JP6714389B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a game machine that has a general winning opening in which a game ball can be won without any particular condition in a game area (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-167245, A

However, conventional gaming machines have not quantified and clearly indicated the gaming situation.

It is an object of the present invention to make it easy to understand a game situation by digitizing and clearly indicating the game situation .

In a typical aspect of the present invention, a game player can operate a game machine capable of executing a game and generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a predetermined result. The operation unit, the contact detection means for detecting the contact of the player with the operation unit, and the game ball provided by the operation of the operation unit are provided in the game area where the game ball flows down, and the game ball can be won without any condition. A prize area and a variable prize device which is provided in the game area and operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied to allow a game ball to win, and when the game ball wins the prize area or the variable prize device, A payout control means capable of paying out prize balls of the number of prize balls defined for each of the variable winning devices and a prize area, and a counting means for counting the number of discharge balls which is the number of game balls discharged from the game area, Comprising a calculating unit for calculating the ratio of the total number of prize balls obtained by the winning to the number of discharged balls, and a display unit capable of displaying the calculation result by the calculating unit, the display unit is the game. When the first error occurs in the machine, the calculation result is continued to be displayed, and when the second error occurs in the game machine, an error is displayed, and the calculation result is displayed when the specific condition is not satisfied. and was not so, the calculating means, a period of contact of the player to the operation portion is not detectable, and the even period which does not satisfy the specific condition Ri can der to perform the calculation, the first 2 errors, characterized Rukoto notification is performed in that the second error has occurred by the performance control unit for controlling the effect associated with the game.

According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the game situation .

It is the perspective view which looked at the game machine from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the number of discharge spheres display part. The display mode of the payout rate display unit will be described. The display mode of the accessory ratio display unit will be described. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a game control system of the gaming machine. It is the block diagram which shows the constitution example of the production control system of the game machine. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the first half part of main processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of main processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of checksum calculation processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of initial value random number updating processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an input process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of switch reading processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of output processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a payout command transmission process. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of random number update processing 1. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of random number update processing 2. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of winning a prize switch / state monitoring processing. It is a table showing the priority of winning a prize mouth monitoring. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the modification of winning a prize switch / state monitoring processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of fraud & prize monitoring processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of a prize number counter update processing. It is a figure explaining a discharge sphere number field, an acquisition sphere number field, and an acquired object-specific sphere number field. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a payout performance monitoring process. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of game state check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a payout busy signal check process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of special figure game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of starting opening switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of special figure starting mouth switch common processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of special figure reservation information judgment processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the special winning opening switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure 1 fluctuation start process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit flag 1 setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit flag 2 setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit judging processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a small hit determination process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of special figure 1 stop design setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 stop design setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special figure information setting process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a 2-byte distribution process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of distribution processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of change start information setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during special figure change. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the first half part of processing during special figure display. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the latter half of the processing during special figure display. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of high probability variation frequency update processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of production mode information check processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing shift setting processing 1 during fanfare/interval. It is a flow chart which shows a procedure of processing shift setting processing 1 during a small hit fanfare. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during fanfare/interval. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during the opening of the special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special winning opening remaining ball process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit end setting processing 1. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of big hit end setting processing 2. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure normal process transfer setting process 2. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during a small hit fanfare. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during a small hit. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of small hit operation shift setting processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of small hit remaining ball processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of small hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of production command setting processing. It is the flowchart which shows the procedure of design fluctuation control processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the universal figure game processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of gate switch monitoring processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the ordinary prize winning switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal figure normal process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing shift setting processing during normal figure change. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during change in the universal figure. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of processing during public figure display. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the processing during ordinary drawing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal electric power operation transfer setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal electric ball remaining process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the end processing per ordinary drawing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of segment LED edit processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a magnet irregularity monitoring process. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the board electric wave fraud monitoring processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the first half of external information edit processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of external information edit processing. It is a flow chart which shows the procedure of main prize sphere signal edit processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a starting opening signal edit process. It is the flowchart which shows the main processing of the production control control equipment. It is a flow chart which shows reception command check processing. It is a flow chart which shows received command analysis processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a layout of the display screen of a display apparatus. It is a rear view of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a payout command (payout number command) concerning a 2nd embodiment. It is a back view of the game machine concerning other embodiments.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The front, rear, left, and right in the description of the gaming machine refer to the direction viewed by the player who is playing the game.

[Overall view of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a game machine.

The gaming machine 10 includes an opening/closing frame attached to a frame 11 fixed to the island facility so as to be openable/closable via a hinge. The open/close frame includes a front frame 12 (main body frame) and a glass frame 15.

A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is arranged on the front frame 12, and a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 for covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The cover glass 14 functions as a game visual recognition area that allows the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30 to be visually recognized.

The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be individually opened. For example, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed by opening only the glass frame 15. Further, by opening the front frame 12 in a state where the glass frame 15 is not open, it is possible to access the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) and the like arranged on the back surface side of the game board 30. You can

Various frame components are arranged on the edge of the glass frame 15 around the cover glass 14.

At the upper center and the left side of the glass frame 15, decoration devices 18a and 18b capable of emitting light according to the game state are arranged. The decoration devices 18a and 18b house illumination members such as LEDs inside and perform a light emission effect according to the gaming state. The illumination members arranged inside the decoration devices 18a and 18b form a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

Upper speakers 19a are arranged at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the glass frame 15, respectively. In addition to these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided in the lower part of the gaming machine 10. The lower speaker 19b is arranged in the lower left corner of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner of the front frame 12. The upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b emit a sound effect, an alarm sound, a notification sound, and the like.

On the right side of the glass frame 15, a projection effect unit 13 is provided which extends in the up-down direction of the gaming machine 10 and projects toward the front (player side). The protrusion effect unit 13 is an effect device that performs light emission effect and the like according to the progress state of the game. The illumination member arranged inside the projection effect unit 13 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

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

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

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

By the player operating the effect operation device, it is possible to perform an effect in which the operation of the player is intervened in the special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode) or execute a notice effect that gives advance notice of the result of the variable display game corresponding to the starting memory. Note that the variable display game includes a special figure variable display game, and when it is simply referred to as a variable display game, it is referred to as a special figure variable display game in the present specification.

Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only during execution of the variable display game but also by the player operating the effect operation device during non-execution.

The game state when the variable display game is executed is composed of a plurality of game states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. Further, the special gaming state is, for example, a time saving state as a specific gaming state or a state in which a high probability of occurrence of a special result (for example, a big hit) in a variable display game (probable variation state, probability variation state), big hit state (special gaming state). ), is a small hit game state (small hit state).

Here, the probability change state (specific game state) is one that continues until the next big hit occurs (loop type), one that continues until a variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times (number cut type, ST), and There are those that continue until a predetermined probability falling lottery is won (falling lottery type).

Furthermore, without determining whether or not to generate a probability variation state by a big hit symbol random number, a probability variation state may always be generated when a big hit occurs, or a winning device or the like having a specific area is provided to specify. The probability change state may be generated when the game ball passes through the area.

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

The decoration device 22 is a device that accommodates a lighting member such as an LED inside and performs a light emission effect or the like according to the game state, and is provided in the front portion of the upper plate unit. The lighting member arranged inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4 ).

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

The operation handle 24 is arranged on the lower right side of the front frame 12 and below the lower speaker 19b on the right side. When the player turns the operation handle 24, the ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 32 of the game board 30. The launch speed of the game ball launched from the ball launch device is set to increase as the amount of rotational operation of the operation handle 24 increases. That is, the ball launching device can change the launching force, which is the force (speed) of launching the game ball into the game area, in accordance with the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the game can be performed in various launching modes with different launching forces. You can fire a ball. The launch mode includes left hitting (normal hitting) in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the game area 32 and right hitting that causes the game ball to flow down in the right side of the game area 32.

The lower plate 23 is arranged below the upper plate unit with a predetermined distance from the upper plate unit. The lower plate 23 has a ball removal hole 23a that vertically penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 23, and an opening/closing operation portion 23b for opening and closing the ball removal hole 23a. When the player operates the opening/closing operation portion 23b to open the ball hole 23a, the game balls stored in the lower plate 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball hole 23a.

[Game board]
Subsequently, the game board 30 of the game machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A. FIG. 2A is a front view of the game board 30 provided in the game machine 10.

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

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

The display screen (display unit) of the display device 41 is provided with a plurality of variable display areas, and in each variable display area, identification information (special symbols) and a character that produces a variable display game are displayed. In addition, images based on the progress of the game (big hit display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) are displayed on the display screen.

Further, in the center case 40, an inflow port 40a to the warp passage 40c for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a stage where the game ball passing through the warp passage 40c can roll. Section 40b is provided. Since the stage part 40b of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball rolling on the stage part 40b is moved to the starting winning port 36 or the ordinary variation winning device 37. It's easy to win.

An upper effect unit 40c and a side effect unit 40d are provided on the upper and right sides of the center case 40, respectively. The upper effect unit 40c and the side effect unit 40d constitute a part of the board decoration device 46 (see FIG. 4) and the board effect device 44 (see FIG. 4).

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 34 is provided. Inside the universal figure starting gate 34, a gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball hit in the game area 32 passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, the universal figure variation display game is executed.

A general winning opening 35 (general winning area) is arranged in the lower left gaming area 32 of the center case 40, and a general winning opening 35 is also placed in the lower right playing area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball into these general winning openings 35 is detected by the winning opening switches (SW) 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning openings 35. In the present embodiment, there are two winning port switches 35a of the left general winning port 35 and the winning port switch 35b of the right general winning port 35.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, there is provided a starting winning opening (first starting winning area) 36 for giving a start condition of the special figure variation display game, and a second starting winning opening (second An ordinary variable winning device 37 having a starting winning area) is provided. The normal variation winning device 37 is provided with a movable member (movable piece) 37b that is rotated in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side to convert the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows. When the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball cannot normally win the variable winning device 37. When the game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37, the special figure variation display game is executed as an auxiliary game.

The movable member 37b is a so-called toro-type ordinary electric accessory, and is rotated via the universal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) when the result of the universal figure changing display game is a predetermined stop display mode. The game ball is changed to an open state (an easy winning state that is advantageous to the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 37.

The movable member 37b is controlled by the game control device 100 described later. The game control device 100 increases the frequency of occurrence of the easy prize winning state by shortening the variation time of the universal figure changing display game or setting the hit probability of the universal figure changing display game to be higher than usual, or the normal game state. By increasing the generation time of the prize winning easy state than the prize winning easy state, the time saving state (normal power support state) is generated as the specific game state. Even in the probability changing state (excluding the latent probability changing state), a time saving state (universal power support state) occurs redundantly.

In the game area 32 on the lower right side of the normal variation winning device 37, a big winning opening solenoid (39b) (see FIG. 3) is pivoted in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side to open the big winning opening. A special variation winning device 39 having an opening/closing door 39c is provided. The special variation winning device 39 converts the state in which the special winning opening is closed (a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and a big prize is awarded. By facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the mouth, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. In addition, inside the special winning opening, a count switch 39a (see FIG. 3) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening.

As described above, in the game area 32, the general winning opening 35 and the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening) are provided as a plurality of winning areas in which game balls can be won without any particular condition. Further, as a variable winning device that is activated when a predetermined condition (a predetermined result of the special figure changing display game or the predetermined figure changing display game) is established, the game balls can win the prize. A starting winning opening) and a special variation winning device 39 (big winning opening) are provided.

When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, and the special variation winning device 39 (big winning opening), the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) determines that the winning opening has won. The number of prize balls according to the type of is discharged from the dispensing device to the upper plate 21. In the present embodiment, the prizes of the normal variation winning device 37 (second starting winning port), the starting winning port 36 (first starting winning port), the general winning port 35, and the special variation winning device 39 (large winning port). The number of balls is 2, 3, 10, and 14, respectively, and increases in this order.

Further, in the game area 32 below the normal variation winning device 37, an out port 30b for collecting game balls that have not won a prize is provided. An out ball detection switch 65 (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting a game ball that enters the out opening 30b and is discharged to the outside of the game area 32.

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

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display section 51 (special figure 1 display, lamp D1) and a second special figure fluctuation for a variable display game including a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Display unit 52 (special figure 2 display, lamp D2), variation display section 53 for public figure variation display game (public figure display, lamps D10, D18), and number of starting (holding) memories for each variation display game A storage display unit for notification (special figure 1 hold indicator 54, special figure 2 hold indicator 55, general figure hold indicator 56) is provided. The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 is composed of lamps D11 and D12. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 is composed of lamps D13 and D14. The universal figure hold indicator 56 is composed of lamps D15 and D16.

In addition, the collective display device 50, the first game state display unit 57 (first game state indicator, lamp) for notifying that it is right-handed (when right-handed) or left-handed (normal) D8), a second gaming state display unit 58 (second gaming state indicator, lamp D9) which lights up when the time-saving state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the time-saving state, and the probability state of big hit when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on is high. The third game state display section 59 (third game state display unit, probability state display section, lamp D17) that indicates that the state is in effect, the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing the special variation winning device 39) are displayed. A round display unit 60 (lamps D3 to D7) is provided.

In the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, the variable display game is executed by a variable display in which identification information (for example, a central segment) is repeatedly turned on and off (blinking). The special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 are not limited to such a segment type display section, and may be composed of an aggregate of a plurality of LEDs, or when performing variable display. In addition, all the LEDs provided as indicators are all turned on and off (all LEDs are simultaneously blinked), cyclically turned on (one of the LEDs is turned on and off in a predetermined order at predetermined time intervals), or a plurality of LEDs are provided. It may be performed by turning on/off (blinking) or circulating lighting by a predetermined number of the LEDs. Also on the public figure display device 53, the variable display game is executed by a variable display (blinking) in which the lamps D10 and D18 are repeatedly turned on and off. Further, the universal figure display 53 can also be appropriately configured similarly to the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52.

Further, on the collective display device 50, a discharge ball number display unit 66 that displays the number of discharge balls of the gaming machine 10, a payout rate display unit 67 that displays the payout rate of the gaming machine 10, and a role ratio of the gaming machine 10. An accessory ratio display section 68 for displaying is provided. The number of discharged balls display unit 66, the output rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 are each composed of a plurality of (even one) 7-segment type indicators (LED lamps) and the like. The display unit constitutes a display means for displaying the number of discharged balls, the rate of balls discharged, and the ratio of character products.

The discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 are not limited to those that directly display the discharge ball number, the payout rate, and the accessory ratio, respectively. It may be one that indirectly displays the number of balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio (for example, a countdown display of the number of discharged balls described later). That is, the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the character ratio display unit 68 may display information on the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio, respectively. In addition, the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 may display the discharge ball number, the payout rate, and the accessory ratio by numerical values on a 7-segment display. Instead, it may be displayed with a level meter or the like.

Here, the number of discharge balls is the number of game balls discharged from the game area 32, and is the total of the number of game balls that have passed through the winning opening and the number of game balls that have passed through the outlet 30b. The number of discharged balls is basically the same as the number of discharged balls, which is the number of game balls emitted from the ball emitting device to the game area 32. In the present embodiment, the winning openings are a general winning opening 35, a starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting opening 1), a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting opening 2), and The special variation winning device 39 (large winning hole) is included. As will be described later, counting means for counting the number of discharged balls (the number of launched balls) is provided. Then, the discharged ball number display unit 66 (discharged ball number display means) displays the discharged ball number, so that the player can grasp the number of the game balls shot in the game area 32 and the convenience is improved.

