other hand, in step A738, when it is determined that the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A738; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A739), and the effect command setting is performed. After performing the process (step A740), special figure normal process shift setting process 1 (step A741) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is ended. The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing prefetch production from being performed a few rotations before the production mode is switched. By transmitting the production mode switching preparation command to the production control device 300, production is performed across modes. It is possible to prevent contradictions from occurring.

[High probability change count update process]
Next, details of the high-probability variation number updating process (steps A726 and A735) in the above-described special figure displaying process will be described. As shown in FIG. 35, in the high-probability-variation-number-of-times updating process, first, it is determined whether or not it is in the special figure high probability (in the high probability state) (step A751). When it is not in the special figure high probability (step A751; N), the high probability variation number updating process is ended. When the special figure high probability is in progress (step A751; Y), the high-probability fluctuation count is updated by -1 (step A752), and it is determined whether or not the high-probability fluctuation count is "0" (step A753). ).

When the number of times of high probability variation is not “0” (step A753; N), the updating process of number of high probability variations is ended. If the number of high-probability fluctuations is “0” (step A753; Y), the high-probability notification flag area is cleared (step A754), and a signal related to high-probability end (for example, 2 jackpot signals are turned off). ) Is saved in the external information output data area.
Then, a signal related to the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is OFF, special symbol 2 variation Save the time reduction status signal to OFF and the normal symbol 1 high probability status signal to OFF) in the test signal output data area. In addition, there is a state of "high probability & time saving" and a state of "high probability & time saving", and even during the special figure high probability, since the general figure only changes the probability state, the ordinary symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal and The normal electric accessory 1 open / extended state signal is always off.

Next, the number without saving time is saved in the game state display number area (step A757), and the universal figure low probability flag is saved in the universal figure game mode flag area (step A758).
Next, the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A759), and the high probability variation number updating process is terminated.

[Production mode information check processing]
Next, details of the effect mode information check process (steps A727 and A736) in the above-described special figure displaying process will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the effect mode information check process, first, it is determined whether or not the next mode transition information is a non-updated code (step A771). When the next mode transition information is the code without update (step A771; Y), the effect mode information check processing is ended. In this case, the effect mode is not changed in accordance with the number of executed special figure variation display games, for example, when the effect mode that continues until the next big hit in the high probability state is selected. .

  If the next mode transition information is not the no-update code (step A771; N), the production remaining rotation speed, which is the executable number of the special figure variation display game until the production mode is changed, is updated by -1 (step A772). Then, it is determined whether or not the remaining effect rotation speed is "0" (step A773). When the effect remaining rotation speed is not "0" (step A773; N), the effect mode information check processing is ended. Further, when the effect remaining rotation speed becomes “0” (step A773; Y), that is, when the effect mode is changed from the next special figure variation display game, the effect mode information address table is set (step A774). , The address of the table corresponding to the next mode shift information is acquired (step A775).

  Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired and saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A776), the effect remaining rotation speed of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the effect remaining rotation speed in the RWM is obtained. The information is saved in the area (step A677), the next mode transfer information of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and saved in the next mode transfer information area in the RWM (step A678). After that, a probability information command corresponding to the newly set effect mode number is prepared (step A779), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step A780). When the prepared probability information command matches the value in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A780; Y), that is, when the probability state has not changed, the effect mode information check process ends.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A780; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A782). Perform effect command setting processing (step A782).
Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the newly set effect remaining rotation speed is prepared (step A783), and effect command setting processing (step A784) is performed.
Next, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A785), effect command setting processing (step A786) is performed, and the effect mode information check processing ends. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect in which the switching of the effect mode is announced in advance before the specified number of rotations. By managing the effect mode in the game control device 100 in this way, it is possible to perform control such as generating a specific reach only in a specific effect mode, and improve the interest of the game.

[Fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1]
Next, details of the fanfare / inter-interval process shift setting process 1 (step A724) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, in the fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 1, first, the processing number “3” relating to the fanfare / interval processing is set (step A791), and the special figure game processing number area is processed. The number is saved (step A792).

  Next, save the signal related to the start of the big hit (special game state) (for example, one big hit signal is ON (big hit + small hit), big hit 4 signal is ON (big hit is output)) in the external information output data area. (Step A793), a signal related to the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal is OFF, special The symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off), and the test signal output data area is saved (step A794). In addition, even in the special figure high probability, since the general figure only changes the probability state, the normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal and the normal electric auditors product 1 open extension state signal are always turned off. After that, the number-of-rounds area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special gaming state is cleared (step A795), the number without saving time is saved in the gaming-state display number area (step A796), and the universal figure game mode flag is set. The universal figure low probability flag is saved in the area (step A797).

  Then, in order to clear the variable symbol discrimination flag area (step A798) and turn off the gaming state display LED (third gaming state display portion 58) provided on the game board 30 relating to the display of the high probability state, the high probability notification flag The area is cleared (step A799), and the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A800). Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A801), and the special figure fluctuation that can be executed in the high probability state. The high probability variation number area for managing the number of display games is cleared (step A802). As a result, the high-probability state and the time saving state are terminated, and the normal probability state and the normal state are established.

  After that, the number of the effect mode 1 is saved in the effect mode number area (step A803), and the effect remaining rotation speed area is cleared (step A804). Then, the non-updated code is saved in the next mode shift information area (step A805), and the fanfare / inter-interval process shift setting process 1 ends. As a result, the information on the effect mode is once cleared with the occurrence of the special game state.

[Small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting processing 1]
Next, the details of the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (step A734) in the above-described special figure displaying process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the small hitting fanfare medium processing transition setting processing 1, first, "7" relating to the small hitting fanfare middle processing is set as a processing number (step A811), and the processing number is set to the special figure game processing. It is saved in the number area (step A812).

  Next, save the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area (step A813), and output a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is output (big hit + small hit). )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A814), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A815).

  Next, the special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A816), the fraud monitoring outside the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A817), and the small hit fanfare processing transition setting processing 1 is executed. finish.

[Processing during fanfare / interval]
Next, details of the fanfare / inter-interval processing (step A11) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 39, in the fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is updated by +1 (step A901), and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state is prepared (step A902). , Production command setting processing (step A903) is performed.

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

Here, in the present embodiment, as a big hit pattern, (1) 6R, big winning opening opening information 1 (all short opening), (2) 16R, big winning opening opening information 2 (all long opening), (3) 16R, special winning opening information 3 (1-6R is long opening, 7-16R is short opening), (4) 6R, special winning opening information 4 (all long opening), (5) 16R, big winning opening Information 5 (all long open), (6) 16R, special winning opening opening information 6 (1-8R long opening, 9-16R short opening), (7) 16R, big winning opening opening information 7 (1-6R) Is set to long open, and 7 to 16R is set to short open).
Therefore, in the special winning opening operation determination table, the special winning opening opening information 1 data and the opening switching determination value "0", the special winning opening opening information 2 data and the opening switching determination value "16", the big winning opening. The opening information 3 data and the opening switching determination value “6” are the big winning opening opening information 4 data and the opening switching determination value “6”, the big winning opening opening information 5 data and the opening switching determination value “16”. The special winning opening opening information 6 data and the opening switching determination value “8” are stored in association with the special winning opening opening information 7 data and the opening switching determination value “6”. A long opening operation is performed while the number of rounds is equal to or less than the open switching determination value, and a short opening operation is performed when the number of rounds exceeds the open switching determination value.

[Processing transition setting process during opening of the special winning opening]
FIG. 40 shows the special winning opening opening process transition setting process (step A909) in the above-mentioned fanfare / interval process. In this special winning opening opening process transition setting process, first, the processing number is set to "4" related to the special winning opening opening process (step A911), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area ( Step A912). After that, a signal related to the opening of the special winning opening (for example, the special electric auditors product 1 operating signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A913), and the number of winnings to the special winning opening is stored. The information in the winning hole count number area is cleared (step A914). Then, the on-data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A915), and the special winning opening opening process transition setting processing is ended.

[Processing during opening of the special winning opening]
Next, the details of the special winning opening opening process (step A12) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the special winning opening opening process, first, the current round number in the special game state being executed is compared with the round number upper limit value of the round number upper limit value region of the RWM to determine the current round. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A1001). If it is not the final round (step A1001; N), the special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1002), the opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is acquired (step A1003), and It is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the gaming state is larger than the obtained open switching determination value (step A1004).
When the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (step A1004; Y), the remaining ball processing time for short closing (for example, 1.4 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1005), Preparing the interval command related to the interval between rounds (step A1007), performing the effect command setting process (step A1010), performing the special winning opening remaining ball processing transition setting process (step A1011), and opening the special winning opening. The process ends.

  If the number of rounds is not larger than the open switching determination value (step A1004; N), the remaining ball processing time for long closing (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1006), prepare an interval command (step A1007), perform effect command setting processing (step A1010), perform special winning opening remaining ball processing transition setting processing (step A1011), and end the special winning opening opening processing. To do.

  On the other hand, in the case of the final round (step A1001; Y), the remaining remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) for the final round is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1008) to finish the special game state. Prepare an ending command related to display control of the ending display screen at the time (step A1009), perform effect command setting processing (step A1010), perform special winning opening remaining ball processing transition setting processing (step A1011), The process of opening the special winning opening is ended.

[Prize winning hole remaining ball processing transition setting processing]
FIG. 42 shows the special winning opening remaining ball processing shift setting processing (step A1011) in the processing during the opening of the special winning opening. In the special winning opening remaining ball processing transition setting processing, first, the processing number is set to "5" relating to the special winning opening remaining ball processing (step A1021), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area. (Step A1022). Then, in order to close the movable member of the special variation winning device 38, OFF data for turning off the special winning opening solenoid 38b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1023), and the big winning opening remaining ball The process shift setting process ends.

[Remaining sphere processing of big winning prize]
Next, the details of the special winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) in the above special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the special winning opening remaining ball processing, first, the current round number in the special gaming state being executed is compared with the round number upper limit value of the round number upper limit value area of the RWM to determine the current round. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A1101).

When the current round in the special game state is not the final round (step A1101; N), the special winning opening operation determination table is set (step A1102), and the opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is acquired. Then (step A1103), a normal interval time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is set (step A1104).
Next, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the special game state is larger than the obtained open switching determination value (step A1105), and when the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (step A1105; Y), step A1109. Process shifts to. When the number of rounds is not larger than the open switching determination value (step A1105; N), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening release information is a value of a rank down effect system (step A1106).

  Here, the rank down effect corresponds to an effect of executing a round continuation notification effect that notifies whether or not the big hit round continues, and notifying that the big hit round is not continued in the round continuation notification effect. Specifically, as a big hit pattern, "16R, big winning opening information 2 (all long open)" and "16R, big winning opening information 3 (1-6R long open, 7-16R short open)" When any of the above is selected, a predetermined big hit round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 1R to 5R of the big hit round, and the round continuation notification effect is executed at the 6th round. If the selected jackpot pattern is "16R, big winning opening information 2 (all long open)", the continuation of the round is notified in the round continuation notification production, and the big winning opening is long opened in the 7th round and thereafter. If the selected jackpot pattern is “16R, big winning opening information 3 (1-6R is long open, 7-16R is short open)”, the non-round continuation is notified in the round continuation notification effect, In the rounds after the 7th round, the special winning opening will be opened with a short opening.

When the special winning opening opening information is not the value of the rank-down effect system (step A1106; N), the process proceeds to step A1109. If the special winning opening opening information is a value of the rank-down effect system (step A1106; Y), it is determined whether the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (for example, 6R) (step A1107).
If the number of rounds is not the value of the special effect round (step A1107; N), the process moves to step A1109. When the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (step A1107; Y), for example, when the number of rounds is 6R, the interval time for rank down effect (for example, 3.6 seconds) is set (step S1107). A1108) and the process proceeds to step A1109. The number of special rounds is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types such as 6R and 8R may be provided.

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

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

[Fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 2]
FIG. 44 shows the fanfare / inter-interval process shift setting process 2 (step A1110) in the above-described special winning opening remaining ball process. In this fanfare / interval processing shift setting processing 2, first, the processing number “3” related to the fanfare / interval processing is set (step A1121), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A1121). A1122).
Next, a signal related to the end of opening the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) (for example, the special electric auditors product 1 operating signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1123), and the fanfare / interval is set. The middle processing shift setting processing 2 is ended.

[Big hit end processing migration setting processing]
FIG. 45 shows the big hit ending process transition setting process (step A1114) in the above-mentioned special winning opening remaining ball process. In this big hit ending process transition setting process, first, "6" is set as the process number related to the big hit ending process (step A1131), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A1132). After that, a signal related to the end of opening the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) (for example, the special electric auditors product 1 in-operation signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1133).

  Next, the information of the special winning opening count number area that stores the number of winnings to the special winning opening is cleared (step A1134), and the information of the round number area that stores the number of rounds in the special gaming state is cleared (step A1135). ), The information of the upper limit number of rounds area that stores the upper limit value of the number of rounds in the special game state is cleared (step A1136). Then, the information in the round number upper limit value information area that stores the flag for determining the upper limit value of the number of rounds is cleared (step A1137), and the special winning opening opening information area that stores the flag for determining the opening information of the special winning opening is stored. The information is cleared (step A1138), and the big hit ending process transition setting process is ended.

[Big hit end processing]
Next, details of the big hit ending process (step A14) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the big hit ending process, first, it is determined whether the time reduction determination data is time saving operation data (step A1201).
When it is not time saving operation data (step A1201; N), big hit end setting processing 1 is performed (step A902), and when it is time saving operation data (step A1201; Y), big hit end setting processing 2 is performed (step A903). .. Then, the effect mode information address table is set (step A1204), and the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set at the start of fluctuation (when the stop symbol is set) is acquired (step A1205).

  Next, as a process of saving the information necessary for managing the effect mode in the game control device 100, first, 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 A1206). Furthermore, the effect remaining rotation speed of the effect mode set after the end of the special game state is acquired and saved in the effect remaining rotation speed area (step A1207), and the mode next to the effect mode set after the end of the special game state. The transition information is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A1208).

  After that, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1209), the command is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A1210), and effect command setting processing (step A1211) is performed. Here, as the probability information commands, there are a plurality of commands in which any one of "high probability / shortening time" and "high probability / shortening time" further includes information on the effect mode. In the case of the present embodiment, since the probability change state is always produced when the big hit ends (so-called ST state), the probability information commands are “high probability / with time reduction / production mode A” and “high probability / with time reduction / production mode B”. , "High probability / with time reduction / production mode C" and "High probability / without time reduction / production mode A" are not used in this process, but in addition, "Low probability / without time reduction / production mode A", " There are low probability / no time saving / production mode B ”and“ low probability / no time saving / production mode C ”.

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

[Big hit end setting process 1]
FIG. 47 shows the big hit end setting process 1 (step A1202) in the big hit end process described above. In the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal regarding no time saving state (for example, turning off two jackpot signals) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1221), and a signal regarding start without a high probability state and a time saving state. (For example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, the normal symbol 1 high probability The state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1222).

  Next, a number without a time saving state is saved in the game state display number area (step A1223), a universal figure low probability flag is saved in the universal figure game mode flag area (step A1224), and the special figure game mode flag area is stored. The special figure high probability & no time saving flag is saved (step A1225). After that, the initial value (for example, 100 times) is saved in the high probability variation number area (step A1226), and the big hit end setting process 1 is ended.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 48 shows the big hit end setting process 2 (step A1203) in the big hit end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of the time saving state (for example, jackpot 2 signal is turned on) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1231). Since the signal related to the start of the time saving state is output from during the big hit, it is continuously saved in the external information output data area. Then, a signal related to the start of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 variation Save the time shortened state signal to ON, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal to ON) in the test signal output data area (step A1232).

  Next, the number with the time saving state is saved in the game state display number area (step A1233), the universal figure high probability flag is saved in the universal figure game mode flag area (step A1234), and the special figure game mode flag area is stored. The special figure high probability & time saving flag is saved (step A1235). After that, the initial value (for example, 100 times) is saved in the high probability variation number area (step A1256), and the big hit end setting process 2 is ended.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a time saving state generation means capable of generating a time saving state for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. Then, in the time saving state, the operation of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled so that the winning in the normal variation winning device 37 is easier than in the case of not being in the time saving state. The figure variation display game, the second special figure variation display game, and the ordinary figure variation display game are configured to be reduced in variation time.

[Special figure normal processing migration setting processing 2]
FIG. 49 shows special figure normal process shift setting process 2 (step A1216) in the above-mentioned big hit ending process. In this special figure normal process shift setting process 2, first, "0" is set as the process number related to the special figure normal process (step A1241), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A1242). .

  After that, a signal related to the end of the big hit (for example, 1 signal of the big hit is turned off, 3 signals of the big hit are turned off, 4 signals of the big hit are turned off) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1243), and a signal related to the end of the big hit (eg, The condition device operating signal is OFF, the accessory continuous operation device operating signal is OFF, the special symbol 1 signal is OFF, and the special symbol 2 signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1244). Then, the information of the time reduction determination flag area is cleared (step A1245), the information of the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of big hits is cleared (step A1246), and the information of the effect mode transition information area is cleared. (Step A1247). Then, the information in the special figure game mode flag save area is cleared (step A1248), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A1249), and the special figure normal process shift setting process 2 is performed. To finish.

[Small hit fanfare processing]
Next, details of the small hit fanfare processing (step A15) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 50A, in the small hitting fanfare middle processing, a small hitting middle processing shift setting processing (step A1301) is performed.

