JP6706224B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention executes a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on the establishment of a start condition, and a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect that suggests a result of the variable display game during execution of the variable display game (see, for example, Patent Document 1), and a variation executed before execution of the variable display game to be announced. 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a gaming machine (for example, see Patent Document 2) capable of executing a notice effect that suggests a result of a variable display game that is a notice target during a display game.

JP, 2014-124270, A JP, 2014-97343, A

In the conventional gaming machine, when the execution time of the notice effect performed during the execution of the variable display game is longer than the change time of the variable display game, the control for canceling the execution of the notice effect or the notice effect is performed midway. It was controlling to end.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a notice effect in any variable display game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
A game that executes a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on establishment of a start condition, and generates a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the machine,
A start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the establishment of the start condition and storing it as a start memory for the variable display game;
Effect control means for executing a notice effect of a plurality of effects that can be executed during execution of the variable display game,
Display means capable of displaying a predetermined image,
The execution time value of the notice effect is smaller than the change time value of the variable display game started in a state where the number of start memories stored in the start storage means has reached a predetermined upper limit number,
The announcement attraction, the display mode of the start memory display corresponding prior Symbol start memory, or the variable display display form in the starting storage display execution corresponding to the game being executed, the starting is displayed on the display means It is an effect that can be changed from the first display mode to a plurality of second display modes by using a specific image that operates toward the memory display or the running start memory display ,
The operation mode of the specific image in the notice effect includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode that is less likely to change to the second display mode than the first effect mode,
The specific image includes, in the case the start memory display or the running start memory displayed is the announcement attraction of the first demonstration pattern that changes the second display mode from the first display form, the starting memory display or the It can be displayed on the display means at the same timing as in the case where the running start memory display is the notice effect of the second effect pattern that maintains the first display mode,
The degree of expectation which is the notice effect of the first effect pattern and the special result when the operation mode of the specific image is the second effect mode is the notice effect of the first effect pattern. Moreover, the operation mode of the specific image is higher than the expectation level that is the special result in the case of the first effect mode.

According to the present invention, a notice effect can be executed in any variable display 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 figure explaining a winning device. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a control system of the gaming machine. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flow chart explaining main processing. It is a flowchart explaining an initial value random number updating process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flow chart explaining withdrawal command transmission processing. It is a flow chart explaining winning a prize switch / state monitoring processing. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a special figure game process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting opening switch monitoring process. 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 flow chart explaining special figure reservation information judging processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure normal process. (A) is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 fluctuation start process, (b) is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure changing process. It is a flow chart explaining processing during special figure display. It is a flowchart for explaining a general-purpose game process. It is a flow chart explaining ordinary processing usually. It is a flow chart explaining processing during general figure change. It is a flow chart explaining processing during public figure display. It is a flow chart explaining the processing during ordinary drawing. It is a flow chart explaining external information edit processing. It is a flow chart explaining external information edit processing. It is the flowchart which explains the main processing in the production control control equipment. It is a flow chart explaining reception command check processing. It is a flow chart explaining reception command analysis processing. It is a flow chart explaining prefetching pattern system command processing. It is a flow chart explaining a look-ahead variable system 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 figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a precursor effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of a sign production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of a sign production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of a sign production. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of a sign production. It is a figure explaining an example of holding change production. It is a figure explaining an example of holding change production. It is a figure explaining an example of holding change production.

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

The gaming machine 10 of this 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. Further, 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, on the upper part of the glass frame 15, an illumination device (moving light) 16 having a lamp and a motor built therein and a lamp (LED) 17 for notifying a payout abnormality are provided. 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, an upper plate 21 (reservoir plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. An upper plate ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower plate (receiving plate) 23 that stores the game balls that have been paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of the ball striking device are provided. Further, at the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21, a performance operation unit 550 that serves as an operation unit 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 touched by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. A key 26 for opening or locking the front frame 12 or 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.

In addition, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, in order to eject the prepaid card from the ball lending button 27 and the card unit of the ball lending machine that the player operates when receiving a ball lending from the adjacent 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 portion 24 to cause the ball-striking launch 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 or the like 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 FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 having a display device 41 at the substantially 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 ball 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, in the upper right part of the center case 40, a board effect device 44 is provided which produces an effect by operating. The board effect device 44 includes two arms to which the sub-display device 42 is attached at the tip, and the arm rotates about the base end so that the sub-display device 42 is moved relative to the display device 41. Thus, it is possible to convert the state of overlapping in the front-rear direction and the state of not overlapping.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 34 for providing a starting condition of the universal figure changing display game is provided. The gaming ball that has won the universal figure starting gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4).
Also, three 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 is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the universal figure starting gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 4).

Further, on the left side of the universal figure starting gate 34, an ordinary variable winning device 37 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a starting condition of the second special figure changing display game (special figure 2 changing display game) is provided. ing.
The normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member 37b that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction tilting to the right and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in, and a partition wall 37d that restricts the flow of the game ball. ing. The movable member 37b keeps a state in which the space between the partition 37d and the partition wall 37d is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the game ball by standing up at all times, that is, a closed state in which the game ball cannot flow (a disadvantageous state for the player). Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the universal ball 37c (see FIG. 4) as a drive device is used to open the game ball easily into the regular variation winning device 37. 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 starting opening 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 4).

Further, below the normal variation winning device 37, a special variation winning device (big winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. There is.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening/closing door 38c which can be opened by rotating the upper end side in the direction of falling toward the front side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state where the special winning opening is closed (a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) is changed to an open state (a state that is 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 an opening/closing door 38c that is driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. By converting the closed state to the open state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening and give a predetermined game value (prize ball) to the player. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. . In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two special winning opening switches 38a are provided, and the game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening is detected by one 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.

In addition, below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) and a second special drawing that give start conditions for the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). The winning device 90 is provided with a second starting winning opening 97 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) that gives a starting condition of the floating display game (special figure 2 floating display game).
The winning device 90 is provided with a distribution member 92 that alternately distributes the game balls that have flowed into the upper inlet 90a to the first start winning opening 36 and the second starting winning opening 97 (see FIG. 3). The game ball winning the first starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4), and the gaming ball winning the second starting winning opening 97 is the starting opening 3 switch 97a (see FIG. 4). Detected by.
Further, below the winning device 90, there is provided an outlet 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize.

3A to 3C are front views of the winning device 90 of the present embodiment, showing the state in which the front cover member is removed.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the winning device 90 is provided with a distribution member 92 at a position directly below the inflow port 90a in the inside thereof. Further, the first start winning opening 36 is arranged on the lower left side of the distribution member 92, and the second starting winning opening 97 is arranged on the lower right side of the distribution member 92.
Further, a front cover member is provided so as to cover the front of the distribution member 92, the first start winning opening 36, and the second starting winning opening 97. The front cover member is transparent or semi-transparent so that the behavior of the game balls inside the winning device 90 can be visually recognized.

The distribution member 92 is rotatable about a shaft pin 92a along the front-rear direction, and has an upper arm portion 92b extending upward from a position where the shaft pin 92a is arranged and a left arm portion 92c extending leftward. And a right arm portion 92d extending rightward. On the left side of the upper arm portion 92b of the three arm portions, a left holding portion 92e for temporarily holding a game ball is formed by the upper arm portion 92b and the left arm portion 92c, and on the right side of the upper arm portion 92b. A right holding portion 92f that temporarily holds the game ball is formed by the upper arm portion 92b and the right arm portion 92d.
The distribution member 92, with the upper arm portion 92b always facing upward, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the left holding portion 92e can receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a, and FIG. As shown in c), the right holding portion 92f is rotatable between a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the left holding portion 92e is in a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received, the right holding portion 92f moves the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 97. It will be in a state of flowing down.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the right holding portion 92f is in a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received, the left holding portion 92e plays toward the first start winning opening 36. It will be in a state where the ball has flowed down.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, a distribution member side magnet 96a is attached to the rear of the upper arm portion 92b of the distribution member 92. In addition, the base member side magnet 96b is attached to a position of the base member 93 to which the distributing member 92 is attached from the front side, facing the distribution member side magnet 96a when the upper arm portion 92b is vertical. There is. The sorting member side magnet 96a and the base member side magnet 96b are attached so that the poles on the opposite sides are the same poles, and the upper arm portion 92b of the sorting member 92 is perpendicular by the repulsive force of the magnets 96a and 96b. It is urged to rotate to either the left or right without staying in the state of becoming. As a result, in a state in which the distribution member 92 has stopped rotating, either the left holding portion 92e or the right holding portion 92f is ready to receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a.

As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the game ball that has flowed into the inlet 90a is in a state in which it can be received toward the inlet 90a of the left holding portion 92e and the right holding portion 92f. It is held by one holding unit. When the game ball is held by one of the holding parts, the distribution member 92 is rotated in the direction of the one holding part by the weight of the game ball, and the distribution member 92 is rotated for the held game ball. It flows down toward the first start winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97 in the direction.

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

The game ball flowing down from the holding portions 92e, 92f is highly likely to flow into the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97, but may not flow in. If not, it goes out of the winning device 90. leak. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding portions 92e and 92f is strong, there is a high possibility that it will not flow into the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97. In addition, you may comprise so that it may certainly win any one of the starting winning openings.

Further, by the distribution member 92 being rotated, the other holding portion, which is not the holding portion that has held the game ball, is in a state in which it can be received toward the inflow port 90a. Then, the game ball received next time is guided to the winning opening on the other holding portion side. As a result, the game balls that sequentially flow into the inflow port 90a are alternately distributed to the first start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game area 32 in which the game balls flow down, the area on the left side of the center case 40 is the left side game area and the area on the right side of the center case 40 is the right side game area. ing. Then, the player can aim the winning in the winning device 90 by adjusting the launching force to shoot the game ball to the left game area (so-called left hit), and shoot the game ball to the right game area (so-called right). By hitting, it is possible to aim for winning at the universal figure starting gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning device 38.

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 form a special figure changing display game, 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 (D1) and a first special figure fluctuation display game configured with a 7-segment type display device (LED lamp) or the like. 2 Special figure variable display game special figure 2 display device (second special figure variable display section) 51b (D2) and LED lamp configured variable display section for general figure variable display game (universal figure display unit) 52 (D10, D18) and storage display sections 53, 54, 55 (D11 to D16) for notifying the number of starting memories of each variable display game, which are also LED lamps.

In addition, the collective display device 50, the first gaming state display unit (first gaming state display unit, right-handed informing unit) 56 (D8) for informing that the right-handed state is more advantageous than the left-handed state. ), the second gaming state display section (second gaming state indicator, time saving state reporting section) 57 (D9) that lights up when the time saving state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the time saving state, the probability of a big hit when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on The third gaming state display section (third gaming state display unit, probability state display section) 58 (D17) that indicates that the state is in a high probability state, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (opening and closing of the special variation winning device 38) A round display unit 59 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times is provided. Note that the collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) 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. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display unit 51a, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also driven to blink to change. It is configured such that the fact that it is in the middle is displayed and the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. Then, when the result of the game is “out”, for example, the central segment (in addition to the special figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side as a result) is turned on as a result mode of the out, and the result of the game is In the case of “win”, the game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the off result mode (special result mode).

The public figure display 52 blinks a lamp during the change to indicate that the change is occurring, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the result of the game.
In addition, the universal figure holding indicator 55 displays the number of starting memories (=holding number) of the universal figure starting gate 34, which is a variation start condition of the universal figure indicator 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, lighting.

The first gaming state display unit (right hitting notification unit) 56 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, in the case where the left hitting is more advantageous than the right hitting (normal hitting state), the lamp is turned off. In the gaming state where right-handedness is more advantageous than left-handedness (right-handedness), the lamp is turned on.
The second gaming state display unit (time saving state notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, in the normal gaming state where the time saving state does not occur (when the time saving is not in operation), the lamp is turned off. If the time saving condition is occurring (during time saving operation), turn on the lamp.

The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the probability state of big hit when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on is a low probability state (normal probability state), a lamp is turned on. When the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on if the probability state of a big hit is a high probability state (probability change state).
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 in the lamp, the round display unit 59 corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special game state. Turn on the lamp.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is performed by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) toward a game area 32 from a launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the universal figure starting gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The first start winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning device 38, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game region 32 and the game region 32 Discharged from. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variation winning device 38, a number corresponding to the type of the winning opening won. The prize balls are discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 4) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

On the other hand, in the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball hit in the area 32 passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the universal figure variable display game is played. In addition, the state where the general figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, the state where the general figure fluctuation display game has already been played and the general figure fluctuation display game has not ended, or the general figure fluctuation display game has hit When the game ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34 when 37 is converted to the open state, if the number 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 memories 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 variation 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 by 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, for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are normally used as identification information, which is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed to display the result. You may. If the stop display of the universal figure variation display game is the universal figure identification result, the universal figure is hit and the movable member 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 starting winning opening 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 first starting winning opening 36, the winning ball to the second starting winning opening 97, and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are respectively the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 3 provided inside. It is detected by the switch 97a and the start port 2 switch 37a. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, and is stored as a first start memory with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) as a limit. The game balls that have won the second start winning opening 97 or the normal variation winning device 37 are detected as the starting winning balls of the second special figure variation display game, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is stored as the second starting memory. Memorized in. 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 value are extracted as start memory information, and the extracted random number values are in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 4). In the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM), the special figure starting memory is stored up to a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). Then, the number of stored special figure starting memory is displayed on the memory display unit (special figure 1 reserved display 53, special figure 2 reserved display 54) for notifying the number of starting winnings of the collective display device 50, and at the same time, the center is displayed. The display device 41 of the case 40 also displays as a decoration special figure starting memory display.

The game control device 100, based on the winning of the first start winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, or the normal variable winning device 37, or their starting memory, the special figure 1 display 51a (variable display device). Alternatively, the first or second special map variable display game is played on the special map 2 display 51b (variable display device). 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 is displayed 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. Then, 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.

In the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41, for example, a decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers and the like on the display device 41 is displayed on the left variable display area (first special symbol) and the right variable 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 memory is played, and various effect displays such as appearance of characters are performed for the purpose of improving interest.

The special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure change 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, 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 first start winning opening 36 (or the second starting winning opening) When the game ball is won in 97 or the normal variation winning device 37), the starting memory is stored in association with the occurrence of the starting right, the starting memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special feature is immediately based on the starting memory. The figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started, and at this time, the starting memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which 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 ends. If the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 36 (or the second starting winning opening 97 or the normal variation winning device 37) in the state where it is not in play or in the special game state, the number of starting memories is the upper limit. If it is less than 1, the number of starting memories is incremented by 1, and one starting memory is stored. Then, in the state where the number of starting memories is 1 or more, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started (the last special figure variation display game is finished or the special game state is changed). At the end, the start memory count 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 first starting winning opening 36, the starting opening 3 switch 97a in the second starting winning opening 97, the starting opening 2 switch in the normal variation winning device 37 37a, a gate switch 34a, a winning opening switch 35a, a special winning opening switch 38a is provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact type for detecting a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. The magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used. 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. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming 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 an integrated manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It includes a CPU section 110 having the same, an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port and a driver, a data bus 140 connecting the CPU section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130, and the like. ..