The payout rate is a ratio (ratio) of the total number of prize balls to the number of discharged balls (or the number of discharged balls), and is calculated by (number of acquired balls/number of discharged balls)×100(%). That is, the payout rate is the number of balls acquired (the total number of prize balls) per 100 discharged balls. Since the number of prize balls is counted at the time of winning, the payout rate according to this definition can be obtained without actually paying out the prize balls due to lack of balls or the like. It should be noted that the payout rate may be simply calculated from the acquired number of balls during the time when the number of discharged balls becomes 100 as in the present embodiment, from the number of discharged balls between 0 and 100, It may be accurately calculated from the above definition using the number of acquired balls (total number of prize balls) and the number of discharged balls accumulated from the power-on of the gaming machine to the present. It should be noted that, in the past, the payout rate has not been displayed, but in the present embodiment, the payout rate display unit 67 (the payout rate display means) displays the payout rate to the player. It is possible to have an interest in the general winning opening 35. And the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In addition, the ratio of the accessory is the jackpot state (that is, the fanfare and the ending) among the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning the prize from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present. Is excluded) is the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls (number of balls acquired by character) obtained by winning the big winning prize (so-called continuous character ratio). In addition, the percentage of the prize is the ratio of the number of prize balls (during the big hit state and the small hit state) to the total number of prize balls (the total number of the prize balls) obtained by winning the big prize hole Ratio), or the ratio of the number of prize balls obtained by winning in the special winning opening and the normal variation winning device 37 (second starting winning opening) (generally used so-called character ratio) (Percentage of all goods)). Since the number of prize balls is counted at the time of winning the prize, the prize ratio can be calculated without actually paying out the prize balls due to lack of balls. In the present embodiment, the character ratio display unit 68 (character ratio display means) displays the character ratio, so that the interest of the game is improved and the player can easily win the variable winning device (open state). Has the impression that many occur), which is the motivation for the player to continue playing the game. In addition, the accessory ratio display is an index for the player to determine whether to continue playing the game. Further, since the winning of the general winning opening 35 influences the winning ratio, it is possible to make the player have an interest in the winning opening 35 through the displaying of the winning ratio.

With reference to FIG. 2B, a display mode of the discharged ball number display portion 66 will be described. The discharged-ball number display unit 66 is composed of two 7-segment type (8-segment type including dot portions) indicators (LED lamps). As shown in FIG. 2B(I), the number of discharged balls is displayed as a countdown in the discharged number-of-balls display unit 66, and (100−number of discharged balls) is displayed. Further, the number of discharged balls is counted up to 100 (predetermined number). As will be described later, every time the number of discharged balls reaches 100 (a predetermined number), the payout rate displayed in the payout rate display section 67 is from the number of discharged balls to 1 to 100. It is updated to the latest payout rate during the period. As a result, if the number of acquired balls (total of the number of prize balls) is displayed as it is on the payout rate display portion 67, the payout rate is displayed.

In the present embodiment, the number of discharged balls is displayed as a countdown display from “99” to “00” in the discharged ball number display unit 66, but it may be configured to count up from “00” to “99”. When the number of discharged balls reaches 100, "00" is displayed on the discharged ball number display portion 66. In the present embodiment, the output rate display of the output rate display section 67 is updated to the latest one at the timing of displaying "00" on the discharged ball number display section 66. In addition, after the power is turned on (including power failure recovery), the discharged ball number display unit 66 starts the countdown display from the display of “00”. Further, the number of discharged balls is cleared to 0 at the end of the big hit, and the discharged ball number display section 66 starts the countdown display from the display of "00" after the end of the big hit.

As shown in FIG. 2B (II), in a state other than the game ball being fired or in a customer waiting demonstration state, the discharge ball number display unit 66 is in a non-display state because the segment (light emitting unit) of the display is turned off. Good. In addition, the states other than the shooting of the game ball and the customer waiting demonstration state are collectively referred to as "customer waiting state". The state other than the shooting of the game ball is a state in which the touch switch signal from the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 is an off signal. Further, when the game control device 100 (FIG. 3) transmits a customer waiting demo command to the effect control device 300 (FIG. 4), the gaming machine 10 is in the customer waiting demo state (state during the customer waiting demo). On the other hand, in a state where the customer waiting demonstration is not being performed or a game ball is being launched, a segment (light emitting unit) of the display is turned on and a countdown display is displayed on the discharge ball number display unit 66 so that the player who is playing the game can recognize it. Execute. Since this is a privilege for the player who is playing the game, the operation of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 2B (III), the discharge ball number display unit 66 executes an error display (“EE” display) to notify the player during an error or fraud that affects the game. Here, the error or fraud affecting the game is an error or fraud related to opening the glass frame or the front frame (a glass frame opening error or a front frame opening error described later), and an error regarding a ball out or overflow (full). (Shoot ball out error and overflow error described later) are not included. Since the game balls can be manually inserted into the winning opening while the frame is open, the display of the discharge ball number display unit 66 is not updated, but the game control device 100 inside the game machine counts the discharge balls. ..

The display mode of the payout rate display unit 67 will be described with reference to FIG. 2C. The payout rate display section 67 is composed of two 7-segment type (8-segment type including dot portions) indicators (LED lamps). As shown in FIG. 2C(I), in the payout rate display portion 67, the payout rate is displayed only from 0 to 99. When the payout rate becomes 100 or more, “99” is displayed in blinking or “FF”. indicate.

As described above, the payout rate display of the payout rate display unit 67 is performed every time the number of discharged balls reaches 100 (a predetermined number) until the number of discharged balls changes from 1 to 100. It is updated to the latest payout rate. The payout rate display unit 67 changes the emission color of the segment (light emitting unit) every time the payout rate display is updated, and clearly indicates that the payout rate display has been updated. In this case, the player can easily recognize the update of the payout rate. For example, the payout rate display unit 67 changes from red to green or from green to red every time the payout rate display is updated. Note that the payout rate display unit 67 may be configured to always display the payout rate in a single color without changing the color.

Further, the payout rate display section 67 may change the color of the payout rate display according to the payout rate, using the design value (for example, the base value 40 in the normal gaming state) as a reference. As a result, it is possible to notify and warn of the deviation of the payout rate from the design value. For example, the payout rate is displayed in green in the range of 30 to 50, yellow in the range of 10 to 29 and 51 to 60, and red in the range of 0 to 9 and 61 or more. In addition, during a big hit, the ball output rate becomes very large, and thus it may be displayed in a different color (white or rainbow) instead of red.

Further, the payout rate display portion 67 displays “00” after the power is turned on (including power failure recovery). Further, the payout rate is cleared to 0 at the timing when the big hit ends, and the payout rate display portion 67 displays "00".

As shown in FIG. 2C(II), in a state other than the shooting of the game ball or a customer waiting demonstration state (that is, a customer waiting state), the payout rate display portion 67 is in a non-display state in which a segment of the display is turned off. You can become. On the other hand, in a state where the customer waiting demonstration is not being performed or a game ball is being launched, the segment of the indicator is turned on in the payout rate display section 67, and the payout rate is displayed so that the player in the game can recognize it. Since this is a privilege for the player who is playing the game, the operation of the gaming machine 10 can be improved. Further, since the payout rate cannot be obtained until the number of discharged balls reaches 100 after the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the payout rate display unit 67 may be in a non-display state.

On the contrary, in a state other than the game ball is being fired or in a customer waiting demonstration state, the payout rate display section 67 displays the payout rate, and is displayed when the customer waiting demo is not being performed or the game ball is being fired. It may be configured to hide the ball rate. Thereby, the player can select a gaming machine or a gaming table to play in consideration of the payout rate.

As shown in FIG. 2C (III), the payout rate display unit 67 executes an error display (“EE” display) to notify the player during an error or fraud that affects the game. Here, the error or fraud affecting the game is an error or fraud related to opening the glass frame or the front frame (a glass frame opening error or a front frame opening error described later), and an error regarding a ball out or overflow (full). (Shoot ball out error and overflow error described later) are not included. Since the game ball can be inserted into the winning opening by hand while the frame is open, the display of the payout rate display unit 67 is not updated, but the payout rate is calculated (updated) by the game control device 100 inside the gaming machine. doing.

The display mode of the accessory ratio display unit 68 will be described with reference to FIG. 2D. The accessory ratio display unit 68 is composed of three 7-segment type (8-segment type including the dot portions) indicators (LED lamps). As shown in FIG. 2D(I), the accessory ratio display unit 68 displays the value of the accessory ratio (%) from “00.0” to the first decimal place of “99.9”. When the accessory ratio is 100%, it is displayed as "100".

In addition, the character ratio display unit 68 displays the character ratio according to the character ratio based on a reference value defined by the rule (for example, a continuous character ratio of 60% which is a prize ball by continuous character operation). You may change the color. As a result, it is possible to notify and warn of the deviation of the accessory ratio from the reference value. For example, when the character ratio is equivalent to the continuous character ratio, the character ratio is displayed in green in the range of 00.0% to 55.0% and yellow in the range of 55.1% to 60.0%. And in red in the range of 60.1% to 100%. Further, during the big hit, the ratio of the accessory is large, so that the character may be displayed in another color (white or rainbow). Further, for example, the character ratio is obtained by winning all the commonly used character ratios (of all prize balls, all characters (special variable winning device 39 and normal variable winning device 37). The percentage of prize balls is 70%, and the character ratio is displayed in green in the range of 00.0% to 65.0%, and 65.1% to 70.0%. The range is displayed in yellow, and the range is 70.1% to 100% in red.

The number of prize balls for each character (the number of acquired balls for each character) for calculating the character ratio of the character ratio display unit 68 is accumulated until the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned off, and is cleared when the power is turned on. After the power is turned on (including power failure recovery), the character ratio display is displayed as "00.0". After that, in the character ratio display section 68, the character ratio is updated whenever a winning occurs.

As shown in FIG. 2D(II), in a state other than the shooting of a game ball or in a customer waiting demonstration state (that is, a customer waiting state), the character product ratio display section 68 is in a non-display state when a segment (light emitting section) of the display is turned off. It may be displayed. On the other hand, in a state where the customer waiting demonstration is not being performed or a game ball is being launched, the segment (light emitting section) of the display is turned on in the character ratio display section 68, and the character ratio is displayed so that the player in the game can recognize it. indicate. Since this is a privilege for the player who is playing the game, the operation of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

On the contrary, in the state other than the shooting of the game ball or in the customer waiting demonstration state, the character ratio display section 68 displays the character ratio, and in the state where the customer waiting demonstration is not being performed or the game ball is being discharged. It may be configured such that the material ratio is hidden. As a result, the player can select a gaming machine or a gaming table to play in consideration of the ratio of the prize.

As shown in FIG. 2D(III), the accessory ratio display unit 68 executes an error display (“EEE” display) to notify the player during an error or fraud that affects the game. Here, the error or fraud affecting the game is an error or fraud related to opening the glass frame or the front frame (a glass frame opening error or a front frame opening error described later), and an error regarding a ball out or overflow (full). (Shoot ball out error and overflow error described later) are not included. Since the game ball can be put into the winning opening by hand while the frame is open, the display of the character ratio display portion 68 is not updated, but the character ratio is calculated (updated) by the game control device 100 inside the game machine. doing.

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

In the gaming machine 10, a game is played by launching a game ball from a ball launching device (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the universal figure starting gate 34, general winning opening 35, starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, or the special variation winning device 39 is won, or it flows into the outlet 30b provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball is won in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37, or the special variation winning device 39, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is paid out through the payout device. It is discharged to the upper plate 21.

The universal figure starting gate 34 is provided with a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the universal figure starting gate 34. When the game ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the universal figure variation display game is executed based on the determination result of the random number value for collision determination extracted at this time.

The state in which the general figure fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, when the general figure fluctuation display game has already been played and the general figure fluctuation display game has not ended, or the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is a win When the gaming ball passes through the universal figure starting gate 34 when the variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, if the universal figure starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, the memory number is added (+1).

In the universal figure starting memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining the hit/disappearance of the universal figure variation display game is stored. When the random number value for hit determination matches the determination value, the universal figure variation display is displayed. The game wins and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

The general figure fluctuation display game is executed by the general figure display device 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The ordinary figure display 53 is composed of LEDs that indicate a hit when the normal identification information (universal figure) is in a lighted state and a deviation when the light is in an unlit state. By blinking the LED, the ordinary identification information fluctuates. The result is displayed by turning on or off the LED after a predetermined variable display time has elapsed.

When the universal figure random number value extracted when passing through the universal figure starting gate 34 is a winning value, the ordinary symbol displayed on the universal figure display 53 is stopped in the hit state, and is in the hit state. At this time, the movable member 37b is converted into an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the universal solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), and the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 is changed. Winnings are allowed.

The winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning of the normal variation winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3) and the starting opening 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start prize ball of the special display 1 variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and the game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is the special map 2 It is detected as a start winning ball of the variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit.

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

The game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 based on the winning in the starting winning opening 36 or the first starting memory. Further, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 variable display game on the special figure 2 display device 52 based on the winning or the second starting memory to the normal variable prize device 37.

In the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game) and the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game), identification information ( It is performed by displaying the predetermined result mode in a stopped manner after the variable display of the special symbol and the special symbol). Further, on the display device 41, a decorative special figure variable display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) are variably displayed corresponding to each special figure variable display game is executed.

The decorative special figure variable display game in the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers etc. is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol) ) Is started in a variable display (scroll display), and the symbols which are changing after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special figure variable display game is displayed. Further, on the display device 41, various effect displays such as the appearance of characters are performed for the purpose of improving the interest.

When the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 is made at a predetermined timing (when the big hit random number value at the time of winning detection is the big hit value), as a result of the special figure changing display game. A specific result mode (special result mode) is derived from the display symbol, and the jackpot state (special game state) is set. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 becomes a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as “7, 7, 7” are aligned).

At this time, in the special variation winning device 39, by energizing the special winning opening solenoid (39b) (see FIG. 3), the special winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). That is, the special winning opening provided in the special variation winning device 39 opens greatly for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, and during this period, the player is given the privilege of being able to obtain many game balls. It

When the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 is made at a predetermined timing (when the big hit random number value at the time of winning detection is the small hit value), the special figure variation display game As a result, the specific result mode (small hit result mode) is derived from the display pattern, and the small hit state is established. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 becomes the small hit result mode. In the present embodiment, the big hit random number value is also used for the small hit judgment, but the small hit value (small hit judgment value) is different from the big hit value (big hit judgment value).

At this time, in the special variation winning device 39, by energizing the special winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3), the special winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined short time.

Here, the difference between the big hit and the small hit will be described.

A big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and a small hit is a specific result without 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). When the condition device is activated, for example, a big hit state occurs and special condition as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 39 is set. The condition device not operating means that the above-described specific flag is not set as in the case of winning the small hit lottery, for example. 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 that is generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term having the meaning of.

Specifically, in the case of a big hit, the special variable winning device is opened by setting the big hit flag, whereas in the case of a small hit, the special variable winning device is set by setting the small hit flag. Is released.

Note that the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 may be configured as separate display devices or the same display device, but each special figure variation display game is not executed at the same time. Is set as follows.