[Small hit medium processing transition setting processing]
Next, the details of the small hit mid processing shift setting processing (step A1301) in the above small hit fanfare mid processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 50 (b), in the small hit medium processing shift setting processing, first, "8" relating to the small hit medium processing is set as a processing number (step A1311), and the processing number is set to the special figure game processing. It is saved in the number area (step A1312).

Next, the opening time of the special winning opening in the small hit game (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1313), and a signal related to the start of the small hit operation (for example, special electric accessory 1 The operation signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1314).
Next, in order to open the movable member of the special variation winning device 38, the on data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 38b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1315).
Then, the information of the special winning hole count number area that stores the number of winnings to the special winning opening is cleared (step A1316), and the small hit operation initial value (for example, "0") is saved in the small hit medium control pointer area. (Step A1317), the small hit mid-game transfer setting process is ended.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the small hitting process (step A16) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 51, in the small hitting medium processing, first, the value of the small hitting medium control pointer is loaded (step A1401), and whether the loaded value is the small hitting operation end value (for example, “6”) or more. Is determined (step A1402).
If the loaded value is not greater than or equal to the small hitting operation end value (step A1402; N), the small hitting middle control pointer is updated by +1 (step A1403), and the small hitting movement transition setting process (step A1404) is performed, The hitting process is ended.

On the other hand, if the loaded value is greater than or equal to the small hit operation end value (step A1402; Y), the flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag save area (step A1405), and the loaded flag is within the special figure high probability. It is determined whether the flag is a flag (step A1406). In this way, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit in the special figure high probability. Here, it does not matter whether or not the time saving state is in effect.
When the loaded flag is a flag related to the high probability of special figure (step A1406; Y), the small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing (step A1409) is performed, and the small hit processing is ended. If the loaded flag is not the flag related to high probability of special figure (step A1406; N), a command for the small hit end screen is prepared (step A1407), and the effect command setting process (step A1408) is performed. The small hit remaining ball process shift setting process (step A1409) is performed, and the small hit mid-process is ended.

[Small hit movement setting process]
Next, the details of the small hitting movement transition setting process (step A1404) in the above-described small hitting process will be described. As shown in FIG. 52, in the small hit operation transition setting process, a branch process (step A1411) is performed according to the control pointer (control pointer during small hit).

In step A1411, if the control pointer is "0", "2", or "4", the wait time (eg 1500 msec) corresponding to the control pointer is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1412), Off data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1413), and the small hit operation transition setting process ends.
If the control pointer is "1", "3", or "5" in step A1411, the special winning opening opening time (for example, 200 msec) corresponding to the control pointer is saved in the special figure game processing timer area. (Step A1414), ON data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1415), and the small hit operation transition setting process ends.

Here, in the case of the present embodiment, after the small hit fanfare time of 300 msec, the opening of 200 msec and the closing of 1500 msec are alternately performed, and the control pointer during the small hit is sequentially set at the end of the opening and at the end of the closing. Will be updated.
Specifically, at the end of the first 200 msec opening (that is, when switching from the first 200 msec opening to the first 1500 msec closing), the small hit mid-point control pointer is updated to "0". At the end of the first 1500 msec closing (that is, when switching from the first 1500 msec closing to the second 200 msec opening), the control pointer during small hit is updated to "1", and the second 200 msec opening is closed. The control pointer during small hit is updated to "2" at the end, the control pointer during small hit is updated to "3" at the end of the second 1500 msec closing, and the control during small hit is finished at the end of the third 200 msec opening The pointer is updated to "4", and the control pointer during small hit is updated to "5" at the end of the third 1500 msec closing. Then, at the end of the fourth 200 msec opening, the control pointer during small hit is updated to "6", and after the small hit remaining ball time of 1900 msec and the subsequent small hit ending time of 100 msec, the small hit occurs. The condition ends. Therefore, after the fourth opening of 200 msec and the closing of 2000 msec, the apparent ending time is 2000 msec.

[Small hit remaining ball processing transfer setting processing]
Next, details of the small hit remaining ball processing shift setting processing (step A1409) in the above-described small hitting processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, in the small hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing, first, "9" relating to the small hit remaining ball processing is set as a processing number (step A1421), and the processing number is set to the special figure game processing number. The data is saved in the area (step A1422).
Next, the small hit remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1423), and the off data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (step A1424). The hit remaining ball processing transition setting processing ends.

[Small hit remaining ball treatment]
Next, details of the small hit remaining ball process (step A17) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 54A, in the small hit remaining ball process, a small hit end process shift setting process (step A1501) is performed.

[Small hit end processing transition setting processing]
Next, details of the small hit ending process transition setting process (step A1501) in the above-described small hit remaining ball process will be described. As shown in FIG. 54B, in the small hit ending process transition setting process, first, "10" relating to the small hit ending process is set as a process number (step A1511), and the process number is set to the special figure game process. It is saved in the number area (step A1512).

Next, the small hit ending time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A1513), and a signal relating to the end of the small hit operation (for example, the special electric auditor 1 working signal is turned off). Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1514).
Next, the information of the special winning opening count area is cleared (step A1515), the information of the small win medium control pointer area is cleared (for example, 0) (step A1516), and the small hit end processing transition setting processing is ended. .

[Small hit end processing]
Next, the details of the small hitting end process (step A18) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 55, in the small hit ending process, first, a flag is loaded from the special figure game mode flag save area (step A1601), and it is determined whether or not the loaded flag is a flag related to a high special figure probability (step A1601). Step A1602).
If the loaded flag is not a flag relating to the special figure high probability (step A1602; N), the effect mode information address table is set (step A1603), and the effect mode set when the fluctuation starts (when the stop symbol is set) The address of the table corresponding to the migration information is acquired (step A1604).

  Then, the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired and saved in the effect mode number area in the RWM (step A776), the effect remaining rotational speed of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the effect remaining rotational speed in the RAM. The information is saved in the area (step A1606), the next mode transfer information of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and the information is saved in the next mode transfer information area in the RWM (step A1607). After that, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A1608), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step A1609). If the prepared probability information command matches the value in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A1609; Y), the process proceeds to step A1616.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A1609; N), the prepared probability information command is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (step A1610). Performing effect command setting processing (step A1611) is performed.
Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the effect remaining rotation speed is prepared (step A1612), and effect command setting processing (step A1613) is performed.
Next, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared (step A1614), and effect command setting processing (step A1615) is performed.
Next, the special figure normal process shift setting process 3 (step A1616) is performed, and the small hit ending process is ended.

[Special figure normal processing migration setting processing 3]
Next, details of the special figure normal process shift setting process 3 (step A1616) in the above-mentioned small hit end process will be described. As shown in FIG. 56, in the special figure normal process shift setting process, first, "0" relating to the special figure normal process is set as a process number (step A1631), and the process number is set in the special figure game process number area. It is saved (step A1632).

Then, save the signal about the end of the small hit (for example, the big hit 1 signal is OFF) in the external information output data area (step A1633), and the signal about the end of the small hit (for example, turn off the special symbol 1 small hit signal) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1634).
Next, the information in the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A1635), the information in the effect mode transition information area is cleared (step A1636), and the information in the special figure game mode flag save area is cleared (step A1637).
Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A1638), and the special figure normal process shift setting process 3 is ended.

[Production command setting process]
Next, details of the effect command setting process in each process executed during the timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 57, in the effect command setting process, first, the status of the effect serial transmission buffer is read (step A2001), and it is determined whether the effect serial transmission buffer is full (step A2002).
When the rendering serial transmission buffer is full (step A2002; Y), the process returns to the process of reading the status of the rendering serial transmission buffer (step A2001).
If the performance serial transmission buffer is not full (step A2002; N), the command data (MODE) is written in the performance serial transmission buffer (step A2003).

Next, the status of the production serial transmission buffer is read (step A2004), and it is determined whether the production serial transmission buffer is full (step A2005).
If the production serial transmission buffer is full (step A2005; Y), the process returns to the process of reading the production serial transmission buffer status (step A2004).
If the effect serial transmission buffer is not full (step A2005; N), the command data (ACTION) is written in the effect serial transmission buffer (step A2006), and the effect command setting process ends.
Note that the effect command setting process may be simply referred to as "command setting process".

[Design fluctuation control processing]
FIG. 58 shows the symbol variation control process (steps A20 and A22) in the special figure game process described above, and the symbol variation control process (step B15) in the universal figure game process described later. The symbol variation control process is a process of controlling the variation of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol, etc.) and ordinary symbols (general symbols) and setting display data of the special symbols and ordinary symbols.

  In this symbol variation control process, first, it is checked whether the variation control flag for the symbol to be controlled (for example, one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the general symbol) is changing (step A2101). . In the case of the present embodiment, on the fluctuation control table prepared in step A19, step A21, step B14, the lower address of the fluctuation control flag area, the initial value of the flashing control timer, the fluctuation symbol number upper limit judgment value, the display table 2 ( Addresses for stop) and addresses for display table 1 (for fluctuation) are defined.

When the changing flag related to the control target symbol is changing (step A2102; Y), the symbol display table (for change) corresponding to the control target symbol is acquired (step A2103). In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for fluctuation) is defined on the fluctuation control table prepared in step A19, step A21, and step B14.
Then, the blinking control timer to be controlled is updated by -1 (step A2104), it is determined whether the updated blinking control timer is "0" (step A2105), and the updated blinking control timer is "0". If not (step A2105; N), display data corresponding to the value of the variable symbol number area of the control target is acquired (step A2108). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (step A2111), and the symbol variation control process ends.

  If the blink control timer after updating is "0" (step A2105; Y), the blink control timer initial value corresponding to the target blink timer area is saved (step A2106), and the variable symbol number of the control target. Is updated by +1 in the corresponding range (step A2107), and display data corresponding to the value of the variable symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (step A2108). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (step A2111), and the symbol variation control process ends.

On the other hand, if the changing flag related to the symbol to be controlled is not changing (step A2102; N), the symbol display table (for stop) corresponding to the symbol to be controlled is acquired (step A2109). In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for stop) is defined on the variation control table prepared in step A19, step A21, and step B14.
Then, the display data corresponding to the value of the stop symbol number area of the control target is acquired (step A2110), the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (step A2111), and the symbol variation control process is ended.

  As the blink control timer initial value saved in step A2106, the value defined in the variation control table prepared according to the game to be processed is saved. Here, a value corresponding to 52 ms is defined as the blinking control timer initial value in the variation control table of the first special figure (first special figure variation display game), and the second special figure (second special figure variation display game). The value corresponding to 104 ms is defined as the blinking control timer initial value in the fluctuation control table of), and the value corresponding to 52 ms is defined as the blinking control timer initial value in the fluctuation control table of the public figure (general figure fluctuation display game). Has been done. The blinking control timer initial value is an interval at which the lighting pattern is updated in the collective display device 50 during the fluctuation time.

  The corresponding range in step A2107 is defined by the variable symbol number upper limit determination value defined in the variation control table prepared according to the game to be processed. When the variable symbol number upper limit value is reached by updating the variable symbol number by +1 in step A2107, the variable symbol number is set to 0, and the variable symbol number is 0 (variable symbol number upper limit judgment value -1. ) Is updated in sequence. In steps A2108 and A2111, the display data (lighting pattern) corresponding to the variable symbol number is acquired and displayed, and the lighting pattern is updated (changed) a number of times equal to the variable symbol number upper limit determination value. By performing the above, the display for one cycle is repeated.

  Here, 8 is defined as the variable symbol number upper limit determination value in the variable control table of the first special symbol (first special symbol variable display game), and the variable symbol number can be updated in the range of 0 to 7. Therefore, the special figure 1 changing display which is repeatedly displayed during the changing display of the first special figure changing display game is completed by updating the lighting pattern eight times. Further, 2 is defined as the variable symbol number upper limit determination value in the variable control table of the second special symbol (second special symbol variable display game), and the variable symbol number can be updated alternately with 0 and 1. Therefore, the special figure 2 changing display which is repeatedly displayed during the variable display of the second special figure changing display game is completed by updating the lighting pattern twice. Further, 4 is defined as the variable symbol number upper limit determination value in the variable control table of the universal symbol (general symbol variable display game), and the variable symbol number can be updated within the range of 0 to 3. Therefore, the general figure changing display which is repeatedly displayed during the variable display of the general figure changing display game is completed by updating the lighting pattern four times.

  In this way, by defining the blinking control timer initial value and the variable symbol number upper limit value in the variation control table prepared according to the game to be processed, the interval and the display for updating the lighting pattern in the collective display device 50 make one round. The number of updates to be performed can be set for each game.

[Distribution processing]
FIG. 59 shows the distribution processing (steps A476, A479, A485) in the above-described fluctuation pattern setting processing. The distribution processing is performed by selecting the latter half variation selection table of the special figure variation display game from the latter half variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1 or selecting the latter half variation selection table from the latter half variation selection table based on the variation pattern random number 2. In the processing for selecting the second half variation pattern (second half variation number) or the first half variation pattern (first half variation number) of the special figure variation display game based on the variation pattern random number 3 from the first half variation selection table. is there.

  In this distribution process, first, the first data of the target selection table (the latter half variation group table prepared in step A472, the latter half variation selection table prepared in step A477, or the first half variation selection table prepared in step A483) It is checked whether is a code without distribution (that is, "0") (step A2201). Here, the second-half fluctuation group table, the second-half fluctuation selection table, and the first-half fluctuation selection table are associated with at least one latter-half fluctuation selection table, the latter-half fluctuation pattern (second-half fluctuation number), and the first-half fluctuation pattern (first-half fluctuation number). However, in the case of a selection table that does not require allocation, the allocation value "0", that is, the code without allocation, is specified at the beginning.

If the leading data of the target selection table (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table) is a code without distribution (step A2202; Y), the data corresponding to the distribution result The address is updated (step A2207), and the distribution processing is ended.
On the other hand, when the leading data of the target selection table (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table) is not the code without distribution (step A2202; N), the target selection table (the latter variation group table) The first distribution value specified in the second half variation selection table or the first half variation selection table is acquired (step A2203).

  Subsequently, a new random number value is obtained by subtracting the distribution value acquired in step A2203 from the random number value (the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, or the fluctuation pattern random number 3) prepared in steps A473, A478, or A484. Is calculated (step A2204), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than “0” (step A2205). If the new random number value is not smaller than "0" (step A2205; N), the address of the next distribution value is updated (step A2206), and the process proceeds to step A2203, and thereafter. Perform processing.

That is, the distribution value defined next in the target selection table (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table) is acquired (step A2203), and then the determination value determined in step A2205 of the previous time is obtained. A new random value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value from the random value (step A2204), and it is determined whether the calculated new random value is smaller than "0" (step A2205).
The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A2205 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (step A2205; Y). As a result, at least one second-half variation selection table, second-half variation pattern (second-half variation number), and first-half variation pattern (first-half variation pattern) defined in the target selection table (second-half variation group table, second-half variation selection table, first-half variation selection table). Any one of the second half variation selection table, the second half variation pattern (second half variation number) and the first half variation pattern (first half variation number) are selected from the variation numbers).
When it is determined in step A2205 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (step A2205; Y), the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result is updated (step A2207), and the distribution process ends. To do.

[2-byte sorting process]
FIG. 60 shows the 2-byte allocation process (step A475) in the above-described fluctuation pattern setting process. The 2-byte distribution process is a process for selecting the second half variation selection table of the special figure variation display game from the second half variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1.

  In this 2-byte distribution processing, first, it is checked whether the leading data of the selection table (the latter half variation group table prepared in step A472) is a code without distribution (that is, "0") (step A2301). Here, the latter half variation group table stores a predetermined distribution value in association with at least one latter half variation selection table, but defines only the latter half variation selection table in which the latter half variation pattern is “no reach”. In the variable group table (for example, some of the variable group tables when the result is out of order), it is not necessary to sort, so the sorting value “0”, that is, the code without sorting is defined at the beginning. .

If the leading data of the selection table (second-half variation group table) is a code without distribution (step A2302; Y), it is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result (step A2307) and 2 bytes. The sorting process ends.
On the other hand, if the leading data of the selection table (latter half variation group table) is not a code without distribution (step A2302; N), the one distribution value initially specified in the selection table (latter half variation group table) is acquired. Yes (step A2303).

Subsequently, a new random number value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value acquired in step A2303 from the random number value prepared in step A473 (value of fluctuation pattern random number 1) (step A2304), and the calculated new random number is calculated. It is determined whether the numerical value is smaller than "0" (step A2305). If the new random number value is not smaller than "0" (step A2305; N), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (step A2306), the process proceeds to step A2303, and thereafter. Perform processing.
That is, the distribution value defined next in the selection table (second-half variation group table) is acquired (step A2303), and then the distribution value is subtracted from the random number value determined in the previous step A2305 to obtain a new distribution value. A random number value is calculated (step A2304), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (step A2305).

The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A2305 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (step A2305; Y). As a result, any one of the latter half fluctuation selection tables is selected from at least one latter half fluctuation selection table defined in the selection table (second half fluctuation group table).
When it is determined in step A2305 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (step A2305; Y), the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result is updated (step A2307), and the 2-byte distribution process is performed. To finish.
The configuration of the distribution process shown in FIG. 59 and the configuration of the 2-byte distribution process shown in FIG. 60 are basically the same, but whether the size of the random number used for the distribution is 1 byte or 2 bytes. In that respect, the program instructions for calculating are different.