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and supplies an operation clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a reference clock of a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generation. A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, or 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 source 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 in the game 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 a power failure. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply 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 subject to replacement 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 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 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 the 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, judgment 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 at the time of 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 determine the fluctuation pattern by referring to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as starting memory. 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.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous for the player when the special result mode is achieved, some of the plurality of display results have already been derived and displayed. The 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 and the display result reaches the stage before the derived display. Refers to the 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. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. A display state in which at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

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

Then, the reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as a reach effect with a different possibility of deriving the special result mode (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), 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 big hit 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, a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game (various types). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining the reach and the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach, and a hit random number for determining the hit of the general figure variation display game. And a clock generator that generates a clock for giving 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 fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result (big hit or out) of the special figure variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state, the current game One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables based on the operation status (time saving operation status (universal power support status)) of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 as the status, the number of starting memories, and the like. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation allocation 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 a payout unit to drive a payout ball according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. 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.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 has a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a start opening 1 switch 36a in the first start winning opening 36, and a start opening 2 switch in the normal variation winning apparatus 37. 37a, a start opening 3 switch 97a in the second start winning opening 97, a gate switch 34a in the universal figure starting gate 34, a winning opening switch 35a, a special winning opening switch 38a of the special variation winning device 38, and these switches There is provided an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 for inputting a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V, which is supplied from, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. 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 detached from the connector, or the lead wire is cut to float. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the occurrence of the abnormal condition 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. Of 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 starting opening 3 switch 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a and the special winning opening switch 38a are the second input. It is input to the 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, 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 and the starting opening 3 switch 97a are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. It is configured.

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. Is becoming

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 the enable signal CE2 (change to a valid level). be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

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 it is detected 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) 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 is a limit to 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. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-fire testing device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123 and 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 a 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 firing test device of an accredited agency (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 the switch that does not need to be processed, such as the 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 which 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, the 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 variation winning device 38 (a special winning opening solenoid) 38b and a movable member 37b of a normal variation winning device 37 a solenoid (genuine solenoid) 37c. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening/closing data. In addition, 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. A 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, which can be connected to an external device (such as an information collection terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example. 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, which is a first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , A second driver 138b that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for a segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and a current of the collective display device 50 that is 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 DC 32V as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid operating 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 corresponding to the display data with a current, and therefore the power supply voltage may be 12V or 5V.

The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential pulls out the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line, thereby providing a dynamic driving 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 DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided not on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the main board, but on the relay board 70 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code of each gaming machine and a program to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be able to communicate with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the data transmission/reception is performed using the serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 as in 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 according to 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. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound in order to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and a storage content even if power is not supplied at the time of power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that is a time counting unit that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, etc.) are connected. A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect contents and instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound, lights a decorative lamp, and drives the motor. And drive control of solenoids, 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. Also, 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 parallel. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, it is possible to transmit commands and data in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30, a synchronization signal for giving a data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to INT and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as 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 sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier 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). ) To receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 has a signal level conversion function. There is.

In addition, 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 provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board production movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the production device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production 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. The glass frame 15 is 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. Is also 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. Which 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 the 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 same, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, and DC5V serving as a power supply voltage of the command I/F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker are generated. 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). Signal) to put them in a reset state. Further, 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, the random number for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in, and a process of determining the hit or miss of the universal figure variation display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal figure display device 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 symbol display 52 displays the special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol, and the ordinary electric solenoid 37c is turned on. The movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to open as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the general-picture variation display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result mode of the out-of-range 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 first starting winning opening 36, the starting winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure variation display A random number value for jackpot determination of the game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and processing for determining the hitting loss of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, the starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37 and the starting opening 3 switch 97a provided in the second starting winning opening 97. Based on the start-up memory, a random number value for jackpot determination of the second special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and processing for determining the hitting loss of the second special figure variation display game 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 of the variable display game is based on the winning of the game balls flowing down the game region 32 into the start winning region (first starting winning port 36, second starting winning port 97, normal variable winning device 37). It constitutes a game control means for controlling the progress.

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, setting of effect state, output of sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, processing for controlling 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 or the like).

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display device 51a or the special figure 2 display device 51b and generates the special game state. Perform processing to In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A controls, for example, by opening the opening/closing door 38c of the special variation winning device 38 with the special winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening. .. Then, until a condition is reached in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are 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. It is assumed that one round is opened, and the control (cycle game) is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds. 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.

In addition, 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 (low-probability state). In addition, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

Further, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (also referred to as a high probability ratio state or a universal communication support state) as a game state after the special game state ends. ing. 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 probability low probability state.

In addition, the execution time of the universal figure variation display game, the universal figure stop time, the number of regular electricity open, and the universal electricity open time are appropriately set so that the general figure variation display game and the ordinary variation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in the time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (public figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned general figure fluctuation display game 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 winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal electric open time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control such 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, 2 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. In addition, in the time saving state, the probability of being a hit result of the figure variation display game (probability of hitting the figure) is higher than the normal probability in the normal operation state (low probability state of the figure, 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 general 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 universal communication open, the universal communication open time, and the probability of universal communication. Make the time for state conversion longer than usual. It is also 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 time-saving state can occur independently of each other, both of them can occur at the same time, or only one of them can occur.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer (gaming microcomputer) 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 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. 6 and FIG. 7, first, the process of inhibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area where the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, the register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, 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 the 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 slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device is activated. It is possible to prevent the device from dropping commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, 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 counts time using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. 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 the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and thus it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122. By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 can be reliably performed. Can be detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time elapses, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting the elapse of the waiting time, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. Need to continue. However, by reading the state before the start of the waiting time, it will be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed when 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), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Is performed (step S9).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). When 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). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine waits until the power 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 in 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 malfunction 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). When the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). Further, when the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, when the waiting time has expired, access is permitted to the read/write RWM (read/write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step S13). ), OFF data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port that is pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15) and read in advance. From the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122), it is determined whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S16).

When the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S17), If normal (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). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19), 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. 7 and the process for normal recovery from a power failure is performed.

Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal power failure inspection area check data (step S17; N or step S18). N), if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. 7 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. 7, the initial value when power is restored is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been finalized. Indefinite. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing 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. After that, 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 the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is set. The ON (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S24). Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (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 (if there is a customer waiting, a customer waiting demo screen command, other than that) If so, send multiple commands such as the command on the recovery screen).

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 areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal status 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 area to be initialized here is 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 (a customer waiting demo screen is displayed and a predetermined time ( For example, for 30 seconds) a plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization by light and sound are 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 (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit 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 the 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 in accordance with 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 values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, random numbers for determining the winning symbol of the special drawing). (Big hit symbol random number), Random number to determine the hit of the universal figure (Random number), Random number to determine the hit symbol of the universal figure (Random symbol random number) as the initial value (start value) Save in the specified area of RWM From (step S33), the interrupt 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 and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number are configured to be generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. There is. 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. This is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt process) having the same cycle as the process. Also, in the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, the so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round. There is. 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 duplication until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number updating process in step S35, the number of times (for example, two) to check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 through the port and the data bus is set (step S36), It is determined whether the power failure 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 a 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.

When 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). 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 remains on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39) is performed. Processing of outputting off data to the output port is performed (step S40).

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

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game in an integrated manner, and the secondary control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), and the main control means delays the start of the main control means when the power is turned on and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting the start 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.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying 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) The power failure is determined to have occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.
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) which 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) allows access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Initial value random number update process]
FIG. 8 shows the initial value random number updating process (step S35) in the above-mentioned main process. In the initial value random number updating process, first, the jackpot symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S61). Then, the hit initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S62), the hit symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S63), and the initial value random number updating process is ended.
Here, the "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that becomes an initial value of the random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure variation display game. Also, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the universal figure variation display game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that determines the hit stop symbol of the universal figure variation display game. Is the initial random number. In this way, the randomness of random numbers can be enhanced by continuing to increment the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main process.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process 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 signal to stop firing is output in step S5 in the main process, the output permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the launch permission state as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (shooting permission signal) indicating the launch permission state as seen from the payout control device 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 allowed to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 200 by various processes, a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107). After that, it is monitored whether or not there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port 3 switch 97a, the universal gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a. Alternatively, a winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S108) for monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is opened) is performed. In addition, a special figure game process (step S109) that performs a process relating to the special figure changing display game and a general figure game process (step S110) that performs processing relating to the general figure changing display game are performed.

Next, the segment LED edit processing (step S111) for driving the segment LEDs provided in the gaming machine 10 for displaying the special figure variable 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 an 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 the present 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 (at the end of timer interrupt processing), 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.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the payout command transmission process, it is first checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are provided. The winning number counter area 1 is an area used for transmitting a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out a prize ball, and a prize for which a payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 constitutes a prize ball command counter capable of storing information on a prize ball command.
The number-of-wins counter area 2 is for transmitting a main award ball signal to be output to an external device each time the number of award balls (scheduled payout number) generated by winning the prize is reached to a predetermined number (here, 10). In the area to be used, winning data corresponding to the prize balls for which the main prize ball signal has not been generated is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 constitutes a main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information relating to the main prize ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, the payout prize ball signal is output from the payout control device 200 to the external device each time the number of prize balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). It is possible to monitor illegal payouts by comparing these two signals.

In each of these prize number counter areas, there is a prize number counter area for each number of prize balls set for each prize hole (in the present embodiment, 3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls). Is provided, and the count number of the corresponding prize number counter area is incremented by 1 based on the winning of the winning opening. That is, it is possible to store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the winning area. The prize number counter area 1 is assigned a wider area than the prize number counter area 2 so that more prize data can be stored. This is because while the main prize ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the destination, the payout command may suspend the transmission depending on the state of the payout control device 200 that is the destination, so that more untransmitted This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 winnings can be stored in each of the three prize ball counter area, the ten prize ball counter area, and the fourteen prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 1. The three prize ball counter area, the ten prize ball counter area, and the fourteen prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 2 are each configured to store up to 255 prizes.

In the process of checking whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181), “0” is set in the winning number counter area to be checked among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of prize balls. Determine whether there is a count number that is not. Then, if there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and whether or not the checking of the counting numbers of all the winning number counter areas is completed is completed. The determination is made (step S183). If it is determined in this determination that all checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the checks are not completed (step S183; N), the process returns to step S181 and the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area→10 prize ball counter area→14 prize ball counter area.

If it is determined in step S181 that there is a count number (step S181; Y), the count number of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184), and the target winning number counter area 2 is displayed. The payout amount corresponding to the address is acquired (step S185). Then, the value of the remaining number of prize balls area and the acquired number of payouts are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls area (step S187). As the value of the remaining number of prize balls area before this processing, a fraction which is less than a predetermined number serving as a reference of the output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

Thereafter, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189), and if it is not 0 or more (step S189; N), the process proceeds to step S192. When the number is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output frequency area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, each time the remaining number of prize balls reaches 10, the number of times the main prize ball signal is output is updated by +1.
Then, the subtraction result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls (step S191), and the process returns to step S188. As a result, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output unit that outputs a main prize ball signal including information about the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with winning of the game balls to a predetermined prize area to the outside of the gaming machine. . By outputting the main prize ball signal, when the payout of the game balls is concentrated during a big hit, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed along with the payout of the game balls, and the exact value generated during the big hit. It is possible to prevent such a problem that the number of special prize balls cannot be counted.
Here, the processing of steps S181 to S191 is processing of updating (increasing) the number of times the main prize ball signal is output, and the processing of steps S192 to S201 is processing of transmitting a payout command.

In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S193). When the payout command transmission timer is not "0" (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process is ended. If the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is busy (step S194).
The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control. If the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control, the payout busy signal indicates an on state (busy state). To be done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not the payout command (prize ball command) can be accepted. That is, the payout busy signal serves as a state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start the payout control.

When the payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194; Y), the payout command transmitting process is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted for each timer interrupt, but a predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out the prize ball. If it is in a state, it is configured to send a payout command. As described above, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control and does not transmit the payout command, it is possible to perform wasteful processing by not performing the subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. We are trying to prevent this and reduce the burden of control.
Conditions for the payout busy signal to be in the on state (busy state) are, for example, during payout operation, during ball lending operation, during shoot ball out error, during overflow error, during frame radio wave illegal occurrence, payout ball detection switch (paid ball The number of award balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 (number of award balls not yet paid out = remaining number of game balls remaining) ) Is present (when not equal to 0), etc.

When the payout busy signal is not busy (step S194; N), it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). In the process of checking whether there is a count in the number-of-wins counter area 1 (step S195), “0” is set in the number-of-wins counter area to be checked among the plurality of number-of-wins counter areas provided for each number of prize balls. Determine whether there is a count number that is not.

Then, when there is no count number (step S195; N), the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated (step S196), and it is determined whether the counting numbers of all winning number counter areas have been checked. The determination is made (step S197). If it is determined in this determination that all the checks have been completed (step S197; Y), the payout command transmission processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the checks are not completed (step S197; N), the process returns to step S195 and the above process is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter area→10 prize ball counter area→14 prize ball counter area.

If it is determined in step S195 that there is a count (step S195; Y), the count in the target prize count counter area is updated by -1 (step S198), and the target prize count counter area 1 is updated. The payout amount command corresponding to the address is acquired (step S199). Then, the obtained payout number command is written in the payout serial transmission buffer (step S200), the initial value is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S201), and the payout command transmission process is ended. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and 200 msec, for example, is set as an initial value.

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize in the winning area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout command. That is, the gaming control device 100 indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. In this case, the prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means.
In this way, the game control device 100 controls to transmit the prize ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, so that the prize is given only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winnings that have not yet been paid out will be held in the game control device 100 side, and will be backed up in the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and will be backed up in the payout control device 200. Accurate payout control can be realized without providing a function for doing so.

In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-312759), when a power-off state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data in its own storage means and immediately before power-off. The payout control state based on the data is maintained. However, the conventional gaming machine requires a function for backing up, which causes a problem of cost increase. According to the present invention, it is possible to realize accurate payout control without providing the payout control device 200 with a function for backing up.
Also, the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, so that the main prize ball signal can be output without delay, and the external device such as the hall computer does not pay the prize balls. The time can be accurately grasped, and for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since the prize ball command counter capable of storing information on the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information on the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings. The signal information can be managed separately, and the information can be managed reliably.

From the above, the game control is performed comprehensively, and the winning areas (the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variation winning device 37, the general winning opening 35, and the special winning area provided in the game area 32 are specially provided. Based on the game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device 38), and the payout control of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control device. With a payout control means (payout control device 200) for performing the game control means, the game control means outputs a status signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control. Based on the control, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means, and when a power failure occurs and the power failure is restored, a status signal indicating that the payout control means can start the payout control is output. Even if it does, in response to the state signal indicating that the prize control is not immediately transmitted to the payout control means and the payout control means can start the payout control for a predetermined period. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means.

In addition, the game area 32 is provided with a plurality of prize areas having different numbers of prize balls (first start prize hole 36, second start prize hole 97, ordinary variable prize device 37, general prize hole 35, special variable prize device 38) and a game. The control means (game control device 100) is provided with a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying, for each number of prize balls, whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has been transmitted. The signal indicates that the payout control can be started, and when each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200). The state signal specifies whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control, prior to specifying whether or not each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command. Will be there.

In addition, the game control is performed comprehensively, and the game is played in a predetermined winning area (first start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 97, normal variation winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation winning device 38). A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of a ball, and a payout control means (payout control) that performs payout control of a game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. The device 200) is provided, and the game control means indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means indicating whether the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. Including a prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) for transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control means when there is, and information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with winning of the game ball in a predetermined winning area. The external information output means (game control device 100) for outputting the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine is provided, and the external information output means outputs the state signal output from the payout control means. This means that the award ball signal is output regardless of whether or not the control means can start the payout control.