Regarding the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed on different display devices or different display areas, or the same display may be performed. It may be executed in the device or the display area. In this case, the decorative special figure variable display games corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not executed at the same time. It should be noted that the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game, and there is a starting memory for the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. When the figure variable display game can be executed, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed.

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

In addition, although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switches 35a to 35n, the count switch. (39a) includes a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. It is used. Further, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or the front frame open detection switch 64 (main frame open detection switch) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 is a machine. Microswitches with specific contacts can be used.

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FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a game control system of the gaming machine 10. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100 (main board), and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in a centralized manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer). CPU section 110 having an input port 111, an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port and a driver, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU section 110 to the input section 120 and the output section 130. And so on.

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates an operation clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a reference clock of a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillating circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. 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 includes a normal power supply unit 410 having an ACDC 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 backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal for informing the game control device 100 of the occurrence or recovery of the power failure. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal.

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure and changes the power failure monitoring signal when the voltage drops to, for example, 17V or less, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with an initialization switch 112. When the initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, processing for forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is performed. Done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111a, a read-only ROM (read only memory) 111b, and a RAM (random access memory) 111c that can be read and written at any time.

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

Further, the ROM 111b stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111a to refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the starting memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern table includes a deviation variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Further, in these pattern tables, there are tables for determining the latter half variation pattern which is the variation pattern after reaching the reach state (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation pattern selection table, etc.), and the variation before reaching the reach state. A table (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half variation pattern that is a pattern is included.

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

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

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

The CPU 111a executes the game control program in the ROM 111b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. Control of the whole 10 is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a big hit random number for determining a big hit random number for determining a big hit in the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining a big hit symbol, and a small hit for determining a small hit symbol. Random pattern generation circuit to generate random numbers for patterns, fluctuation patterns for special figure fluctuation display games (including execution time of fluctuation display games in variable display without reach and variable reach) A clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec (milliseconds)) to the CPU 111a or an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

Further, the CPU 111a acquires any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111a controls the game result (big hit or miss) 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 number of starting memories. Based on the above, one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables. Here, the CPU 111a forms a fluctuation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit according to the prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to win the prize ball. Control for paying out. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit 600 to perform control for paying out the ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 has a radio wave sensor 62 (a board radio wave sensor) for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a gate switch 34a of the universal figure starting gate 34, and a starting opening 1 in the first starting winning opening 36. The switch 36a, the start opening 2 switch 37a in the second start winning opening 37, the winning opening switches 35a to 35n, and the special winning opening switch 39a of the special variation winning device 39 are connected, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 for inputting a negative logic signal such as a low level of 7V and converting it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the gate switch 34a, the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the winning opening switches 35a to 35n, and the special winning opening switch 39a are input to the third input port 124. To be done.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signal of the 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 second input port 123.

Further, in the second input port 123, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or the like, an out ball detection switch 65 for detecting a game ball that has entered the out port 30b. Detection signal, a frame radio wave incorrect signal output from the payout control device 200, and a payout busy signal. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine and the detection signal may be input to the second input port 123. The frame radio wave incorrect signal is a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 (main body frame), and whether the payout busy signal is in a state in which the payout control device 200 can receive a command. This is a signal indicating whether or not.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the third input port 124 is also supplied from the game control device 100 to the test shot test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the third input port 124.

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

Further, the input unit 120, a signal from the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 and the like, the front frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame 12 and the like, and a status indicating a payout abnormality. A signal, a shoot ball out switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, an overflow switch signal indicating an overflow, and a touch switch signal based on an input of a touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 are taken in and played through the data bus 140. A first input port 122 is provided for supplying to the microcomputer 111 for use. The overflow switch signal is a signal output when it is detected that the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 at a predetermined amount or more (full).

Further, the input section 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is handled as a signal equivalent to the signal from the above-mentioned various switches. This is because the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which the noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. In addition, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test shot test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test shot test apparatus. Is configured.

Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test shot test device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124 of the input section 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. It should be noted that one-way communication is made so that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the effect control device 300 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and transmits data for notifying special test symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test device of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating a probability state of a big hit through the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The 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 product for sale) 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 switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, a game machine controls the game. As an error signal indicating that the test is not possible, the error signal is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test-inspection test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.

The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. There is. 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 opening/closing data of the solenoid (universal solenoid) 37c connected to the data bus 140 for opening the normal variation winning device 37 and the solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 39b for opening the special variation winning device 39 are output to the output unit 130. A second output port 134 for outputting is provided.

Further, the output unit 130 has third output ports 135-1 and 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. 2. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting ON/OFF data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminals of the LEDs of the collective display device 50.

In addition, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big hit information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and information related to the game machine 10 is externally transmitted. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening/closing data signals of the universal electric solenoid 37c and the special winning opening solenoid 39b output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal, which is a first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , Second drivers 138b-1, 138b-2, which output on/off drive signals of the segment lines on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output ports 135-1 and 135-2, and the fourth output A third driver 138c that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the batch display device 50 that is output from the port 136, and an external information signal that is supplied to an external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 137. A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the external information terminal 71 is provided. The second driver 138b-2 outputs an ON/OFF drive signal of the segment line for the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 in the collective display device 50. Then, the second driver 138b-1 outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for the segment lines for the other display units (displays) of the collective display device 50.

The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Further, DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. The third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for pulling out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, and therefore the power supply voltage may be either 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 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 on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code of each gaming machine and a program to the external inspection device 250. 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 250 by serial communication. Since the data transmission/reception is performed using the serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

[Production control device]
Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 (sub-board) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an effect control system of the gaming machine 10.

The production control device 300 is for displaying a video image on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 including an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speaker 19.

In the main control microcomputer 311, a program ROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a memory content that is retained even when power is not supplied at the time of power failure An FeRAM 323 that can be used, 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 content and instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound, lights a decorative lamp, and drives the motor. And drive control of 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. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. By transmitting and receiving data in the parallel method, 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. Also, a wait signal WAIT and the like are input.

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

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

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through the command I/F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the fluctuation command, the stop information command and the like transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300, the effect control command signal (effect command) To receive as. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 has a signal level conversion function. There is.

In addition, in the effect control device 300, the board decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 having the LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the glass frame 15 are provided. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances effect effects in cooperation with effect display on the display device 41).

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

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a direct current voltage of a desired level to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled by the same, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, DC5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I/F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker. Is configured to.

Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 and puts the device in the reset state. Further, in the form of being output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET that drive and control the lamp and the motor). Signals) and put them in a reset state. In addition, the production control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools each part of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described. In the CPU 111a of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure starting gate 34, the random number for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111b. Is compared with the judgment value stored in, and it is judged whether or not the general figure variation display game is hit.

Then, on the public figure display device, the identification pattern is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the general figure variability display game is displayed which is stopped and displayed. When the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the universal figure indicator, the universal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the regular variation winning device 37 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, (0.3 seconds) The opening control is performed as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the general-picture variation display game is out of alignment, control is performed to display the result mode of out-of-range on the general-university display.

In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36, the starting winning (starting memory) is stored, and based on the starting memory, the jackpot determination of the special figure 1 variable display game is determined. The random number for use is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b to determine whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is missed.

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 based on the starting memory, the random number value for jackpot determination of the special figure 2 variation display game. Is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111b to determine whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game has missed.

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 special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display device 51 or the special figure 2 display device 52, the special figure variation display game that is stopped and displayed is displayed. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the game balls flowing down the game region 32 into the starting winning region (first starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37). To make.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 displays the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, based on a 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 hit, displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and generates the special game state. Let In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the CPU 111a controls the opening of the opening/closing door 39c of the special variation winning device 39 by the special winning opening solenoid 39b to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening. ..

Either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is won in the special winning opening, or a predetermined openable time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses from the opening of the special winning opening. Opening the special winning opening until one of the conditions is achieved is defined as one round (R), and the control (cycle game) is continued (repeated) for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 16 or 4 times). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening opening/closing control unit that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result appearance becomes the special result appearance. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is off, control is performed to display the deviation result mode on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52.

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. The high-probability state (probability change state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of the special figure variable display game, that is, the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, Both are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific gaming state) as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In the time saving state, control is performed so that the universal figure variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are set to the time saving operation state, and the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than that in the case where the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal operation state. Since it is controlled so that the opening time of is substantially increased, it becomes the universal communication support state. In addition, even in the high probability state (normal probability variation state) excluding the latent probability variation state, the power saving is duplicated to shorten the time, and the ordinary electric power support is executed.

For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to perform a time-shortening variation in which the execution time of the above-mentioned universal figure variation display game (general figure variation time) is set to the second variation display time which is shorter than the normal first variation display time (for example, (10000 msec is 1000 msec). In the time saving state, the execution time of the special figure variation display game (special figure variation time) is shortened as compared with the normal time, and the time reduction variation of the special figure variation display game is also executed.

Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the universal figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure variation display game to be the second stop time (eg, 704 msec) shorter than the first stop time (eg, 1604 msec). Is.

Further, in the time saving state, when the universal figure variation display game is a hit result and the regular variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (normal communication opening time) is the first opening time in the normal state (for example, 100 msec). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than that (for example, 1352 msec).

Further, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the ordinary variable 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 second opening number (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time-saving state, it is possible to make the probability of being a hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (general figure probability) higher and higher than the ordinary probability (low probability) in the normal operation state.

In the time saving state, the general variation winning device 37 is in the open state by changing any one or more of the universal figure fluctuation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication opening, the universal communication opening time, and the universal communication probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. As a result, in the time saving state, winning in the normal variation winning device 37 becomes easier than in the normal gaming state, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game per unit time can be increased more than in the normal gaming state. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. Further, the movable member 37b may be set not to open in the normal operation state (universal figure probability is 0). Further, in the case of a win, 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.

[Control of game control device]
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. 5A and 5B and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 which is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. 5A and 5B are flowcharts showing a procedure of main processing by the game control device 100. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 100, the code (number) of the step is represented as "A***".

As shown in FIG. 5A, when starting the main process, the game control device 100 first executes a process of prohibiting interruption (A1001). Further, a stack pointer setting process for setting the stack pointer which is the top address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when the interrupt occurs (A1002).

Then, register bank 0 is designated as the register bank to be used (A1003), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (A1004). For example, when the RAM address is in the range of 0000h to 01FFh, 00h is set as the upper address.

Next, the game control device 100 outputs a firing prohibition signal and sets the firing permission signal to the prohibition state (A1005). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing prohibition signal, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited. After that, the game control device 100 reads the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) (A1006).

Further, the game control device 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). By setting a predetermined initial value in the power supply delay timer, a program of 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 until the device normally starts 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. Can avoid dropping a command. That is, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (the game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. It forms a standby means for setting the standby time.

In addition, the power supply 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 RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and 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 waiting time elapses, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the waiting time elapses. Need to continue. However, by reading the status before the start of the waiting time, it will be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power Can be prevented from being accepted.

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

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

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (the result of A1009 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in the process of step A1008. The determination is made (A1010). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (result of A1010 is “N”), the process returns to the process of determining whether the power failure monitoring signal is on in step A1009.

Further, the game control device 100, when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal for the number of checks continues (the result of A1010 is “Y”), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the gaming machine. Wait until the power is 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 erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

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

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not turned on (the result of A1009 is "N"), that is, when the power failure has not occurred, the game control device 100 updates the power-on delay timer by -1 (A1011), It is determined whether the timer value is 0 (A1012). When the value of the timer is not 0 (result of A1012 is “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 in step A1008.

Further, when the value of the timer is 0 (the result of A1012 is “Y”), that is, when the waiting time is over, the game control device 100 can read/write RWM (read/write) such as RAM or EEPROM. Access to the memory is permitted (A1013), and off data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (A1014).

Next, the game control device 100 sets a serial port (a port installed in advance in the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) (A1015). ). Further, it is determined from the previously read state of the first input port 122 whether the initialization switch has been turned on (A1016).

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

Furthermore, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1018 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM (A1019). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power failure match (A1020). If the checksums match (result of A1020 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A1021 of FIG. 5B, and the process for normal recovery from power failure is executed.

Further, when the initialization switch is on (result of A1016 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 determines that the check data of the power failure inspection area is not normal data (result of A1017 is “N”). Alternatively, if the result of A1018 is “N”) and the checksum is not normal (the result of A1020 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A1026 of FIG. 5B to execute the initialization process. That is, the initialization switch constitutes an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. To make.

The game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery (when the power is turned on) in the area to be initialized (A1021). The areas to be initialized are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The areas to be initialized include a discharged ball number area, an acquired ball number area, and an accessory-based acquired ball number area which will be described later, and these areas are initialized by clearing to 0 (initial value=0). As a result, the number of balls discharged, the number of balls acquired, the number of balls acquired by each character, and the rate of balls obtained from the number of balls acquired, the character ratio calculated from the number of balls acquired by character, are all cleared to zero. become. It is also possible to configure such that the number-of-acquired spheres for each character (and thus the character ratio) is not cleared to zero. Further, the busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal is not fixed. Indefinite. After that, the game control device 100 checks the area for storing the game state in the RWM and determines whether the game state is the high probability state (A1022).

Here, when the game state is not the high-probability state (result of A1022 is “N”), the game control device 100 skips the processes of step A1023 and step A1024 and shifts to the process of step A1025. When the gaming state is the high probability state (result of A1022 is “Y”), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (A1023), and the high probability notification LED provided on the collective display device 50, for example. On (lighting) data of (error indicator) is saved in the segment area (A1024). 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) (A1025), and step A1031 is executed. Execute the process.

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

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

The command for power failure recovery transmitted in the process of step A1025 and the command for RAM initialization transmitted in the process of step A1030 include a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine, and suspension of special figures 1 and 2 A decoration special figure 1 hold number command indicating a number, a decoration special figure 2 hold number command, and a probability information command indicating a state of probability are included. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or turned on, a recovery screen command is displayed when the special figure variation display game is running when the power is turned off, and a customer wait demo command when the customer is waiting when the power is turned off. , A power-on command is included when initialized at power-on. Furthermore, depending on the model, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode and a time saving number information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time saving state are included. The RAM initialization command is also included in the RAM initialization command.

The game control device 100 activates a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator) (A1031). 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 executing the CTC activation process in step A1031, the game control device 100 activates and sets the random number generation circuit (A1032). 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. Further, a bit transposed pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set.

A bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). Is a pattern that determines.

In the present embodiment, by exchanging the bits of the random number according to the 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 be allowed to arbitrarily set it.

After that, the game control device 100 extracts the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the jackpot pattern (jackpot symbol) Random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2), small number to determine small hit symbol (small hit symbol random number), random number to determine hit of ordinary figure (random number per hit), random number to determine hit symbol of ordinary figure (random symbol to hit) Etc.) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) (A1033), and interruption is permitted (A1034). Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in this embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every 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, the game control device 100 executes the initial value random number updating process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1035). Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit pattern random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. However, the big hit random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that becomes

In addition, in the big hit symbol random number and the hit symbol random number, a so-called "initial value changing method" is adopted in which the start value is changed each time the random number makes a round by using each initial value random number (generated by software). Each of the random numbers may be updated by a counter method by +1 or 1, or may be updated by random method in which all values within the range appear separately without overlapping until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit design random number and the hit random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number updating process of step A1035, the game control device 100 sets the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus (A1036), and the power failure monitoring is performed. It is determined whether the signal is on (A1037). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (result of A1037 is “N”), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process of step A1035. That is, when the power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (A1034) before the initial value random number updating process (A1035), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is initialized. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being stressed by making the value random number update processing wait.