[Reach production control during ST]
Next, the “reach effect control during ST”, which is a feature of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, will be described.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game control device 100 can generate a special time (ST) in which a high probability state is set for a certain number of rotations as a specific game state after the special game state ends. There is. Then, the effect control device 300, during the special time, after performing a reach effect (hereinafter, referred to as "miss reach effect") out of reach effects out of the reach effects for a predetermined upper limit number of times, the special figure variation display. The reach effect is executed only when the result of the game is a big hit. That is, in the special time, when the miss reach production is performed the upper limit number of times, the reach production executed thereafter is always a reach production (hereinafter referred to as "atari reach production") in which the result is a big hit.

An example of "reach effect control during ST" in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the upper limit number of loser reach effects is three.
The performance control device 300 displays the meter display M on a predetermined portion (the lower part of the display region in the example shown in FIG. 61) of the display region of the display device 41 at least from the start to the end of the special time, and the meter display is displayed. M is configured to notify the number of times the reach effect has been executed at the special time (hereinafter, referred to as “the number of times reach has been executed in ST”).
When the upper limit number of loser reach effects is 3, when the loser reach effect is performed 3 times at the special time, the reach effect executed thereafter is always the atari reach effect.

Specifically, the effect control device 300 firstly, as shown in FIGS. 61 (a) to (c), a battle effect in which the main character (self character) fights against the enemy character and loses, as the first loser reach effect. To execute. When the first loser reach effect ends, the number of executed reach during ST becomes 1 (the remaining number of times up to the upper limit number of loser reach effects is 2), so the meter level of the meter display M is set to "level 0. ”To“ Level 1 ”.
Next, as shown in FIGS. 61 (d) and 61 (e), a battle effect in which the protagonist character loses is executed as the second miss release effect. When the second loser reach effect is finished, the number of executed reach during ST becomes two times (the remaining number of loser reach effects is one), so the meter level of the meter display M is changed from "level 1" to "level". 2 ".
Next, as shown in FIGS. 61 (f) and 61 (g), a battle effect in which the protagonist character loses is executed as the third-time loser effect effect. When the third loser reach effect ends, the number of executed reach during ST reaches 3 times (the remaining number of loser reach effects is 0), so the meter level of the meter display M is changed from "level 2" to "level". 3 ".
Then, as shown in FIGS. 61 (h) and 61 (i), as an atari reach effect, a battle effect in which the hero character wins is executed, and as shown in FIG. 61 (j), a winning result mode (special result mode) ) Is displayed.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of effect modes are provided as the effect modes of the reach effect executed during the special time, and the order in which the plurality of effect modes appear is predetermined.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 61, as the effect mode of the loser reach effect, the “character mode A” in which the first character (the main character having one punch) appears, the second mode. There is provided a "drafting mode B" in which a character (a hero character with two punches) appears, and a "drafting mode C" in which a third character (a hero character with three punches) appears. As an effect mode of effect, a “effect mode D” in which a fourth character (a protagonist character shining with three punches) appears is provided. Then, these effect modes appear in the order of "effect mode A" → "effect mode B" → "effect mode C" → "effect mode D".

Further, in the present embodiment, the remaining number up to the upper limit number of lost reach effects and the effect mode of the reach effect are associated with each other. That is, the meter level of the meter display M and the character appearing in the reach effect executed during the special time are associated with each other.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 61, when the remaining number of loser reach effects is three, the reach effect of the “effect mode A” (first loser reach effect) is performed. Running. Since the meter level of the meter display M during the execution of the first lost reach effect is "level 0", "level 0" is associated with the first character that appears in the reach effect of "effect mode A". ing.
Further, when the remaining number of lost reach effects is two, the reach effect of “effect mode B” (second lost reach effect) is executed. Since the meter level of the meter display M during execution of the second lost reach effect is "level 1", "level 1" is associated with the second character appearing in the reach effect of "effect mode B". ing.

When the number of remaining miss-reach effects is one, the reach effect of "effect mode C" (third-time lose-reach effect) is executed. Since the meter level of the meter display M during the execution of the third lose reach production is "level 2", "level 2" is associated with the third character appearing in the reach production of "production mode C". ing.
In addition, when the remaining number of loser reach effects is 0, the reach effect (atari reach effect) of “effect mode D” is executed. Since the meter level of the meter display M during the execution of Atari reach production is "level 3", "level 3" is associated with the fourth character appearing in the reach production of "production mode D".
Thus, the more the hero character loses, the higher the meter level, and as the meter level increases (the number of times the reach has been executed in ST increases), the hero character becomes stronger by increasing the number of punches or shining. It is designed to look like it goes. As a result, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for a big hit as the number of executed reach during ST increases (decrease in remaining number of lost reach effects).

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62, for example, as the upper limit number of loser reach effects (reach number ceiling), a number according to the big hit symbol stopped and displayed when the special game state occurs is set. Is configured.
Here, as described above, the remaining number up to the upper limit number of lost reach effects is associated with the effect mode of the reach effect.

Therefore, when the upper limit number of times of the loss reach production is 3 times (for example, when the special game state immediately before the special time occurs, the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed are "2", "4", "6", or " 8 ”(see FIG. 62)), the number of remaining loser presentations at the start of the special time is 3, so the reach presentation of the“ production mode A ”(first loser presentation production) is performed. ) Start from. Then, the reach effect is executed in the order of the first loser reach effect → the second loser reach effect → the third loser reach effect → atari reach effect.
On the other hand, when the upper limit number of times of the loss reach production is 2 (for example, when the special game state immediately before the special time occurs, the jackpot symbols stopped and displayed are “1”, “3”, “5”, Alternatively, in the case of "9" (see FIG. 62)), since the remaining number of loser reach effects at the start of the special time is two, the first loser reach effect is skipped and the "effect mode" It starts from the reach production of "B" (the second lost reach production). Then, the reach effect is executed in the order of the second miss-reach effect → the third miss-reach effect → atari reach effect.
In addition, when the upper limit number of times of loss reach production is 1 time (for example, when the special game state immediately before the special time occurs, the big hit design which is stopped and displayed is "7" or "special design (for example, premier production etc. (A pattern that is aligned when a production with high expectations is executed, a pattern that is aligned when suggesting that there is a special figure starting memory that is a special result in the special figure starting memory)) (see FIG. 62) ) Indicates that the number of remaining missed reach effects at the start of the special time is one, so the first and second missed reach effects are skipped, and the reach effect of the “effect mode C” (third missed effects is lost). Reach production). Then, the reach effect is executed in the order of the third lost reach effect → atari reach effect.

Further, as described above, the meter level of the meter display M and the character appearing in the reach effect executed during the special time are associated with each other.
Therefore, when the upper limit number of loser reach effects is three, since the reach effect of "effect mode A" (first loser reach effect) is started, the meter level of the meter display M is "effect mode A. It starts from "level 0" corresponding to the first character appearing in the reach effect of ".
In addition, when the upper limit number of loser reach effects is two, since the reach effect of "effect mode B" (the second loser reach effect) is started, the meter level of the meter display M is "effect mode B. It starts from "level 1" corresponding to the second character appearing in the reach effect of ".
In addition, when the upper limit number of loser reach effects is one, since the reach effect of "effect mode C" (the third loser effect effect) is started, the meter level of the meter display M is "effect mode C. It starts from "level 2" corresponding to the third character appearing in the reach effect of ".

That is, when the upper limit number of times of the reach release effect is once or twice, the meter level of the meter display M is raised to the desired level (“level 2” or “level 1”), and the special time is set. The first reach production is started.
The timing for raising the meter level to a desired level can be appropriately selected as long as it is before the start of the first reach effect in the special time, for example, it may be at the start of the special time or immediately before the special time. It may be during the special game state. In addition, a plurality of timings are provided as timings for increasing the meter level to a desired level, and at the start of the special game state immediately before the special time, etc., which of the plurality of timings is to be adopted is selected by lottery or the like. It is also possible to configure it to be determined by.

  When raising the meter level to a desired level during the special game state, for example, it may be raised when shifting to the next round as shown in FIGS. 63 (a) and 63 (b), or may be raised during the final round. It is good, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), it may be raised while the special game state end screen is displayed. Further, the periphery of the meter display M may be illuminated during the special game state. In the example shown in FIG. 63, the jackpot pattern is "7", and the upper limit number of loser reach effects is 1 time (see FIG. 62), that is, the desired level is "level 2", so the meter is displayed during the special game state. The meter level of display M has risen to "level 2".

  When the effect control device 300 receives a command indicating “result: miss, reach: yes” from the game control device 100 as the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game, the miss control reach effect (deviation with the occurrence of reach). When a command indicating “result: hit, reach: present” is received, atari reach effect (hit effect accompanied by occurrence of reach) is performed. On the other hand, when a command indicating “result: out, reach: none” is received, the off effect is performed without the occurrence of reach, and when a command indicating “result: hit, reach: none” is received. , Perform a hit production without the occurrence of reach. However, in the special time, when the reach effect is performed according to the command from the game control device 100, the rule (only after the result of the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit after the upper limit number of times of the lose reach effect is executed). There is a case that it violates the rule of executing performance).

An example of "reach effect control during ST" in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Specifically, FIG. 64 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where the upper limit number of loser reach effects is two.
When the upper limit number of lose reach effects is two, the reach effect starts from the reach effect of "effect mode B" (the second lose reach effect) at the special time, and the meter level of the meter display M is "level 1". To start with. Further, if the upper limit number of loser reach effects is two, the rule is not violated if the reach effect after performing the loser reach effect twice is always the aterial reach effect at the special time.

  As shown in FIG. 64 (a), when a command indicating "result: hit, reach: present" is received from the game control device 100 twice after receiving a command indicating "result: out, reach: present". In addition, the reach effect after the loser reach effect is executed twice becomes the atari reach effect. Therefore, in this case, even if the reach effect is performed according to the command from the game control device 100, the rule is not violated.

On the other hand, when the command indicating “result: hit, reach: present” is received after the command indicating “result: out, reach: present” is received from the game control device 100 three times, the lost reach effect is 2 The reach production after the execution is performed is a lost reach production. Therefore, in this case, if the reach effect is performed according to the command from the game control device 100, it is a rule violation.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), after executing the miss reach reach effect the upper limit number of times (twice in this example), "result: out, reach: present" is given from the game control device 100. Even if the command shown is received, the outlying effect is executed without following the command and without reaching. As a result, since the reach effect after the loser reach effect has been executed the upper limit number of times becomes the atreach effect, it is possible to avoid the rule violation.
The effect control device 300, as an outlier effect that does not cause the reach, for example, fluctuates the player's expectation for the reach occurrence and eventually does not cause the reach to change. After that, first, the decorative special symbol (for example, "5") is stopped and displayed in the left variable display area, and then the same decorative special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the left variable display area is temporarily displayed in the right variable display area. After the stop display, the decorative special symbol that is stopped and displayed in the right fluctuation display area slides (for example, slides from "5" to "6"), and even if the slide finishes, the meter display It is configured not to change the meter level of M. That is, at the special time, the meter level changes only when the battle effect (reach effect) is executed.

  Here, when executing the outlier effect without the occurrence of reach without following the command from the game control device 100, the effect time of the effect is the variation time (special figure variation display game) designated by the game control device 100. Execution time). Therefore, the performance control device 300 displays a predetermined display (for example, a variable display that causes the player's sense of expectation for the reach occurrence and eventually does not cause the reach) during the effect, thereby setting the effect time. By earning, the effect time of the effect is configured to match the variable time. That is, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the reach state specified by the command from the game control device 100 is generated when executing the outlying effect without the occurrence of reach without following the command from the game control device 100. Although it does not follow, it is configured to follow the fluctuation time and the like designated by a command from the game control device 100.

Further, if a command indicating “result: hit, reach: present” is received from the game control device 100 before executing the lose reach effect for the upper limit number of times, the reach effect is performed according to the command from the game control device 100. , It is impossible to execute the upper limit number of loser reach effects before executing the atari reach effect.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 64 (c), "result: hit, reach: present" is set from the game control device 100 before the lost reach effect is performed the upper limit number of times (two times in this example). When the command shown is received, before the atari reach effect is executed in accordance with the command, the pseudo continuous effect (temporary stop in a result mode other than the special result mode in the decorative special figure change display game in the middle of the special figure change display game is performed. After that, the effect of performing the variable display once or more to start the variable display again is executed), and the lost reach effect is executed for the remaining number of times in this pseudo continuous effect. As a result, it is possible to execute the maximum number of lost reach effects before executing the atari reach effect.

Even if you cannot execute the maximum number of loser reach effects before executing the Atari reach effect, the rule (after the maximum number of missle reach effects is executed, the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. The rule that the reach production is executed only when is not violated. Even if it is not possible to execute the upper limit number of loser reach effects before executing the atari reach effect, this does not reduce the interest of the game. Therefore, when the command indicating “result: hit, reach: present” is received from the game control device 100 before executing the miss reach effect, the atari reach effect is executed without performing the pseudo continuous effect. May be. At that time, for example, an effect of increasing the meter level of the meter display M to “level 3” may be performed during the execution of the atari reach effect.
In addition, when a command indicating "result: hit, reach: present" is received from the game control device 100 before executing the miss reach reach effect the upper limit number of times, the pseudo continuous effect is performed when the command is received. After performing (that is, after performing the upper limit number of loser reach effects), the Atari reach effect is executed, or without performing the pseudo continuous effect (that is, without executing the upper limit number of loser reach effects). It is also possible to determine whether to execute the atari reach effect by lottery or the like.

  According to the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the “reach effect control during ST” described above, the result of the game (in the case of this embodiment, the special figure variation display game) is a predetermined special result (in the case of this embodiment). , A jackpot result), a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player is provided with a production control unit (production control device 300) for controlling production, and the production control unit is in the special game state. Notification display for notifying the number of times a predetermined game event (reach effect in the case of the present embodiment) is executed in a predetermined period after completion (special time in the case of the present embodiment) (meter display M in the case of the present embodiment) Is feasible.

Therefore, a game event (reach effect) can be executed in a predetermined period (special time) after the end of the special game state, and the number of times the game event has been executed can be notified by a notification display (meter display M). The interest of the game during the predetermined period after the end of the special game state can be enhanced.
In the present embodiment, the "special result" is the "big hit result" and the "special game state" is the "big hit state (big hit game state)", but the "special result" is not limited to the "big hit result". "Small hit result" and "Hidden probability change result" may be included. For example, when the "special result" is the "big hit result or the small hit result", the "special game state" is the "big hit state (large hit game state)" or the small hit state (small hit game state). Also, when the special game state is a big hit state, the number of times according to the big hit symbol is set as the upper limit number of the miss reach reach effect, and when the special game state is the small hit state, the upper limit of the lose reach effect effect. As the number of times, the number of times corresponding to the small hit symbol is set.
Further, the notification display is not limited to the meter display M displayed on the display device 41, but can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a segment display displayed on the display device 41.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the “reach effect control during ST” described above, the predetermined period after the end of the special game state is a period in which a certain number of games are executed, and in the predetermined period, The probability of occurrence of the special game state can be set to a high-probability state with a higher probability than that in the case where the predetermined period is not set. That is, the predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state can be configured to be a period during which a special time occurs.

With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game during the so-called special time.
It should be noted that the predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state is not limited to the period during which the special time occurs, and can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for a predetermined period after the end of the special game state, for example, a specific mode (big hit probability is a big hit probability) that occurs after the latent probability change state (probability per hit probability is a low probability state and big hit probability is a high probability state) occurs. Such as a mode that suggests a high-probability state, or a dedicated mode that occurs when the jackpot probability is a low-probability state (a mode in which the same effect is performed as when the jackpot probability is a high-probability state) It may be a period in which a predetermined mode occurs.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the "ST reach reach control" described above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) has a predetermined game event in a predetermined period after the end of the special game state. After executing the upper limit number of times, the predetermined game event can be executed only when the result of the game is a special result.

  With such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the game event, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. By providing the upper limit number of times, it is possible to give an impression that the derivation of the special result is gradually approached each time the game event is executed until the number of times the game event is executed reaches the upper limit number. After the number of times the game event has been executed reaches the upper limit, the derivation of the special result can be notified by the next game event to be executed, so that the game event can be expected.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the "ST-reaching production control" described above, the production control means (production control device 300) is a variable display that variably displays a plurality of identification symbols corresponding to the game. It is possible to display an effect (in the present embodiment, a decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41, and to derive a special result mode as a result mode of the variable display effect when the game result is a special result. The predetermined game event is a reach effect in which the reach state in which the result mode can be the special result mode depending on the identification information finally stopped and displayed in the variable display effect is displayed as the effect, and after the end of the special game state. In the predetermined period, the result of the game is displayed after the maximum number of times of the reach effects (miss loss reach effects) in which the result mode is not the special result mode among the reach effects is executed. Only if the another result, it is possible to configure to perform the reach demonstration.

With such a configuration, the reach effect can be made to have a sense of expectation, so that the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. By providing the upper limit number of times, until the number of times the reach effect is executed reaches the upper limit number, each time the reach effect (miss loss reach effect) is executed, it gives an impression that the special result is gradually approached. After reaching the upper limit of the number of times the reach effect has been executed, it is possible to notify the derivation of the special result by the game event (atari reach effect) to be executed next, so the reach effect can be expected. You can have it. That is, it is possible to have a sense of expectation not only in the atari reach effect but also in the miss reach effect.
The game event is not limited to reach production, and can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, the game event is, for example, a mission effect (an effect that imposes a certain condition on a player for a certain period of time) or a mini game effect (a display content of the display device 41 based on an operation of the effect button 25 by the player). (For example, an effect without changing the game) such as changing When the game event is a mission effect, for example, when a mission is achieved by satisfying a certain condition, the meter level increases. Further, depending on the upper limit number of times, a two-stage or three-stage mission effect may be performed. When the game event is a mini game production, the meter level increases according to the result of the mini game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the "reach reach control during ST" described above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) sets the number of times selected from a plurality of times as the upper limit number of times, During the special game state or at the start of a predetermined period after the end of the special game state, the notification display is changed according to the set upper limit number so that the player can recognize the upper limit number. It is possible to configure.