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

In addition, the game control means (game control device 100), the prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of storing information on the prize ball command, and the prize capable of storing information on the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). The ball signal counter (game control device 100) is provided, and the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) is in a predetermined winning area (first start winning port 36, second starting winning port 97, normal variation winning device). 37, the general winning opening 35, the special variation winning device 38) generates a prize ball command in units of one prize, and if the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, one prize ball command Is configured to be transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the prize ball command counter (game control device 100) can store the information of the prize in units of one prize in a predetermined prize area. Yes, the number of award ball commands that have not been transmitted is memorized by updating when a game ball is won in a predetermined prize area and updating it in response to transmission to the award ball command to the payout control means. The external information output means accumulates the number of prize balls determined to be paid out as a result of winning a game ball in a predetermined prize area, and outputs a prize ball signal every time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number. The prize ball signal counter is capable of storing information of the prize in units of one prize in a predetermined prize area, and is updated when a game ball is prized in the predetermined prize area. At the same time, the number of prize balls that has not been subjected to the accumulation process can be stored by updating the number of prize balls that has been accumulated by the external information output means.

[Winning prize switch/status monitoring processing]
FIG. 11 shows a winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this prize-winning switch/state monitoring process, first, the prize-winning mouth monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the prize-winning entrance switches 38a in the prize-winning entrance (special variation winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the prize-winning entrance is checked. Even if is not open, it is monitored whether or not there is an illegal prize in the special winning opening, and the fraud & prize monitoring process (step S302) of detecting a normal prize is executed.
After that, the winning a prize monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other winning a prize opening switch 38a in the award winning opening (special variation winning device 38) is prepared (step S303) to monitor whether there is an illegal winning and to make a normal winning. The fraud & winning prize detection process (step S304) to be detected is executed.

In the winning hole monitoring table, a monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether there is an input to the target switch, the lower address of the fraud monitoring information, the lower address of the fraudulent winning number area, the fraudulent winning error notification command, the fraudulent winning The number upper limit value (the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations), the address of the winning opening switch table, and the information of the notification timer update information (permission/update) are defined. In addition to the number of times the monitoring is repeated (the number of switches), the winning table of the winning port monitoring table includes a monitoring switch bit, a lower address of the winning number counter area 1, and a winning number counter area 2 for each switch. The information of the lower address of is defined. The prize hole monitoring table is prepared in accordance with each switch to be monitored.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in Hoden (step S305), monitor whether there is an illegal winning, and detect fraud & winning monitoring processing to detect a normal winning. (Step S306) is executed. Then, a winning opening switch (for example, a starting opening 1 switch 36a, a starting opening 3 switch 97a, a winning opening switch 35a of a general winning opening 35 (a left winning opening switch, a right winning opening switch) that can always win a prize (no need for fraudulent monitoring processing) )) is prepared (step S307), the winning number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the winning number is performed, and the starting port error monitoring process (step S309) is performed.

Next, the state scan counter for sequentially designating which switch or signal of the plurality of switches and signals whose states are to be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step S310). In the case of this embodiment, the status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. After that, the gaming machine status monitoring table 1 for setting the status to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the status scan counter (step S311). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S312) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.
In the case of the present embodiment, by referring the value of the status scan counter to the gaming machine status monitoring table 1, if the value of the status scan counter is “0”, the switch abnormality output due to occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like Monitoring of the state based on the 1 signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, monitoring of the state based on the shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set. It

Next, the gaming machine status monitoring table 2 for setting the status to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the status scan counter (step S313). Then, a gaming machine status check process (step S314) for determining a status such as an error has occurred.
In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the gaming machine state monitoring table 2, and when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, it is based on the signal output from the glass frame opening detection switch 63. The state monitoring is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is "1", the state monitoring is set based on the signal output from the main frame opening detection switch 64. When the value of the status scan counter is “2”, the status monitoring based on the frame radio wave incorrect signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is “3”, the status monitoring based on the touch switch signal is monitored. Is set.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S315). If the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S315; N), the winning opening switch/status monitoring process is executed. finish. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. If the value of the error scan counter is "0" (step S315; Y), the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S316), and the status of whether an error has occurred or not is determined. A status check process (step S317) is performed.
In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the gaming machine status monitoring table 3, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", the switch abnormality is output due to occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like. Two signal based condition monitoring is set. The gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is "1" to "3".

After that, the payout control device 200 performs a payout busy signal check process (step S318) for checking a payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control can be started, and ends the winning opening switch/state monitoring process. Note that the processing of steps S316 to S318 is executed only when the value of the status scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is "0", so that it is executed once every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 msec, the processes of steps S316 to S318 are performed every 16 msec.

[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 process, the inputs of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a are monitored, the entire process relating to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 12, 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, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when there is a winning of a game ball in the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the normal variation winning device 37, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted to win the winning. Before the start of the special figure variation display game, the game result pre-judgment for pre-judging the game result based on the winning is performed.
Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this 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, setting of variation start and effect setting of the special figure variation display game, and special figure variation in progress. The special figure normal process (step A8) for setting the information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure stop display time is set, and information required for performing the special figure displaying process is set. (Step A9) is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "2" and the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the type of big hit, and a special winning opening for each big hit Special figure display processing (step A10) is performed to set fanfare time according to the opening pattern and to set information necessary for performing fanfare/interval processing.
In step A7, if 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, and 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, the process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening and the 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" in step A7, a big hit ending process (step A14) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure normal process.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51a (step A15), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A16) 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 A17), the symbol variation control processing (step A18) relating to the special figure 2 display 51b is performed, and the special figure game processing is ended. 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 A15 and the subsequent processes are performed. To do.

The big hit is a special result involving the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol), and when the condition device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric role as a special electric accessory. This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is operated). The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is turned on and off electrically. Further, the "conditional device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of 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. 13, in the starting port switch monitoring process, first, a first starting port (first starting winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, the starting port 1 switch 36a), the jackpot random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target starting port is set. The information indicating that the prize has been won is set. After that, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the first starting opening which is the starting opening of the special figure 1 (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 A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning in the first starting opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during special time saving (during normal power support) (step A104). ).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing is not shortened (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing is being shortened (step A104; Y), a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and effect command setting processing (step A106) is performed. . That is, in the time saving state, regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game, a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and effect command setting processing (step A106) is performed. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36) does not win unless left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 does not win unless it hits right-handed. Therefore, in the time-saving state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than a left-handed game, but when there is a winning in the first starting opening during the time-saving condition (that is, when left-handed during the time-saving condition). In the above, the right control instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 issues a notification (warning) for instructing the right control.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36) (step A107), the special figure starting opening switch common processing (step A108) is performed.

Next, the second starting opening (ordinary variation winning device 37) winning award monitoring table is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when the target starting port switch (here, the starting port 2 switch 37a) is input, the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target starting port is set. The information indicating that the prize has been won is set. After that, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the second starting opening which is the starting opening of the special figure 2 (step A111).
When it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting opening (step A111; N), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning in the second starting opening (step A111; 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 ball is in the open state in which the prize can be won (step A112). If it is determined that the ordinary electric auditors are operating (step A112; Y), The processing shifts to A114 and the subsequent processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the illegal electric power generation is occurring (step A113).

In step A113, it is determined that the fraud has occurred if the number of fraudulent prizes to the normal variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (for example, 5). The normal 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, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. If the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or larger than the predetermined fraud determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

When it is determined in step A113 that the fraudulent normal communication is not occurring (step A113; N), a table for setting information on hold by the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37) is prepared (step A114), After the special figure starting port switch common process (step A115) is performed, the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed. Further, when it is determined in step A113 that the general-university irregularity is occurring (step A113; Y), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed.

Next, a third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A116), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A117) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when the target starting port switch (starting port 3 switch 97a in this case) is input, the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target starting port is set. The information indicating that the prize has been won is set. After that, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the third starting opening which is the starting opening of the special figure 2 (step A118).
When it is determined in step A118 that there is no winning in the third starting port (step A118; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A118 that there is a winning in the third starting opening (step A118; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during special time saving (supporting normal electric power) (step A119). ).

When it is determined in step A119 that the special drawing is not shortened (step A119; N), the process proceeds to step A122 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A119 that the special drawing is in a short time (step A119; Y), a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and effect command setting processing (step A121) is performed. . That is, in the time saving state, a right-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A120) and effect command setting processing (step A121) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the third start opening (the second start winning opening 97) must be left-handed to win, and the normal variable winning apparatus 37 must be right-handed to win. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the right-handed state is more advantageous in the gaming state than the left-handed state, but when there is a winning in the third starting opening during the time-saving state (ie, when left-handed during the time-saving state) In the above, the right control instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 issues a notification (warning) for instructing the right control.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) (step A122), special figure starting opening switch common processing (step A123) is performed to monitor the starting opening switch. The process ends.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102, A110, A117) in the above-described starting opening switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, a first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36), a second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37), and a third starting opening (second starting winning opening). No winning information of the starting mouth to be monitored out of the mouths 97) is set (step A131), and the starting mouth to be monitored among the starting mouth 1 switch 36a, the starting mouth 2 switch 37a, and the starting mouth 3 switch 97a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch (step A132).
Then, if there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A132; N), the hard random number acquisition process ends.
On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A132; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A133), and it is determined whether the target random number latch register has latch data (step A134). ..

If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A134; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends.
If the target random number latch register has latch data (step A134; Y), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register to be prepared (step A135). Then, of the first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36), the second starting opening (normal variation winning device 37), and the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97), the winning opening of the monitored opening is won. The presence information is set (step A136), and the hard random number acquisition process ends.

[Common processing for special drawing start switch]
Next, details of the special figure starting port switch common process (steps A108, A115, A123) 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, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a are input.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure starting port switch common processing, first, of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a, the number of winnings to the monitored starting port switch is determined. The information about the number of times the starting port signal is output, which is the number of times the information is output to the management device outside the gaming machine 10, is updated (step A141), and the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A142). It is determined (step A143).
When the output count does not overflow (step A143; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output count area of the RWM (step A144), and the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, when the output count overflows (step A143; Y), the process proceeds to step A145. 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 determined that the output count overflows and not saved.

Next, of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a, whether the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value. The determination is made (step A145).
When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A145; 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 value (step A145; Y), the number of reserved special maps to be updated (special map 1 reserved number or special map 2 reserved number) is updated by +1 ( Step A146), prepares a starter switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A147), performs effect command setting processing (step A148), and sets the target start mouth winning flag. Is saved (step A149). Next, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure reservations is calculated (step A150), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process of steps A102, A110, and A117 is RWM. Is saved in the jackpot random number storage area (step A151). Next, the jackpot random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A152), and saved in the jackpot random number storage area of the RWM (step A153). This big hit symbol random number is used in the special figure reservation information determination process (step A157).

Next, the variation pattern random numbers (variation pattern random numbers 1 to 2 in this embodiment) are saved in the corresponding variation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A154).
Next, the address of the variable order flag storage area (any place from the hold 1 to 8) corresponding to the total of the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number is calculated (step A155), and the calculated area is targeted. The variation order flag of (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved (step A156), special figure holding information determination processing (step A157) is performed, and the special figure starting port switch common processing ends.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the first start winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the inflow of the game balls into the starting winning area of the normal variation winning device 37. As a starting memory that is the right to execute the variable display game, the starting memory means stores a predetermined number as an upper limit. In addition, the starting storage means (game control device 100) is a random number value extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 36 which is the starting opening of the special FIG. Various random number values that are stored as start-up memory and are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 97 which is the starting opening of Toku-zu 2 and the normal variation winning device 37 are second started up to a predetermined number. Remember as a memory.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, details of the special figure reservation information determination processing (step A157) in the above-mentioned special figure starting port switch common processing 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. 16, first, a low-probability determination flag is prepared (step A161), and pre-reading is performed to determine whether the jackpot is a big jackpot by determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value (the big hit low probability determination value). The big hit determination process (step A162) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the big hit is set as the determination result (step A163).
In step A163, when it is determined that the big hit is set as the determination result (step A163; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step A164), and prepared in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number is acquired (step A165), and the process proceeds to step A167.
On the other hand, in step A163, when it is determined that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A163; N), that is, when the deviation is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A166). ), the process moves to step A167.

In step A167, the stop symbol information acquired in step A165 or the stop symbol information set in step A166 is saved in the symbol information area (step A167).
Next, a read-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and effect command setting processing (step A169) is performed.
Next, the high-probability determination flag is prepared (step A170), and the pre-reading big-hit determination process (step A171) for determining whether or not the big hit random number value matches the big hit determination value (big hit high probability determination value) is a big hit. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit is set as the determination result (step A172).
In step A172, when it is determined that the big hit is set as the determination result (step A172; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target opening switch is set (step A173), and prepared in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to the hit big symbol random number is acquired (step A174), and the process proceeds to step A176.
On the other hand, in step A172, when it is determined that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A172; N), that is, when the deviation is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A175), and proceeds to the processing of step A176.

In step A176, it is determined whether or not there is a high probability of a special figure (step A176).
When it is determined in step A176 that the probability of the special figure is not high (step A176; N), the process proceeds to step A178.
On the other hand, in step A176, when it is determined that there is a high probability of the special figure (step A176; Y), in the symbol information area in which the stop symbol information is saved in step A167, the stop symbol acquired in step A174 The information or the stop symbol information set in step A175 is overwritten and saved (step A177), and the process proceeds to step A178. The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for pre-reading of the variation pattern.

In step A178, a read-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target starting opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A178), and effect command setting processing (step A179) is performed. As described above, in this embodiment, the performance control device 300 transmits the result determined by the big hit low probability determination value and the result determined by the big hit high probability determination value every time the special figure holding information determination process is executed. To be done.
Next, a special figure information setting process (step A180) 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 A181).

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to a variation pattern number indicating a variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A182), effect command setting processing is performed (step A183), and special figure hold information determination is performed. The process ends. The special figure information setting process in step A180 and the variation pattern setting process in step A181 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, the prefetch stop symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory of the prefetch target, and the prefetch variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are It is prepared and transmitted to the performance control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information (whether it is a big hit or not and 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 decorative 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 variable display game. It becomes possible to inform.
That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether a special result is obtained or not). Determine whether or not) Make 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.

[Regular 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. 17, in the special figure normal process, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 pending number and the special figure 2 pending number are both “0” (step A301).
If it is determined in step A301 that the number of special maps 1 and the number of special maps 2 are not both "0" (step A301; N), a flag is loaded from the variable order flag storage area (for a total of 1 reserves). Then, (step A302), it is determined whether or not the current variation is the variation of special figure 1 (step A303).
When it is determined in step A303 that the current variation is the variation in special figure 1 (step A303; Y), a decorative special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number is prepared (step A304), The effect command setting process (step A305) is performed, the special figure 1 variation start process (step A306) is performed, and the special figure normal process is ended. At this point, the special figure 1 reservation number is not updated by -1, but in step A304, a command (decorative special figure reservation number command) corresponding to the -1 updated value is prepared.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A303 that the current variation is not the variation of special figure 1 (step A303; N), that is, if the current variation is the variation of special figure 2, it corresponds to the number of pending special figure 2 The decorative special figure reservation number command to be prepared is prepared (step A307), effect command setting processing (step A308) is performed, special figure 2 variation start processing (step A309) is performed, and the special figure normal processing is ended. At this point, the special figure 2 reservation number is not updated by -1, but in step A307, a command (decorative special figure reservation number command) corresponding to the -1 updated value is prepared.