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

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

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

After that, the game control device 100 saves the power failure inspection area check data 1 in the power failure inspection area 1 (A1041) and saves the power failure inspection area check data 2 in the power failure inspection area 2 (A1042). Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the power of the RWM is cut off is executed (A1043), and the calculated checksum is saved (A1044). Finally, a process of prohibiting access to the RWM is executed (A1045), and the process stands by until the power of the gaming machine is cut off.

In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutdown was backed up correctly. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

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

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) When the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for the predetermined period, it is determined that the power failure has occurred.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111c capable of storing data, the initialization operation section (initialization switch) that can be operated from the outside, and the initialization operation section being operated. It is provided with an initialization unit (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111c, and the operation state of the initialization unit is read before the start of the standby time.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) allows access to the RAM 111c after the waiting time has elapsed.

[Checksum calculation processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the checksum calculation process. The checksum calculation process is executed in steps A1019 and A1043 of the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

The game control device 100 first sets the start address of the RWM as the start value of the calculated address (A1101). Then, the number of repetitions is set (A1102), and "0" is set as the calculated value (A1103). The number of bytes of the RAM used is set as the number of repetitions.

After that, the game control device 100 sets the value obtained by adding the calculated value to the content of the calculated address as a new calculated value (A1104), updates the calculated address by +1 (A1105), and updates the number of repetitions by -1 (A1106). Then, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculation is completed (A1107).

When the checksum calculation is not completed (result of A1107 is “N”), the game control device 100 repeats the processing from step A1104 to step A1107. When the checksum calculation is completed (the result of A1107 is “Y”), the checksum calculation process is completed.

[Initial value random number update process]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the initial value random number updating process. The initial value random number updating process is executed in step A1035 of the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B.

The game control device 100 first updates the big hit symbol initial value random number by +1 (increases by 1) (A1201), and updates the small hit symbol initial value random number by +1 (A1202). Subsequently, the hit initial value random number is updated by +1 (A1203), the hit symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (A1204), and the initial value random number updating process is ended.

Here, "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure, "small hit symbol initial value random number" determines the small hit stop symbol of the special symbol It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number. Also, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that becomes the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the universal figure fluctuation game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is the random number that determines the hit stop symbol of the regular figure. It is a random number that becomes the initial value.

As described above, the randomness of random numbers can be improved 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 processing will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing. The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, timer interrupt processing is started.

When the timer interrupt processing is started, the game control device 100 first designates the register bank 1 as the register bank to be used (A1301), and sets the upper address of the RAM start address in a predetermined register (A1302). Switching from register bank 0 used in the main process to register bank 1 at the start of the timer interrupt process is equivalent to saving the registers used in the main process. When the timer interrupt process is started, the interrupt is automatically disabled.

Next, the game control device 100 executes input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (A1303). Further, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (special winning opening solenoid 39b) is executed (A1304). When the firing prohibition signal is output in the processing of step A1005 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permission state. ..

Next, the game control device 100 executes a payout command transmission process of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 200 in various processes (A1305), and further, a random number update process 1 (A1306), a random number update. Processing 2 (A1307) is executed. After that, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switches 35a to 35n, and the big winning opening switch 39a are monitored to see whether or not a normal signal is input, and an error is monitored (front surface). A winning opening switch/state monitoring process for checking whether the frame or the glass frame is opened is executed (A1308).

Further, a special figure game process for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game is executed (A1309), and then a general figure game process for performing a process related to the general figure variation display game is executed (A1310).

Next, the game control device 100 executes a segment LED edit process which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives the segment LEDs for displaying the special figure variation game and various information regarding the game so as to display desired contents. (A1311).

Further, the game control device 100 checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 to execute magnet irregularity monitoring processing to determine whether or not there is any abnormality (A1312). Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process (board radio wave fraud monitoring process) for checking the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board to determine whether there is any abnormality is executed (A1313).

After that, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process of setting a signal to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1314). After that, the timer interrupt processing ends. Note that when the timer interrupt process returns, the interrupt disabled state and the register bank designation are automatically restored. However, depending on the CPU used, interrupts are enabled after the external information editing process. It is also possible to perform the processing for returning or the processing for returning the designation of the register bank to the register bank 0.

[Input processing]
Next, details of the input process (A1303) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the input process.

The game control device 100 first reads the state of the detection signal of the switch captured in the input port 1, that is, the first input port 122 (A1401). Then, if there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port, the state of that bit is cleared (A1402).

Next, the game control device 100 saves (stores) the read input port 1, that is, the state of the first input port 122 in the switch control area 1 in the RWM (A1403). Then, after preparing the address of the input port 2, that is, the second input port 123 (A1404), the address of the switch control area 2 in the RWM is prepared (A1405). Subsequently, unused bit data is prepared (A1406), and further bit data to be inverted is prepared (A1407). Then, the switch reading process is executed (A1408). Here, in the present embodiment, “preparation” means setting a value in a register, but is not limited to this, and a value may be set in the RWM or another memory.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares the address of the switch control area 3 in the RWM (A1409), and prepares the address of the input port 3, that is, the third input port 124 (A1410). Furthermore, unused bit data is prepared (A1411), and bit data to be inverted is prepared (A1412). Further, thereafter, the switch reading process is executed (A1413), and the input process is ended.

[Switch reading process]
Next, details of the switch reading process (A1408, A1413) in the above-described input process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the switch reading process.

The game control device 100 first reads the state of the signal captured in the target input port (A1501). If there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port, the state of that bit is cleared (A1502), the bit that needs to be inverted is inverted (A1503), and the port is saved (stored) in the port input state of the target switch control area. (A1504). After that, it waits until the delay time (0.1 ms) until the second reading elapses (A1505).

When the delay time (0.1 ms) elapses, the game control device 100 performs the second reading of the state of the signal taken into the target input port (A1506). If there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port, the state of that bit is cleared (A1507), the bit that needs to be inverted is inverted (A1508), and the port input state of the target switch control area (first data ) Is loaded and the inverted data (second data) is saved (A1509). After that, a deterministic bit pattern in which the bit having the same state is 1 and the bit having a different state is 1 is created in the first and second readings (A1510), and the deterministic bit pattern and the port input state 2 are ANDed to determine this time. Bit (A1511).

Next, the game control device 100 creates an undetermined bit pattern in which the same state bit is 0 and the different bit is 1 in the first and second readings (A1512), and the undetermined bit pattern and the previous interruption The logical product with the definite state is calculated and set as the previously held bit (A1513). This makes it possible to obtain the state of the signal from which noise due to chattering of the switch is removed.

Then, the game control device 100 combines the currently confirmed bit and the previously held bit, and saves them as the currently confirmed state (A1514). Further, the exclusive OR of the last time and the current confirmed state is calculated and saved as the rising edge (A1515). After that, the switch reading process ends.

When the timer interrupt cycle is short (for example, 2 ms), the switch reads the switch once for each interrupt processing and compares it with the previous read result to change the signal. There is a method of determining whether or not it has been done, but if it does so, it may not be possible to make a correct determination if the state of the switch read by the previous interrupt is lost by the time of the next interrupt processing. On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, by performing the switch reading process twice in one interrupt process with a predetermined time difference, it is possible to avoid the above-mentioned inconvenience.

[Output processing]
Next, details of the output process (A1304) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of output processing.

The game control device 100 first outputs (resets) off data to the ports 135-1 and 135-2 (see FIG. 3) that output the data of the segment of the collective display device (LED) 50 (A1601). Next, the data output to the solenoid output port 134 which outputs the data of the special winning opening solenoid 39b is combined and output (A1602).

Then, the game control device 100 updates the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit lines of the collective display device (LED) 50 by +1 in the range of 0 to 4, for example (A1603). Further, the output data of the digit line of the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter is obtained (A1604). Then, the acquired data and the external information data are combined (A1605), and the combined data is output to the digit output/external information output port 136 (A1606). After that, the output data of the segment line is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the value of the digit counter (A1607), and the loaded data is output to the segment output port 135-1 (A1608).

After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the touch switch signal from the touch switch (shooting touch switch) provided on the operation handle 24 is an ON signal (A1609). That is, it is determined whether or not the operation handle 24 is operated. When the touch switch signal from the touch switch is an ON signal (result of A1609 is “Y”), the segment output data is loaded from the segment area corresponding to the digit counter (A1610) and the segment output data is sent to the segment output port 2 ( It is output to the port 135-2) (A1612). The segment output data output here is the segment output data for the discharged ball number display unit 66, the ball output rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68. As a result, when the operation handle 24 is operated, the number of discharged balls is displayed on the number-of-discharging-balls display unit 66, the payout rate is displayed on the payout rate display unit 67, and the duty ratio display unit 68 is displayed. It becomes possible to display the character ratio.

On the other hand, when the touch switch signal from the touch switch is an off signal (result of A1609 is “N”), the game control device 100 turns off (LED off) the 7-segment type display (LED lamp). The segment output data is set (A1611), and the segment output data is output to the segment output port 2 (port 135-2) (A1612). As a result, when the operation handle 24 is not operated, the number of discharged balls is displayed on the discharged ball number display section 66, the payout rate is displayed on the payout rate display section 67, and the character ratio display section 68 is displayed. The character ratio display is hidden.

In step A1609, instead of determining whether the touch switch of the operation handle 24 is turned on, it may be determined whether the customer waiting demonstration is in progress (customer waiting demonstration state). Then, when the demo is waiting for the customer, the display is executed on the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the character ratio display unit 68 (A1610, A1612), and the demo is waiting for the customer. If not, the discharged ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 may be hidden (A1611, A1612). As will be described later, when the customer waiting demonstration flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration state (state during customer waiting demonstration) is set (A3210 in FIG. 27), that is, the game control device 100 directs. When the customer waiting demo command is transmitted to the control device 300, it can be determined that the customer waiting demo is in progress.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 loads and combines the data to be output to the external information terminal 71 (A1613), further combines the combined data and the output data of the launch permission (A1614), and finally combines them. The data is output to the external information/launch permission signal output port 137 (A1615). Next, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and combined, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (A1616). After that, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and combined, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (A1617).

Next, the game control device 100 loads and synthesizes the data to be output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70 which outputs the test signal to the test shooting test device, and the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70. The combined data is output to (A1618). Further, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal of the test shot test device is loaded and combined, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 ( A1619). Then, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test-shooting test device is loaded and combined, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70. (A1620). Next, the data to be output to the test terminal output ports 6 and 7 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and combined, and combined to the test terminal output ports 6 and 7 on the relay board 70. The output data is output (A1621). The data of step A1621 is the data of the payout rate. Then, the data to be output to the test terminal output ports 8 and 9 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and combined, and combined to the test terminal output ports 8 and 9 on the relay board 70. The data is output (A1622), and the output process ends. The data of step A1622 is data of the character ratio.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmitting process (A1305) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the payout command transmission process.

The game control device 100 first checks whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (A1701). 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 number-of-wins 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 prize balls, 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 the 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 a prize in a winning opening reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). In the area to be used, winning data corresponding to 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 on 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.

Each of these prize number counter areas is provided with a prize number counter for each number of prize balls set for each prize hole (eg, 2 prize balls, 3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls). An area 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 larger 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.

In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 in step A1701, the game control device 100, among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of award balls, is the winning object to be checked. It is determined whether or not there is a count number other than "0" in the number counter area.

When there is no count number in the winning number counter area 2 (result of A1701 is "N"), the game control device 100 updates the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked (A1702). Further, it is determined whether or not the check of the count numbers of all the prize number counter areas is completed (A1703).

When all the checks are completed (result of A1703 is “Y”), the game control device 100 shifts to the processing of step A1712. On the other hand, if all the checks are not completed (result of A1703 is “N”), the process returns to step A1701 and steps A1701 to A1703 are repeated.

If there is a count number (result of A1701 is “Y”), the game control device 100 subtracts (−1) the count number of the target winning number counter area (A1704), and the winning number counter area 2 The payout amount corresponding to the address is acquired (A1705). Then, the value in the remaining number of prize balls area and the number of payouts are added (A1706), and the addition result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls area as a new remaining number of prize balls (A1707). As the value of the remaining award ball area before the process of step A1707, a fraction which is less than a predetermined number serving as a reference of the output of the main award ball signal is stored.

After that, the game control device 100 subtracts 10 from the addition result (A1708), and determines whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (A1709). If it is not 0 or more (result of A1709 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1712. On the other hand, when it is 0 or more (result of A1709 is “Y”), the value of the main prize ball signal output count area is updated by +1 (A1710), and the subtraction result is saved in the prize ball remaining count area (A1711). Then, the process returns to step A1708.

Through the above processing, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes an external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out 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 result of the big hit occurs. It is possible to prevent such a problem that the number of special prize balls cannot be counted.

If the payout command transmission timer is not 0, the game control device 100 updates -1 (A1712), and determines whether the payout command transmission timer has become 0 (A1713). When the payout command transmission timer is not 0 (result of A1713 is “N”), the payout command transmission process is ended. If the payout command transmission timer is 0 (result of A1713 is "Y"), it is determined whether the payout busy signal status (flag) is busy (busy status flag) (A1714).

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 is in an on state (busy state). It is said that. 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 is a state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start the payout control. The payout busy signal status (flag) is information that sets whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control based on the state of the payout busy signal, and is an idle that can immediately start the payout control. Either a state, a busy state in which payout control cannot be started immediately, or an indefinite state in which the state is indefinite is set.

When the payout busy signal status is busy (the result of A1714 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 ends the payout command transmission processing. The case of not being in the busy state includes the case of being in the idle state and the case of being in an indefinite state. 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.

The indefinite state is set, for example, by clearing the busy signal status area in the process when the power is turned on. The indefinite state is set to the idle state or the busy state based on that the state of the payout busy signal is maintained for a predetermined period to a state indicating that the payout control can be immediately started or impossible. To resolve. That is, when a power failure occurs and the power failure is restored, even if a state signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control device 200, the prize ball command is immediately sent to the payout control device 200. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control device 200 in response to the status signal indicating that the payout control device 200 can start the payout control continuously without being transmitted for a predetermined period. As a result, the payout control device 200 receives the prize ball command and reliably recognizes that the payout process can be immediately performed, and then transmits the prize ball command, and the payout control corresponding to the prize ball command is performed. You can prevent it from being lost.

When the payout busy signal status is not busy (the result of A1714 is “N”), the gaming control device 100 checks whether or not the winning number counter area 1 has a count (A1715). In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 1, among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of prize balls, the number of counts which is not “0” is counted in the winning number counter area to be checked. Determine whether there is.

Then, when there is no count number (result of A1715 is "N"), the game control device 100 updates the address of the prize number counter area 1 to be checked (A1716), and all the prize number counter areas are checked. It is determined whether the check of the count number is completed (A1717). When all the checks are completed (result of A1717 is “Y”), the payout command transmission process is ended. On the other hand, if all the checks are not completed (result of A1717 is “N”), the process returns to step A1715, and steps A1715 to A1717 are repeated.

Further, when there is a count number (result of A1715 is “Y”), the game control device 100 subtracts (−1) the count number of the target prize number counter area (A1718), and the target prize number counter. The payout command corresponding to the area is acquired (A1719). Then, the payout command (payout number command) is stored in the payout serial transmission buffer (A1720), the initial value is set in the payout command transmission timer (A1721), and then the payout command transmission process is ended. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and is set to 200 ms as an initial value.