With such a configuration, it is possible to make the upper limit number of times interesting, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. By changing the maximum number of times rather than making it uniform, and making it possible for the player to recognize the maximum number of times, it gives the impression that the maximum number of times suggests the length of the period until a special result is derived. (For example, the smaller the upper limit number, the more immediately the special result is derived.) Therefore, the upper limit number itself (that is, the size of the upper limit number) can be interesting.
Although the upper limit number of times (in the case of the present embodiment, the upper limit number of loser reach effects) is changed according to the big hit symbol, it is not limited to this, and the upper limit number is, for example, a big hit symbol. Regardless, it may be uniform or may be changed according to factors other than the big hit symbol.

[Direction point control]
Next, "effect point control" which is a feature of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in, for example, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a point gate 80 is provided between the general winning opening 35 arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and the starting winning opening 36. In addition to being arranged, an acquired point number notification device 81 is arranged below the point gate 80. The game ball that has passed through the point gate 80 is detected by a point gate switch (not shown) included in the effect control device 300. Then, the effect control device 300 is configured to, when the point gate switch detects a game ball, add a predetermined point to the number of points and update the display of the acquired point number notification device 81. In addition, the production control device 300 outputs a specific sound effect from the speakers 19a and 19b or turns on a predetermined decorative lamp each time the point gate switch detects a game ball, so that the game ball points. The player is informed that the player has passed the gate 80.

As shown in FIG. 65 (a), the effect control device 300 passes when the gaming ball passes through the point gate 80 when the gaming machine 10 is in the normal state (state other than the special state). 1 point is awarded for each played game ball. Further, when the gaming ball passes through the point gate 80 when the gaming machine 10 is in the special state, 3 points are given to each gaming ball that has passed.
Here, the special state is, for example, a small hit game state, a state in which the state of probability of deriving a special result mode is not notified (so-called latent game state), a state in which the number of starting memories reaches the upper limit number, and the like. ..
It should be noted that the points given to each passing game ball are not limited to those shown in FIG. 65 (a), and can be changed as appropriate.

Then, the effect control device 300 is configured to change the effect mode when the number of acquired points reaches the specified number.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), when the number of acquired points reaches "10" of the specified number, the effect mode is changed from "effect mode A (default effect mode)". When the number of acquired points reaches “30” of the specified number, the production mode is changed from “production mode A” to “production mode C”, and the number of acquired points is changed. When "100" of the specified number is reached, the effect mode is changed from "effect mode C" to "effect mode D". The BGM output from the speakers 19a and 19b is changed, the background image displayed on the display device 41 is changed, and the clothes, accessories, and hairstyles of the character displayed on the display device 41 are changed according to the change in the presentation mode. Etc., the character itself changes, or the decoration special pattern changes. In this way, the player can customize the effect mode by accumulating the number of points acquired.
The value and the number of the specified number are not limited to those shown in FIG. 65 (b), and can be changed as appropriate.

  Conventionally, as a method of customizing a performance mode, a method of applying a service linked to a mobile phone is known. However, in the case of this method, the player has to register in the interlocking service with the mobile phone, which may be annoying depending on the player. On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, since the effect mode can be customized without performing such registration, it is possible to support a wide range of players.

  Further, in the case of the present embodiment, the point gate 80 is installed in the vicinity of the starting winning opening 36, specifically, at a position where most of the spilled balls that have not won the starting winning opening 36 pass through the point gate 80. There is. Therefore, points can be accumulated by the game balls that have not won the start winning opening 36, and it is difficult to give the player the feeling of loss or discomfort that the game ball does not easily enter the start winning opening 36, and do not get tired. It is possible to continue playing the game.

The installation location of the point gate 80 and the earned point number notification device 81 can be appropriately changed.
For example, the point gate 80 and the acquired point number notification device 81 may be installed near the warp device 42. In this case, points are less likely to be accumulated, but the value of one point is increased accordingly, so that the player's interest in the point gate 80 can be increased.

  Further, for example, the point gate 80 may be installed in the warp flow path of the warp device 42, and the acquired point number notification device 81 may be installed at a position apart from the point gate 80. In this case, points are less likely to be accumulated, but the value of one point is increased accordingly, so that it is possible to increase the player's interest in the point gate 80. Further, by arranging the acquired point number notification device 81 at a position away from the point gate 80, the number of points displayed on the acquired point number notification device 81 can be confirmed without being disturbed by the point gate 80. . Further, by arranging the earned point number notification device 81 and the point gate 80 so as to be separated from each other, the line of sight of the player is greatly moved, which serves as an opportunity to look over the entire game area 32 and enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the point gate 80 and the earned point number notification device 81 may be installed near the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38). In this case, the point gate 80 is installed at a position where the spilled ball that has not won the special winning opening flows into the point gate 80, and points can be accumulated by the game balls that have not won the big winning opening. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the disappointment and discomfort caused by not winning the big winning opening.
Further, the point gate 80 and the acquired point number notification device 81 may be installed near the universal figure starting gate 34. In this case, many game balls pass through the point gate 80, so that the player can obtain many points and can enjoy the game other than the variable display game.

According to the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the “production point control” described above, the production is controlled in the gaming machine that can give the player a gaming value when the result of the game becomes a predetermined special result. Based on the effect control means (effect control device 300) and the establishment of a predetermined point grant condition (in the case of the present embodiment, the flow of the game ball into the point gate 80), the point grant means capable of granting points to the player ( The effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can change the effect mode of the effect based on that the number of points given by the point giving means reaches a specified number.
Therefore, since the effect mode is changed by accumulating points, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  The control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 including the process of enabling the effect as described above will be described. The control process by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes a main process shown in FIG. 66 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 66, 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 input from the effect operation unit 550 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in the effect button input process, the process of changing the effect contents is performed when there is an input from the effect operation unit 550.

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 for enabling the effect Is performed (step C10).
Next, effect point control processing (step C11) is performed, and random number update processing (step C12) is performed to update the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game.

  Next, a received command check process (step C13) that analyzes and responds to the command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C14) that performs settings for controlling the progress of the effect and edits of drawing commands. ) To set the end of preparation of the drawing command (step C15). 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.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C16). 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 C16 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C16; N), the process of step C16 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C16 that it is the frame switching timing (step C16; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C17).

  After that, a sound control process (step C18) 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 and the frame decoration device 18). C19), the movable body control process (step C20) 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).

[Production point control processing]
Next, details of the effect point control process (step C11) in the above-described main process will be described. In the effect point control processing, the above-mentioned "effect point control" is performed.

As shown in FIG. 67, in the production point control process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the point gate 80 (step C101).
When it is determined in step C101 that the game ball has not passed through the point gate 80 (step C101; N), the effect point control processing is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step C101 that the game ball has passed the point gate 80 (step C101; Y), that is, when the point gate switch detects the game ball, the point corresponding to the state of the gaming machine is pointed. It is added to the number (step C102), and the effect point control process is ended. Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 65A, when the gaming machine 10 is in a normal state, one point is awarded for each gaming ball that has passed through the point gate 80. When the gaming machine 10 is in the special state, 3 points are added to the number of points for each gaming ball that has passed through the point gate 80.

[Reception command check processing]
Next, details of the received command check processing (step C13) in the above-described main processing will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 68, in the reception 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 C301), it is determined whether the command reception number is not 0 (step C302). When it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C302; N), the received command check process is ended. When it is determined that the command reception number is not 0 (step C302; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the command reception number (step C303).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C304), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C305), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed is completed. It is determined (step C306). 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 C306 that the copying of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands has not been completed (step C306; N), the process returns to step C304. If it is determined that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C306; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C307) and the received command analysis processing (step C308) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C309), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C310). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is not completed (step C310; N), the processing returns to the step C307. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C310; 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]
Next, details of the received command analysis process (step C308) in the received command check process described above will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 69, in the received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C321), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range. (Step C322, Step C323). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C322; Y, step C323; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C324).

  When it is determined in step C322 or step C323 that MODE or ACT is not within the normal range (step C322; N, step C323; N), or when it is determined in step C324 that the ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step S322) At C324; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

  When it is determined in step C324 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C324; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C325). 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 C325; Y), the variable system command process (step C326) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C325 that MODE is not within the range of variable system commands (step C325; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of jackpot system commands (step C327). The big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit medium performance (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command related to small hit medium performance (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the big hit type command (step C327; Y), the big hit type command process (step C328) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  When it is determined in step C327 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit type command (step C327; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol type command (step C329). 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 C329; Y), the symbol system command process (step C330) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  If it is determined in step C329 that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C329; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as the hold number command and error command. (Step C331). 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. When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single-shot system command (step C331; Y), the single-shot system command process (step C332) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined in step C331 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot type commands (step C331; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol type commands (step C333). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C333; Y), the prefetch symbol system command process (step C334) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

  When it is determined in step C333 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetching symbol type command (step C333; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable type command (step C335). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable system command (step C335; Y), the prefetching variable system command process (step C336) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. If it is determined in step C335 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation type command (step C335; N), the received command analysis processing is ended.

  In addition, in the single-shot system command processing (step C332), when a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to special figure 1 reservation (first starting memory) is received, a special figure 1 processing relating to the special figure 1 reservation is performed. 1 special information 2 holding information setting processing that performs processing related to the special drawing 2 holding that has occurred when receiving the special drawing holding number command corresponding to 1 holding information setting processing or special drawing 2 holding (second starting memory) included. In the special figure 1 hold information setting process and the special figure 2 hold information setting process, a process of displaying the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the generated hold on the display device 41 is performed. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as a start memory notification means for performing a start memory notification display for displaying information on the start memory by a start memory display corresponding to each start memory.

  In addition, the pre-reading effect (also referred to as the pre-reading notice or the pre-reading notice effect) is a big hit when the special figure variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) in which the special figure variation display game is not executed is subsequently executed. In order to give advance notice to the player of whether or not (or what fluctuation pattern will be) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the decoration special figure starting memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a manner different from the ordinary one, or the display is performed. This is an effect such as performing an effect display on the device 41. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading variation system command, and pre-reading pattern system command) is the command which notifies beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which correspond to the starting memory which becomes the target of pre-reading production, game control control equipment 100 at the time of starting winning a prize. From the production control device 300. Note that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variable display.

[Design command processing]
Next, the details of the symbol-based command processing (step C330) in the above-described received command analysis processing will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 70, in the symbol system command processing, first, a special figure type corresponding to MODE (either special figure 1 or special figure 2) is set (step C701), and a combination of MODE and ACT is set. The symbol type is set and saved (step C702), and the symbol command processing is ended.

  The symbol type is a category of symbols such as a deviating symbol, a 16R probability variation big hit symbol, a 16R regular jackpot symbol, a 6R probability variation jackpot symbol, and a small hit symbol, and is associated with ACT data. Because the symbol ratio changes between special figure 1 and special figure 2 (probability variation rate is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and there are multiple symbol type setting tables that correspond to MODE data. Is selected, and the symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable command processing]
Next, details of the variable system command process (step C326) in the above-described received command analysis process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 71, in the variable system command processing, it is first determined whether the special figure classification is undetermined (step C801). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is the information set in step C701 of the symbol system command processing described above.

  If this special figure type is not determined (step C801; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. If the special figure type is not undetermined (step C801; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C802), and the variable command and the symbol type are It is determined whether there is a mismatch (step C803).

  If the variable command and the symbol type do not match (step C803; Y), the variable command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C803; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C804). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, an outlier symbol, a 16R probability variation big hit symbol, a 16R regular jackpot symbol, a 6R probability variation jackpot symbol, and a small hit symbol. 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).

  In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C804), 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. Then, a variation effect setting process for setting information for performing an effect according to the variation command is performed (step C805).

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (state of the pachinko machine) (step C806). 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 (a process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C807), and the variable system command process ends.

[Variation effect setting process]
Next, details of the variation effect setting process (step C805) in the above-described variation system command process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 72, in the variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is variation without reach (step C811). When the variation pattern type is the variation without reach (step C811; Y), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the current number of acquired points, model code, special figure type, and effect mode is set (step C812). ). In addition, since there is no reach variation, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and here it is not necessary to particularly refer to the symbol type. Further, the effect mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the effect control device 300 and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability variation mode, a time saving mode, a latent mode, and the like. Furthermore, a plurality of modes are provided in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41 are different in each mode.

  Next, by referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the addresses of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure types to be reserved are acquired (step C813). With this, in the case of a change without reach, it is possible to change the lottery content of the notice effect that appears during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holdings. After that, the preliminary announcement lottery that appears during the first-half fluctuation is performed using the first-half preliminary announcement distribution group table (step C816).

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C811; N), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the current number of acquired points, model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set. Yes (step C814). Then, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C815), and the first-half notice distribution group table is used to change the first-half notice. The preliminary announcement lottery that appears in (step C816).

  Next, in step C817 to step C819, the notice effect of the latter half variation is selected. The latter half of the special figure change display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a change display in a special result mode (a special combination of symbols) in which the display areas other than the specific area among the display areas of a plurality of columns of the special figure are a big hit. Is stopped and is variably displayed only in a specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

  First, the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the current number of acquired points, model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C817). The latter half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the latter notice distribution group table. Then, by referring to the second-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the second-half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired (step C818), and the second-half notice distribution group table is used to change the latter half (during reach). A preliminary announcement lottery is conducted (step C819).

Next, a variable effect content determination process for determining the content of the variable effect is performed (step C820).
Next, the content of the effect corresponding to the result of the advance notice lottery performed in step C819 is determined (step C821), and the stop symbol setting process for setting the stop symbol configuring the result mode of the decorative special figure variable display game is performed ( Step C822).
Next, the display setting of the variable effect is set based on the content of the variable effect determined in step C820 (step C823), and the display setting of the notice effect is set based on the content of the effect determined in step C821 (step C824). .
Next, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special map type is made (step C825). As a result, an animation (moving image) in which the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the decoration special figure variation display game executed this time is reduced is set.

Next, a voice number indicating the type of BGM output from the speakers 19a and 19b and a decoration number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp are set (step C826).
Next, the display setting of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure type is performed (step C827), and the variation effect setting process ends.

[Variable performance content determination processing]
Next, the details of the fluctuating effect content determination process (step C820) in the fluctuating effect setting process described above will be described. In this variation effect content determination processing, the above-mentioned "reach effect control during ST" is performed.

As shown in FIG. 73, in the variable effect content determination processing, first, it is determined whether the ST flag is set (step C831).
If it is determined that the ST flag is set (step C831; Y), that is, if the special time is in progress, it is determined whether or not the special time ends in the decorative special figure variation display game executed this time ( Step C835).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the ST flag is not set (step C831; N), it is determined whether the special time starts from the decorative special figure variation display game executed this time (step C832).

When it is determined that the special time does not start from this time (step C832; N), the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C845), and the variable effect content determination processing is ended. From the change command (MODE, ACT), the change time, the result of the game, the presence / absence of the reach, the main reach contents when the reach is present, etc. can be known. Therefore, the contents of the change effect (effect mode) are determined based on the change time. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the special time will start from this time (step C832; Y), the remaining number counter that counts the remaining number of times up to the upper limit number of the loser reach production is displayed on the upper limit number (reach number ceiling) corresponding to the big hit symbol. ) Is set (step C833), the ST flag is set (step C834), and it is determined whether or not the special time ends in the decorative special figure variation display game executed this time (step C835).

When it is determined that the special time does not end this time (step C835; N), it is determined whether MODE and ACT are commands indicating "result: hit, reach: present" (step C837).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the special time ends this time (step C835; Y), the ST flag is cleared (step C836), and MODE and ACT are commands indicating "result: hit, reach: present". It is determined whether there is any (step C837).

When it is determined that MODE and ACT are commands indicating “result: hit, reach: present” (step C837; Y), variation effect corresponding to MODE, ACT, and the remaining number of times (value of remaining number counter) Content is determined (step C838), "0" is set in the remaining number counter (step C839), and the variable effect content determination processing is ended. When the value of the remaining number counter is “0” at the time of step C838, the content of the fluctuating effect for executing the atari reach effect is determined in the step C838. When the value of the remaining number counter is other than “0” at the time of step C838, in step C838, for example, a pseudo continuous production in which the lost reach production is executed for the remaining number of times and the subsequent reach production is executed. The content of the variation effect for performing is determined (see FIG. 64 (c)).
On the other hand, when it is determined that MODE and ACT are not commands indicating “result: hit, reach: present” (step C837; N), MODE and ACT are commands indicating “result: out, reach: present”. It is determined whether or not (step C840).

When it is determined that MODE and ACT are not commands indicating “result: out, reach: present” (step C840; N), that is, MODE and ACT are commands indicating “result: out, reach: none” or “result: hit”. , Reach: None ”, the contents of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT are determined (step C845), and the variable effect content determination processing is ended.
On the other hand, when MODE and ACT are determined to be commands indicating “result: out, reach: present” (step C840; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is “0” ( Step C841).