When it is determined in step A301 that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started ( If the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A310) (step A310; Y), the process proceeds to step A315.
If the customer waiting demo has not started (step A310; N), the customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A311).
Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A312), and effect command setting processing (step A313) is performed. After that, an initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 5 minutes) is saved in the customer waiting demo progress timer area for monitoring the elapse of a certain time from the start of the customer waiting state (step A314), and the process proceeds to step A315.

If the customer waiting demo elapsed timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A315), "0" which is related to special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A316), and the processing number is set to the special figure game processing number. Save in the area (step A317) and clear the variable symbol determination flag area (step A318). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A319), and the special figure normal process is ended.

[Special map 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start processing (step A306) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing 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(a), 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 flag area (step A321). A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting deviation information and big hit information is performed for the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the 1 special figure variation display game is a big hit.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related 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 A324) 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 A325). After that, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) 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 A327) is performed.
Next, "1" for the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), 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 A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 change control flag area (step A332), 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 blink control timer area ( For example, 100 msec) is saved (step A333), the initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start processing is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A309) in the above-mentioned special figure normal process will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and is the same process as the process of the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 18B, first, a special figure 2 variation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the variation symbol determination flag area (step A341), and 2 The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit 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) relating 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 the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. (Step A345). After that, 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.
Next, "1" for the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 changing signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), 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 ( For example, 100 msec) is saved (step A353), the initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure changing process, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the changing symbol determination flag is prepared (step A501), and effect command setting processing (step A502) is performed.
Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is set (step A503), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A504). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 800 msec when the stop symbol pattern is the disengaged symbol pattern, and the display time is set to 2000 msec when the stop symbol pattern is the big hit symbol pattern.
It should be noted that the display time may be set to a short time (for example, 500 ms) when the sitting one-shot effect is performed.
Next, "2" relating to the special figure display processing is set as the processing number (step A505), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A506).

Then, the signal related to the end of fluctuation of special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 signal during fluctuation OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A507), and the signal related to end of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, special pattern 2) Saving the changing signal OFF) to the test signal output data area (step A508), and the control timer initial value in the symbol determination number signal control timer area related to the number of times the special figure variation display game for output to the external information terminal is executed. (For example, 256 msec) is saved (step A509). 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 relating to the variation stop on the special figure 1 display device 51a is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A510). ), as a control information of the special figure 2 variation display game on the special figure 2 display device 51b, a stop flag related to a variation stop on the special figure 2 display device 51b is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area (step (A511), the special figure changing process is ended.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure displaying process (step A10) in the above special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure displaying process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting processing in the special figure 1 variation start processing and the big hit flag 2 setting processing in the special figure 2 variation start processing The big hit flag 2 set in step 2 is loaded (step A601), and processing for clearing the big hit flag 1 area and big hit flag 2 area of the RWM (step A602) is performed. Then, it is judged whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A603), and if it is judged as a big hit (step A603; Y), the big hit of the second special figure variation display game (special big hit 2 big hit) 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 per signal is ON) in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A606), A round number upper limit value table is set (step A607).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A603 that the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A603; N), it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A604) and the jackpot is the jackpot (step A604). A604; Y), it is determined that a test signal (for example, a condition device operating signal is ON, a character continuous operation device operating signal is ON, and the like) regarding the start of the big hit of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 big hit), Save the signal per special symbol ON) in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A605), and set the round number upper limit value table (step A607).

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A607), the round number upper limit value (16R or 6R in the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the round number upper limit of the RWM is acquired. The data is saved in the value area (step A608). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A609).

Next, the decoration special drawing command corresponding to the stop design pattern is loaded from the decoration special drawing command area of the RWM, prepared (step A610), and effect command setting processing (step A613) 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 A612), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A613) is performed. Then, a fanfare command is prepared corresponding to the presence/absence of a sitting one shot effect execution flag set in the special figure information setting processing (step A614), and effect command setting processing (step A615) is performed.

After that, the fanfare time is set according to the presence/absence of the sitting one shot effect execution flag (step A616), and the sitting one shot effect execution flag is cleared (step A617). As the fanfare time, 10000 ms is set when there is no sitting one shot effect execution flag, and 100 ms is set when there is a sitting one shot effect execution flag.
Then, the fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A618), and the special winning opening illegal winning number area of the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) corresponding to the special opening opening information is cleared ( (Step A619), the fraud monitoring period out-of-flag is saved in the special winning port fraud monitoring period flag area of the special winning port corresponding to the special winning port opening information (step A620). Then, the fanfare/interval processing shift setting processing 1 (step A621) is performed, and the special figure displaying processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit in step A604 (step A604; N), a high-probability fluctuation number update process for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in a high-probability state is performed. (Step A622), "0" relating to special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A623), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A624).
Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A625), the flag during fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A626), and the special figure displaying process is ended.

[Public game processing]
Next, details of the universal figure game process (step S110) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the general figure game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process relating to the general figure variation display game is controlled, the display of the general figure is set, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the universal figure game process, first, a gate switch monitor process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and a universal electric prize switch for monitoring an input from the starting opening 2 switch 37a. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the universal figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the universal figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the universal figure game processing timer is "0" (step B4).

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

In step B7, if the general figure game processing number is "0", the variation start of the general figure variation display game is monitored, and the variation start setting and effect setting of the general figure variation display game and the variation of the general figure are being monitored. An ordinary figure ordinary process (step B8) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
If the figure game process number is "1" at step B7, a figure figure changing process (step B9) is executed to set information necessary for performing the figure image displaying process.

Further, in step B7, if the universal figure game processing number is "2", if the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, the universal battery open time is set according to whether or not the state is in the time saving state. In addition, processing for displaying a general figure (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the processing for hitting a general figure is performed.
Further, in step B7, if the universal figure game processing number is "3", the processing during the universal figure hitting is continued, or the information necessary for performing the ordinary ball remaining ball processing is set The process (step B11) is performed.

If the universal figure game process number is "4" at step B7, the normal electric ball remaining process (step B12) is performed to set information necessary for performing the universal figure per end process.
Further, in step B7, when the figure/universal figure game processing number is "5", the figure/universal figure end processing (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the figure/universal figure ordinary processing is executed.

After that, after preparing the universal figure fluctuation control table for controlling the variation of the ordinary symbol by the universal symbol display 52 (step B14), the symbol variation control processing relating to the control of the variation of the ordinary symbol by the universal symbol display 52 ( The step B15) is carried out to end the ordinary figure game process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B4 that the value of the universal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4; N), that is, the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed. To do.

[Usually processed normally]
Next, the details of the ordinary figure ordinary process (step B8) in the above-mentioned ordinary figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the universal figure normal process, first, it is determined whether or not the universal figure reservation number is "0" (step B301), and when the universal figure reservation number is "0" (step B301; Y). ) Sets “0”, which is related to the ordinary figure normal process, as the process number (step B322), saves the process number in the universal figure game process number area (step B323), and illegally records in the ordinary electric charge fraud monitoring period flag area. The flag is saved during the monitoring period (step B324), and the normal/general processing is ended.

On the other hand, if the universal figure reservation number is not "0" (step B301; N), the random number is stored from the RWM per random number storage area (for reservation number 1), per symbol random number storage area (for reservation number 1), The loaded area (that is, the hit random number storage area (for hold number 1), the hit symbol random number storage area (for hold number 1)) is cleared to 0 (step B302), and the hit result is obtained in the universal figure variation display game. It is determined whether or not the probability is in the high probability that the figure is higher than the normal probability (that is, low probability in the figure), that is, in the time saving state (step B303).

If it is not during the high probability of universal figure (step B303; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit determination value) at the time of low probability of universal figure is set (step B304), and if it is during high probability of universal figure (step B303). ; Y) sets the lower limit judgment value (high probability lower limit judgment value) at the time of high probability of universal figure (step B305).
After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit judgment value (step B306). If the value of the hit random number is not greater than or equal to the upper limit judgment value (step B306; N), the value of the hit random number is set to step B304 or B305. It is determined whether the value is less than the lower limit determination value set by (step B307).

If the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit judgment value (step B306; Y), or if the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; Y), the hit flag Save the deviation information in the area (step B308), set the deviation stop symbol number (step B309), save the deviation symbol information in the regular figure stop symbol information area (step B310), and stop the regular symbol number Save in the symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311), and the hit information loaded in step B302 is entered. The hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B312), the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is the regular symbol stop symbol. The data is saved in the area (step B314). In the present embodiment, two types of symbols (“hit symbol 1” and “hit symbol 2”) are prepared as hit symbols for the universal figure.

In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of hitting at the time of low probability of universal figure is 0/251, the probability of winning at the time of high probability of universal figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is “251”, and the lower probability lower limit judgment value is “251”, and the high probability lower limit determination value is “1”.
Therefore, at the time of low probability of universal figure, there is a deviation when the value of the random number per hit is "0" to "250".
Further, at the time of high probability of universal figure, the case where the value of the random number per hit is any of "1" to "250" is a hit, and the case where the value of the random number per hit is "0" is out of range.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the universal symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
After that, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the vacant area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the universal figure reservation number is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, with the execution of the universal figure fluctuation display game for the oldest universal figure hold number 1, the process of moving up the ranks of the universal figure hold numbers 2 to 4 which are on hold after the universal figure hold number 1 one by one. I do. By this process, the values for the number of reserved figures of 2 for public figures in the random number storage area per figure are moved to the values of 4 for reserved figure of general figures in the random number storage area for each figure of 3 Will be done. Then, the value for the figure hold number 4 in the random number storage area per figure is cleared, and the figure hold number is decremented by one.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation time is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B320). In the case of the present embodiment, as the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 3, “500 msec” is set with a probability of 200/256, “1500 msec” is set with a probability of 40/256, and a probability of 16/256 is set. "3000 msec" is set by.
Then, the normal figure changing processing transition setting processing (step B321) is performed, and the normal figure normal processing ends.

[Processing during fluctuations in general figure]
Next, details of the routine figure changing process (step B9) in the routine figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the routine figure changing process, first, "2" relating to the routine figure displaying process is set as the process number (step B401), and the process number is saved in the routine figure game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the figure display time (eg, 600 msec), which is the display time of the figure change display game result on the figure display 52, is saved in the figure game processing timer area (step B403), and the figure change ends. A signal (for example, the normal symbol 1 changing signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B404), and a stop flag indicating that the figure changing display game is stopped is displayed in the figure changing control flag area. Is saved (step B405), and the process of changing the universal map ends.

[Processing during normal figure display]
Next, details of the general figure displaying process (step B10) in the above general figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal figure displaying process, first, the hit flag (hit information or off information) set in the normal figure normal process is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).
When the hit flag is not the hit information (step B503; N), "0" which is related to the normal figure normal process is set as the process number (step B515), and the process number is saved in the general figure game process number area (step B515). B516), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the flagging area for the fraud monitoring period (step B517), and the processing for displaying the universal figure ends.

On the other hand, when the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), the hitting process setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer (for example, "0" , Or "5"), and saves them in the control pointer area during the universal figure hit (step B505), and the value of the hit end pointer corresponding to the universal figure stop symbol information (for example, "4", "4"). 7”) and save it in the end pointer area per universal figure (step B506). Then, the universal communication opening time (for example, 1700 msec or 2600 msec) corresponding to the universal figure stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (step B507).

Next, as the process number, "3" relating to the process of hitting the ordinary figure is set (step B508), and the process number is saved in the figure game process number area (step B509).
Next, a test signal output of a signal relating to the hit start of the universal figure variation display game (for example, the normal symbol 1 hitting signal is ON) and a signal relating to the start of the universal electric actuation (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 1 operating signal is ON) The data is saved in the data area (step B510) and the signal for driving (turning on) the universal solenoid is output, so the on data is saved in the ordinary solenoid output data area (step B511).

Next, the information on the Poden count number area that stores the number of winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 during the fraud monitoring period is saved. The information in the fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step B513).
Next, the flag (outside fraud monitoring period flag) that defines the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the processing for displaying the universal figure ends.

[Middle processing per ordinary figure]
Next, the details of the process of hitting a normal figure (step B11) in the above-described normal figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the universal figure hitting process, first, the universal figure hitting control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601). It is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer during hitting the universal figure is not equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B602; N), the control pointer during hitting the universal figure is updated by +1 (step B603), and the normal power operation shift setting process (step B604) is executed. Go and finish the process in the middle of a normal figure.
If the value of the universal figure hitting control pointer is equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B602; Y), the process of setting the universal figure hitting control pointer by +1 is not performed in step B603, and the universal electric operation shift setting process is performed. (Step B604) is carried out, and the ordinary figure hitting process is ended.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S114) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information editing process, the payout command transmission process (step S105), the winning opening switch/state monitoring process (step S108), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112), and the board radio fraud monitoring process (step S113) are used as the monitoring results. Based on this, processing for creating information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal, an amusement hall internal management device, or a test shooting test device and setting it in an output buffer is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the external information editing process, first, it is determined whether a switch abnormality is occurring (step S801).
When it is determined in step S801 that the switch abnormality is not occurring (step S801; N), the off data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S802), and the processing of step S804. Move to.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that a switch abnormality is occurring (step S801; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S803), and the step The process moves to S804.

Next, when the glass frame opening error is not occurring (step S804; N) and the main body frame opening error is not occurring (step S805; N), the OFF data of the door/frame opening signal is set in the external information output data area. The data is saved (step S806), the off-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S807), and the process proceeds to step S810.
On the other hand, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step S804; Y) or when the main body frame opening error is occurring (step S805; Y), the ON data of the door/frame opening signal is externally output. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S808), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S809), and the process proceeds to step S810.

If the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 msec) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not "0", it is updated by -1. (Step S810). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the RAM is started by clearing the RAM in the main process, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S811).
When the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step S811; N), that is, when the time has not expired, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S812) and step S813. Process shifts to. If the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S811; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, the process of step S812 is skipped and the process of step S813 is performed. Transition.

Then, when the magnet fraud is occurring (step S813; Y), when the board electric wave fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), when the special winning opening fraud is occurring (step S815; Y), When the normal telephone illegality is occurring (step S816; Y) or when the starting opening error is occurring (step S817; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is set in the test signal output data area. The data is saved (step S819), the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S820), and the process proceeds to step S821. If frame radio wave irregularity is occurring (step S818; Y), the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area without performing the process of step S819 (step S820), and step S821. Process shifts to.

On the other hand, even when the magnet fraud is not occurring (step S813; N), the board electric wave fraud is not occurring (step S814; N), the special winning opening fraud is not occurring (step S815; N), and the universal denial is occurring. If not (step S816; N), the start opening error is not occurring (step S817; N), or the frame radio wave is not occurring (step S818; N), the processes of step S819 and step S820 are not performed, The process moves to step S821.

Then, a main prize ball signal editing process (step S821) for setting information on the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and a start opening signal editing process (step S822) for editing the winning signal of the starting opening is performed.
Next, if the symbol fixed number control timer for controlling the output time of the information relating to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game is not "0", it is updated by -1 (step S823). The minimum value of the symbol determination number control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol fixed number control timer is "0" (step S824).

When the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is "0" (step S824; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination frequency signal is saved in the external information output data area. Then (step S825), the external information editing process ends.
If the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is not "0" (step S824; N), that is, if the time is not up, the ON data of the symbol determination frequency signal is saved in the external information output data area (step (S826), the external information editing process ends.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the performance control device 300 performs a main process shown in FIG. 28 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3) and 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, effect button input processing (step C9) of creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. The input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is read in the timer interrupt process, and in the effect button input process, when the input from the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed, the process of changing the effect content is performed.