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) is generated in units of one winning in the winning area and is 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. In other words, the gaming control device 100 indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) indicating whether the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. In the case shown, it constitutes 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 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 the function for performing.

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 due to some cause, 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, in the conventional gaming machine, a function for backing up is required, which causes a problem of cost increase. According to this embodiment, it is possible to realize accurate payout control without providing the payout control device 200 with a function for backing up.

Also, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay. The time can be accurately grasped, and for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since a prize ball command counter capable of storing information on the prize ball command and a 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, while performing the game control comprehensively, to the winning area (the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 37, the general winning opening 35, the special variation winning device 39) provided in the gaming area 32 Game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of the game ball, and payout control means that performs payout control of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means ( The payout control device 200) is provided, and the game control means outputs a prize ball command based on a status signal (busy signal) output from the payout control means indicating whether or not the payout control can start payout control. When a power failure occurs and the power is restored from the power failure, the payout control means immediately outputs the status signal indicating that the payout control can be started. The prize ball command is paid out in response to the status signal indicating that the payout control means can start the payout control without being transmitted to the payout control means for a predetermined period. It means that it will be sent to the means.

Further, a plurality of winning areas (first starting winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 37, general winning opening 35, special variation winning device 39) having different numbers of prize balls are provided in the gaming area 32, and game control means (game control device) is provided. 100) is provided with a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has been transmitted for each number of prize balls, and a status signal starts payout control. If it is possible and the 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), and the status signal indicates the payout. This means that whether or not the control means can start the payout control is performed before the determination as to whether or not there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter.

In addition, the game control is performed comprehensively, and based on the winning of the game ball to a predetermined winning area (first starting winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 37, general winning opening 35, special variation winning device 39). A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command, and a payout control device (payout control device 200) that performs payout control of game balls based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control device. Provided, the game control means, when the state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start the payout control, the prize ball command And a prize ball signal (main prize) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with winning of a game ball into a predetermined prize area (game controller 100). External information output means (game control device 100) for outputting a ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine, and the external information output means is a state signal output from the payout control means, and the payout control means performs payout control. The award ball signal is output regardless of whether or not it can be started.

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 the power failure occurs and the power is restored. 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 transmission means (game control device 100) has a predetermined winning area (first start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 37, general winning opening 35). , A special variation winning device 39) generates a prize ball command in units of one prize, and if the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the one prize ball command is issued to the payout control means (payout). The prize ball command counter (game control device 100) is configured to transmit to the control device 200), and can store information of the winning in units of one winning in the predetermined winning region, and the predetermined winning region. It is possible to memorize the number of award ball commands that have not been transmitted by updating the game balls when winning a game ball and winning the award ball command to the payout control means. The means is configured to accumulate the number of prize balls determined to be paid out as a result of winning a game ball to a predetermined prize area, and output a prize ball signal to the outside of the gaming machine each time the cumulative value reaches a predetermined number. The prize ball signal counter can store the information of the prize in units of one prize in the predetermined prize area, and updates the game ball in the predetermined prize area at the same time as the external information output means. By updating the number of prize balls in accordance with the accumulating process of the number of prize balls, it is possible to store the number of prize balls that have not been accumulated.

[Random number update process 1]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the random number update process 1. The random number update process 1 is executed in step A1306 of the timer interrupt process. The random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number that is the target of the initial value random number update process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the jackpot symbol random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (A1801).

If the big hit symbol random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (result of A1801 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the processing of step A1804 and thereafter. On the other hand, when the big hit symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (the result of A1801 is “Y”), the big hit symbol initial value random number is loaded as the next initial value (A1802). Then, the next initial value of the loaded jackpot symbol random number is set in the register (start value setting register) that holds the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1803).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether the small hit symbol random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (A1804). When the small hitting symbol random number is not in the initial value setting waiting state (result of A1804 is “N”), the processes of step A1807 and thereafter are executed.

On the other hand, when the small hit symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (result of A1804 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the small hit symbol initial value random number as the next initial value (A1805). Then, the next initial value of the loaded small hit symbol random number is set in the register (start value setting register) that holds the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1806).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the winning random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (A1807). When the hit random number is not in the initial value setting waiting state (result of A1807 is “N”), the processes of step A1810 and thereafter are executed.

On the other hand, when the hit random number is waiting for the initial value setting (result of A1807 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the hit initial value random number as the next initial value (A1808). Then, the next initial value of the loaded random number is set in the register (start value setting register) which holds the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1809).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the winning symbol random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (A1810). When the winning symbol random number is not in the initial value setting waiting state (result of A1810 is “N”), the random number updating process 1 is ended.

On the other hand, when the winning symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (result of A1810 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the winning symbol initial value random number as the next initial value (A1811). Then, the next initial value of the loaded hit symbol random number is set in the register (start value setting register) that holds the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (A1812), and the random number update process 1 is terminated.

[Random number update process 2]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the random number update process 2. The random number update process 2 is executed in step A1307 of the timer interrupt process. The random number updating process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there are 1-byte random numbers (fluctuation pattern random numbers 2 and 3) and 2-byte random numbers (fluctuation pattern random numbers 1) as the fluctuation pattern random numbers, and the random number updating process 2 updates both. The update target is switched and processed every time an interrupt occurs. Further, when the random number to be updated is 2 bytes, the update processing is performed at different interrupts for the upper byte and the lower byte. That is, the update of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 (reach variation mode determination random number) by the random number update process 2 executed in one interrupt process for the main process is performed for either the upper 1 byte or the lower 1 byte. Is configured to.

The game control device 100 first updates a random number update scan counter for sequentially designating which random number among a plurality of random numbers to be updated is the target of this update processing (A1901). Next, the address of the effect random number update table corresponding to the value of the random number update scan counter is calculated (A1902). Then, the upper limit judgment value of the random number is acquired from the table referred to based on the calculated address (A1903). The table referred to at this time stores an upper limit determination value for each type of random number, that is, a value for determining whether or not the random number has completed one round.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 loads the value of the M1 counter in which a random value is set (A1904).

Next, the game control device 100 acquires a mask value for masking the value of the M1 counter, and masks the value of the M1 counter (A1905). Note that the mask value has a different number of bits depending on the random number to be updated, for example, when updating the lower 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the lower 3 bits of the M1 counter, and the upper 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1. Is updated, the lower 4 bits of the M1 counter are set. This is because the upper limit differs depending on the type of random number. As the mask value, if the lower 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is updated, the lower 3 bits of the M1 counter is updated, and if the upper 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is updated, the lower 1 bit of the M1 counter is updated. Although 4 bits are illustrated, the numerical value is an example and the present invention is not limited to this.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the random number area (random number counter) to be updated is the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (A1906). If the random number area is the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (result of A1906 is “Y”), the value left by masking the value of the M1 counter with the mask value of the upper 1 byte as the additional value ( Hereinafter, this is referred to as "masked value") is set to a mask update value obtained by adding "1", the lower 1 byte is set to "0" (A1907), and the process proceeds to step A1909.

Further, when the random number area is not the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (result of A1906 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets the upper 1 byte to “0” as the additional value and the lower 1 byte. The mask update value is set (A1908), and the process proceeds to step A1909. The reason why "1" is added to the masked value is that the masked value may become "0" and the value does not change by adding "0".

Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether the random number to be updated is a 2-byte random number (A1909). If it is a 2-byte random number (result of A1909 is “Y”), the value (2 bytes) of the random number area to be updated is set (A1910), and the process proceeds to step A1912. On the other hand, if the random number to be updated is not a 2-byte random number (result of A1909 is “N”), “0” is set as the upper 1 byte of the random number value and the lower 1 byte of the random number value is set to the random number area to be updated. A value (1 byte) is set (A1911), and the process proceeds to step A1912.

The game control device 100 sets a value obtained by adding the addition value determined in the process of step A1907 or A1908 to the random number value as a new random number value, and whether the new random number value is larger than the upper limit determination value acquired in the process of A1903. It is determined whether or not (A1913).

When the new random number value is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (result of A1913 is “N”), the game control device 100 places the new random number value in the lower random number area of the 1-byte random number or the 2-byte random number. Save (A1915). If the new random number value is larger than the upper limit determination value (result of A1913 is “Y”), the value obtained by subtracting the upper limit determination value from the new random number value is set as a new random number value again (A1914), and The random number value is saved in the lower random number area of the 1-byte random number or the 2-byte random number (A1915).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether the updated random number is a 2-byte random number (A1916). If it is not a 2-byte random number (result of A1916 is “N”), the random number updating process 2 is ended. On the other hand, if it is a 2-byte random number (result of A1916 is “Y”), a new random number value (if a new random number value is calculated again, that value) is saved in the higher random number area of the 2-byte random number. Then (A1917), the random number update process 2 ends.

In this way, the CPU 111a updates the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2. Therefore, the CPU 111a, among the various random numbers extracted based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting area of the first start winning opening 36 and the second starting winning opening 37, the variation mode (variation pattern) of the special figure variation display game. It constitutes a random number updating means for updating the variation pattern random number for determining

[Winning prize switch/Status monitoring processing]
FIG. 15A is a flowchart showing a procedure of a winning opening switch/state monitoring process. The winning opening switch/state monitoring process is executed in step A1308 in the timer interrupt process. The winning a prize switch/state monitoring process constitutes a monitoring means for monitoring the winning of each winning a prize and executing a predetermined process when a winning is made. As a predetermined process, the number of discharged balls is updated by +1 (only 1 is added), or an addition process is executed with respect to the number of prize balls by the prize to calculate a payout rate (total number of prize balls) or a character ratio. There are things.

First, the game control device 100 prepares a winning prize port monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the winning hole switches 39a (two) in the special winning part (special variation winning device 39) (A2001). Then, despite the fact that the special winning opening is not open, whether or not there is an illegal winning in the special winning opening is monitored, and the fraud & prize monitoring process for detecting a normal winning is executed (A2002). Details of the fraud & winning award monitoring process will be described later.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares the winning hole monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other of the large winning hole switches 39a (two) in the special winning opening (special variation winning device 39) (A2003). Then, the fraud & prize monitoring process of monitoring the fraudulent prize and detecting the normal prize is executed (A2004). Next, it is determined whether or not it is in the normal power support state, that is, whether or not it is in the time saving state or the probability changing state (excluding the latent probability changing state) (A2005).

Then, when the normal control support state is in effect (the result of A2005 is “Y”), the game control device 100 prepares a winning opening monitoring table corresponding to the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37 (A2006). ). Then, the fraud & prize monitoring process of monitoring the fraudulent prize and detecting the normal prize is executed (A2007). Subsequently, a prize-winning port monitoring table of a prize-winning port switch that does not require fraudulent monitoring is prepared (A2008). In the present embodiment, the winning opening switches that do not require fraudulent monitoring are the winning opening switches (SW) 35a and 35b of the left and right general winning openings 35 and the starting opening 1 switch 36a. Next, the winning number counter updating process for updating the winning number is executed (A2009).

On the other hand, when the gaming control device 100 is not in the normal electric power support state (result of A2005 is “N”), the gaming control device 100 prepares a winning opening monitoring table of a winning opening switch that does not require unauthorized monitoring (A2010). In the present embodiment, the winning opening switch that does not require unauthorized monitoring is the winning opening switches (SW) 35a and 35b of the left and right general winning openings 35 and the starting opening 1 switch of the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening). 36a. Next, a winning number counter updating process for updating the winning number is executed (A2011). A winning opening monitoring table corresponding to the starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37 is prepared (A2012). Then, the fraud & prize monitoring process of monitoring the fraudulent prize and detecting the normal prize is executed (A2013).

FIG. 15B is a table showing the priority rankings related to winning hole monitoring for each gaming state. This priority order is realized by the order of prize-winning mouth switch/state monitoring processing (FIG. 15A) and prize-winning mouth monitoring in later-described prize number counter updating processing (FIG. 17A).

Here, the winning opening monitoring is the fraud & winning award monitoring process or the winning number counter updating process (also executed in the fraud & winning award monitoring process), counting the number of winning prizes, updating the number of discharged balls (calculation), and the winning percentage. Is to perform the calculation of, the ratio of the accessory role, and the like. In particular, even when the winning holes are won at the same time, the payout rate and the character ratio are calculated based on the predetermined priority order as shown in FIG. Done. In addition, in the normal game state and the normal electric power support state, since the special winning opening is not opened unless there is an injustice, it is not added to the priority table.

As shown in FIG. 15B(I), it is possible to change the priority order related to winning a prize opening monitoring according to the game state (steps A2005 to A2013). That is, the prize number counter updating process (also executed in the fraud & prize monitoring process) is executed according to the determination (A2005) as to whether or not it is in the normal electric power support state, and the normal variation winning device 37 (second start winning port). It is possible to set (determine) which one of the prize winning opening (general winning opening 35 and the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening)) which does not require fraudulent monitoring is first.

In particular, in the normal power support state (the result of A2005 is "Y"), the winning combination switch (starting opening 1 switch 36a) which does not require illegitimate monitoring of the normal variable winning structure 37 (second starting winning opening). The winning opening monitoring (that is, counting the number of winnings, updating the number of discharged balls, adding the number of acquired balls, etc.) can be performed prior to the starting winning port 36 having (1) (first starting winning port). As will be described later, in the winning openings having a winning opening switch that does not require fraudulent monitoring, the winning opening monitoring of the general winning opening 35 is prioritized prior to the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening). Shall be executed. In addition, when it is not in the normal electric power support state (the result of A2005 is “N”), that is, in the normal game state, the special game state, and the like, the start winning prize having the winning opening switch (starting opening 1 switch 36a) which does not require unauthorized monitoring. For the mouth 36 (first starting winning opening), the winning opening monitoring can be executed before the ordinary variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening).

As shown in FIG. 15B(II), in the normal power support state (the result of A2005 is “Y”), the general winning a prize port 35 of the starting winning auction ports of the prize award switch that does not require unauthorized monitoring is used. If only the prize winning port monitoring (the prize number counter updating process) is executed before the prize winning port monitoring (A2006, A2007) of the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting prize hole), the normal variable winning device 37 (second start) The prize-winning port monitoring for the general prize-winning port 35 having a larger number of prize balls than the prize-winning port) can be executed with priority over the prize-winning port monitoring of the normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning port).

In addition, in gaming states other than the normal electric power support state (special gaming state, normal gaming state, etc.), winning hole monitoring is preferentially performed in the order of winning holes with the largest number of winning prize balls (number of winning balls). As a result, the highest possible payout rate is preferentially requested, and the player's expectation for the game can be improved.