  When it is determined that the value of the remaining number counter is not "0" (step C841; N), the contents of the variable effect corresponding to MODE, ACT, and the remaining number of times (value of the remaining number counter) are determined (step C842). ), The remaining number counter is updated by -1 (step C843), and the variation effect content determination processing is ended. In Step C842, if the value of the remaining number counter is "3", the content of the variable effect for executing the first loser reach effect is determined, and if the value of the remaining number counter is "2", 2 When the content of the fluctuating effect for executing the third loser reach effect is determined and the value of the remaining number counter is “1”, the content of the fluctuating effect for executing the third time loser reach effect is determined. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the remaining number counter is “0” (step C841; Y), that is, when the upper limit number of lost reach productions have been executed, “reach: present” is set to “reach: present”. The content of the fluctuating effect corresponding to the MODE and ACT changed to "none" is determined (step C844), and the fluctuating effect content determination processing is ended. When it is determined in step C841 that the value of the remaining number counter is "0", if the effect is performed according to the command from the game control device 100 (that is, the command indicating "result: out, reach: present"), the miss reach is reached. The reach effect after executing the effect the upper limit number of times becomes the loser reach effect, and the rule (after executing the upper limit number of times, the reach effect is executed only when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. Rule) is violated. Therefore, in Step C844, the content of the variable effect for executing the outlier effect without the reach is determined in place of the content of the variable effect for executing the outlier effect with the occurrence of reach (hazure reach effect). (See FIG. 64 (b)).

<Modification 1>
It is also possible to perform "reach effect control during ST" based on the pre-reading result from the game control device 100.
Specifically, the effect control device 300 receives the command indicating the “result: hit, reach: present” from the game control device 100 as information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game, before the special figure variation display game. When the prefetch result of is received from the game control device 100, the loser reach effect is forcibly executed in order to reduce the remaining number of the loser reach effect as much as possible by the start of the special figure variation display game. It is also possible.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 74, the effect control device 300, during the execution of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game at the special time (first special figure variation display game), the game It is assumed that a command indicating “result: hit, reach: present” is received from the control device 100 as the prefetch result of the fourth special figure variation display game. In this case, the information regarding the start of the second or the third special variable display game is “result: out, reach: When a command indicating "none" is received, the miss reach effect is performed without following the command.

It should be noted that the period from the reception of the prefetch result of the target special figure variation display game (in the example shown in FIG. 74, the fourth special figure variation display game) to the start of the target special figure variation display game. When the number of fluctuations (the number of times the special figure fluctuation display game is executed) is greater than the remaining number of the miss-reach effects (the remaining number at the time when the prefetch result is received), or as in the example shown in FIG. 74. If the number is the same as the number of remaining effects (the number of times remaining at the time the prefetch result is received), the miss-reach effect is forcibly executed so that the miss-drawing display game for the target is started before the start of the game. The remaining number of reach productions can be set to "0".
On the other hand, if the number of fluctuations from the reception of the look-ahead result of the target special figure variation display game until the start of the target special figure variation display game is less than the remaining number of the miss reach reach By executing the lose-reach effect, the remaining number of the miss-reach effect can be reduced by the start of the target special figure variation display game, but cannot be set to "0 times". That is, it is not possible to execute the upper limit number of times of lost reach effects before executing the atari reach effects. As described above, if the upper limit number of lost reach effects cannot be executed before the atari reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. It is also possible to perform the production and execute the miss reach production for the remaining number of times in this pseudo continuous production.

<Modification 2>
The closer to the end of the special time, the higher the occurrence rate of the lost reach effect can be set.
Specifically, the production control device 300 divides the period from the start to the end of the special time into a plurality of times (for example, three times of "early stage", "middle stage", and "last stage"), and ends the special time. It is also possible to configure so that the closer to the time, the higher the occurrence rate of the miss reach effect (that is, the probability of following a command indicating “result: out, reach: present”).

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), even after receiving the command indicating "result: out, reach: present" after executing the miss reach reach effect the upper limit number of times, the command is not obeyed. It is configured to execute the outlying effect without the occurrence of reach. However, in this case, if the period from the execution of the missle reach effect up to the maximum number of times to the execution of the atari reach effect is long, the expectation for the improved jackpot may be reduced.
Therefore, for example, when a command indicating “result: out, reach: present” is received, a lottery for determining whether or not to follow the command is performed, and if the lottery is won, a lost reach effect is produced according to the command. Run. Then, by setting the winning probability of this lottery to be higher toward the end of the special time, the occurrence rate of the miss reach reach will be increased toward the end of the special time, thereby increasing the expectation. It is possible to suppress the decrease.
It should be noted that, by approaching the end of the special time, the occurrence rate of the miss-reach effect is increased, so that it is not possible to execute the miss-reach effect for the upper limit number of times before performing the atari reach effect. As shown in (c), the pseudo continuous effect may be performed before executing the atari reach effect, and the lost reach effect may be executed for the remaining number of times in this pseudo continuous effect.

<Modification 3>
It is also possible to display the characters (for example, the first to fourth characters) that appear in the reach effect executed during the special time on the display device 41 during the special game state.

Specifically, the effect control device 300 is the number of times the special figure variation display game is executed during the special time (hereinafter referred to as “ST number”) and the character (main character) that appears in the reach effect executed during the special time. It is also possible to correlate with and to display a character corresponding to the number of STs of the special time that occurs after the special game state ends during the special game state.
For example, the first character is associated with the ST number “20 times”, the second character is associated with the ST number “40 times”, and the third character is associated with the ST number “60 times”. The fourth character and the ST number “80 times” are associated with each other. Then, if the ST number of special times that occur after the end of the special game state is, for example, "60 times", the third character is displayed during the special game state. Thereby, during the special game state, it is possible to suggest the number of STs of the special time that occurs after the end of the special game state. Further, when the number of STs of the special time that occurs after the special game state ends is, for example, “60 times”, when the main character is displayed in the order of the first character → the second character → the third character during the special game state. , The number of STs can be made to appear to increase, so that not only can the number of STs be suggested, but also the expectation can be increased.

In addition, the effect control device 300 performs a battle effect in which a character (main character) that appears in the reach effect executed during the special time fights the enemy character during the special game state, and the result of the battle (the main character wins or loses). It is also possible to increase or decrease the meter level of the meter display M in accordance with the drawing.
For example, a battle effect is performed every predetermined round (for example, every four rounds), the meter level is increased when the main character wins, the meter level is not changed when the main character draws, and the meter level is decreased when the main character loses (finally (ie At the end of the special game state), raise the meter level to the desired level. This makes it possible to perform an effect related to the effect during the special time (the battle effect in the case of the present embodiment) during the special game state.
The battle effect executed during the special game state can be executed even when the upper limit number of times of the loser reach effect is 3, and in that case, the meter level of the meter display M is final (that is, the special game state). At the end of the state), the main character wins, loses, and draws so that the level becomes “level 0”.

<Modification 4>
The notification display for notifying the number of times the reach has been executed during the ST is not limited to the notification display using the display device 41 such as the meter display M and the segment display, and can be appropriately changed. For example, an LED lamp provided on the frame decoration device 18, the center case 40, or the like may be used to notify the number of times reach has been performed during ST. It is also possible to notify the number of times the reach has been performed during ST by both the notification display using the display device 41 and the notification display using the LED lamp.

<Modification 5>
Instead of the effect control device 300 performing "reach effect control during ST", the game control device 100 can also perform "reach effect control during ST".
Specifically, the game control device 100 manages the number of times ST has been executed, and changes the variation pattern table according to the number of times ST has been executed and the upper limit number of lost reach effects. After executing the loser reach effect the upper limit number of times, a command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 so as not to violate the rule that the reach effect is executed only when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. It is also possible to configure.

<Modification 6>
It is possible to perform not only the battle production of the pattern in which the main character loses but also the battle production of the pattern in which the main character draws as the loser reach production.
For example, when the meter level of the meter display M is raised to a level higher than the desired level by the time the first reach effect in the special time starts, and a losing pattern battle effect is executed as the lost reach effect. Although it is possible to raise the meter level, it is possible to configure so that the meter level is not changed when the battle effect of the drawing pattern is executed. Specifically, for example, when the desired level is “level 1” (that is, when the upper limit number of times of loser reach production is 2 times), the meter level is raised to “level 2”, and atari reach Before performing the production, if you perform the battle production of the draw pattern and the battle production of the losing pattern once as the loser reach production, it means that you have executed the maximum number of loser reach productions, and at the same time The meter level can be raised to "level 3" before execution.

<Modification 7>
The game event is not limited to reach production and can be changed as appropriate. For example, an effect other than the reach effect can be used as a game event.
For example, during special time, effect control device 300 executes a battle effect of a pattern in which the hero character wins, a battle effect of a pattern in which the hero character draws, and a battle effect of a pattern in which the hero character loses during the special time. .. Then, of these battle effects, only the battle effect of the pattern in which the hero character wins is set as the game event, and when the battle effect of the pattern in which the hero character wins is executed, the meter level of the meter display M is raised and the hero character is It is also possible to configure so that the meter level is not changed when a battle effect of a draw pattern or a losing pattern is executed.
In this case, the effect control device 300, for example, performs a loser reach effect in accordance with a command from the game control device 100 indicating “result: out, reach: present”, and a game event (a pattern in which the main character wins) in the loser reach effect. Whether or not to perform the battle effect) is selected according to the number of times the game event has been executed and the maximum number of times.

<Modification 8>
The effect control device 300, as the look-ahead effect, a continuous notice for performing a continuous effect over a plurality of special figure variation display games up to the special figure variation display game based on a specific starting memory (target starting memory) that is a subject of advance notice. It is also possible to execute the effect.
Further, the production control device 300 can also execute, as the reach start production for informing the start of the reach production, a reach design informing production in which the reach design is temporarily stopped and displayed in order to inform the reach design.

First, the continuous announcement effect in this modification will be described.
The effect control device 300, as the decorative special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 76A, the decorative special figure variation display game Z1 displayed in the central portion of the display screen of the display device 41, and the display device 41. It is possible to execute the decorative special figure variation display game Z2 displayed in the corner (upper right corner in this modification) of the display screen.
In general, the identification pattern (decoration special pattern) for the decorative special figure variable display game Z2 displayed in the corner of the display screen of the display device 41 is a decorative feature displayed in the central part of the display screen of the display device 41. It is smaller than the identification pattern (decoration special pattern) for the figure variation display game Z1. Therefore, hereinafter, the decorative special figure variation display game Z2 displayed in the corner of the display screen of the display device 41 is referred to as a “small ornament variation display game Z2”, and the decoration displayed in the central portion of the display screen of the display device 41. The special figure variation display game Z1 is referred to as a "large ornament variation display game Z1".

The large ornament variable display game Z1 is displayed to produce the special figure variable display game. On the other hand, the small ornament variable display game Z2 is displayed in order to let the player recognize the variation status of the special figure variable display game, and is also displayed when the large ornament variable display game Z1 is hidden due to effects or the like. to continue. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 61, the large ornament variable display game Z1 is hidden by the battle effect, and the small ornament variable display game Z2 is displayed in the corner portion (upper left corner portion in the example shown in FIG. 61) of the display screen. It is displayed. Further, even when the large ornament variation display game Z1 is hidden due to the continuous notice effect, the small ornament variation display game Z2 continues to be displayed. Specific examples thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. 75 to 77.
In FIG. 75, “small symbol variation display” is a variation display of the identification symbol for the small ornament variation display game Z2, and “large symbol variation display” is a variation display of the identification symbol for the large ornament variation display game Z1. That is, the "small symbol stop display" is the stop display of the identification symbol for the small ornament variable display game Z2, and the "large symbol stop display" is the stop display of the identification symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1. That is.

As shown in FIG. 75, the effect control device 300 is a large decorative variable display game Z1 and a small decorative variable display game Z1 as a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the second special figure variable display game in a state where the continuous notice effect is not being executed. It is assumed that both the decorative variable display game Z2 is being executed (see FIG. 76 (a)). At that time, the starting memory of the third second special figure variation display game occurs (t11), and as a result of the prefetching process for the third starting memory, the third starting memory is targeted for the starting memory. When it is determined that the continuous notice effect is performed, the effect control device 300 turns on the continuous notice flag (step t12).
Hereinafter, the third starting memory will be referred to as “starting memory A”, the starting memory immediately before the third starting memory will be referred to as “starting memory B”, and the second starting memory will be referred to as “starting memory B”. The previous starting memory is called "starting memory C", and the starting memory three times before the third starting memory is called "starting memory D". Therefore, in this example, the special figure variation display game executed when the third starting memory occurs is the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory D.

  The continuous notice flag is used in the central portion of the display screen of the display device 41 to determine whether to execute the large ornament variable display game Z1 or the continuous notice effect. Specifically, in the case of this modification, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the continuous notice flag is ON at the start of the special figure variation display game, and if the continuous notice flag is OFF, the display is performed. When the large variation display game Z1 is executed in the center of the screen and the continuous notice flag is ON, the continuous notice effect is executed in the center of the display screen. Further, in the case of the present modification, the effect control device 300 turns off the continuous notice flag when the special figure variation marking game to be started is a game based on the target starting memory (starting memory A in this example). , Is configured to execute a continuous notice effect in the central portion of the display screen.

The variation display mode of the large symbol (that is, the identification symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1) is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 76 (a), that is, the vertical axis rotation display, and can be changed as appropriate. It may be a scroll display. Also, the variable display mode of the small symbol (that is, the identification symbol for the small ornament variable display game Z2) is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 76 (a), that is, the vertical scroll display, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, the axis. It may be a rotation display.
Next, the production control device 300 performs the stop display of the large symbol at the center of the display screen and the stop display of the small symbol at the corner of the display screen, so that the second special figure based on the start memory D is displayed. A result notification effect for notifying the result of the variable display game is executed (t13, see FIG. 76 (b)). In the result notification effect shown in FIG. 76 (b), the confirmed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the large ornament variable display game Z1 and the confirmed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the small ornament variable display game Z2 are the same. ("321" in this example).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the starting memory C is the target starting memory at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory C, and since it is not the target starting memory, the continuous notice flag. It is determined whether or not is ON. Then, since the continuous notice flag is ON, only the small ornament variation display game Z2 is executed as the ornament special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory C, and the central portion of the display screen is displayed. A continuous notice display (in this example, a display called "Onykyun Sword") is displayed (t14. See FIG. 76 (c)).
Next, the production control device 300 performs the stop display of the small symbol at the corner of the display screen (t15), and then erases the continuous notice display at the center of the display screen to perform the stop display of the large symbol ( t16). As a result, a result notification effect for notifying the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory C is executed (see FIG. 76 (d)). Also in the result notification effect shown in FIG. 76 (d), the fixed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the large ornament variable display game Z1 and the fixed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the small ornament variable display game Z2 are It is the same ("243" in this example).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the starting memory B is the target starting memory at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory B, and since it is not the target starting memory, the continuous notice flag. It is determined whether or not is ON. Then, since the continuous notice flag is ON, only the small ornament variation display game Z2 is executed as the ornament special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory B, and the central portion of the display screen is displayed. A continuous notice display is displayed at (t17. See FIG. 76 (e)).
Next, the production control device 300 performs the stop display of the small symbols at the corner of the display screen (t18), and then erases the continuous notice display at the center of the display screen to perform the stop display of the large symbols ( t19). As a result, the result notification effect for notifying the result of the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory B is executed (see FIG. 76 (f)). Also in the result notification effect shown in FIG. 76 (f), the fixed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the large ornament variable display game Z1 and the fixed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the small ornament variable display game Z2 are It is the same ("413" in this example).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the starting memory A is the target starting memory at the start of the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory A. Is turned off, and only the small ornament variation display game Z2 is executed as the ornament special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory A, and the continuous notice display is displayed in the central portion of the display screen. (T20. See FIG. 77 (a)). In the second special figure variation display game based on the starting memory A, the reach effect is executed and the result is a big hit.
Next, at the timing of executing the reach effect, the effect control device 300 displays the large ornament variable display game Z1 in the center of the display screen instead of the continuous notice display (t21. See FIG. 77 (b)).

Next, the production control device 300 performs the stop display of the large symbol in the central portion of the display screen and the stop display of the small symbol in the corner portion of the display screen, so that the second special figure based on the starting memory A. A result notification effect for notifying the result of the variable display game is executed (t22. See FIG. 77 (c)). Also in the result notification effect shown in FIG. 77 (c), the fixed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the large ornament variable display game Z1 and the fixed symbol stopped and displayed as the result mode of the small ornament variable display game Z2 are It is the same ("111" in this example).
In this way, the small ornament variable display game Z2 continues to be displayed even while the large ornament variable display game Z1 is hidden (in this example, while the continuous notice display is being displayed), so that the player can: Since it is possible to always grasp the accurate variation status as the variation status of the special figure variation display game, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the variation status of the special figure variation display game is erroneously recognized.

Further, by displaying the small ornament variable display game Z2, the large ornament variable display game Z1 can be hidden. Therefore, the continuity of the continuous notice effect, that is, the state in which the notice display is continuously displayed is ensured. It is possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.
In particular, as in this modification, the period of large symbol stop display in the state of executing the continuous announcement effect (the period from t16 to t17, the period from t19 to t20) is not executing the continuous announcement effect. When it is shorter than the period of large symbol stop display in the state (the period from t13 to t14), it is possible to effectively ensure the continuity of the continuous announcement effect.

Next, the reach symbol notification effect in this modification will be described.
Since the small ornament variation display game Z2 is for making the player recognize the variation situation of the special figure variation display game, when the small ornament variation display game Z2 becomes difficult to visually recognize, in some cases, the special figure variation display There is a possibility that the change situation of the game may be erroneously recognized.
A specific example in the case where the variation status of the special figure variation display game may be erroneously recognized will be described with reference to FIG. 78.
The effect control device 300, as the decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, displays both the large ornament variation display game Z1 and the small ornament variation display game Z2 as shown in FIG. 78 (a), for example. Run. In the special figure variation display game, the reach effect is executed.
Next, as a reach start effect for notifying the start of the reach effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 78 (b), the reach pattern (left symbol and right symbol in this example) for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is temporarily stopped. Both the reach symbol notification effect to be displayed and the reach symbol enlarged effect to display the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 in the second size larger than the first size (normal size) are executed.