Then, a hall/player setting mode process is performed in which a changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LEDs and the liquid crystal is set, and operations such as the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal are changed by the player (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) of updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a received command check process (step C12) that analyzes and responds to the command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) 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 C14). 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 C15). 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) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frame switching in later than 1/60 seconds). May be switched). When it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), LED control of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, the sub information display device 90, and the like. The decoration control process (step C18) to be performed, the movable body control process (step C19) to control the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the process to clear WDT (step C8).

[Reception command check processing]
FIG. 29 shows the received command check processing in the main processing described above. In this 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 C201), and the command reception is performed. It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check processing ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed is completed. It is determined (step C206). As described above, in the present 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. It is configured as follows. 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 C206 that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the processing returns to step C204. If it is determined that the copying of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207) and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210). Then, when it is determined that the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check processing is ended. In this way, in the received command check processing, the commands received during one frame (1/30 seconds) are analyzed together. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 30 shows the received command analysis process in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

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

When it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable system command (step C235). 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 C235; Y), the variable system command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

Further, when it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variable system command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the big hit system command (step C237). The big hit type command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit mid-stage production (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen) or a command related to small win mid-stage production (display of a fanfare screen or an end screen). When it is determined that MODE is within the range of the big hit type command (step C237; Y), the big hit type command process (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

When it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the big hit type command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol type command (step C239). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information related 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 type command (step C239; Y), the symbol type command process (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

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

In addition, when it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of single-shot type commands (step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of prefetch symbol type commands (step C243). When MODE is determined to be in the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; Y), the prefetch symbol system command process (step C244) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable system command (step C245). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetching variable system command (step C245; Y), the prefetching variable system command process (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis process is ended. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation type command (step C245; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

The read-ahead variation system command and the read-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing the read-ahead effect. The pre-reading effect (also referred to as the pre-reading notice or the pre-reading notice effect) is whether or not the special figure variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) for which the special figure variation display game is not executed is a big hit when it is subsequently executed. In order to inform the player in advance (or what kind of variation pattern) with a predetermined reliability, the decoration special figure starting memory display or the like displayed on the display device 41 is performed in a manner different from usual, or the display device 41. It is an effect such as performing an effect display. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading variable 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 is the target of pre-reading production, from game control control equipment 100 at the time of starting winning a prize It is transmitted to the performance control device 300. Note that normal variable-based commands and symbol-based 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.

[Pre-reading pattern command processing]
FIG. 31 shows the look-ahead symbol type command processing (step C244) in the received command analysis processing described above. In the read-ahead symbol system command processing, first, it is determined whether the latest hold information is special figure 1 hold (step C301). If the latest hold information is special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, if the received read-ahead symbol system command is related to special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. Save in the prefetch symbol command area in FIG. 1 (step C302), set the prefetch variable command reception waiting flag (step C304), and finish the prefetch symbol system command processing.

If the latest hold information is not the special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is, if the received prefetching symbol-related command is related to the special figure 2 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number. Special figure 2 It saves in the pre-reading design command area (step C303), sets the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag (step C304), ends pre-reading design system command processing. The read-ahead variable command reception wait flag is set in step C304 because the read-ahead symbol command and the read-ahead variable command (read-ahead change pattern command) are set (pair).

[Prefetch variable system command processing]
FIG. 32 shows the look-ahead variable system command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetching variable command processing, it is first determined whether or not the prefetching variable command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a read-ahead variable command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned read-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If the prefetch variation command reception is not waiting (step C311; N), the prefetch variation command processing is ended. On the other hand, when the pre-reading variable command reception is waiting (step C311; Y), the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a process of converting the look-ahead change command (look-ahead change pattern command) received from the game control device 100 so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control device 300 is performed. First, the process (step C313) of setting the look-ahead variable MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of symbols held in the latest hold information is performed, and the special-drawing-type information of the start-up storage corresponding to the read-ahead variable system command received this time and the relevant information A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set according to the current number of reserved special types.

Next, by referring to the set MODE conversion table, the in-sub prefetch change command MODE corresponding to the MODE of the prefetch change command is acquired (step C314). Further, the look-ahead variable ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the in-sub-look-ahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the look-ahead variable command is acquired (step C316).

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

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

Next, it is determined whether both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not 0 (step C317; N), the prefetch variable system command processing is terminated because it is an abnormal command value. On the other hand, if both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the command after conversion is saved in the read-ahead variable command area corresponding to the latest pending information and pending number (step C318), and the MODE is set. A prefetch command matching check process (step C319) is performed to determine whether the combination of ACT and ACT (command combination) is normal.

As a result of the prefetch command consistency check process (step C319), when the command combination is not normal (step C320; N), the prefetch variable system command process is ended. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), the prefetch lottery process (step C321) for randomly selecting the execution of the prefetch notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether the prefetch notice effect is generated (step C322).

When the prefetching notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the prefetching variable system command process is ended. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C322; Y), is the occurring prefetching notice effect (that is, the lookahead notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C321)) immediately started? Is determined (step C323). The effect to be started immediately is, for example, a notice of pending change for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a look-ahead notice effect that is performed during execution of the special figure variation display game, and an effect or a variation that continuously generates a particular effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure variation display games. The effect is to give an advance notice by the characters appearing in the display, the advance change advance notice to change the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display at a timing later than the current time, and the like. As for the timing of starting the execution of the effect that does not start immediately, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure variation display game starts. The timing and the like are applicable.

If the effect does not start immediately (step C323; N), the prefetching variable system command processing ends. In this case, the advance notice is set at the time of starting the special figure variation display game that executes the prefetch advance notice effect. On the other hand, if the effect is to start immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C324), and the look-ahead variable system command processing ends.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 33 shows the variable system command processing (step C236) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable system command processing, it is first determined whether the special figure classification is undetermined (step C361). 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 C251 of the symbol system command processing described above.

If this special map type is not determined (step C361; Y), the variable system command processing is ended. If the special figure type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are It is determined whether there is a mismatch (step C363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are not compatible (step C363; Y), the variable command processing is ended. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, an outlier symbol, a 16R probability variation A jackpot symbol, a 16R probability variation B jackpot symbol, a 16R normal A jackpot symbol, a 16R normal B jackpot symbol, a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, and a small symbol. There are hit patterns. When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the production is performed as if the variation command (variation pattern command) of the outlier is received, but the symbol command of the 16R probability variation A jackpot symbol is received. It means that it is a combination (combination of variable command and symbol type) that conflicts above.

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), 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 C365).

Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (state of the pachinko machine) (step C366). Here, the state of changing the special map means that the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, a fanfare, or the like). 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 C367), and the variable system command process ends.

[Variation effect setting process]
FIG. 34 shows the variation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-described variation system command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is variation without reach (step C381). When the variation pattern type is the reachless variation (step C381; Y), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code and the special figure type and the presentation mode at that time is set (step C382). Since there is no reach variation, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and it is not necessary to refer to the symbol type here. 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. Further, 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 address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure reservations is obtained (step C383). 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 first-half notice distribution group table is used to perform a lottery for the notice that appears during the first-half change (step C386).

On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C381; N), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, by 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 C385), and the first-half notice distribution group table is used to change the first-half notice. A preliminary announcement lottery that appears in (step C386).

Next, the notice production of the latter half fluctuation is drawn. The latter half of the special figure variation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, variation display in a special result mode (special combination of symbols) in which the display area excluding the specific area among the display areas of a plurality of columns of the special figure becomes 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 the fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

First, the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C387). The latter half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the latter notice distribution group table. Then, the address of the latter-half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired by referring to the latter-half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and the latter-half notice distribution group table is used to change the latter half (during reach). A preliminary announcement lottery is conducted (step C389).

After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C390), and the content of the effect corresponding to the notice lottery result is determined (step C391). As a result, effects such as the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game and main reach contents, advance notice, and display mode of the running memory display unit 84 are determined.

Next, a stop symbol setting process for determining a stop symbol is performed by also referring to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special figure variation display game and the notice contents (step C392). Next, the display setting of the variable effect is set (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is set (step C394). By these processes, the effect and advance notice in the decorative special figure variable display game set as described above can be executed. Then, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special map type is performed (step C395). In this process, the setting of decreasing the decoration special figure starting memory display is made in response to the decrease in starting memory corresponding to the start of the special figure changing display game.

Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C396), and a decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. Display settings are made (step C397). Furthermore, in the sub information display device 90, in order to set the variable display of the fourth symbol for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game separately from the variable display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type The setting is performed (step C398), and the variation effect setting process ends.

35 and 36 show part of the contents of the fluctuation group table and the fluctuation pattern selection table in this embodiment. The game control device 100 uses the variation group table and the variation pattern selection table as the variation pattern table when determining the variation pattern (variation mode).
FIG. 35 shows a part of the contents of the fluctuation group table and the fluctuation pattern selection table when the result is a big hit.
FIG. 35A shows a variation group table in the case where the effect mode is the normal effect mode, that is, in the “normal probability state” and the “non-time saving state”.

The variation groups (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by this variation group table include normal reach system, SP0 reach system, SP1 reach system, SP2 reach system, SP3 reach system, and all-rotation reach system. Has been done.
The variation group is selected by the selected variation group table and the variation pattern random number 1. The variation pattern random number 1 takes a value of 0 to 65535, and for example, 2008 values are assigned to the normal reach system when the result is 16R probability variation A big hit. That is, when the result is the 16R probability variation A big hit, the normal reach variation group is selected with a probability of 2008/65536.

FIG. 35B shows the contents of the normal reach type variation pattern selection table used when the normal reach type variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 35A.
The variation patterns selectable by the variation pattern selection table include three variation patterns with variation pattern numbers 77 to 79, which are all normal reach, and the respective distribution values are set.
The fluctuation pattern is selected by the selected fluctuation pattern selection table and the fluctuation pattern random number 2. The fluctuation pattern random number 2 has a value of 0 to 255. For example, 216 values are allocated to the fluctuation pattern number 77. That is, the variation pattern of variation pattern number 77 is selected with a probability of 216/256.

FIG. 36 shows a part of the contents of the fluctuation group table and the fluctuation pattern selection table when the result is a failure.
FIG. 36A shows a variation group table in the case where the effect mode is the normal effect mode, that is, in the “normal probability state” and the “non-time saving state”.
The variation groups (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by this variation group table include normal variation (without reach) 1 system, normal variation (without reach) 2 system, normal reach system, SP0 reach system, SP2 reach system, SP3 reach system. There is a system.

FIG. 36B shows a normal variation (without reach) 1-system variation pattern selection table used when a variation group of normal variation (without reach) 1-system is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 36A. The contents of
The variation patterns selectable by this variation pattern selection table include three variation patterns having variation pattern numbers 2 to 4, which are all reachless. When the sum of the number of holdings (starting storage number) of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is 0 to 2 and 3, the variation pattern of variation pattern number 2 (variation pattern of ultra-shortening variation with the shortest variation time) ) Is not selected. When the total number of reserved numbers in special figure 1 and special figure 2 is 4 to 6 and 7 to 8, the variation pattern of variation pattern number 2 (variation time is the most It is possible to select a short ultra short fluctuation pattern). Further, when the total number of reserved numbers of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is 7 to 8, the variation pattern of variation pattern number 2 (variation pattern of ultra-shortening variation with the shortest variation time) is most easily selected. There is. For example, the case where the total number of reservations of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is 0 is a case where a prize is won in a state where the total number of reservations is 0 (for example, waiting for customers).

<Premonition production>
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is capable of executing a precursor effect using the board effect device 44 and the display device 41. This precursor effect is a kind of pre-reading notice effect that suggests the pre-reading result, and is started and ended during the variable display of one special figure variable display game. In the present embodiment, as the indication effect, the movable accessory 44a of the board effect device 44 is operated, and the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 is switched in conjunction with the operation. To execute.
FIG. 37 shows an example of a timing chart when executing the precursor effect. 38 and 39 show an example of the operation of the movable accessory 44a and the display of the display device 41 at that time.

As shown in [A] of FIG. 38, a decorative special figure variable display game display section 41a for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41. In the decorative special figure variation display game display section 41a, the decorative special symbol variation display game is executed by variably displaying the decorative special symbol (identification information) in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas and then stopping the display.
Further, below the display area of the display device 41, a standby hold display section 41b for displaying a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to an undigested starting memory is provided. The decoration special figure start-up memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b corresponds to the start-up storage one-to-one and is arranged in the storage order. The decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first stored starting memory (first starting memory or second starting memory), and shifts to the left (shift) each time it is consumed. ). Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game based on each starting memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode of the corresponding decorative special figure starting memory display.

On the left side of the standby hold display section 41b, there is provided a running hold display section 41c for displaying information on the starting memory during exhaustion (starting memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed). At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end of the standby pending display section 41b is shifted (shifted) to the running pending display section 41c. Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game being executed, the variation pattern, and the like by the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the in-progress pending display section 41c.

In addition, in the corner of the display area of the display device 41 (for example, the upper left corner), a small symbol that is relatively smaller than the decorative special symbol (identification symbol) that is variably displayed on the decorative special symbol variable display game display section 41a. A variable display portion 41d for small symbols for variably displaying is provided.
In addition, in a corner portion (for example, an upper right corner portion) of the display area of the display device 41, a number reservation display portion 41e that displays the number of undigested starting memories by numbers is provided.

Further, as shown in [A] of FIG. 38, the board effect device 44 includes a movable accessory 44a having a shape imitating a teammate character having a spear. The movable accessory 44a can be moved up and down, for example, between a display area of the display device 41 and a position where the display area of the display device 41 does not overlap with the front and the back, and further, in a state where the display area of the display device 41 does not overlap with the front and the back. In addition to being movable to the left and right, it is configured to be movable to the left and right in a state of overlapping with the display area of the display device 41 in the front and back.
Here, the position where the display area of the display device 41 does not overlap with the front and back (a state where it does not overlap) is a position where most (for example, half or more) of the movable accessory 44a does not overlap the display area with the front and back (a state where it does not overlap). is there. The position (overlapping state) that overlaps the display region of the display device 41 in the front-rear direction is a position (overlapping state) in which most (for example, half or more) of the movable accessory 44a overlaps the display region in the front-rear direction.

In the present embodiment, as a sign effect, a movable accessory is displayed on a specific decorative special figure starting memory display (hereinafter referred to as "specific pending display") of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby holding display section 41b. 44a is actuated, and the effect of whether or not the display mode of the specific hold display is changed to the suggestion mode is executed by the action of the movable accessory 44a on the specific hold display.
Here, by displaying the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b in a suggestion mode, the result of the special figure variable display game and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern based on the corresponding start memory are suggested. can do. In addition, by displaying the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed in the in-execution pending display section 41c in a suggestion mode, it is possible to suggest the result or variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific hold display is changed to a display mode imitating an enemy character at a predetermined timing (in the case of the present embodiment, the start of the indication effect), and then the specific hold is performed. The movable accessory 44a is acted on the display (in the present embodiment, a spear is pierced), but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the specific hold display does not have to change to a display mode imitating an enemy character.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the variation display of the special figure variation display game is started, the effect control device 300 starts the hold shift effect in which the decorative special figure starting memory display is shifted to the adjacent side (t11). Specifically, as shown in [A] of FIG. 38, the special figure variation display game ends, and as shown in [A] of FIG. 38, when the next special figure variation display game starts, the decoration special figure The start memory display shifts to the left.
Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when the special map variation display game this time is the special figure variation display game that is won in the lottery of the omen effect, the effect control device 300 notifies the end of the hold shift production. Production is started (t12).
The sign effect lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the sign effect, and when the lottery for the sign effect is won, the sign effect is executed during the variable display of the winning special figure variation display game. It The lottery for the indication effect is performed, for example, in the advance notice lottery (step C386 or step C389) of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 34).