Further, as a modified example, as shown in FIG. 15C, even if the processing of steps A2005 to A2009 of the winning opening switch/state monitoring processing of FIG. 15A is deleted and the processing of steps A2010 to A2013 is executed after step A2004. Good. In this case, in all the game states (independent of the game state), the order of the prize holes with the most award balls (the number of prize balls) to be obtained (large prize hole→general prize hole→first start prize hole→ The winning opening monitoring can be executed with priority in the order of the second starting winning opening). In this case, the highest possible payout rate is preferentially demanded, and the player's expectation for the game can be improved. In the winning prize switch/state monitoring process of FIG. 15C, the winning prizes to the respective winning prizes are monitored in descending order of the number of prize balls to be obtained, and if there is a winning prize, the winning prize winning number is added to the winning ratio. It constitutes a monitoring means for calculating (the total number of prize balls) and the ratio of character goods.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the out-ball detection switch 65 after step A2009 or A2013 (A2014). If there is an input to the out-ball detection switch 65 (result of A2014 is “Y”), the value of the number-of-discharging-balls area that stores the number of discharged balls is updated by +1 to add 1 to the number of discharging balls (A2015), The payout performance monitoring process described later is executed (A2016). Then, an out-ball detection command indicating that a ball has entered the out-port 30b is written in the payout serial transmission buffer (A2017). After that, the status scan counter for sequentially designating which switch or signal among a plurality of switches and signals whose statuses such as whether an error has occurred is to be monitored this time is updated ( A2018).

In the present embodiment, the out ball detection switch 65 and each winning opening switch detect the game balls discharged to the outside of the game area 32, and the discharge ball number is updated by +1 and counted (A2015, A2210). .. However, since the number of launch balls emitted from the ball launch device is basically equal to the number of game balls discharged outside the game area 32, a switch (sensor) for directly detecting the launch ball from the ball launch device. ) May be provided to count the number of discharged balls. It should be noted that the number of balls discharged is more accurate when the out-ball detection switch 65 and each winning opening switch are used as in the present embodiment, because the ball discharged from the ball-launching device returns to the ball-launching device. You can count.

When there is no input to the out ball detection switch 65 (result of A2014 is “N”), the game control device 100 updates the state scan counter (A2018). The status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. 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 (A2019). Then, a gaming machine state check process for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is executed (A2020). The details of the gaming machine state check processing will be described later.

By referring the value of the status scan counter to the gaming machine status monitoring table 1, when the value of the status scan counter is 0, the status based on the abnormality detection signal 1 output due to occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector (switch abnormality) 1 error) monitoring is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is 1, monitoring of the state (shooting ball out error) based on the shot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is 2, monitoring of the status (overflow error) based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is 3, the status based on the payout abnormal status signal (payout abnormal error) Monitoring is set.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares the gaming machine status monitoring table 2 for setting the status to be monitored according to the value of the status scan counter (A2021). Then, a gaming machine status check process for determining a status such as whether an error has occurred is executed (A2022).

By referring the value of the status scan counter to the gaming machine status monitoring table 2, when the value of the status scan counter is 0, the status (glass frame opening error) is monitored based on the signal output from the glass frame opening detection switch. Is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is 1, monitoring of statuses (body frame open error, front frame open error) based on the signal output from the front frame open detection switch is set. Also, when the value of the status scan counter is 2, monitoring of the status based on the frame radio wave illegal signal (frame radio wave illegal) is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is 3, monitoring of the state based on the touch switch signal. Is set.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the status scan counter is 0 (A2023). Then, when the value of the error scan counter is not 0 (the result of A2023 is "N"), the winning opening switch/state monitoring process is ended. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next.

Further, when the value of the error scan counter is 0 (result of A2023 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 prepares the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 (A2024), and whether an error has occurred, etc. The gaming machine status check process for determining the status of is executed (A2025).

By referring the value of the status scan counter to the gaming machine status monitoring table 3, when the value of the status scan counter is 0, the status based on the abnormality detection signal 2 output due to occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector (switch abnormality) 2 error) monitoring is set. Note that the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is 1 to 3.

After that, the game control device 100 executes a payout busy signal check process for setting a busy signal status (payout busy signal flag) based on a payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start payout control (A2026). ), and ends the winning opening switch/state monitoring process. The details of the payout busy signal check process will be described later.

Note that the processing from steps A2024 to A2026 is executed only when the value of the status scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is 0, so that it is executed once for every four timer interrupts. .. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processing from A2024 to A2026 is performed every 16 ms.

[Illegal & prize monitoring processing]
FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing the procedure of fraud & prize monitoring processing. The fraud & winning a prize monitoring process is executed in steps A2002, A2004, A2007 and A2013 in the winning port switch/state monitoring process shown in FIG. 15A.

The fraud & winning prize monitoring process is a process performed on the special winning opening switch 39a of the special variation winning device 39 and the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) of the normal variation winning device 37. About the 2nd starting prize hole (ordinary variable prize device 37) and big prize hole (special variable prize device 39), the opening and closing member is forcibly opened using a piano wire or illicit equipment, and a game ball is inserted into the prize ball. Since it is easy for fraud to pay out, the fraud is monitored in addition to the detection of winning.

The game control device 100 first checks the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning port switch of the error monitoring target (A2101), and determines whether it is in the fraud monitoring period (A2102). For example, the fraud monitoring period is a period other than during the special game state in which the special variable winning a prize device 39 is opened when the winning port switch of the error monitoring target is the special winning port switch 39a.

Then, in the fraud monitoring period (result of A2102 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the target winning opening switch (A2103). If there is no input to the target winning opening switch (result of A2103 is "N"), the target notification timer update information is loaded (A2112). In addition, when there is an input to the target winning opening switch (the result of A2103 is “Y”), the number of illegal winnings of the target is updated by +1 (A2104), and the number of illegal winnings after addition is determined to be the fraud occurrence of the monitoring target. It is determined whether or not the number is 5 or more (for example, 5) (A2105).

The reason why the number of judgments is 5 is, for example, when the big winning opening in the open state is converted to the closed state, the game ball is caught in the door member of the big winning hole, and the game ball has passed the valid period of the count switch. This is because it is not judged to be fraudulent when a player wins a prize or when there is noise on a signal, and so as not to be easily judged to be an error even if it is not fraudulent.

And when it is not more than the determined number (the result of A2105 is "N"), the game control device 100 prepares the winning opening monitoring table of the target winning opening switch (A2110). If the number is equal to or more than the determined number (the result of A2105 is “Y”), the number of fraudulent prizes is limited to the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (A2106), and the initial value (for example, 60000 ms) is saved in the target fraudulent prize notification timer area. (A2107).

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a target injustice occurrence command as an effect command (A2108), and further prepares an injustice prize occurrence flag as an injustice flag (A2109). Then, the prepared fraud flag is compared with the value of the target fraud flag area (A2120).

On the other hand, when it is not during the fraud monitoring period (result of A2102 is “N”), the game control device 100 prepares a winning opening monitoring table of the target winning opening switch (A2110) and sets prize balls. The counter updating process is executed (A2111). The details of the winning number counter updating process will be described later.

Then, the game control device 100 loads the target notification timer update information (A2112), and determines whether or not there is permission to update the notification timer (A2113). If the update of the notification timer is not permitted (result of A2113 is “N”), the fraud & winning a prize monitoring process is ended. On the other hand, if updating of the notification timer is permitted (result of A2113 is “Y”), −1 is updated if the target notification timer is not 0 (A2114). The minimum value of the notification timer is set to 0.

The update of the notification timer is permitted when the winning port switch targeted for error monitoring is the winning port switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the normal variable winning device 37. Further, the update of the notification timer is permitted when the winning port switch targeted for error monitoring is the one special winning port switch 39a, and is permitted when the winning port switch targeted for error monitoring is the other major winning port switch 39a. Not done. This prevents the notification timer from being updated twice as frequently with regard to the injustice notification of the special variation winning device 39, and prevents the time from being increased by half the specified time (for example, 60000 ms).

After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the notification timer is 0 (A2115), and when the value is not 0 (the result of A2115 is “N”), that is, when the time is not up. Ends the fraud & prize monitoring process. When the value of the notification timer is 0 (the result of A2115 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the target fraud cancellation command is prepared as an effect command (A2116). A fraudulent winning cancellation flag is prepared as a fraudulent flag (A2117). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (A2118).

When it is the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (the result of A2118 is “Y”), that is, when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 in this fraud & prize monitoring process. Clears the target number of illegal prizes (A2119).

In addition, the game control device 100, after the processing of step A2119 is completed or when the value of the notification timer has not become 0 (the result of A2118 is “N”), that is, the fraud & prize monitoring processing before the previous time. When the value of the notification timer has become 0 in step 1, the prepared fraud flag is compared with the value of the target fraud flag area (A2120).

Then, when the prepared fraud flag and the value of the target fraud flag area match (the result of A2120 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 ends the fraud & winning award monitoring process. If the prepared fraud flag does not match the value of the target fraud flag area (result of A2120 is "N"), the prepared fraud flag is saved in the target fraud flag area (A2121), and the effect command is set. The process is executed (A2122). After that, the fraud & winning a prize monitoring process ends.

By the above process, the fraud occurrence command is transmitted to the performance control device 300 when the fraud occurs, and the fraud cancellation command is transmitted to the performance control device 300 when the fraud is released, and the start and end of the fraud notification are set. The Rukoto.

[Winning prize counter update processing]
FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the winning number counter updating process. The winning number counter updating process is executed in steps A2009 and A2011 of the winning port switch/state monitoring process shown in FIG. 15A and step A2111 of the fraud & winning prize monitoring process shown in FIG.

First, the game control device 100 acquires the number of winning opening switches to be monitored from the winning opening monitoring table (A2201), and determines whether or not there is an input (to be exact, a change in the input) in the target winning opening switch. (A2202). If there is no input (result of A2202 is "N"), the table address is updated to the address of the next record (A2216), and it is determined whether or not monitoring of all switches is completed (A2217). The table address is updated so that the target winning opening switch changes in the order of the left winning opening switch 35a, the right winning opening switch 35b, and the starting opening 1 switch 36a, and the winning opening of the general winning opening 35 is changed. The monitoring is preferentially executed before the start winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening).

On the other hand, when there is an input to the target winning opening switch (result of A2202 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the value of the target winning number counter area 1 (A2203), and loads the loaded value. +1 is updated (A2204). In the prize number counter area, the count number is updated by +1 (addition of 1) for each winning of the target winning port, and the winning number of the target winning port (number of winnings) is stored. Further, it is determined whether or not overflow occurs according to the updated value (A2205).

When the overflow has not occurred (result of A2205 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves the updated value in the winning number counter area 1 (A2206). Next, the number of prize balls corresponding to the target winning number counter area 1 (target winning port) is set (A2207). Then, the set number of prize balls is added to the value of the acquired number of balls area (A2208), and the set number of prize balls is added to the value of the target number of acquired balls for each accessory (A2209). The value is updated by +1 (A2210). After that, a payout performance monitoring process (described later) is executed to calculate the payout rate and the character ratio, display control of the discharged ball number display unit 66, the ball ratio display unit 67, and the character ratio display unit 68. To do.

In the present embodiment, the out ball detection switch 65 and each winning opening switch detect a game ball discharged to the outside of the game area 32, and the game control device 100 updates the discharge ball number by +1 and counts ( A2015, A2210), and discharge-ball-number counting means for counting the number of discharge balls. However, since the number of game balls to be emitted from the ball launch device is basically equal to the number of game balls to be discharged to the outside of the game area 32, a switch () for detecting the launch ball from the ball launch device ( A sensor) may be provided, and the game control device 100 may count the number of balls to be discharged, so that the number-of-discharge-balls counting unit for counting the number of balls to be discharged may be configured instead of the number-of-discharge balls counting unit. In addition, since there is a return to the ball launching device from the ball launching device, the number of discharged balls can be accurately counted by using the game ball with the out ball detection switch 65 and each winning opening switch.

After the process of step A2211, or when an overflow occurs (result of A2205 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the value of the target winning number counter area 2 (A2212). After that, the game control device 100 updates the loaded value by +1 (A2213), and determines whether or not an overflow occurs according to the updated value (A2214).

When the overflow does not occur (result of A2214 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves the updated value in the winning number counter area 2 (A2215). After the processing of step A2215 ends or when an overflow occurs (result of A2214 is “Y”), the table address is updated to the address of the next record (A2216). Then, it is determined whether or not monitoring of all the switches is completed (A2217).

When the monitoring of all the switches is not completed (result of A2217 is "N"), the game control device 100 returns to the process of step A2202 for determining whether or not there is an input to the target winning opening switch. When the monitoring of all the switches is completed (the result of A2217 is “Y”), the winning number counter updating process is completed. By the above processing, the winning number counter areas 1 and 2 are updated based on the winning in the winning area, and the winning information (the number of winnings and the number of winnings) is stored.

Next, referring to FIG. 17B, a discharged ball number area for storing the number of discharged balls, an acquired ball number area for storing the number of acquired balls per 100 discharged balls (total of the number of prize balls), An area for acquiring the number of balls for each character, which stores the number of balls for each character, will be described. The discharged ball number area, the acquired ball number area, and the accessory-based acquired ball number area are provided in the RWM (read/write memory: RAM, EEPROM, etc.) of the game control device 100.

The number of balls acquired is used to obtain the payout rate. The number of balls acquired for each character is used to calculate the character ratio. The number of balls acquired by each character is the number of balls acquired for each prize hole (character) (however, with respect to the large prize hole, it is distinguished between the big hit state and the small hit state). In addition, when the total value (total number) of the number of balls acquired for each character is calculated, the total number of prize balls obtained by winning the prize is obtained. The character ratio is, for example, a ratio of the total number of prize balls obtained by winning a special winning opening during a big hit to the total value of the number of balls acquired for each character.

As shown in FIG. 17B(I), the discharged ball number area is a storage area having a size of 1 byte, and is used to store a value of 0 to 99 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 17B(II), the acquired sphere number area is a storage area having a size of 2 bytes and is used to store a value of 0 to 1500.

As shown in FIG. 17B(III), each of the accessory-based acquired sphere count areas is a storage area having a size of 2 bytes and is used to store a value of 0 to 65535. The number-of-acquired-balls area for each accessory may be a storage area having a size of 3 bytes or more. If the upper limit is exceeded, the upper limit value (65535) is kept. The area for acquiring the number of balls for each character is an area for storing the total number of prize balls by winning the plurality of general winning openings 35, and the total number of prize balls for winning the first starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1). , An area for storing the total number of prize balls due to winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (starting opening 2), an area for storing the total number of prize balls due to winning in the large winning opening during the big hit, and a small area. This area corresponds to an area for storing the total number of prize balls by winning a special winning opening during a win (except during a big hit).

[Ball output performance monitoring process]
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of payout performance monitoring processing. The payout performance monitoring process is executed in step A2211 of the winning number counter updating process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of discharged balls is 100 (a predetermined number) or more (A2301). When the number of discharged balls is less than 100 (the result of A2301 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A2313. When the number of discharged balls is 100 or more (the result of A2301 is “Y”), in order to update the payout rate displayed in the payout rate display portion 67 to the latest payout rate, the acquired number of balls area (RWM) The value of (in) is loaded (A2302). In the acquired number-of-balls area, the number of acquired balls (the total number of prize balls) per 100 discharged balls, that is, the payout rate is stored. Then, it is determined whether the number of acquired balls is 100 or more (A2303).

When the number of acquired balls is less than 100 (the result of A2303 is "N"), the game control device 100 indicates the light emission color (red or green in this embodiment) of the segment (light emitting unit) of the payout rate display unit 67. The value of the segment color number area (within the RWM) that stores the color number is updated (A2304), and the segment data corresponding to the number of acquired balls (that is, the percentage of the ball output) is saved in the segment area corresponding to the color number (A2305). ). The segment area that does not correspond to the color number is cleared to 0. In this way, in the payout rate display portion 67, the emission color can be changed to update and display the payout rate display (for example, from red to green), and the player can be informed that the payout rate has been updated. Can be recognized.