Next, for example, as shown in FIG. 78 (c), the reach effect is executed, and thereafter, as shown in FIG. 78 (d), the result notification effect for notifying the result of the special figure variation display game is executed. In the reach effect shown in FIG. 78 (c), the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is returned to the first size (normal size) and is temporarily stopped (here, it is rocked and displayed at a fixed position). There is. Further, in the result notification effect shown in FIG. 78 (d), the fixed symbol (stop symbol) for the large ornament variable display game Z1 and the fixed symbol (stop symbol) for the small ornament variable display game Z2 are the same ( In this example, it is “121”).
Here, the "stop display" is to completely stop the identification symbol for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) or more, and the "temporary stop display" is a state in which it seems to be stopped at first glance. The display mode of the identification symbol is continuously changed. Further, “continuously changing” in the present application means changing (switching) at intervals less than a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

While the reach symbol expansion effect is being executed, the reach pattern for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is enlarged and displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 78 (b), so that the small ornament variable display game Z2 is difficult to see. It becomes a state. When the small ornament variable display game Z2 becomes difficult to visually recognize, the variation state of the special figure variable display game may be determined based on the large ornament variable display game Z1 instead of the small ornament variable display game Z2. However, in that case, if the reach symbol notification effect is also executed, there is a possibility that the variation status of the special figure variation display game may be erroneously recognized.
That is, while the reach symbol notification effect is being executed, the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is stopped and displayed, for example, as shown in FIG. 78 (b). Further, in the reach symbol notification production, symbols other than the reach symbol (in this example, medium symbols. Hereinafter referred to as "non-reach symbol") are continuously displayed in a variable manner at a speed that is difficult to identify, or the reach symbol is stopped and displayed. Erased to emphasize. Therefore, when the variation status of the special figure variation display game is determined based on the large decoration variation display game Z1 while the reach symbol notification effect is being executed, the special figure variation display game is not changing (that is, the special figure variation display game is not changing). The display game may be erroneously recognized as the result being displayed).

Therefore, the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 such as the reach symbol notification effect is stopped and displayed, and the non-reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is erased (or the non-reach symbol is difficult to identify). If you perform an "effect that makes it difficult to see the small decoration variation display game Z2" such as a reach pattern expansion effect, the variation status of the special figure variation display game will be erroneously recognized. There is a risk that
In the reach pattern enlargement effect shown in FIG. 78 (b), the display area of the reach pattern for the large ornament variable display game Z1 overlaps at least a part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2. Not limited to this, if the reach pattern for the large decoration variation display game Z1 makes it difficult to visually recognize the small decoration variation display game Z2, the display area of the reach pattern for the large decoration variation display game Z1 is a small decoration. It does not have to overlap with the display area of the variable display game Z2. That is, the position and size of the reach area of the reach symbol during the reach symbol expansion effect can be changed as appropriate.

Further, the variable display mode of the large symbol (that is, the identification symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1) is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 78, that is, the vertical scroll display, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, the axis rotation display. It may be. Also, the variable display mode of the small symbol (that is, the identification symbol for the small ornament variable display game Z2) is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 78, that is, the vertical scroll display, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, the axis rotation display. It may be. The same applies to the examples shown in FIGS. 79 to 82.
Further, the effect of making the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to visually recognize is not limited to the reach symbol expansion effect, and for example, an effect as shown in FIG. 78 (e), specifically, an effect display for displaying the effect X. It may be an effect or an effect as shown in FIG. 78 (f), specifically, an accessory motion effect for operating an accessory Y which is a kind of the board effect device 44.

In the effect display effect shown in FIG. 78 (e), the display area of the effect display X overlaps at least a part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2, but the display area is not limited to this, and the effect display X is not limited to this. If the small ornament variable display game Z2 becomes difficult to see, the position and size of the display area of the effect display X can be appropriately changed.
It is also possible to execute the reach pattern expansion effect at the same time as the effect display effect. When the effect display effect and the reach pattern enlargement effect are executed at the same time, it may be difficult for the small ornament variable display game Z2 to be visually recognized due to one of the effect display X and the reach pattern for the large ornament variable display game Z1.

In the accessory motion production shown in FIG. 78 (f), the accessory Y provided in addition to (or in place of) the board effect device 44 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 becomes the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2. From a position that does not overlap with the front and back, a position that overlaps with at least a part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2 in the front and rear (that is, it is possible to shield the front view from at least a part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2). However, if the accessory Y makes it difficult to visually recognize the small ornament variation display game Z2, the operation mode of the accessory Y can be appropriately changed.
It is also possible to execute the reach symbol expansion effect at the same time as the accessory motion effect effect. When the accessory motion effect and the reach symbol expansion effect are executed at the same time, it may be difficult for the small ornament variable display game Z2 to be visually recognized due to one of the accessory Y and the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1.
Further, it is possible to execute the reach symbol expansion effect and the effect display effect simultaneously with the accessory motion effect. When the accessory motion effect, the reach pattern expansion effect, and the effect display effect are executed at the same time, the accessory decoration display game Z2 is displayed by any of the accessory Y, the reach pattern for the large decoration variation display game Z1, and the effect display X. It should be hard to see.
Of course, the accessory motion effect may not be an effect of operating the accessory Y but may be an effect of operating the board effect device 44 or the like shown in FIG. 2 or FIG.

  The effect of making the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to see can be executed not only during the reach start effect but also during the reach effect, and when the small ornament variable display game Z2 becomes difficult to see during the reach effect. Changes the reach symbol with a larger change amount than the normal temporary stop display when the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is temporarily stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the variation status of the special figure variation display game is erroneously recognized during the reach effect.

In this way, when the reach symbol notification effect and the effect of making the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to visually recognize are executed, the variation status of the special symbol variable display game may be erroneously recognized.
Therefore, in the present modified example, as the reach symbol notification effect, as shown in FIGS. 79 to 82, even if the effect to make the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to visually recognize is executed together with the reach symbol notification effect, the special symbol fluctuation is performed. The effect in which the change situation of the display game is not erroneously recognized, that is, the effect that allows the accurate change situation to be grasped is executed only by the large ornament change display game Z1.
In the examples shown in FIGS. 79 to 82, the reach pattern enlargement effect is executed as an effect that makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to visually recognize, but as the effect that makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to visually recognize, Even when the effect (effect display effect, accessory motion effect, etc.) is executed, it is possible to perform the same effect as the effect shown in FIGS. 79 to 82 as the reach symbol notification effect.

In the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 79, the display modes of the frame image Z11 and the character image Z13 among the frame image Z11, the number image Z12, and the character image Z13 that form the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 change. Instead, only the display mode of the numerical image Z12 is changed.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 79 (a), the numerical image Z12 is variably displayed (in this example, vertical axis rotation display), or as shown in FIG. 79 (b), the color of the numerical image Z12 is changed. 79, or the ratio of the display area of the number image Z12 to the display area of the frame image Z11 is continuously changed, as shown in FIG. 79 (c). There is.

Thus, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 79, since the frame image Z11 and the character image Z13 are stopped and displayed, the conventional reach symbol notification effect (that is, the effect of stopping and displaying the entire reach symbol. FIG. 78 (b) ), (E), (f)) can give the same impact to the player. Further, while the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 79 is being executed, the display mode of the numerical image Z12 is changing, so the player is changing the special figure changing display game based on the large decoration changing display game Z1. Can be recognized as That is, it is possible to grasp the accurate change situation only with the large ornament change display game Z1.
The method of changing the display mode of the number image Z12 is not limited to the method shown in FIGS. 79 (a) to 79 (c), and may be changed as appropriate. For example, a symbol used to represent the number in the number image Z12. It is also possible to use a method of continuously changing the characters or characters such as Arabic numeral → Chinese numeral →.

In the reach pattern notification effect shown in FIG. 80, the display mode of the frame image Z11 and the number image Z12 among the frame image Z11, the number image Z12, and the character image Z13 forming the reach pattern for the large ornament variable display game Z1 changes. Instead, only the display mode of the character image Z13 is changed.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 80 (a), the character image Z13 is variably displayed (in this example, vertical axis rotation display), or as shown in FIG. 80 (b), the character image Z13 is displayed in the character image Z13. The facial expression of the character image Z13 is continuously changed, for example, smiling face → crying face → ..., or the character image Z13 is enlarged / reduced to display the character image Z13 with respect to the display area of the frame image Z11 as shown in FIG. The area ratio is continuously changed.

Thus, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 80, since the frame image Z11 and the number image Z12 are stopped and displayed, the conventional reach symbol notification effect (that is, the effect of stopping and displaying the entire reach symbol. FIG. 78 (b) ), (E), (f)) can give the same impact to the player. Further, since the display mode of the character image Z13 is changing during the execution of the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 80, the player is changing the special figure changing display game based on the large decoration changing display game Z1. Can be recognized as That is, it is possible to grasp the accurate change situation only with the large ornament change display game Z1.
The method of changing the display mode of the character image Z13 is not limited to the method shown in FIGS. 80 (a) to (c), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the color of the character image Z13 is continuously changed. It may be a method.

In the reach symbol notification production shown in FIG. 81, the two reach symbols for the large ornament variation display game Z1, that is, the first reach symbol and the second reach symbol are not simultaneously stopped and displayed, so that the first reach symbol and the second reach symbol are displayed. And the stop display timing is different.
Specifically, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 81 (a), the first reach symbol (left symbol in this example) is displayed and gradually expanded from the first size (normal size) to the second size. To do. Then, as shown in FIG. 81 (b), before the size of the first reach symbol reaches the second size, the second reach symbol (right symbol in this example) is displayed and the first size (normal size) is changed. It gradually expands to the second size. Next, as shown in FIG. 81 (c), when the size of the first reach symbol reaches the second size, the first reach symbol is stopped and displayed. Next, before the size of the second reach symbol reaches the second size, the first reach symbol is gradually reduced from the second size to the first size (normal size).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 81 (d), when the size of the second reach symbol reaches the second size, the second reach symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, before the size of the first reach symbol reaches the first size (normal size), the second reach symbol is gradually reduced from the second size to the first size (normal size). Next, as shown in FIG. 81 (e), when the size of the first reach symbol reaches the first size (normal size), the first reach symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, when the size of the second reach symbol reaches the first size (normal size), as shown in FIG. 81 (f), the reach effect is started, and the first reach symbol and the second reach symbol are temporarily stopped and displayed. To do.

Thus, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 81, the two reach symbols are stopped and displayed although the stop display timings are different, so the conventional reach symbol notification effect (that is, the two reach symbols are simultaneously stopped and displayed). An effect equivalent to that of FIG. 78 (b), (e), (f)) can be given to the player. Further, while the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 81 is being executed, the display mode of at least one of the two reach symbols is changing, so the player can change the special figure based on the large ornament variable display game Z1. It can be recognized that the variable display game is changing. That is, it is possible to grasp the accurate change situation only with the large ornament change display game Z1.
The stop display timing of the first reach symbol and the second reach symbol is not limited to the timing shown in FIG. 81, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 81, the timing of erasing the non-reach symbol is not limited at the same time as the display start timing of the first reach symbol (see FIG. 81 (a)), and can be changed as appropriate, for example. , And the display start timing of the second reach symbol (see FIG. 81 (b)) may be the same. Further, the non-reach symbol may be displayed in a variable manner at a speed that makes it difficult to identify it, without deleting it.
Further, the display start timings of the first reach symbol and the second reach symbol are not limited to the timings shown in FIG. 81, but can be changed as appropriate, and may be simultaneous, for example. That is, in FIG. 81 (a), the second reach symbol may be stopped (or temporarily stopped).
Further, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 81, the first reach symbol that has returned to the first size (normal size) first is stopped and displayed until the second reach symbol returns to the first size. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the first reach symbol that has previously returned to the first size (normal size) may be temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in FIG. 81 (e), the first reach symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to further appeal that the special figure variation display game is fluctuating, and thus it is possible to more effectively avoid erroneous recognition.

In the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (a), the reach symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is variably displayed at an identifiable speed.
Thus, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (a), although the reach symbol is not stopped and displayed, since it is variably displayed at an identifiable speed, the conventional reach symbol notification effect (that is, reach symbol The effect of stopping and displaying. It is possible to give the same impact to the player as in FIGS. 78 (b), (e) and (f)). Further, while the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (a) is being executed, since the reach symbol is variably displayed, the player is changing the special symbol variable display game based on the large ornament variable display game Z1. Can be recognized as That is, it is possible to grasp the accurate change situation only with the large ornament change display game Z1.
The variation display mode of the reach symbol is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 82 (a), that is, the vertical scroll display, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the axis rotation display.

In the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), and (d), the reach symbol (left symbol and right symbol in this example) for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is stopped and displayed, and is large. The non-reach symbol (the middle symbol in this example) for the decorative variable display game Z1 is variably displayed at an identifiable speed.
The non-reach symbol may be displayed on the back side of the reach symbol as shown in FIGS. 82 (b) and (d), or may be displayed on the front side of the reach symbol as shown in FIG. 82 (c). May be. The difference between FIG. 82 (b) and FIG. 82 (d) is that in FIG. 82 (b), the non-reach symbol is displayed in front of the background image, and in FIG. 82 (d), the non-reach symbol is displayed. This is the point displayed as a background image.

Here, "display the non-reach symbol behind the reach symbol" means that the portion of the non-reach symbol whose display position matches the reach symbol is hidden by the reach symbol (that is, the non-reach symbol). Is displayed so that it is in a non-display state depending on the reach pattern).
Further, "display the non-reach symbol on the front side of the reach symbol" means that the non-reach symbol hides a portion of the reach symbol whose display position matches the non-reach symbol (that is, the non-reach symbol). Depending on the display, a part of the reach pattern is hidden). Similarly, “displaying the non-reach symbol on the front side of the background image” means that the non-reach symbol hides a portion of the background image whose display position matches the non-reach symbol (that is, non-reach symbol). Depending on the design, a part of the background image is in a non-display state).

Thus, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), and (d), since the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, the conventional reach symbol notification effect (that is, the effect to stop and display the reach symbol) 78 (b), (e), (f)) can give the same impact to the player. Furthermore, during the execution of the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), and (d), since the non-reach symbol is variably displayed at a distinguishable speed (that is, the non-reach symbol is identified). When the variable display is displayed at a difficult speed, it may be misunderstood that the non-reach symbol is not displayed, but there is no such possibility), the player is based on the large ornament variable display game Z1. Thus, it can be recognized that the special figure changing display game is changing. That is, it is possible to grasp the accurate change situation only with the large ornament change display game Z1.
The variable display mode of the non-reach symbol is not limited to the modes shown in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), and (d), that is, the vertical scroll display, and can be changed as appropriate, for example, the axis rotation display. Good. Further, in order to emphasize the stop display of the reach symbol, the non-reach symbol may be displayed in a color lighter than the default color.
Also, while the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), and (d) is being executed, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, but the invention is not limited to this, and for example, the reach symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. You may. That is, in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), and (d), the reach symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to further appeal that the special figure variation display game is fluctuating, and thus it is possible to more effectively avoid erroneous recognition.

In the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (e), the reach symbols for the large ornament variable display game Z1 (in this example, the left symbol and the right symbol) are stopped and displayed, and non-display for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is performed. The reach symbol (in this example, the medium symbol) is variably displayed at an identifiable speed while moving around the reach forming symbol.
In this way, in the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (e), since the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, the conventional reach symbol notification effect (that is, the effect to stop and display the reach symbol. FIGS. 78 (b), (b). It is possible to give the player an impact equivalent to that of (e) and (f)). Further, during the execution of the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (e), since the non-reach symbols are variably displayed at a recognizable speed (that is, the non-reach symbols are variably displayed at a speed that is difficult to identify). If it is, there is a fear that the non-reach symbol is not displayed, but since there is no such possibility), the player can change the special symbol variation display game based on the large ornament variation display game Z1. It can be recognized that it is changing. That is, it is possible to grasp the accurate change situation only with the large ornament change display game Z1.

In the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (e), one non-reach symbol moves around the reach forming symbol, but it is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of non-reach symbols reach forming symbol. You may move around. As a result, it is possible to further appeal that the special figure variation display game is fluctuating, and thus it is possible to more effectively avoid erroneous recognition.
In addition, the movement mode of the non-reach symbol is not limited to the mode shown in FIG. 82 (e), and can be changed as appropriate. For example, even if the non-reach symbol is moved along the edge of the display screen of the display device 41. Good. Further, in order to emphasize the stop display of the reach symbol, the non-reach symbol may be displayed in a color lighter than the default color.
In addition, while the reach symbol notification effect shown in FIG. 82 (e) is being executed, the reach symbol is stopped and displayed, but the invention is not limited to this, and the reach symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed. That is, in FIG. 82 (e), the reach symbol may be temporarily stopped and displayed. As a result, it is possible to further appeal that the special figure variation display game is fluctuating, and thus it is possible to more effectively avoid erroneous recognition.