When the indication effect starts, first, as shown in [C] of FIG. 38, the display mode of the specific hold display changes from a normal display mode to a display mode imitating an enemy character, and the movable accessory 44a The display area moves from an initial position (first position) that does not overlap with the front and rear to a position (second position) that does not overlap.
Next, as shown in [D] of FIG. 39, in a state where the movable accessory 44a overlaps the display area in the front-rear direction (that is, in front of the display area), from the second position, the tip of the spear is in the specific reserved display and in the front-rear direction. To the working position (third position) where the movable accessory 44a can act on the specific reserved display. It should be noted that the movable accessory 44a may be capable of swinging down the spear, and in that case, when the movable spear 44a reaches the operating position and the spear is swung down, the tip of the spear is moved. You may comprise so that it may overlap with a specific reservation display before and behind.

Next, the specific hold display is a decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect (effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display and suggests the look-ahead result). In this case, as shown in [e] of FIG. 39, the display mode of the specific hold display is changed from the display mode imitating the enemy character to the suggestion mode, and the indication effect is finished. On the other hand, when the specific pending display is a decorative special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory that is lost in the lottery of the waiting pending change effect, the display mode of the specific pending display does not change to the suggesting mode (that is, , The display effect is finished while the display mode imitating the enemy character is maintained or the display mode imitating the enemy character is returned to the normal display mode).
The waiting hold change effect lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to execute the standby hold change effect, and when the lottery for the standby hold change effect is won, the decoration special figure start corresponding to the winning start memory The display mode of the memory display changes to the suggestion mode at a predetermined timing. The waiting hold change effect lottery is performed, for example, in the prefetch lottery process (step C321) of the prefetch variable system command process (FIG. 32).

Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when the precursor effect is finished, the effect control device 300 starts an accessory return effect in which the movable accessory 44a returns to the initial position (first position) (t13). Specifically, as shown in [F] of FIG. 39, the movable accessory 44a moves from the acting position (third position) overlapping the display area to the front and rear to the non-overlapping position (fourth position). Next, the movable accessory 44a moves from the fourth position to the initial position (first position) without overlapping the front and rear of the display area.

In this way, the omen effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure variable display game. Therefore, when the execution time of the omen effect is longer than the variation time of the special figure variation display game, the end timing of the omen effect is later than the variation end timing of the special figure variation display game. Then, there arises a disadvantage that the effect to be executed after the end of the variation cannot be executed as planned. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game won in the lottery of the aura effect is shorter than the execution time of the aura effect, the control for canceling the execution of the aura effect or the aura is performed. The control was performed to end the production on the way. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order not to cause inconvenience such as that the effect scheduled to be executed after the end of the variation cannot be executed as scheduled without performing such control, the execution time of the precursor effect is Shorter than the variation time of the special figure variation display game.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the special effect that is started when the sum of the reserved numbers of the special maps 1 and 2 is the upper limit for the execution time (t12 to t13) of the precursor effect. It is set shorter than the variation time (t11 to t14) of the variation display game. There are various fluctuation times of the special figure fluctuation display game, but the special figure fluctuation display game that can be won in the lottery of the precursor effect has the shortest fluctuation time. The special figure variation display game executed in the normal effect mode without the special figure is started when the total number of reserved numbers of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is the upper limit number (8 in the case of the present embodiment). This is a variable display game (see FIG. 36(b)). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special effect variation display game is executed in the normal effect mode without the reach and the variation pattern of the execution time value of the predictive effect. Is set to be smaller than the variation time value of the special figure variation display game (hereinafter referred to as “holding MAX variation”) that is started when the total of the above is the upper limit number. As a result, regardless of the number of unsatisfied starting memories (the total number of holdings of special figure 1 and special figure 2) at the time of starting the special figure change display game, the end timing of the precursor effect changes in the special figure change display game. It comes before the end timing. That is, the sign effect can be executed (executed from the beginning to the end) in any special figure variation display game.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the variable display of the special figure variable display game starts, the hold shift effect in which the decorative special figure start memory display shifts to the adjacent side starts, and when the hold shift effect ends, the precursor effect starts. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of the aura effect is prohibited during the hold shift effect, and the aura effect is started after the start of the variation. Accordingly, even if the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the hold MAX variation, the end timing of the precursor effect may vary depending on the length of the execution time of the precursor effect and the start timing of the precursor effect. It may be after the fluctuation end timing of.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the predictive effect is started after the hold shift effect, the end timing of the predictive effect comes before the change end timing of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 37. The time (t11 to t13) from the start of the hold shift effect to the end of the precursor effect is set shorter than the change time of the hold MAX fluctuation (t11 to t14). That is, the sum of the execution time value of the hold shift effect and the execution time value of the precursor effect is set to be smaller than the change time value of the change of the hold MAX.
The sum of the execution time value of the hold shift effect and the execution time value of the precursor effect may be set to be the same as the change time value of the hold MAX change, but the result mode of the decorative special figure change display game is the movable combination. From the viewpoint of avoiding inconvenience such as difficulty in seeing the object 44a, it is preferable that the movable accessory 44a does not overlap with the display area of the display device 41 at the end of the variable display of the special figure variable display game. In addition, from the viewpoint of avoiding the inconvenience that it is difficult to understand that the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed, at the end of the variable display of the special figure variation display game, the display mode of the specific hold display is changed. The switching (change) is preferably completed.

Furthermore, when the precursor effect is finished, the accessory return effect in which the movable accessory 44a returns to the initial position (first position) is started. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the character return production is finished after the timing (t15) at which the next special figure variation display game starts. It is possible to set the timing at which the character return production ends to be the same as the timing at which the next special map variation display game starts, or before the timing at which the next special figure variation display game starts. By making the timing of ending the character effect production after the timing of starting the next special figure variation display game, it is possible to sufficiently secure the execution time of the precursor effect.

The precursor effect is not limited to the one using the board effect device 44 and the display device 41, and can be changed as appropriate, and the frame decoration device 18, the speakers 19a and 19b, the display device 41, the sub display device 42, the board effect device. It suffices that at least one of 44 and the board decoration device 46 is used.
For example, instead of the movable accessory 44a of the board effect device 44, the character image G1 of the ally character holding a spear may be displayed on the display device 41, and the character image G1 may be caused to act as the specific reserved display. An example thereof is shown in FIG.

When the aura effect is started, first, as shown in [C] of FIG. 40, the character image G1 appears in the display area of the display device 41. Next, as shown in [C] of FIG. 40, the character image G1 moves to a position (action position) where the specific hold display can be applied. Next, when the specific hold display is a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory that is won in the lottery for the standby hold change effect, as shown in [S] of FIG. 40, the display of the particular hold display is displayed. The mode changes to the suggested mode, and the indication effect ends. On the other hand, when the specific hold display is a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory that is lost in the lottery of the standby hold change effect, the display mode of the particular hold display does not change to the suggestion mode, The production ends. Then, when the precursor effect is finished, a character exit effect (an effect equivalent to a character return effect) in which the character image G1 exits from the action position is started. As a result, the character image G1 disappears from the display area.

The timing to start displaying the character image G1 can be changed as appropriate, and for example, the character image G1 may appear before the start of the precursor effect.
Further, from the viewpoint of avoiding the inconvenience that it is difficult to understand that the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is stopped and displayed, the character image G1 is also stopped and displayed during the stop display of the special figure variable display game. Preferably. Therefore, it is preferable that the character exit effect is started after the stop display of the special figure variation display game is finished (for example, when the next special figure variation display game is started).

Further, the character image displayed on the display device 41 in place of the movable accessory 44a of the board effect device 44 is not limited to the character image G1 of the teammate character holding the spear, and can be changed as appropriate. Also, the way of moving the character image G1 can be changed as appropriate.
The shape of the movable accessory 44a is not limited to the shape imitating a teammate character holding a spear, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the moving manner of the movable accessory 44a can be appropriately changed.
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 41A, a cover member 40a may be provided in front of the movable accessory 44a which does not overlap the front and rear of the display area of the display device 41. In this case, for example, as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. 41A, when the movable accessory 44a does not overlap the display area of the display device 41 in the front and rear, the entire movable accessory 44a (or, (More than half) is hidden by the cover member 44a and becomes invisible (difficult to see). On the other hand, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 41A, when the movable accessory 44a is in a state of overlapping the display area of the display device 41 in the front and rear, all (or more than half) of the movable accessory 44a. However, it is visible without being hidden by the cover member 44a.

When a plurality of precursor effects having different execution time values can be executed, all the execution time values of the plurality of precursor effects may be set to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the pending MAX fluctuation, Only a part of the execution time values of the plurality of precursor effects may be set to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the pending MAX fluctuation.
FIG. 41B shows an example of setting only a part of the execution time values of the plurality of precursor effects to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the hold MAX fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 41(b), it is possible to execute a precursor effect A having an execution time of 2 seconds, a predictive effect B having an execution time of 3 seconds, and a predictive effect C having an execution time of 8 seconds. The predictive effect whose execution time value is smaller than the fluctuation time value of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the lottery is executed. That is, when the special figure variation display game won in the lottery of the aura effect is the ultra-shortening variation (variation time 4 seconds) or the abbreviated variation (variation time 8 seconds) shown in FIG. A special effect selected from A and the indication effect B is executed during the variation display of the special figure variation display game, and the special figure variation display game won in the lottery of the indication effect is the normal variation shown in FIG. 36(b). In the case of (variation time 13.6 seconds) or the like, the indication effect selected from the indication effect A, the indication effect B, and the indication effect C is configured to be executed during the variation display of the special figure variation display game. May be.

Of course, also in this case, the precursor effect is set such that the sum of the execution time value of the hold shift effect and the execution time value of the predictive effect is smaller than the fluctuation time value of the special figure variation display game won in the lottery of the predictive effect. It is also possible to select.
In addition, when the special figure variation display game which is won in the lottery of the indication effect is the MAX hold variation, the indication effect having the shortest execution time may be executed. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 41B, when the special figure variation display game won in the lottery of the aura effect is an ultra-short variation with a variation time of 4 seconds (hold MAX variation in the present embodiment), Only the effect A may be selectable, and the predictive effect B and the predictive effect C may not be selectable.

Further, when the predictive effect is continuously executed over a plurality of special figure variation display games, all the execution time values of the plurality of predictive effect that are continuously executed are smaller than the variable time value of the pending MAX fluctuation. It may be set, or only some of the execution time values of the plurality of precursor effects continuously executed may be set to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the pending MAX fluctuation.
In addition, the predictive effect executed for the first time among the plurality of predictive effects that are continuously executed is more likely to be executed during the hold MAX change than the predictive effect executed for the second time and thereafter. When setting only a part of the execution time values of the plurality of precursor effects continuously executed to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the hold MAX variation, the execution time value of the precursor effect executed at least the first time is set to It is preferable to set it smaller than the fluctuation time value of the hold MAX fluctuation.

In addition, the effect control device 300 of the present embodiment can execute the decorative special figure variation display game in a pseudo-variation variation mode in which unit variation display in which identification information is variably displayed and then temporarily stopped is performed multiple times to derive a result aspect. However, when there is a value smaller than the fluctuation time value at the time of holding MAX in the fluctuation time value of the unit fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode, the execution time value of the precursor effect is set to the unit in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode. It is also possible to set it smaller than any one of the fluctuation time values of the fluctuation display (for example, the fluctuation time value of the unit fluctuation display having the shortest fluctuation time).

Further, it is also possible to execute the precursor effect in which the execution time is shorter than the temporary stop time (time between the unit fluctuation display and the next unit fluctuation display) in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode. An example thereof is shown in FIG.
In the decorative special figure variation display game in the pseudo continuous variation mode, for example, as shown in [T] of FIG. 42, the first unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation mode ends, and the result is shown in [H] of FIG. As such, among the decorative special symbols (identification information) displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas, the pseudo-relational exclusive pattern that appears only during the pseudo-repetition variation (for example, including the characters "ream") Only the symbols that are configured) remain, and it is notified that the pseudo continuous variation is in progress, and thereafter, as shown in [T] of FIG. 42, the second unit variation display is started. In this case, the warning effect is executed while the fact that the pseudo-reciprocal fluctuation is being notified. Specifically, for example, as shown in [H] of FIG. 42, the character image G1 (or the movable accessory 44a or the like) moves to the operating position while the fact that the pseudo-reciprocal fluctuation is being notified. . That is, the character image G1 (or the movable accessory 44a or the like) acts on the specific suspension display while the fact that the pseudo-continuous variation is being notified. Then, as shown in [T] of FIG. 42, when the second unit fluctuation display is started, the character image G1 (or the movable accessory 44a or the like) is exited from the operating position.

Further, the character image that acts on the specific reserved display may be a character image that constitutes a decorative special design. FIG. 43 shows an example of a case where the character image forming the decorative special symbol acts on the specific reserved display in the sign effect in which the execution time is shorter than the temporary stop time in the pseudo continuous variation mode.
For example, as shown in [na] of FIG. 43, the pseudo-relational exclusive pattern is composed of a character image (for example, a character image of “ream”) and a character image (for example, an image simulating an umbrella). Then, as shown in [d] in FIG. 43, while the fact that the pseudo-repeating fluctuation is in progress is being notified, the character image forming the pseudo-repeating exclusive symbol acts on the specific reserved display. When the specific hold display is a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect, as shown in [nu] of FIG. The display mode changes to the suggestion mode.
Of course, not only the indication effect executed during the temporary stop time in the pseudo continuous variation mode (the indication effect whose execution time is shorter than the temporary stop time) but also the indication effect executed during the variation display of the special figure variation display game ( In a sign effect etc. in which the execution time is shorter than the variation time of the hold MAX variation), a character image forming a decorative special symbol may be applied to the specific hold display instead of the movable accessory 44a or the character image G1.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the indication effect, the effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b is changed to the suggestion mode is performed. Not limited. The precursor effect may be, for example, an effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the in-execution pending display section 41c changes to the suggestion mode.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is A game machine that generates a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when a special result is obtained, and a predetermined random number is extracted based on establishment of a start condition and stored as a start memory of a variable display game. Means (game control device 100), and effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing a predetermined notice effect (precursor effect) during execution of the variable display game, and the execution time value of the predetermined notice effect is More than the fluctuation time value of the fluctuation display game (hold MAX fluctuation) which is started in a state where the number of starting memories stored in the starting memory means has reached a predetermined upper limit number (8 in this embodiment). small.

Therefore, since the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the hold MAX fluctuation (that is, the special figure fluctuation display game having the shortest fluctuation time), the notice effect (precursor effect) should be executed in any fluctuation display game. You can

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300), after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) (in the case of the present embodiment, the hold shift A predetermined notice effect (precursor effect) is started after the effect is finished), and the sum of the execution time value of the predetermined notice effect and the value of the predetermined time (in the present embodiment, the execution time value of the hold shift effect). Is a variable display game (hold MAX fluctuation) that is started when the number of starting memories stored in the starting memory means (game control means 100) has reached a predetermined upper limit number (8 in this embodiment). ) Can be configured to be smaller than the variation time value of.