In this way, by the processing of steps A2301 to A2305, the payout rate (total of the number of acquired balls and the number of prize balls) is updated and displayed on the payout rate display unit 67 every time the number of discharged balls reaches 100 (predetermined number). it can. In addition, when a plurality of winning openings are simultaneously awarded to a plurality of winning openings at the timing when the number of discharged balls is 100, a plurality of winning openings are selected based on a predetermined priority order for each winning opening as shown in FIG. 15B. Among the winning prizes, the winning in the winning opening having the highest priority is adopted, and the number of prize balls of the adopted prize is added to calculate the payout rate (the total number of winning balls and the number of prize balls) (priority calculating means). ). Accordingly, particularly in the normal game state and the special game state, at the timing when the number of discharged balls reaches 100 (predetermined number), the highest possible payout rate is obtained, and the player's expectation for the game can be improved. In addition, in the specific game state (normal electric power support state), since there are many prizes for the normal variable prize device 37, the prize for the normal variable prize device 37 is preferentially adopted. In addition, the number of prize balls due to a prize that has not been adopted among a plurality of prizes is added to the payout rate (the total number of acquired balls and the number of prize balls) in the payout performance monitoring process in the next timer interruption process.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 15C, the winning openings are in the order of the winning openings with the largest number of winning balls (the number of winning balls) (large winning opening→general winning opening→first starting winning opening→second starting winning opening). When the monitoring (calculation of the payout rate) is prioritized, the payout rate as large as possible is required at the timing when the number of discharged balls reaches 100, and the player's expectation for the game can be improved.

When the number of acquired balls is 100 or more (the result of A2303 is "Y"), the game control device 100 sets the value of the segment color number area to an initial value (for example, corresponding to red) (A2306), and "99". The segment data for blinking display of is saved in the segment area corresponding to the color number (A2307). In the payout rate display section 67, the payout rate can be displayed only from 0 to 99, and thus, when the number of acquired balls (ball payout rate) is 100 or more, "99" is displayed in one color (for example, red) in a blinking manner. Let In particular, in the special game state (big hit), the payout rate becomes 100 or more, but when the payout rate display is updated, one color is set to prevent the color of the payout rate display from frequently changing. In the special game state (big hit), it is also possible to turn off the payout rate display section 67 to hide the payout rate, but in this case, the number of acquired balls (the payout rate) is When updating the payout rate display at 100 or more, the color of the payout rate display may be changed.

The game control device 100 prepares a command corresponding to the number of acquired balls as an effect command (A2308), and executes an effect command setting process (A2309). This allows the display device 41 of the effect control device 300 to display the payout rate (the number of acquired balls). The command here corresponds to the payout rate (the number of acquired balls) of a numerical value less than 100 displayed in the payout rate display section 67 (1 byte range).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the signal data regarding the payout rate in the test signal output data area in the RWM (A2310). As a result, the signal data relating to the throwing rate is output to the relay board 70 and the external test shooting test device through the output process (A1621 in FIG. 11) as the game information output means. Then, it is possible to confirm whether or not an error (mismatch) has occurred by comparing the ball output rate output to the test shooting test apparatus with the ball output rate obtained by the test shooting test apparatus. The payout rate here may be a value of 100 or more, using the value loaded from the acquired ball number area as it is. As signal data related to the ball output rate, the information indicating that a specific winning opening has been won and the data of the number of discharged balls are output as they are to an external test shooting test device, and the ball shooting ratio is calculated by the test shooting test device. It is also possible to configure. Next, the acquired sphere number area is cleared to 0 (A2311), and the discharged sphere number area is cleared to 0 (A2312).

After the step A2312, or when the number of discharged balls is less than 100 (the result of A2301 is "N"), the game control device 100 shows the value of the number-of-acquired-balls region for each character shown in FIG. 17B(III). A total value (total number of prize balls) is calculated (A2313). Next, load the number of winning balls (big winnings (for big hits)), which is the total number of winning balls to the winning holes in the big winning state (A2314), and obtain the number of winnings (big winnings). Based on the mouth (a big hit), the ratio of the winning character (number of winning balls/total value)×100(%) is calculated (A2315). Here, the total value is a total of the number of balls acquired for each character, and corresponds to the total number of prize balls obtained by winning the prize hole. Although the character ratio is calculated up to the first decimal place, it is possible to calculate a value 10 times as large as the character ratio because the decimal is difficult to handle.

It should be noted that the number of character acquisition balls used to calculate the ratio of character is not only the number of character acquisition balls (large winning hole (big hit)), but also the number of character acquiring balls (large prize hole (small hit)) And/or it may include the number of winning balls (normally variable winning device). In addition, the number of winning balls (big winning portion (for small hits)) is the total number of winning balls obtained by winning the big winning mouth during the small hit state. The variable winning device) is the total number of prize balls obtained by winning the normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the segment data corresponding to the calculation result in the segment area corresponding to the segment of the character ratio display unit 68 (A2316). Thus, the character ratio can be displayed on the character ratio display unit 68 through the output process (A1610 in FIG. 11). Next, a command corresponding to the result of calculating the accessory ratio (A2315) is prepared as an effect command (A2317), and effect command setting processing is executed (A2318). As a result, the display device 41 of the effect control device 300 can display the accessory ratio. The command here may correspond to a value (0 to 1000) that is 10 times the character ratio (range of 2 bytes).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the signal data regarding the accessory ratio in the test signal output data area (A2319). As a result, the signal data regarding the accessory ratio is output to the relay board 70 and the external test-shooting test device via the output process (A1622 in FIG. 11) as the game information output means. Then, it is possible to confirm whether or not an error (mismatch) occurs by comparing the accessory ratio output to the test-shooting test apparatus with the accessory ratio calculated by the test-shooting test apparatus. It is also possible to output the data of the number of balls obtained for each character as it is as signal data relating to the character ratio, to an external test-firing test device, and calculate the character ratio by the test-firing test device.

Next, the game control device 100 loads the value in the number of discharged balls area (A2320), calculates the value of (100-number of discharged balls) (A2321), and outputs the segment data corresponding to this calculation result as the discharged ball. It is saved in the segment area corresponding to the segment of the number display portion 66 (A2322). As a result, the number of discharged balls is displayed in a countdown display on the number of discharged balls display unit 66 through the output process (A1610 in FIG. 11). When the count-up display is performed, the segment data corresponding to the value of the discharged ball number area may be saved as it is in the segment area. Moreover, the command corresponding to this calculation result is prepared as an effect command (A2323), and effect command setting processing is executed (A2324). As a result, the display device 41 of the effect control device 300 can display the number of discharged balls in a countdown display. The command here corresponds to the number of discharged balls (range of 1 byte) of less than 100 displayed on the discharged ball number display unit 66. After that, the payout performance monitoring process is ended.

In addition, as a modification, the value of the number of discharged balls, the value of the number of acquired balls, and the value of the area of the number of acquired balls for each character are transmitted to the effect control device 300 as data, and the effect control device 300 causes the output rate and the role. The material ratio may be calculated.

[Game machine status check processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the gaming machine status check processing. The gaming machine status check processing is executed in steps A2020, A2022 and A2025 in the winning opening switch/status monitoring processing shown in FIG. 15A.

The game control device 100 first acquires a state monitoring table corresponding to the state scan counter (A2401). The state scan counter is set to a value in the range of 0 to 3 corresponding to the gaming state. The relationship between the status monitoring table and the status scan counter is as described in the winning port switch/status monitoring processing shown in FIG. 15A.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the signal to be checked is on (A2402). When the signal to be checked is not on (the result of A2402 is “N”), that is, when the signal to be checked is off, a state off flag is prepared as a state flag (A2403) and the target state off command is acquired. And prepare (A2404). Further, the target state-off monitoring timer comparison value is acquired (A2405). The state off flag indicates a normal state regarding an error system signal, and indicates a state without touch regarding a touch switch signal.

On the other hand, when the signal to be checked is on (result of A2402 is “Y”), the game control device 100 prepares a state on flag as a state flag (A2406), acquires a target state on command, and prepares. (A2407). Further, the target state-on monitoring timer comparison value is acquired (A2408). The state on flag indicates an abnormal or incorrect state regarding an error-related signal, and indicates a state with a touch regarding a touch switch signal.

When the process of step A2405 or step A2408 ends, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the target signal control region matches the state of the acquired signal (A2409). If they match (the result of A2409 is “Y”), the process moves to step A2412. If they do not match (result of A2409 is "N"), the acquired signal state is saved in the target signal control area (A2410), and the target state monitoring timer is cleared (A2411).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 updates the target state monitoring timer by +1 (A2412). Further, it is determined whether or not the updated value of the state monitoring timer is equal to or larger than the corresponding timer comparison value (A2413). If the updated value of the state monitoring timer is less than the corresponding timer comparison value (result of A2413 is "N"), the gaming machine state check process is ended.

On the other hand, when the updated value of the state monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the corresponding timer comparison value (result of A2413 is “Y”), the game control device 100 updates the state monitoring timer by −1, and the timer comparison value − It remains at a value of 1 (A2414). Further, it is determined whether the prepared status flag matches the value of the target status flag area (A2415). If they match (the result of A2415 is "Y"), the gaming machine state check processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the prepared state flag does not match the value of the target state flag area (result of A2415 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves the prepared state flag in the target state flag area. Yes (A2416). Finally, effect command setting processing for setting effect commands is executed (A2417), and the gaming machine state check processing is ended. The effect command here is either a state off command or a state on command. If the state on command is an error command, the effect control device 300 is caused to start error notification.

[Payout busy signal check processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a procedure of payout busy signal check processing. The payout busy signal check process is executed in step A2026 in the winning port switch/state monitoring process shown in FIG. 15A.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the payout busy signal input from the payout control device 200 is on (A2501). The payout busy signal is turned on when the payout control device 200 cannot start the payout control.

When the payout busy signal is not on (the result of A2501 is “N”), the game control device 100 prepares an idle state flag as a determination status (A2502) and sets an off confirmation monitoring timer comparison value (for example, 32 msec). Yes (A2503). On the other hand, when the payout busy signal is ON (result of A2501 is “Y”), a busy state flag is prepared as the determination status (A2504), and the ON confirmation monitoring timer comparison value (for example, 32 msec) is set (A2505). ).

After that, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value in the busy signal state area matches the current payout signal state (ON/OFF) (A2506). If they match (the result of A2506 is "Y"), the process moves to step A2509. If they do not match (result of A2506 is "N"), the current state of the payout busy signal is saved in the busy signal status area (A2507), and the busy signal monitoring timer is cleared to 0 (A2508).

Next, the game control device 100 updates the busy signal monitoring timer by +1 (A2509), and determines whether the monitoring timer is equal to or more than the timer comparison value (A2510). When the monitoring timer is less than the timer comparison value (result of A2510 is “N”), the payout busy signal check process is ended.

When the monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the timer comparison value (result of A2510 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 updates the busy signal monitoring timer by −1 and keeps the value smaller than the timer comparison value by 1 (A2511). The prepared state flag is saved in the payout busy signal flag area (busy signal status area) (A2512), and the payout busy signal check processing is ended.

The pay-out busy signal check process sets a pay-out busy signal flag (busy signal status) based on the pay-out busy signal. At this time, even if the state of the payout busy signal changes, the busy signal flag is not changed immediately, but the busy signal flag is changed when the changed state continues over the timer comparison value. It is hard to be affected by such as.

Further, since the busy signal flag is cleared when the power is turned on, the busy signal flag is not set and becomes indefinite until any signal state continues for the timer comparison value. As a result, when a power failure occurs and the power failure is restored, even if the state signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control device 200, the prize ball command is immediately issued to the payout control device 200. The prize ball command is sent to the payout control device 200 in response to the status signal indicating that the payout control device 200 can start the payout control continuously for a predetermined period. It will be sent. As a result, the payout control device 200 receives the prize ball command and reliably recognizes that the payout process can be immediately performed, and then transmits the prize ball command, and the payout control corresponding to the prize ball command is performed. You can prevent it from being lost.

[Special game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game process (A1309) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure game processing. In the special figure game process, the input of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process relating to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

The game control device 100 first executes a starting opening switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a (A2601). In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variation winning device 37 that forms the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and a special figure variation display based on the winning is made. Prior to the start of the game, a game result pre-judgment is performed in which the game result based on the winning prize is pre-judged. The details of the starting opening switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a special winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602). In the special winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the count switch 39a provided in the special variation winning device 39 is monitored. The details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (A2603). The special figure game processing timer is clocked for the interrupt period (4 msec) of the timer interrupt processing by updating -1. The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to 0. Next, it is determined whether the special figure game processing timer is 0 (A2604). If the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (result of A2604 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A2619.

The game control device 100 corresponds to the special figure game processing number when the special figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired. The special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process is set in the register (A2605). Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game processing number is acquired using the special figure game sequence branch table (A2606). Subsequently, a subroutine call is made by the special figure game processing number to execute a game branching process corresponding to the special figure game processing number (A2607).

When the game process number is “0” in step A2607, the game control device 100 monitors the variation start of the special figure variation display game to set the variation start of the special figure variation display game and the effect setting, The special figure normal process for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure changing process is executed (A2608). The details of the special figure normal process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the game process number is "1" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets a special display stop display time and information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process. The process during figure fluctuation is executed (A2609). The details of the special figure changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 41.

When the game processing number is "2" at step A2607, if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the game control device 100 sets the fanfare command according to the kind of big hit, and each big hit. The special figure displaying process for setting the fanfare time according to the special winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare/interval processing, etc. is executed (A2610). The details of the special figure displaying process will be described later with reference to FIG. 42.

When the game process number is “3” in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets information necessary for setting the opening time of the special winning opening, updating the number of times of opening, and performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening. A fanfare/interval processing for setting and the like is executed (A2611). The details of the fanfare/interval processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the game process number is "4" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets an interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, and sets an ending command if it is the final round, The process for opening the special winning opening is executed to set the information necessary for performing the special winning opening remaining ball processing (A2612). Details of the special winning opening opening process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the game process number is "5" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets a time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening if the big hit round is the final round, The special winning opening remaining ball process for setting the information necessary for performing the big hit ending process is executed (A2613). The details of the special winning opening remaining ball processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 49.

When the game process number is "6" in step A2607, the game control device 100 executes a jackpot end process for setting information necessary for executing the special figure normal process (A2614). The details of the big hit ending process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the game process number is "7" in step A2607, the game control device 100 sets the opening time of the special winning opening, updates the number of times of opening, and sets the information necessary for performing the small hitting process. The small hit fanfare processing is executed (A2615). Details of the small hit fanfare processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 54.

When the game process number is "8" in step A2607, the game control device 100 executes a small hit mid-process to set information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball process (A2616). The details of the small hitting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 55.

When the game process number is "9" in step A2607, the game control device 100 executes a small hit remaining ball process for setting information necessary for performing the small hit end process (A2617). The details of the small hit remaining ball processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the game process number is "10" in step A2607, the game control device 100 executes a small hit ending process for setting information necessary for executing the special figure normal process (A2618). Details of the small hit ending process will be described later with reference to FIG.

When the process based on the special figure game process number is finished, the game control device 100 prepares a special figure 1 variation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display device 51 (A2619), and then the special figure 1 display device. The symbol variation control process relating to 51 is executed (A2620). Then, after preparing the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (A2621), the symbol fluctuation control process relating to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (A2622). The details of the symbol variation control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Starting switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (A2601) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the starting opening switch monitoring process.