In the above, a plurality of types of reach symbol notification effects have been described with reference to FIGS. 79 to 82, but only one of the plurality of types of reach symbol notification effects may be configured to be executable. For example, the effect control device 300 may be configured to select which of a plurality of types of reach symbol notification effects is to be executed according to a predetermined distribution rate.
In addition, regarding the effect that makes it difficult to visually recognize the small ornament variation display game Z2 that is executed together with the reach symbol notification effect, a plurality of types of effects (reach symbol expansion effect (see FIG. 78 (b))) and effect display effect (FIG. 78 ( e)) and character product motion effects (see FIG. 78 (f)) and the like) may be configured to be executable, and, for example, the effect control device 300 may include a plurality of types. It may be configured such that which of the effects is to be executed is selected according to a predetermined distribution rate.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game (in the case of the modified example, the special figure variation display game) is a predetermined special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating, a display device 41 and a production control unit (production control device 300) for controlling production by the display device 41, and the production control unit variably displays a plurality of identification symbols. The variable display effect (in the present modified example, the large ornament variable display game Z1) and the second variable display effect (in the present modified example, the small ornament variable display game Z2) can be displayed on the display device 41. When both the display effect and the second variable display effect are displayed, a predetermined effect that makes the second variable display effect difficult to see (effect that makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to see) is displayed on the display device 41. Can be displayed (See FIGS. 78 (b) and (e)), the display mode of at least a part of the display for the first variable display effect is changed while the predetermined effect is displayed (FIG. 78). 79-82).

Specifically, in this modification, "at least a part of the display for the first variable display effect" is the numerical image Z12 in the example shown in FIG. 79 and the character image Z13 in the example shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 81, there is one of the two reach symbols, in the example shown in FIG. 82 (a) it is the reach symbol, and in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), (d) and (e) In the example shown, it is a non-reach symbol.
Therefore, while the second variable display effect (small ornament variable display game Z2) is difficult to visually recognize, at least part of the display for the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1) is displayed. Since the mode has changed, it is possible to avoid erroneous recognition of the game situation (the variation situation of the special figure variation display game).

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the identification pattern for the second variable display effect (small ornament variable display game Z2) is for the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1). It is possible to have a configuration smaller than the identification pattern.
With such a configuration, a display mode of at least a part of the display for the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1) while the reduced symbol (small symbol) is difficult to visually recognize Is changed, it is possible to avoid erroneous recognition of the game situation (change situation of the special figure variation display game).

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) uses the first variable display effect as a predetermined effect (effect that makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to be visually recognized). It is possible to have a configuration in which an effect (reach symbol expansion effect) of enlarging and displaying the identification pattern for use can be executed (see FIG. 78 (b)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) displays the effect display X as a predetermined effect (effect that makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to be visually recognized). The effect (effect display effect) can be configured to be executable (see FIG. 78 (e)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, when the result of the game (in the case of the modified example, the special figure variation display game) is a predetermined special result, a special advantage advantageous to the player is given. In a gaming machine capable of generating a game state, a display device 41, a movable member (feature Y), and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling effects by the display device 41 and the movable member are provided. The control means performs a first variable display effect (in the case of this modification, a large ornament variable display game Z1) and a second variable display effect (in the case of this modification, a small value) that performs variable display and stop display of a plurality of identification symbols. The decorative variable display game Z2) can be displayed on the display device 41, and when the first variable display effect and the second variable display effect are both displayed, a predetermined effect that makes the second variable display effect difficult to see. (Small ornament variable display game The effect of making Z2 difficult to see) can be executed by operating the movable member (see FIG. 78 (f)), and among the displays for the first variable display effect while the predetermined effect is displayed. At least a part of the display mode is changed (see FIGS. 79 to 82).

Specifically, in the present modification, the effect control means (effect control device 300) uses the second variable display effect (small ornament variable display game) as a predetermined effect (effect that makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to see). It is possible to execute an effect (an accessory motion effect) of moving the movable member (an accessory Y) to a position where it is possible to shield the front view of at least a part of the display for Z2) (see FIG. 78 (f)). ).
Therefore, while the second variable display effect (small ornament variable display game Z2) is difficult to visually recognize, at least part of the display for the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1) is displayed. Since the mode has changed, it is possible to avoid erroneous recognition of the game situation (the variation situation of the special figure variation display game).

According to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the identification symbol is composed of the frame image Z11, the identification image (numerical image Z12), and the character image Z13, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is used. , While the predetermined effect (effect of making the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to visually recognize) is being executed, in the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1), the identification image (number image Z12) of the identification symbols is displayed. ) And the display mode of the character image Z13 and the display mode of the frame image Z11 are not changed, and the display mode of the other one of the identification image (number image Z12) and the character image Z13 of the identification pattern is changed. It is possible to change the display mode of at least a part of the display for the first variable display effect by changing (FIG. 79 and FIG. See Figure 80).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
The identification image is not limited to the number image Z12, and may be an image of a symbol or a character other than the number, for example.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, while the effect control means (effect control device 300) is executing the predetermined effect (effect which makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to be viewed), In the first variable display effect (large decoration variable display game Z1), the same identification symbol (reach symbol in the case of this modification) is variably displayed at an identifiable speed, so that a display for the first variable display effect It is possible to change the display mode of at least a part of the above (see FIG. 82 (a)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, while the effect control means (effect control device 300) is executing the predetermined effect (effect which makes the small ornament variable display game Z2 difficult to be viewed), In the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1), at least a part of the display for the first variable display effect is performed by simultaneously performing the stop display of the identification symbol and the variable display of the identification symbol. Can be changed.
Specifically, in the present modified example, “stop display of identification symbol and variable display of identification symbol at the same time” is “stop display of one of two reach symbols and another of the two reach symbols in the example shown in FIG. 81. The variable display is performed at the same time, and in the example shown in FIGS. 82 (b), (c), (d), and (e), the stop display of the reach symbol and the variable display of the non-reach symbol are simultaneously performed. .
With such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) variably displays a plurality of identification symbols, and the game (in the case of the modified example, the special figure variable display game). ) The first variation display effect (in the case of this modification, the large ornament variation display game Z1) and the second variation display effect (in the case of this variation, the small ornament variation display game Z2) that stop-displays the confirmed symbol. ) Can be displayed on the display device 41, and it is possible to make the fixed symbol stopped and displayed in the first variable display effect and the fixed symbol stopped and displayed in the second variable display effect the same ( 77 (c) and 78 (d)).
With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a big hit opening effect (that is, an effect for notifying the start of the special game state) during the variable display effect. Therefore, the first variable display effect (large ornament variable display game Z1) does not hinder the opening effect, and it is possible to smoothly shift to the fanfare effect. Specifically, the confirmed symbol for the small ornament variable display game Z2 is made the same by making the confirmed symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 and the confirmed symbol for the small ornament variable display game Z2 the same as the confirmed symbol. The fixed symbol can be clearly displayed by displaying in. As a result, it is possible to minimize the time for which the fixed symbol for the large ornament variable display game Z1 is stopped and displayed, so that the large ornament variable display game Z1 does not interfere with the opening production and smoothly becomes the fanfare production. It becomes possible to make a transition.
Also, since the opening effect is executed during the variable display effect, not during the fanfare effect that is performed after the variable display effect, it is possible to shorten the fanfare effect (fanfare time), that is, shorten the time until the big hit game starts. it can.
That is, with such a configuration, the interest of the game can be enhanced, the occurrence of the big hit can be clearly notified to the player, and the time until the big hit game that the player longs for can be shortened. It will be possible.

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The effect control device 300 includes a light emitting unit (a panel light emitting unit 46a (described later) or the like) provided on the game board 30 and a light emitting unit (a frame light emitting unit 18a (described later) or the like) provided on the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15. It is also possible to perform a related effect in which at least two of the display device 41 and the board effect device 44 are associated with each other. In this modification, a line effect is executed as a related effect. The line effect is executed, for example, as a one-shot notification effect for notifying the confirmation of the big hit.

The gaming machine 10 of the present modified example includes a board effect device 44 shown in FIGS. 83 to 85 in place of the board effect device 44 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.
The board production device 44 includes a heart-shaped member 44a and a plurality of (two in the present modification) rod-shaped members 44b attached to the rear surface side of the heart-shaped member 44a. The board effect device 44 is configured to be slidable up and down in front of the display device 41, and has a first state (a state shown in FIG. 84) in which the upper part of the display screen of the display device 41 overlaps with the front and back. It is possible to convert into a second state (state shown in FIG. 83) in which the central portion of the display screen of the display device 41 overlaps with the front and rear.
Each of the plurality of rod-shaped members 44b is rotatably connected to the heart-shaped member 44a at the center in the longitudinal direction, and is concealed by the heart-shaped member 44a and the support member that supports the heart-shaped member 44a. The concealed state (the state shown in FIG. 83) and the radial state that radially extends around the heart-shaped member 44a (the state shown in FIG. 85) can be converted. The rod-shaped member 44b has a plurality of light emitting elements built therein, and can be decorated by emitting light.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 83 to 85, the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example is provided with a board light emitting unit 46a which is a kind of the board decoration device 46, and the number of acquired points is near the board light emitting unit 46a. An alarm 81 is arranged. In addition, in the present modification, the board light emitting portion 46a has a G shape, but the shape of the board light emitting portion 46a can be appropriately changed.
The board light emitting unit 46a has a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) built therein, and can be decorated by emitting light.
As shown in FIG. 86, the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the board light emitting section 46a are light emitting elements arranged in an area on an extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state (light emitting elements indicated by black squares in FIG. 86). ) And a light emitting element (a light emitting element indicated by a white square in FIG. 86) arranged in a region other than a region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state. That is, the panel light emitting unit 46a includes a first panel light emitting element group including one or a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state, and an area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state. A second panel light emitting element group including one or a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a region other than the above.

Further, the frame light emitting unit 18a (see FIGS. 83 to 85), which is a kind of the frame decoration device 18, also has a plurality of light emitting elements (for example, full-color LEDs) built therein, and can be decorated by emitting light.
As shown in FIG. 86, the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the frame light emitting portion 18a are also light emitting elements arranged in an area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state (the light emitting elements indicated by black squares in FIG. 86). ) And a light emitting element (a light emitting element indicated by a white square in FIG. 86) arranged in a region other than a region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state. That is, the frame light emitting unit 18a includes a first frame light emitting element group including one or a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in an area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state, and an area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state. A second frame light emitting element group including one or a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in a region other than the above.

In the panel light emitting section 46a, a system for controlling the first panel light emitting element group to emit light and a system for controlling the second panel light emitting element group to emit light are separate systems. That is, the first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group are configured to emit light in different light emitting modes.
Similarly, in the frame light emitting unit 18a, the system for controlling the light emission of the first frame light emitting element group and the system for controlling the light emission of the second frame light emitting element group are separate systems. That is, the first frame light emitting element group and the second frame light emitting element group are configured to emit light in different light emitting modes.
Here, the light emitting elements that form the first light emitting element group (the first board light emitting element group and the first frame light emitting element group) are light emitting elements that emit light during line production and during production other than line production, and the second light emitting element. The light emitting elements that form the group (the second board light emitting element group and the second frame light emitting element group) are light emitting elements that emit light only during the performance other than the line performance.
In FIG. 86, the illustration of the front cover member of the panel light emitting portion 46a and the front cover member of the frame light emitting portion 18a is omitted.

The effect control device 300, for example, as the effect for decorating the acquired point number notification device 81, the first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group of the board light emitting unit 46a surrounding the acquired point number notification device 81. Executes a light emission effect. Here, it is assumed that the number-of-acquired-points notification device 81 always displays the number of points.
When it comes to the start timing of the line effect, the effect control device 300 moves the board effect device 44 from the first state (the condition shown in FIG. 84) to the second condition unless the board effect device 44 is in the second condition (the condition shown in FIG. 83). Convert to state. Next, if the light emitting element of each rod-shaped member 44b of the board production device 44 is not emitting light, the rod-shaped member 44b is made to emit light, and the respective rod-shaped members 44b are changed from the concealed state (state shown in FIG. 83) to the radiating state (state shown in FIG. 85). And convert. Next, as shown in FIG. 87, the line L is displayed on the display device 41 so as to have continuity with the rod-shaped members 44b in the radiating state, and the second board light emitting element group of the board light emitting section 46a is not made to emit light. By making the first board light emitting element group emit light and making the first frame light emitting element group emit light without making the second frame light emitting element group of the frame light emitting section 18a emit light, a straight line is formed around the heart-shaped member 44a. Draw a line. In the line effect, the emission color of the light emitting element of each rod-shaped member 44b, the display color of the line L, the emission color of the first board light emitting element group of the board light emitting section 46a, and the first frame light emission of the frame light emitting section 18a. It is preferable that the emission color of the element group is substantially the same.

As described above, in the panel light emitting section 46a surrounding the acquired point number notification device 81, only the first panel light emitting element group of the panel light emitting section 46a emits light from the state where all the light emitting elements of the panel light emitting section 46a emit light. By shifting to the state in which the player is in the on-state, it is possible to urge the player to become aware of the line effect from the earned point number notification device 81 which is constantly displayed.
In FIG. 87, a diagonal grid hatching is attached to a region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state in the board light emitting part 46a and a region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state in the frame light emitting part 18a. . That is, in FIG. 87, a portion of the panel light emitting portion 46a with diagonal lattice hatching and a portion of the frame light emitting portion 18a with diagonal lattice hatching are portions that emit light during line rendering. is there.

  In FIG. 87, for convenience, only the board light emitting section 46a of the plurality of light emitting sections provided on the game board 30 is hatched with diagonal grids, but of course, the plurality of light emitting sections provided on the game board 30 are shown. The light emitting portions other than the board light emitting portion 46a also include the first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group, and the region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state (that is, the first board light emitting element group) is Alternatively, the light may be emitted during line production. Further, in FIG. 87, for convenience, only the frame light emitting portion 18a of the plurality of light emitting portions provided on the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is hatched, but of course, the front frame 12 and the glass are shown. Of the plurality of light emitting portions provided in the frame 15, the light emitting portions other than the frame light emitting portion 18a also include the first frame light emitting element group and the second frame light emitting element group, and are areas on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state. (That is, the first frame light emitting element group) may emit light during line production. The same applies to FIGS. 88 and 89.

  Note that the effect control device 300 interrupts the light emission effect and executes the line effect regardless of the effect mode of the light emission effect by the panel light emitting unit 46a (that is, the effect of causing all the light emitting elements of the panel light emitting unit 46a to emit light). Alternatively, when the production mode of the light emission effect is not the specific production mode, the light emission production is interrupted to execute the line production, and when the production mode of the light emission production is the specific production mode, the light emission production is performed. The line effect may be executed without interruption. Here, the "specific effect mode" is, for example, a mode in which the board light emitting unit 46a emits light in a specific color (for example, rainbow color). Further, when the light-emitting effect is interrupted and the line effect is executed, the line-related effect associates at least two of the board light emitting unit 46a, the frame light emitting unit 18a, the display device 41, and the board effect device 44. When the line production is executed without interrupting the light emission production, since the light emission production is continued in the board light emitting unit 46a, the line production is the frame light emitting unit 18a, the display device 41, and the board production device. 44 is a related effect in which at least two of 44 and 44 are related.

  Further, in the present modification, the number of points is always displayed on the earned point number notification device 81, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the line effect (specifically, the light emission effect is interrupted. The acquired point number notification device 81 may not be displayed during the line effect). It is preferable to add points even while the earned point number notification device 81 is not displayed.

Further, the light emitting elements that form the first light emitting element group (the first board light emitting element group and the first frame light emitting element group) are not light emitting elements that emit light during line production and during production other than line production, but only during line production. It may be a light emitting element that does.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 90, in the region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state in the panel light emitting section 46a, the light emitting elements forming the first panel light emitting element group (in FIG. And the light-emitting elements forming the second panel light-emitting element group (light-emitting elements indicated by white squares in FIG. 90) are arranged, and the rod-shaped member 44b of the frame light-emitting portion 18a is in the radiating state. In a region on the extension line of, the light emitting elements forming the first frame light emitting element group (light emitting elements indicated by black squares in FIG. 90) and the light emitting elements forming the second frame light emitting element group (white painting in FIG. 90). And a light emitting element indicated by a square) are arranged. Thereby, a single color LED (for example, a white LED) is used as the light emitting element forming the first light emitting element group, and a full color LED is used as the light emitting element forming the second light emitting element group. The types of the light emitting elements forming the second light emitting element group can be different.
In this way, by using the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group as the light emitting elements dedicated to the line effect, it is possible to reduce the frequency of use of the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group, so that an effective line effect is produced. It is possible to extend the maintenance period of the executable state. That is, if a defect occurs such that the first light emitting element group does not emit light due to wear and deterioration of the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group, it becomes impossible to execute an effective line effect, and the interest of the game decreases. However, by suppressing the frequency of use of the light emitting elements that form the first light emitting element group, the problem is less likely to occur, so that a state in which effective line performance can be executed is maintained for a long period of time. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest in the game from being lowered.

  Further, when performing the line effect, the first board light emitting element group is made to emit light without making the second board light emitting element group of the board light emitting section 46a emit light, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the second board light emitting element group may emit different colors. That is, the first board light emitting element group emits light in a color substantially the same as the light emitting color of the light emitting element of each rod-shaped member 44b and the display color of the line L, and the second board light emitting element group emits light of each rod-shaped member 44b. You may make it light-emit with a color different from the emission color of the element or the display color of the line L. The same applies to the frame light emitting unit 18a.