With this configuration, the predictive effect starts later than the start of the special figure variation display game, so that it is possible to provide a period in which the predictive effect is not executed while the player has the expectation to execute the predictive effect. , It becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.
The precursor effect may be started at the start of the special figure variation display game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can control the operation of the movable accessory 44a used for the predetermined notice effect (precursor effect), and the effect of the predetermined notice effect can be obtained. A return effect (effect return effect) for returning the movable accessory 44a to the initial position can be executed later, and the return effect is performed after a variable display game (special figure variable display game) in which a predetermined notice effect is executed. It can be configured to end during the running of the floating display game that starts.

With this configuration, it is possible to sufficiently secure the execution time of the precursor effect.
It should be noted that the special figure variation display game that is being executed when the character return production is finished is not limited to the special figure variation display game that is executed next to the special figure variation display game in which the precursor effect is executed.
Further, the character return production may be ended during execution of the special figure variation display game in which the indication effect is executed (including the end of the special figure variation display game in which the indication effect is executed).

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning area is executed, and the variable display game is executed. When the result is a special result, the game machine generates a special game state in which a game value is given to the player, and the start winning area is a first starting winning area (first starting winning opening 36), It is equipped with a second starting winning area (second starting winning opening 97, normal variation winning device 37), and extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of a game ball into the first starting winning area and stores it as a first starting memory. , A starting storage means (game control device 100) that extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of a game ball into the second starting winning area and stores it as a second starting memory, and a predetermined notice effect during execution of the variable display game ( The effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing (precursor effect) is provided, and the execution time of the predetermined notice effect is a predetermined upper limit of the sum of the number of first start memories and the number of second start memories. (In the case of the present embodiment, it is shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game (hold MAX fluctuation) which is started in the state of reaching 8).

Therefore, since the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the hold MAX fluctuation (that is, the special figure fluctuation display game having the shortest fluctuation time), the notice effect (precursor effect) should be executed in any fluctuation display game. You can

In addition, in the present embodiment, both the variation patterns of the first special figure variation display game and the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game are considered in consideration of the total number of holdings (number of starting memories) of special figure 1 and special figure 2. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is selected in consideration of the number of holdings (number of first starting memory) of the special figure 1, and the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is It is also possible to make a selection in consideration of the number of holdings (the number of second starting memories) in FIG. In this case, in the first special figure variation display game in which the variation time is the shortest among the first special figure variation display games that can be won in the lottery of the indication effect, the number of holding special figures 1 is the upper limit number (for example, 4). This is the first special figure variation display game (hold MAX variation) that is started at the time of the second special figure variation display game which has the shortest variation time in the second special figure variation display game that can be won in the lottery of the precursor effect. Is a second special figure variation display game (hold MAX variation) that is started when the number of pending figures in special figure 2 is the upper limit number (for example, 4).

That is, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution time of the predetermined notice effect (precursor effect) is such that the number of the first starting memories or the number of the second starting memories reaches the predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). It can be configured to be shorter than the variation time of the variation display game (special figure variation display game) which is started in the state in which it is present.
With this configuration, the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the hold MAX fluctuation (that is, the special figure fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation time is the shortest), so that the notice effect in any fluctuation display game ( Sign production) can be executed.

In the present embodiment, the special figure variation display game is executed in the winning order in the start winning area, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, one special figure variation display game (for example, second special figure variation display). The game may be preferentially executed.

<Variation of precursor production>
The precursor effect shown in FIGS. 37 to 43 is of a type in which a character image appearing in the display area of the display device 41 (or a movable accessory appearing in a position overlapping with the display area before and after) always moves to the action position. It is a precursor effect (hereinafter referred to as a “first type of precursor effect”). In addition to (or in place of) the first type of aura effect, a type of aura effect in which the appearing character image (or the appearing movable accessory etc.) may or may not move to the action position ( It is also possible to configure so as to execute "a second type of indication effect" hereinafter).

In the second type of omen effect, when the lottery for omen effect is won, the action possibility lottery is performed. The action availability lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to move the character image to the action position. When the action availability production lottery is won, the character is displayed during execution of the winning special figure variation display game. The image moves to the working position. That is, when the action availability lottery is won, the character image appears and moves to the action position. On the other hand, when the character is selected for the action possibility lottery, the character image appears but does not move to the action position.

Further, in the second type of sign effect, after performing the action possibility lottery, the lottery for the execution pending change effect is performed. In the lottery for the execution pending change effect, the execution pending change effect (an effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display and suggests the result or the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed) is executed. This is a lottery for deciding whether or not, and when the lottery for the on-hold pending change effect is won, the decoration displayed on the on-hold pending display section 41c during the execution of the winning special figure variation display game. The display mode of the special figure starting memory display (specific hold display in this modification) changes to the suggestion mode. That is, when the lottery for the execution pending change effect is won, the display mode of the specific pending display changes to the suggestion mode. On the other hand, when the lottery for the pending hold change effect is lost, the display mode of the specific hold display does not change to the suggestion mode.
The action availability lottery and the lottery for the execution pending change effect are performed, for example, in the advance notice lottery (step C386 or step C389) of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 34).

An example of the action availability lottery table is shown in FIGS. 44(a) to 44(c).
In the action availability lottery table, the probability that action is selected (that is, the probability of winning) and no action are selected depending on whether the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a big hit or the result is off. The probability of being played (that is, the probability of losing) is defined.
For example, in the case where the action availability lottery table shown in FIG. 44(a) is set, if the result of the special figure variation display game executed this time is a big hit, there is a 50% chance of winning and the special execution executed this time. If the result of the figure variation display game is out of proportion, there is a 60% chance of winning.
The production control device 300 selects one action availability lottery table from a plurality of action availability lottery tables (three types of action availability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 44(a) to (c)) based on the game state, for example. And set.

An example of the pending change effect lottery table during execution is shown in FIGS.
In the execution pending change effect lottery table, when the action availability lottery is won and the result of the special figure variation display game executed this time is a big hit, and when the action availability lottery is won and the special figure executed this time If the result of the variable display game is out of proportion, it is defeated in the action possibility lottery, and if the result of the special figure variable display game is a big hit, it is defeated in the action possibility lottery, and it is executed this time. The probability that a pending change is selected (that is, the winning probability) and the probability that a pending change is not selected (that is, a losing probability) are defined when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order.

For example, when the execution pending change effect lottery table shown in FIG. 44(d) is set, when the action availability lottery is won and the result of the special figure variation display game executed this time is a big hit. With a probability of 60%, wins the action possibility lottery, and if the result of the special figure variation display game executed this time is out of proportion, wins with a probability of 70%, loses the action possibility lottery, and If the result of the special map change display game to be executed this time is a big hit, there is a 5% probability that the player wins, loses to the action possibility lottery, and the result of the special map change display game to be executed this time is out of proportion. Won't win.
In addition, even if any of the four types of pending hold change effect lottery tables shown in FIGS. 44(d) to (g) is set, when the action availability lottery is unsuccessful, the pending hold change effect lottery is selected. Only when the result of the special figure variation display game executed this time is a big hit, the character image G2 does not act on the specific pending display, while the display mode of the specific pending display changes to the suggestive mode. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a big hit confirmation.
Production control device 300, for example, based on the game state, one of a plurality of execution pending change effect lottery table (four types of pending pending change effect lottery table shown in FIG. 44 (d) ~ (g)). Select and set the pending change effect lottery table during execution.

In addition, in the present modification, as a second-type predictive effect, an effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed in the in-execution pending display section 41c is changed to the suggestive mode is performed. It is not limited to this. The second type of indication effect may be, for example, an effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby hold display unit 41b changes to the suggestion mode.
Further, in the present modification, the character image G2 of the ally character holding a stick is displayed as the character image that acts on the specific reserved display, but the character image displayed on the display device 41 is not limited to this, and is appropriately changed. It is possible, and for example, it may be the character image G1 of a teammate character holding a spear. Further, the way of moving the character image G2 can be changed as appropriate.
Further, at a predetermined timing (in the case of this modification, at the start of the indication effect), the display mode of the specific hold display is changed to a display mode imitating an enemy character, and then the character image G2 is displayed on the specific hold display. Is operated (in the case of this modification, tapped with a stick), but is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the specific hold display does not have to change to a display mode imitating an enemy character.

FIG. 45 shows an example of a second type aura effect in the case where the aura effect lottery is won and the action possibility lottery is won.
When the precursor effect is started, first, as shown in [C] of FIG. 45, the character image G2 appears in the display area of the display device 41. Next, as shown in [H] of FIG. 45, the character image G2 moves to the action position, and the rod is swung down so that the tip of the character overlaps the specific reserved display. Next, if the special figure variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game that has won the lottery for the execution pending change effect, as shown in [F] of FIG. 45, the display mode of the specific pending display is displayed. Changes to a suggestion mode, and the indication effect ends. On the other hand, when the special figure variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game that has been selected in the lottery for the execution pending change effect, as shown in [F] of FIG. 45, the display mode of the specific pending display is displayed. Does not change to the suggestion mode, and the indication effect ends. Then, when the precursor effect is finished, the character image G2 exits from the operating position and disappears from the display area.

In the example shown in FIG. 45, after the character image G2 acts on the specific hold display (after the bar returns to a state where it does not overlap the specific hold display), the display mode of the specific hold display changes to the suggestion mode. However, the timing at which the display mode of the specific pending display changes can be changed as appropriate, for example, while the character image G2 is acting on the specific pending display (when the bar overlaps the specific pending display). The display mode of the specific hold display may be changed to the suggestion mode.

FIG. 46 shows an example of the second type of precursor effect when the precursor effect lottery is won and the action possibility lottery is lost.
When the precursor effect is started, first, as shown in [C] of FIG. 46, the character image G1 appears in the display area of the display device 41. Next, as shown in [Mi] of FIG. 46, the character image G2 disappears from the display area without moving to the action position. Next, if the special figure variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game that has won the lottery for the execution pending change effect, as shown in [m] of FIG. 46, the display mode of the specific pending display is displayed. Changes to a suggestion mode, and the indication effect ends. On the other hand, when the special figure variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game that has been selected in the lottery for the execution pending change effect, the display mode of the specific pending display is displayed as shown in [M] of FIG. 46. Does not change to the suggestion mode, and the indication effect ends.

The length of the precursor effect execution time when the action possibility lottery is won and the length of the precursor effect execution time when the action possibility lottery is defeated may be the same or different. In the present modification, the length of the precursor effect execution time is, for example, the length from the timing of starting the display of the character image G2 to the timing of starting the display in the suggestion mode of the specific hold display.
In addition, when the character is not selected for the action possibility lottery, the display mode of the specific hold display does not change to the suggestion mode after the character image G2 disappears from the display area, but the specific hold before the character image G2 disappears from the display area. The display mode of the display may be changed to the suggestion mode. In this case, the timing at which the character image G2 disappears from the display area may be the same or different depending on whether or not the action availability lottery is won.

Also, during the sign production, in order to make it noticeable that the sign production is being executed, the background special image is darkened (blacked out), etc. You may let me. The same applies to the first type of sign presentation.
Further, as a second-type predictive effect, a predictive effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the execution-in-progress display section 41c is changed to the suggestive mode, and the standby display section 41b is displayed. Both the display effect of the displayed decorative special figure starting memory display and the indication effect of whether or not the display mode changes to the suggestion mode may be configured to be executable. Further, in this case, the length of the execution time of the predictive effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the currently-executed hold display section 41c and the standby-hold display section 41b are displayed. The duration of the execution of the predictive effect of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is changed may be the same or different. The same applies to the first type of sign presentation.
The timing for starting the display of the character image G2 can be changed as appropriate, and it is preferable to prohibit the display start of the character image G2 during the hold shift effect in which the decorative special figure starting memory display shifts to the adjacent side. That is, it is preferable that the display of the character image G2 be started before the hold shift effect or after the hold shift effect. The same applies to the first type of sign presentation.

Further, the number of times the display mode of the specific hold display changes during the sign presentation may be determined based on a predetermined condition. That is, you may perform the change number lottery which determines the number of times that the display mode of the specific hold display is changed. The same applies to the first type of sign presentation.
Further, the character image appearing during the sign presentation may be selected from a plurality of types of character images based on a predetermined condition. That is, a character lottery may be performed in which one character image is selected from a plurality of types of character images. The same applies to the first type of sign presentation.
Further, the number of times the character image (or the movable accessory or the like) acts on the specific hold display during the sign presentation may be determined based on a predetermined condition. That is, the action number lottery may be performed to determine the number of times the character image (or the movable accessory or the like) is applied to the specific hold display. The same applies to the first type of sign presentation.

Further, the change number lottery, the character lottery, and the action number lottery can be combined and performed. An example thereof is shown in FIG.
As described above, the effect control device 300 performs the action possibility lottery and the on-hold pending change effect lottery in order to determine the effect mode of the second type predictive effect. In addition to these lottery, by performing combination of change number lottery, character lottery, and action number lottery, the number of times the display mode of the specific hold display changes (or the selection of the number of changes) depending on the type of the character image that appears. The ratio), the number of times the character image acts on the specific hold display (or the selection ratio of the number of times of acting), and the like can be made different.

In addition to the action availability lottery and the lottery for the pending change effect during execution, when performing a combination of the change number lottery, the character lottery, and the number-of-actions lottery, for example, when the lottery for the pending pending change effect is won, it is specified. A change number lottery is performed to determine the number of times to change the display mode of the hold display, and a character lottery is performed to select one character image from a plurality of types of character images based on the result of the change number lottery. Based on the result of 1 and the result of the character lottery, the number-of-actions lottery is performed to determine the number of times the character image is applied to the particular hold display (for example, the number of times the particular hold display is hit with a stick). In this case, the change number lottery, the character lottery, and the action number lottery are performed, for example, in advance notice lottery (step C386 or step C389) of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 34).

An example of the character lottery table is shown in FIG. 47(a).
In the character lottery table, the probability that the character image A is selected and the character image B when the “holding change once” and the “holding change twice” are selected by the change number drawing The probability of being selected is specified.
Here, "once change of hold" means that the display mode of the specific hold display is changed once, that is, from the normal display mode (for example, blue circle) to the first suggestion mode (for example, green circle). "Twice hold change" means that the display mode of the specific hold display is changed twice, that is, the normal display mode is changed to the first suggestion mode, and then the first hold mode is changed. Is changed from the suggestion mode of No. 2 to the second suggestion mode (for example, a red circle).

An example of the number-of-actions lottery table is shown in FIG. 47(b).
In the action number lottery table, when "character image A" is selected by the character lottery and "one pending change" is selected by the change number lottery, and "character image A" is selected by the character lottery, In addition, a case where "holding change 2 times" is selected by the change number lottery, a case where "character image B" is selected by the character lottery, and "holding change 1 time" is selected by the change number lottery, When "character image B" is selected by the character lottery and "holding change is twice" is selected by the change number lottery, the probability of selecting "one-time action" and the "two-time action" are selected. Is defined as a probability.
Here, “single action” means that the character image acts on the specific reserved display once (for example, hitting the specific pending display once with a stick), and “twice action” means the character image. Is to act on the specific hold display twice (for example, hitting the specific hold display twice with a stick).