  It is also possible to provide the panel light emitting section 46a with a light-shielding partition wall that separates the region in which the first panel light emitting element group is arranged from the region in which the second panel light emitting element group is arranged. . With this configuration, when the first board light emitting element group is made to emit light without making the second board light emitting element group of the board light emitting section 46a emit light at the time of line production, Since the light does not diffuse to the area where the second board light emitting element group is arranged, it is possible to perform a sharper line display in the board light emitting section 46a. Further, when the first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group emit light of different emission colors during the line effect, the light from the first board light emitting element group and the light from the second board light emitting element group are emitted. Since the light does not mix, it becomes possible to perform a clearer line display on the board light emitting unit 46a. The same applies to the frame light emitting unit 18a.

Further, the rod-shaped member 44b of the board effect device 44 may be rotatable around the heart-shaped member 44a while maintaining the radiation state (the state shown in FIG. 85).
In addition, when the rod-shaped member 44b is rotatable around the heart-shaped member 44a while maintaining the radiation state (the state shown in FIG. 85), at least a part of the plurality of light emitting elements included in the board light emitting unit 46a is provided. , The first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group are preferably configured. The same applies to the frame light emitting unit 18a. With this configuration, the rod-shaped member 44b can be rotated during the line effect. That is, when the rod-shaped member 44b rotates during the line effect, the area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b changes with the rotation of the rod-shaped member 44b, as shown in FIGS. It is necessary to change the light emitting elements forming the first board light emitting element group and the light emitting elements forming the first frame light emitting element group according to the rotation of the rod member 44b. At least a part of the light emitting elements of the first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group, and at least one of the plurality of light emitting elements of the frame light emitting section 18a. By configuring the part to be either the first frame light emitting element group or the second frame light emitting element group, the first light emitting element group and the first light emitting element group that accompany the rotation of the rod-shaped member 44b. Frame light emitting element group Change element (i.e., the light emitting element changes to emit light) can continue to.

Here, when the rod-shaped member 44b is rotated during the line effect, and a part of the collective display device 50 becomes an area on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b (for example, in the case shown in FIG. 88), The collective display device 50 is provided on the line L, the light emitting portion (the light emitting portion having the first board light emitting element group and the second board light emitting element group) provided on the game board 30, and the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15. Even if the light emitting section (the light emitting section having the first frame light emitting element group and the second frame light emitting element group) is arranged between any two of them, the light is emitted in a straight line (that is, , A straight line is drawn).
Of course, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 90, that is, in the case where the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group (the first board light emitting element group and the first frame light emitting element group) are the light emitting elements which emit light only during the line production. It is possible to rotate the rod-shaped member 44b during the line effect, and to change the display position of the line L or the light-emitting element for emitting light accordingly. In this case, by arranging the light emitting elements (for example, single-color LEDs) forming the first light emitting element group on the game board 30 or the glass frame 15 at a predetermined interval, the first light emitting element group is rotated along with the rotation of the rod member 44b. It is possible to change the light emitting element that emits light among the light emitting elements that form

Further, the line effect is not limited to the effect of drawing a straight line radially around the heart-shaped member 44a, and the light emitting portion (board light emitting portion 46a and the like) provided on the game board 30 and the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 are provided. It is possible to appropriately change as long as it is an effect that draws a predetermined line by using at least two of the light emitting section (frame light emitting section 18a etc.) provided in the display device, the display device 41, and the board effect device 44. For example, it may be an effect of drawing a heart-shaped line.
Further, the related effect is not limited to the line effect, and the light emitting portion (board light emitting portion 46a and the like) provided on the game board 30 and the light emitting portion (frame light emitting portion 18a) provided on the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 are provided. Etc.), the display device 41, and the board effect device 44, as long as the effect is associated with at least two of them, it is possible to appropriately change, for example, the effect of drawing a predetermined shape (specifically, For example, an effect of drawing a line and filling the area surrounded by the line) may be used.
Further, the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group (the first panel light emitting element group and the first frame light emitting element group) are not only the light emitting elements arranged in the region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state, but also the light emitting element. It may be either a light emitting element arranged in a region other than the region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the state or a light emitting element arranged in a region other than the region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state, Only the light emitting element may be arranged in a region other than the region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state.

By the way, in this modification, when the small ornament variable display game Z2 is displayed in the upper left corner or the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, the board effect device 44 is in the first state (state shown in FIG. 84). ), The display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2 is not overlapped with the front and rear, and when in the second state (state shown in FIG. 83), the small ornament variable display game Z2 of the small ornament variable display game Z2 is displayed. It is located at a position overlapping at least part of the display area in the front-rear direction (that is, a position at which the front view of at least part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2 can be shielded).
Further, in order to avoid erroneous recognition of the game situation (variation situation of the special figure variation display game) when the small ornament variation display game Z2 is displayed but the large ornament variation display game Z1 is not displayed. In addition, the length of the period in which the board effect device 44 overlaps at least part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2 before and after is set to be less than the predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).
Here, in the "period overlapping at least part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2 before and after", not only the period in which the board effect device 44 is in the second state but also from the first state to the second state. The period during conversion or during conversion from the second state to the first state is also included.
Of course, even when the small ornament variable display game Z2 and the large ornament variable display game Z1 are displayed, the board effect device 44 overlaps with at least a part of the display area of the small ornament variable display game Z2 before and after. The length may be set to be less than the predetermined time.

As shown in FIG. 90 (a), the heart-shaped member 44a of the board effect device 44 has a lower end 44a1 in the same heart shape as the whole shape of the heart-shaped member 44a.
The heart-shaped member 44a has a plurality of light-emitting elements (for example, full-color LED) built therein, and can be decorated by emitting light. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 90 (b), one or a plurality (one in this modification) of light emitting elements are arranged at the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a. A plurality of light emitting elements are arranged in a portion of 44a other than the lower end portion 44a1. In FIG. 90 (b), the illustration of the front cover member of the heart-shaped member 44a is omitted, and the portion surrounded by the chain double-dashed line corresponds to the lower end portion 44a1.
Further, in the heart-shaped member 44a, a system for controlling the light emission of the light emitting element arranged at the lower end 44a1 and a system for controlling the light emission of the light emitting element arranged at a portion other than the lower end 44a1 are separated from each other. Has become. That is, the light emitting element arranged at the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a and the light emitting element arranged at a portion other than the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a emit light in different emission modes. It is configured to be able to.

In the present modification, the effect control device 300, in a specific effect, not only the light-emitting element arranged in a portion other than the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a, but also the lower end portion of the heart-shaped member 44a. The light-emitting elements arranged in 44a1 are also made to emit light, and in the case of effects other than a specific effect, only the light-emitting elements arranged in a portion of the heart-shaped member 44a other than the lower end portion 44a1 are made to emit light. . Therefore, the lower end portion 44a1 seems to be shining by the light from the light emitting element arranged in the lower end portion 44a1 in the specific effect, and is arranged in the lower end portion 44a1 in the effect other than the specific effect. It seems to be shining by the light from other than the light emitting element.
Specifically, for example, the effect control device 300 first converts the board effect device 44 from the first state (the state shown in FIG. 84) to the second state (the state shown in FIG. 83) in the specific effect, When the board production device 44 is in the second state, the light emitting elements arranged at the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a start emitting light. Next, the board effect device 44 is converted from the second state to the first state, and when the board effect device 44 is in the first state, the light emission of the light emitting element arranged at the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a ends. To do.

Here, the "specific effect" is, for example, a pseudo continuous effect, a result notification effect for notifying a big hit, an effect executed at the time of a big hit, a continuous notice effect (e.g., light emission based on occurrence of a starting memory to be a notice target). However, the effect of emitting light until the variable display game based on the starting memory is being executed).
Further, “light from other than the light emitting element arranged at the lower end portion 44a1” means light from the light emitting element arranged at a portion other than the lower end portion 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a or the display device 41. From the light.
With this configuration, the degree of brightness of the lower end 44a1 of the heart-shaped member 44a can be changed, and the player's expectation when the degree of brightness is high can be improved. The interest of can be raised.

Further, the heart-shaped member 44a can also be configured to emit line light during the line effect, like the board light emitting unit 46a and the frame light emitting unit 18a.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 91 (c), a first light emitting element group (FIG. 91) composed of one or a plurality of light emitting elements is arranged in a region on the extension line of the rod-shaped member 44b in the radiating state in the heart-shaped member 44a (FIG. 91). The second light-emitting element group (FIG. 91 (FIG. 91 (FIG. 91)), and a light-emitting element indicated by a black square in FIG. and a light emitting element indicated by a white square in c)). Then, the effect control device 300 causes all of the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group to emit light during the line effect, and causes all of the light emitting elements forming the second light emitting element group to emit light during the specific effect. In the effects other than the effect and the line effect, the light emitting elements arranged in a portion other than the lower end portion 44a1 of the light emitting elements forming the second light emitting element group are caused to emit light.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, in the gaming machine including the light emitting unit (panel light emitting unit 46a), the display device 41 and the production control means for controlling the production by the light emitting unit and the display device 41 (production control. And a second light emitting element group (first light emitting element group) different from the first light emitting element group (first board light emitting element group) including one or a plurality of light emitting elements. 2 board light emitting element group), and the production control means can execute a light emitting production in which the entire light emitting section emits light by causing the first light emitting element group and the second light emitting element group to emit light. By causing the first light emitting element group to emit light without causing the second light emitting element group to emit light and displaying a predetermined display (line L in the case of this modification) on the display device 41, the light emitting unit and the display device 41 are associated with each other. Related productions (of this modification) If, and has a line effect) can run configuration (see FIG. 87).

Therefore, it is possible to use the light emitting unit (panel light emitting unit 46a) not only for an effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (light emitting effect) but also for an effect other than the effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (related effect). Therefore, it is possible to execute various effects using the light emitting unit.
Note that the configuration can be applied to a light emitting unit other than the board light emitting unit 46a as long as it is a light emitting unit arranged in the game board 30.
Further, the configuration can be applied to a light emitting unit other than the light emitting unit provided in the game board 30 as long as the light emitting unit is provided in the game machine 10.
Further, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 90, the effect control unit executes, as the light emission effect, “effect in which the entire light emitting unit emits light by causing the second light emitting element group to emit light”.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the first light emitting element group (first board light emitting element group) includes It is possible to adopt the following configuration (see FIG. 87).
With this configuration, it becomes clear that the light emitting unit (panel light emitting unit 46a) and the display device 41 are associated with each other when the related effect is executed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, points can be awarded to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined point giving condition (in the case of this modified example, the flow of the game ball into the point gate 80). And a point number display unit (acquired point number notification device 81) for displaying the number of points given by the point giving unit, and the point number display unit is a light emitting unit ( It may be arranged near the board light emitting unit 46a) and configured to display the number of points at least during the light emitting effect.
With this configuration, by executing the light emission effect, it is possible to urge the player to become aware of the point number displayed on the point number display unit (acquired point number notification device 81).

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, in the gaming machine including the light emitting section (board light emitting section 46a), the movable member (the rod-shaped member 44b) having the light emitting element, and the effect by the light emitting section and the movable member. And a production control device (production control device 300) for controlling the production control device, and the production control device can execute a light emission production in which the entire light emitting unit emits light by causing the first light emitting element group and the second light emitting element group to emit light. In addition, by causing the first light emitting element group to emit light without causing the second light emitting element group to emit light and causing the light emitting element included in the movable member to emit light, a related effect in which the light emitting unit and the movable member are associated with each other ( In the case of this modification, it is configured to be able to execute a line effect (see FIG. 87).

Therefore, it is possible to use the light emitting unit (panel light emitting unit 46a) not only for an effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (light emitting effect) but also for an effect other than the effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (related effect). Therefore, it is possible to execute various effects using the light emitting unit.
Note that the configuration can be applied to a light emitting unit other than the board light emitting unit 46a as long as it is a light emitting unit arranged in the game board 30.
Further, the configuration can be applied to a light emitting unit other than the light emitting unit provided in the game board 30 as long as the light emitting unit is provided in the game machine 10.
Further, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 90, the effect control unit executes, as the light emission effect, “effect in which the entire light emitting unit emits light by causing the second light emitting element group to emit light”.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the first light emitting element group (first board light emitting element group) is arranged in the area on the extension line of the movable member (bar-shaped member 44b) in the related performance. It is possible to have a structure including the above-described light emitting element (see FIGS. 86 and 87).
With this configuration, it becomes clear that the light emitting unit (panel light emitting unit 46a) and the movable member (bar-shaped member 44b) are associated with each other when the related effect is executed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, at least a part of the plurality of light emitting elements included in the light emitting section (panel light emitting section 46a) is the first light emitting element group (first panel light emitting element group). ) And the second light emitting element group (second board light emitting element group), the effect control means (effect control device 300) operates the movable member (bar-shaped member 44b) during the related effect. At the same time, the light emitting elements forming the first light emitting element group can be switched according to the operation (rotation operation in the case of this modification) (see FIGS. 87 to 89).
With such a configuration, it is possible to perform a moving effect as a related effect, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the main body frame (front frame 12), the transparent member holding frame (glass frame 15) that is openably and closably attached to the main body frame, and the transparent member holding frame. In a gaming machine including a light emitting unit (frame light emitting unit 18a) disposed in, a display device 41, and an effect control unit (effect control device 300) for controlling effects by the light emitting unit and the display device 41. The light emitting section includes a first light emitting element group (first frame light emitting element group) including one or a plurality of light emitting elements, and a second light emitting element group (second frame light emitting element group) different from the first light emitting element group. , The production control means can execute a light emission production in which the entire light emitting portion emits light by causing the first light emitting element group and the second light emitting element group to emit light, and causes the second light emitting element group to emit light. Without making the first light emitting element group emit light By displaying a predetermined display (line L in the case of the present modification) on the display device 41, it is possible to execute a related effect (in the case of the present modification, a line effect) that associates the light emitting unit with the display device 41. It has a certain configuration (see FIG. 87).

Therefore, the light emitting unit (frame light emitting unit 18a) can be used not only for an effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (light emitting effect) but also for an effect other than the effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (related effect). Therefore, it is possible to execute various effects using the light emitting unit.
In addition, the said structure is applicable also to light-emitting parts other than the frame light-emitting part 18a if it is a light-emitting part arrange | positioned at the transparent member holding frame.
Further, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 90, the effect control unit executes, as the light emission effect, “effect in which the entire light emitting unit emits light by causing the second light emitting element group to emit light”.

  Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present modified example described above, the main body frame (front frame 12), the transparent member holding frame (glass frame 15) that is openably and closably attached to the main body frame, and the transparent member holding frame. In a gaming machine including a light emitting section (frame light emitting section 18a) disposed in, a movable member (rod-shaped member 44b) having a light emitting element, and a production control unit (production control) for controlling production by the light emitting section and the movable member. Device 300), and the production control means can execute a light emission production in which the entire light emitting unit emits light by causing the first light emitting element group and the second light emitting element group to emit light, and the second light emitting element. By causing the first light emitting element group to emit light without causing the group to emit light and causing the light emitting element of the movable member to emit light, a related effect in which the light emitting unit and the movable member are associated (line effect in the case of this modification). To And has a configuration is possible row (see FIG. 87).

Therefore, the light emitting unit (the frame light emitting unit 18a and the like) is used not only for an effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (light emitting effect), but also for an effect other than the effect using the shape of the light emitting unit (related effect). Therefore, various effects can be performed using the light emitting unit.
In addition, the said structure is applicable also to light-emitting parts other than the frame light-emitting part 18a if it is a light-emitting part arrange | positioned at the transparent member holding frame.
Further, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 90, the effect control unit executes, as the light emission effect, “effect in which the entire light emitting unit emits light by causing the second light emitting element group to emit light”.

  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 other 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.

10 Gaming machine 12 Front frame (main frame)
15 Glass frame (transparent plate holding frame)
18a Frame light emitting part (light emitting part)
30 game board 41 display device 44b rod-shaped member (movable member)
46a board light emitting part (light emitting part)
81 Point number indicator (point number display)
300 production control device (production control means, point giving means)
L line (predetermined display)
X effect display Y accessory (movable member)
Z1 Large ornament variable display game (first variable display effect)
Z2 Small ornament variable display game (second variable display effect)
Z11 frame image Z12 number image (identification image)
Z13 character image

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a predetermined special result,
A display device,
And a production control means for controlling the display device,
The effect control means,
During the execution of the game, it is possible to simultaneously display a first variable display effect and a second variable display effect for performing variable display of a plurality of identification symbols on the display device,
The plurality of identification symbols in the first variable display effect includes a plurality of types of first identification symbols, a plurality of types of second identification symbols, and a plurality of types of third identification symbols ,
The first identification symbol and the second identification symbol can be displayed in any of a first display mode, a second display mode, a third display mode, and a fourth display mode ,
When the first display both the variable display effect and the second variable display effect, form Reach mode by said first identification symbols and the second identification symbols of the first variable display effect, the first Change the display mode of the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol in the 1 variable display effect from the first display mode to the second display mode, and further from the second display mode to the third display mode It is possible to execute change effects that
In the change effect, after the first identification symbol is displayed in the second display mode, the second identification symbol is displayed in the second display mode, and then the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol are displayed. It is possible to display in the third display mode in synchronization,
The type of the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol when executing the change effect does not change,
Maintaining the plurality of identification symbols in the second variable display effect when executing the change effect in a uniform variable display mode ,
The third identification symbol can be displayed in the fourth display aspect together with the first identification symbol and the second identification symbol at the start of the game, and the first display aspect when the reach aspect is formed. gaming machine according to claim displayable der Rukoto in particular display manner that either the even Unlike different from the fourth display mode operation of the third display mode and the second display mode and.   The effect control means can display a predetermined effect overlapping the front and rear of the second variable display effect on the display device while executing the change effect. Amusement machine.

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