For example, when “once changed change once” is selected by the change number lottery and “twice operation” is selected by the action number lottery, the first action of the character image acting twice on the specific hold display is selected. The display mode of the specific hold display may be changed, or the display mode of the specific hold display may be changed by the second action of the two actions.
In addition, when “holding change 2 times” is selected by the change number lottery and “1 action” is selected by the action number lottery, the change is made to the first suggestive mode and then to the second suggestive mode. May be changed, or may be suddenly changed to the second suggestive aspect without changing to the first suggestive aspect.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is A game machine that generates a special game state that gives a game value to a player when a special result is obtained, and a starting memory that extracts a predetermined random number based on the satisfaction of a starting condition and stores it as a starting memory for a variable display game. It comprises means (game control device 100) and effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing effects related to the variable display game, and the effect control means has a predetermined image (character image G1) and start memory. And a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the above can be displayed on the display device 41, and as a predetermined notice effect (prediction effect), a first pattern notice in which a predetermined image acts on the start memory display. It is possible to execute an effect and a second pattern notice effect in which a predetermined image does not affect the starting memory display.
In the case of the present embodiment, the first pattern of notice production is the second type of precursor production when the action availability lottery is won, and the second pattern of the notice production is the second type when the action availability lottery is lost. It is a harbinger production.

Therefore, the character image G2 may or may not act on the decoration special figure starting memory display, and since the movement of the image (character image G2) that can act on the decoration special figure starting memory display is not one pattern, The interest of the game can be enhanced by the image that can act on the figure starting memory display.
In the case of the present embodiment, two patterns are provided: a pattern in which the character image G2 moves to the operating position and acts on the decoration special figure starting memory display, and a pattern in which the character image G2 does not move to the operating position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in addition to these patterns, a pattern in which the character image G2 moves to the operating position but does not act on the decorative special figure starting memory display (the stick is not swung down) or the like may be provided.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can change the display mode of the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) in a predetermined notice effect (symptom effect). It is possible to configure such that the rate of changing the display mode of the start memory display in the first pattern of notice effect is higher than the rate of changing of the display mode of the start memory display in the second pattern notice effect ( 44(d) to (g)).

With such a configuration, depending on the sign effect pattern (that is, by the movement of the image that can act on the decoration special figure starting memory display), the sign effect can easily change the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display. It can be suggested whether it is a production. Therefore, the player can play the game with a sense of expectation at the stage when the player can recognize that the display effect of the decorative special figure starting memory display is likely to change due to the suggestion, so that the player can enjoy the game. Is improved. Further, not only in the final stage of whether or not the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display changes, but also in the middle of how the image (character image G2) that can act on the decorative special figure starting memory display moves. Since the player's interest can be attracted to the stage as well, it is possible to execute a symptomatic presentation with high interest.

<Hold change effect>
As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment changes the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b as the hold change effect, and indicates the standby hold change indicating the prefetch result. An effect or an on-hold pending change effect that suggests the result or variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed on the execution pending display section 41c. It is feasible.
For example, when the movable accessory 44a is in a state of overlapping with the hold display portions 41b and 41c in the front and back (that is, when the movable accessory 44a is in front of the hold display portions 41b and 41c), the hold change effect is produced. When executed, there is a possibility that the manner in which the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is changed by the movable accessory 44a becomes invisible (difficult to view). However, in the present embodiment, it is visually recognizable whether or not the movable accessory 44a is in a state of overlapping the front and rear display portions 41b and 41c, that is, the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is changing. Regardless of whether it is impossible (difficult to see) or not, when the execution timing of the hold change effect arrives, the hold change effect is started to change the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display of the change target. I will.

Specifically, in the effect control device 300, for example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 48, the movable special object 44a displays the decoration special figure starting memory display of the change target (here, the decoration special figure starting memory display at the right end). ), the pending change effect (here, the waiting pending change effect) is executed to change the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display of the change target.
Of course, it is also possible to prohibit the execution of the pending change effect during the period in which the movable accessory 44a overlaps the pending display portions 41b and 41c in the front and back. However, when configured in this manner, the movable accessory 44a moves back and forth between the hold display sections 41b and 41c during a period in which the movable accessory 44a overlaps the hold display sections 41b and 41c in the front and back due to a malfunction of the movable accessory 44a. When the inconvenience of non-overlapping occurs, the player cannot enjoy the accessory motion effect production nor the hold change effect production.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, execution of the pending change effect is performed regardless of whether or not the movable accessory 44a overlaps the hold display portions 41b and 41c before and after, that is, regardless of the state of the movable accessory 44a. When the timing arrives, the hold change effect is started to change the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display of the change target. As a result, even if the movable accessory 44a fails to operate and cannot enjoy the accessory operation effect, it is possible to enjoy the pending change effect, and thus it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

Here, if the decorative special figure starting memory display is hidden by the movable accessory 44a and becomes invisible (difficult to visually recognize), there is a possibility that the accurate starting memory number cannot be grasped even by looking at the displays on the hold display portions 41b and 41c. In the present embodiment, since the number reservation display section 41e is provided separately from the reservation display sections 41b and 41c, the correct starting memory number is grasped even if the decorative special figure starting memory display is invisible (difficult to visually recognize). it can.
In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, since the pending change effect is executed regardless of the state of the movable accessory 44a, during execution of the pending change effect, the movable accessory 44a overlaps with the pending display portions 41b and 41c in the front and back. It may change to a state where they do not overlap, or the movable accessory 44a may change from a state where they do not overlap the front and rear display parts 41b and 41c to a state where they overlap.

It is also possible to execute the pending change effect in an area larger than the size of the movable accessory 44a (the size when the movable accessory 44a is viewed from the front) within the display area of the display device 41. Specifically, for example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 48, an image (effect image E or the like) having a size protruding from the movable accessory 44a when viewed from the front is used as the effect image for enhancing the effect effect of the pending change effect. You may display it.
As a result, the movable accessory 44a is in a state of being overlapped with the hold display portions 41b and 41c in the front and back, and a display related to the hold change effect (display of the decoration special figure starting memory display of the change target and the decoration special figure starting memory display Since at least a part of the image (effect image E, etc.) related to the change of the aspect is not hidden by the movable accessory, the player can recognize that the pending change effect is being executed.
In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 48, only a part of the decoration special figure start memory display of the change target is hidden by the movable accessory 44a and invisible (difficult to see), but the decoration special figure start of the change target is started. The entire memory display may be hidden by the movable accessory 44a to make it invisible (difficult to see).

Further, a character image (a predetermined character image related to the pending change effect) is displayed as an effect image for enhancing the effect effect of the pending change effect, and the character image is displayed regardless of the state of the movable accessory 44a. You may perform the effect which acts on a memory display.
Further, the operation time of the movable accessory 44a may be longer or shorter than the execution time of the hold change effect. Further, the operation time of the movable accessory 44a may be the same as the execution time of the hold change effect.

Further, instead of the movable accessory 44a, a character image that can be displayed in a superimposed manner may be displayed on the hold display portions 41b and 41c. In this case, the character image may be displayed on the front side of the decoration special figure starting memory display or may be displayed on the back side of the decoration special figure starting memory display.
When the character image is displayed on the front side of the decorative special figure starting memory display, when the character image and the decorative special figure starting memory display overlap, the character image is displayed in the character image. The part that overlaps the image will be hidden. On the other hand, when the character image is displayed behind the decorative special figure starting memory display, and the character image and the decorative special figure starting memory display overlap, the decorative special figure starting memory display displays The portion overlapping the decoration special figure starting memory display is hidden.

Further, the movable accessory 44a is made of a transparent or semi-transparent member, and the movable accessory 44a is transparent to show a state in which the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is changed or a display related to the pending change effect. May be configured to be visible. Alternatively, the movable accessory 44a may be provided with a hole or a gap, and the state in which the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is changed or the display related to the pending change effect can be visually recognized from the hole or the gap. Is also good.

In addition, the movable accessory that can be in a state of overlapping with the hold display portions 41b and 41c in the front and back can be divided into a plurality of parts as shown in FIG. 49, for example, and a gap is not formed between the parts. The movable accessory 44b may be convertible from the state (not cracked) to the second state (crack completed state) in which a gap having a predetermined width is formed between the parts.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 50, the execution period of the pending change effect preferably overlaps at least part of the period (t22 to t24) in which the movable accessory 44b is in the crack completed state. As a result, as shown in FIG. 49, for example, from the gap formed in the movable accessory 44b (that is, the gap formed during the period (t21 to t25) in which the movable accessory 44b is not cracked). It is possible to visually recognize how the display mode of the figure starting memory display is changing and the display related to the pending change effect. Here, the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display is switched from the display mode before the change to the display mode after the change by the hold change effect, but in the present application, the hold change effect is the display in the display mode after the change. Ends at the timing of starting. Therefore, the pending change effect includes the time when the display mode changes (a period from immediately before the change to immediately after the change (including immediately before the change and immediately after the change)) but not after the change in the display mode. In addition, before the change of the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display, if the effect that blinks the decoration special figure starting memory display and the like suggests that the display mode will be changed soon, the effect is also suspended. It may be included in the change production.

In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the start timing of the hold change effect is set to be the same as the timing (t21) when the conversion operation of the movable accessory 44b to the crack completion state is started, but The start timing can be changed as appropriate, and is preferably set within a period (t21 to t25) in which the movable accessory 44b is not cracked.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the end timing of the pending change effect is set within the period (t22 to t24) in which the movable accessory 44b is in the crack completed state, but the ending timing of the pending change effect is appropriately set. It is changeable, and it is preferable to set the movable accessory 44b within a period (t21 to t25) in which the movable accessory 44b is not cracked.

Further, when the movable accessory that can be overlapped with the hold display portions 41b and 41c in the front and back is the movable accessory 44b that can be converted into the uncracked state and the crack completed state, the movable accessory 44b is opened and closed ( The position for performing the conversion operation to the crack completion state and the returning operation to return to the non-crack state may be determined based on the position of the decoration special figure start memory display of the change target.
In the example shown in FIG. 49, of the three decorative special figure start-up memory displays displayed on the standby hold display section 41b, the decorative special figure start-up memory display at the right end is visually recognized when the movable accessory 44b is completely broken. It is easier to see the decoration special figure starting memory display in the middle when the movable accessory 44b is not broken.
Therefore, for example, by setting the position at which the movable accessory 44b performs the opening/closing operation to a position that overlaps with the display of the decoration special figure starting memory to be changed, the decoration special start from the gap formed in the movable accessory 44b. It is possible to visually recognize how the display mode of the memory display is changing.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is A game machine that generates a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when a special result is obtained, and a predetermined random number is extracted based on establishment of a start condition and stored as a start memory of a variable display game. A means (game control device 100) and a start memory display area (standby hold display section 41b, execution hold display) in which a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory is provided in the display area of the display device 41. The start memory display control means (effect control device 300) displayed in the section 41c), the state of being positioned in front of the start memory display area (a state of overlapping front and back), and the state of being retracted from the front of the start memory display area (back and forth). A non-overlapping state) and a movable accessory 44a that can be converted into a start memory display control means for changing the display mode of the start memory display regardless of the state of the movable accessory 44a. (Hold change effect) can be executed.

Therefore, even if a malfunction of the movable accessory occurs and it becomes impossible to enjoy the character action effect, the hold change effect can be enjoyed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced by the hold change effect.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variably displays a plurality of identification information is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the case of, a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value, and a starting storage means that extracts a predetermined random number based on the satisfaction of the starting condition and stores it as the starting memory of the variable display game ( Game control device 100), a state of being positioned in front of a start memory display area (standby hold display section 41b, execution hold display section 41c) provided in the display area of the display device 41 (a state of overlapping front and back), and the start A movable accessory 44a that can be converted into a state in which the storage display area is retracted from the front (a state in which the front and back do not overlap), a display control unit (production control device 300) that controls the display content displayed in the display area, The display control means displays a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory in the start memory display area, and changes a display mode of the start memory display in a predetermined area in the display area. It is possible to execute a start memory display change effect (holding change effect) that displays an image (effect image E, etc.) related to the change, and the movable accessory 44a is a start memory display area in at least a part of the predetermined area. Even in the state of being located in front of, it can be configured to be visible from the front (see (b) of FIG. 48).

Therefore, even if the movable accessory 44a is positioned in front of the pending display portions 41b and 41c, at least a part of the display related to the pending change effect is not hidden by the movable accessory, so that the game is changed by the pending change effect. The interest can be increased.
The predetermined area does not have to be a larger area than the size of the movable accessory 44a (the size of the movable accessory 44a when viewed from the front), and the movable accessory 44a is located in front of the hold display portions 41b and 41c. The size of the predetermined area can be appropriately changed as long as at least a part of the area is visible when it is located.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information is executed based on the satisfaction of the start condition, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the case of, a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value, and a starting storage means that extracts a predetermined random number based on the satisfaction of the starting condition and stores it as the starting memory of the variable display game ( Game control device 100) and a start memory display area (standby hold display section 41b, execution hold display section 41c) in which a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory is provided in the display area of the display device 41. ) Displayed on the start memory display control means (production control device 300), a state of being positioned in front of the start memory display area (a state of overlapping front and rear) and a state of being retracted from the front of the start memory display area (not overlapping front and rear). State) and a movable accessory 44b that can be converted into a second state, and the movable accessory 44b can be divided into a plurality of parts, and a gap is not formed between the parts. ) Can be converted to a second state in which a gap having a predetermined width is formed between the parts (completed cracking state), and the start memory display control means changes the display mode of the start memory display. The change effect (holding change effect) can be executed, and the execution period (t21 to t23) of the start memory display change effect overlaps with at least a part of the period (t22 to t24) in which the movable accessory 44b is in the first state. Can be configured (see FIG. 50).

Therefore, even when the movable accessory 44b is positioned in front of the reserved display portions 41b and 41c, the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display changes from the gap formed in the movable accessory 44b. Since it is possible to visually recognize the state of being held and the display related to the pending change effect, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the pending change effect.

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 that use 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, 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 36 First Start Winning Port (Start Winning Area, First Winning Area)
37 Ordinary Variable Winning Device (Starting Winning Area, Second Starting Winning Area)
41 display device 41b standby hold display section (starting memory display area)
41c Execution hold display section (starting memory display area)
44a, 44b movable accessory 97 second start winning hole (start winning area, second starting winning area)
100 game control device (starting memory means)
300 production control device (production control means, start memory display control means, display control means)
E effect image (image)

Claims (1)

A game that executes a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on establishment of a start condition, and generates a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the machine,
A start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the establishment of the start condition and storing it as a start memory for the variable display game;
Effect control means for executing a notice effect of a plurality of effects that can be executed during execution of the variable display game,
Display means capable of displaying a predetermined image,
The execution time value of the notice effect is smaller than the change time value of the variable display game started in a state where the number of start memories stored in the start storage means has reached a predetermined upper limit number,
The announcement attraction, the display mode of the start memory display corresponding prior Symbol start memory, or the variable display display form in the starting storage display execution corresponding to the game being executed, the starting is displayed on the display means It is an effect that can be changed from the first display mode to a plurality of second display modes by using a specific image that operates toward the memory display or the running start memory display ,
The operation mode of the specific image in the notice effect includes a first effect mode and a second effect mode that is less likely to change to the second display mode than the first effect mode,
The specific image includes, in the case the start memory display or the running start memory displayed is the announcement attraction of the first demonstration pattern that changes the second display mode from the first display form, the starting memory display or the It can be displayed on the display means at the same timing as in the case where the running start memory display is the notice effect of the second effect pattern that maintains the first display mode,
The degree of expectation that is the notice effect of the first effect pattern and the special result when the operation mode of the specific image is the second effect mode is the notice effect of the first effect pattern. And, the gaming machine characterized in that the operation mode of the specific image is higher than the expectation level which is the special result in the case of the first effect mode.

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