The game control device 100 first prepares a prize monitoring table for the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2701), executes a hard random number acquisition process (A2702), and determines whether or not there is a winning in the starting winning opening 36. It is determined (A2703). When there is no winning in the starting winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "N"), the processing from step A2709 is executed. On the other hand, if there is a winning in the starting winning opening 36 (result of A2703 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not it is during special time saving (during normal power support state) (A2704).

When the game control device 100 determines that it is not during special time saving (during normal communication support state) (result of A2704 is “N”), it executes the process from step A2707. On the other hand, when it is during special time saving (during normal communication support state) (result of A2704 is “Y”), right-handing instruction notification command is prepared as a production command (A2705), and production command setting processing is executed ( A2706).

That is, in the normal power support state (time saving state), regardless of the probability state (high-probability state/low-probability state) of the variable display game, the right-handing instruction notification command is prepared and the effect command setting process is executed. .. In the case of the present embodiment, the start winning opening 36 is not won unless the player hits it left, and the normal variable winning device 37 is won only when it is hit right. Also, the game ball does not pass through the universal figure starting gate 34 unless it is hit to the right. Therefore, in the normal power support state (time saving state), right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but if there is a winning at the start winning port 36 during the normal power support state (that is, in the normal power support state When left-handed), a right-handing instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 executes a notification (warning) for instructing right-handing by the display device 41 or the like.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the start winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2707), and then executes special figure starting opening switch common processing (A2708). Then, a winning monitor table for the second starting winning opening (normal variation winning apparatus 37) is prepared (A2709), a hard random number acquisition process is executed (A2710), and it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the second starting winning opening. The determination is made (A2711). When there is no winning in the second starting winning opening (the result of A2711 is “N”), the starting opening switch monitoring processing is ended.

On the other hand, the game control device 100, if there is a winning in the second start winning hole (the result of A2711 is "Y"), whether or not the ordinary electric auditors (ordinary variation winning device 37) is operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is activated and the gaming ball is in an open state in which a prize can be won (A2712). When the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (result of A2712 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A2714.

On the other hand, when the normal electric auditors product is not in operation (result of A2712 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the normal electric power illegality is occurring (A2713). If the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or more than the fraud occurrence determination number (for example, 5), it is determined that the regular electric fraud is occurring. In the normally variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, and the game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and if there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the fraudulent winning number. When the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or larger than the predetermined fraud determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

In the case where the illegal attempt to generate an ordinary telephone is not occurring (the result of A2713 is “N”), the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning a prize mouth (normal variation winning device 37) (A2714). The special figure starting port switch common process is executed (A2715), and the starting port switch monitoring process is ended. In addition, when it is determined in A2713 that the illegality is occurring (the result of A2713 is "Y"), the starting port switch monitoring process is ended. That is, the second starting memory is not generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, details of the hard random number acquisition process (A2702, A2710) in the starting port switch monitoring process will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the hard random number acquisition process.

First, the game control device 100 sets information regarding the absence of a winning start prize, which indicates that there is no winning prize (A2801). Next, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the target switch (A2802), and if there is no input to the target switch (the result of A2802 is "N"), the hard random number acquisition process ends. The target switch is the starting port 1 switch 36a in the hard random number acquisition process of step A2702, and the starting port 2 switch 37a in the hard random number acquisition process of step A2710.

When there is an input to the target switch (the result of A2802 is “Y”), the game control device 100 reads the random number latch register status (the state of the random number latch register) and determines whether the target random number latch register has latch data. It is determined (A2803, A2804). If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (result of A2804 is “N”), the hard random number acquisition process ends.

When there is latch data in the target random number latch register (result of A2804 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the jackpot random number extracted to the target hard random number latch register (A2805) and starts The start mouth winning information indicating that there is a winning is set (A2806). The prepared jackpot random numbers are used in the common processing of the special figure starting port switch.

[Common processing of special drawing starter switch]
Next, details of the special figure starting port switch common process (A2708, A2715) in the starting port switch monitoring process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure starting port switch common processing. The special figure starting port switch common process is a process commonly performed for each input when the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are input.

The game control device 100 first outputs the information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the management device outside the game machine 10. Is loaded (A2901), the loaded value is updated by +1 (A2902), and it is determined whether or not the output number overflows (A2903). If the number of outputs does not overflow (result of A2903 is “N”), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal output number area of the RWM (A2904), and the process proceeds to step A2905. On the other hand, if the output count overflows (result of A2903 is “Y”), the process moves to step A2905. 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 updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the number of special figure reservations (starting memory number) to be updated corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored among the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value. It is determined (A2905). When the number of reserved special figure to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (the result of A2905 is "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 (the result of A2905 is “Y”), the number of reserved special maps to be updated (the number of reserved special maps 1 or the number of reserved special maps 2) is updated by +1. Then (A2906), the target starting opening winning flag is saved (A2907).

Next, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number (A2908), and stores the jackpot random number prepared in step A2805 into the RWM jackpot random number. Save in the area (A2909). Next, the big hit symbol random number of the starting mouth switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (A2910), and saved in the big hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (A2911).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the winning is to the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2912). When the winning is not in the start winning hole 36 (the result of A2912 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A2915. On the other hand, when it is a winning in the starting winning opening 36 (the result of A2912 is “Y”), a small hit symbol random number is extracted, prepared (A2913), and saved in the RWM small hit symbol random number storage area (A2914). ).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (A2915), and executes the special figure reservation information determination process (A2916). Then, a starter switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number are prepared as an effect command (A2917), and an effect command setting process (A2918) is executed to make the special figure starter switch common. The process ends.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game balls into the starting winning area and the starting winning area of the normal variation winning device 37 and becomes the right to execute the variation display game. As a starting memory, a starting memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit is formed. Further, the starting memory means (game control device 100) uses various random number values extracted based on winning of the game ball into the first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as a first starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The various random number values that are stored and extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting winning opening (ordinary variation winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

[Special map reservation information determination processing]
Next, details of the special figure reservation information determination process (A2916) in the common start port switch process will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure reservation information determination process. The special figure reservation information determination process is a prefetch (preliminary determination) process of determining the result related information corresponding to the starting memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding starting memory.

First, the game control device 100 checks the starting opening winning flag saved in step A2907 to determine whether or not the winning is to the starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A3001). When the winning is not in the start winning opening 36 (the result of A3001 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A3004. On the other hand, in the case of a winning in the starting winning opening 36 (result of A3001 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not it is during special figure time saving (during normal power support state) (A3002).

The game control device 100 ends the special figure reservation information determination processing when it is during the special figure time saving (during normal communication support state) (result of A3002 is “Y”). On the other hand, when it is not during the special drawing time saving (the result of A3002 is “N”), it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is in progress (A3003). When the big hit or the small hit is in progress (the result of A3003 is “Y”), the special figure reservation information determination processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the big hit or the small hit is not in progress (the result of A3003 is “N”), the game control device 100 judges whether or not the big hit random number value is the big hit judgment value. Is executed (A3004). When the determination result is a big hit (the result of A3005 is “Y”), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (A3006), and the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A2910 is set. The corresponding stop symbol information is acquired (A3007), and the process proceeds to step A3014.

When the determination result is not a big hit (the result of A3005 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the winning is the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (A3008). When it is not a winning in the starting winning opening 36 (result of A3008 is "N"), the stop symbol information of the off is set (A3013), and the process proceeds to step A3014.

The game control device 100 is a small hit that determines whether the small hit is a small hit or not depending on whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value when the start winning opening 36 is won (the result of A3008 is "Y"). A hit determination process is executed (A3009). If the determination result is not a small hit (result of A3010 is "N"), the stop symbol information of the out is set (A3013), and the process proceeds to step A3014. On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (the result of A3010 is “Y”), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (A3011), and the stop symbol corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A143. The information is acquired (A3012), and the process proceeds to step A3014.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a read-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target opening switch and stop symbol information as an effect command (A3014), and executes an effect command setting process (A3015). Next, special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is performed (A3016), and variation pattern setting processing for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is executed (A3017). ).

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game as an effect command (A3018). ), effect command setting processing is performed (A3019), and the special figure reservation information determination processing ends. The special figure information setting process in step A3016 and the variation pattern setting process in step A3017 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

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

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

[Winning prize switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special winning opening switch monitoring process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the value of the special figure game processing number is “4”, that is, whether or not the special winning opening opening process is being performed (A3101). When the special winning opening opening process is being performed (the result of A3101 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A3105. If the special winning opening is not being processed (the result of A3101 is “N”), the value of the special figure game processing number is “5”, that is, whether the special winning opening remaining ball processing is being performed. A determination is made (A3102).

When the special winning opening remaining ball process is being performed (the result of A3102 is “Y”), the game control device 100 proceeds to the process of step A3105. When the special winning opening remaining ball processing is not being performed (the result of A3105 is “N”), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “8”, that is, whether or not the small hitting processing is being performed. (A3103). If processing is being performed during the small hit (result of A3104 is “Y”), the process moves to step A3105. Further, when the small hitting is not being processed (the result of A3103 is “N”), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing number is “9”, that is, whether the small hit remaining balls are being processed ( A3104). The special figure game processing number does not shift until the special figure game processing timer reaches 0, so that the progress of the game can be checked by the special figure game processing number.

When the small hit remaining ball processing is not being performed (the result of A3104 is “N”), the game control device 100 ends the special winning opening switch monitoring processing. If the small hit remaining ball is being processed (result of A3104 is “Y”), the process moves to step A3105. Then, the winning award counter is set to 0 (A3105), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (one big winning opening switch 39a) (A3106).

When there is no input to the special winning opening switch 1 (the result of A3106 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (the other special winning opening switch 39a). (A3110). If there is an input to the special winning opening switch 1 (the result of A3106 is “Y”), the special winning opening count command is prepared as an effect command (A3107), and effect command setting processing (A3108) is executed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (A3109), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (the other special winning opening switch 39a) (A3110).

When there is no input to the special winning opening switch 2 (result of A3110 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter is 0 (A3114). If there is an input to the special winning opening switch 2 (the result of A3110 is “Y”), the special winning opening count command is prepared as an effect command (A3111) and the effect command setting process (A3112) is executed. Then, the winning counter is updated by +1 (A3113), and it is determined whether the value of the winning counter is 0 (A3114).

When the value of the winning counter is 0 (the result of A3114 is "Y"), the game control device 100 ends the special winning opening switch monitoring process. When the value of the winning prize counter is not 0 (result of A3114 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening remaining ball processing is being performed (A3115). If the special winning opening remaining ball processing is in progress (result of A3115 is “Y”), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing is terminated, and if the big winning opening remaining ball processing is not in progress (result of A3115 is “N”), small It is determined whether or not the hit remaining ball is being processed (A3116).

When the small hit remaining ball processing is being performed (the result of A3116 is "Y"), the game control device 100 ends the special winning opening switch monitoring processing, and when the small hit remaining ball processing is not being performed (the result of A3116 is " N"), the value (1 or 2) of the prize winning counter is added to the special winning opening count number (A3117), and the special winning opening count value is the upper limit value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round. For example, "9"). ) It is determined whether or not the above is satisfied (A3118).

When the special winning opening count number is not equal to or more than the upper limit value (the result of A3118 is “N”), the game control device 100 ends the special winning opening switch monitoring process. In addition, when the special winning opening count number is equal to or more than the upper limit value (the result of A3118 is “Y”), the special winning opening count number is kept at the upper limit value (A3119), and the special figure game processing timer area is cleared to 0. (A3120), it is determined whether or not the small hitting is being processed (A3121).

If the game control device 100 is not in the process of small hit (the result of A3121 is "N"), the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended, and if the process of small hit is being processed (the result of A3121 is "Y"). The value of the small hit opening operation end is saved in the special winning opening control pointer area (A3122), and the special winning opening switch monitoring process is ended. As a result, the special winning opening will be closed and the first round will be completed.

[Normal processing of special drawings]
Next, details of the special figure normal process (A2608) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure normal process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the special figure 2 holding number (second starting memory number) is 0 (A3201). When the special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (result of A3201 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 reservation number (first starting memory number) is 0 (A3205). Then, when the number of reserved special characters 1 is 0 (the result of A3205 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo has been started (A3209), and when the customer waiting demo is not started (A3209). The result is “N”), the customer waiting demonstration flag indicating that the customer waiting demonstration state (state during customer waiting demonstration) is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A3210).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a customer waiting demo command as a production command (A3211), performs production command setting processing (A3212), and sets "0" related to special figure normal processing as a processing number ( A3213). On the other hand, in step A3209, even when the customer waiting demo has been started (result of A3209 is “Y”), “0” related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (A3213). After that, the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (A3214), and the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (A3215). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A3216), and the special figure normal process is ended.

As described above, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted when the special figure 1 holding number (first starting memory number) and the special figure 2 holding number (second starting memory number) are 0, and the customer waiting demo command is received. The produced control device 300 performs the setting to display the customer waiting demo on the display device 41 or the like. The game control device 100 can also be configured to transmit the customer waiting demo command only when the touch switch signal from the touch switch of the operation handle 24 becomes an off signal.

If the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3201 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 variation start process (A3202), and the special feature corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number. The figure reserve number command (decorative special figure 2 reserve number command) is prepared as a production command (A3203), production command setting processing is executed (A3204), and the special figure normal processing is ended.

Further, when the special figure 1 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3205 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (A3206), and the special feature corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number. The figure reservation number command (decorative special figure 1 reservation number command) is prepared as an effect command (A3207), effect command setting processing is executed (A3208), and the special figure normal processing is ended.

In this way, the special figure 2 pending number is checked before the special figure 1 pending number is checked, and when the special figure 2 pending number is not 0, the special figure 2 variation start process (A3202) is executed. The Rukoto. That is, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed with priority over the special figure 1 variable display game. In other words, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory is displayed as the variable display game based on the first start memory. It forms a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special map 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (A3206) in the special figure normal process will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 variation start process. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game.

The game control device 100 saves the special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) in the variation symbol determination flag area (A3401). Subsequently, a big hit flag 1 setting process for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit is executed (A3402). Details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) (A3403). The details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later. Further, the game control device 100 executes special figure information setting processing for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern (A3404). Details of the special figure information setting process will be described later.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a special figure 1 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 special figure 1 fluctuation display game is set (A3405). ). After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the special figure 1 variation display game (A3406). Details of the fluctuation pattern setting process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes variation start information setting processing for setting variation start information of the special figure 1 variation display game (A3407), and ends the special figure 1 variation start processing. Details of the fluctuation start information setting process will be described later.

Then, the game control device 100 sets "1" relating to the special figure changing process as the process number (A3408), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3409).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo flag area (A3410), and saves the signal regarding the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 in the test signal output data area (A3411). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (A3412), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is set in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area (eg 100 ms) is set (A3413). Subsequently, the initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (A3414), 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 (A3202) in the special figure normal process will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 2 variation start process. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, and is the same process as the process of the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. It is something to do.

The game control device 100 first saves a special figure 2 variation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) in the variation symbol determination flag area (A3501). Subsequently, a big hit flag 2 setting process for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit is executed (A3502).

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) (A3503). Further, a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is executed (A3504). Next, 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 special figure 2 fluctuation display game is set (A3505).

After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game (A3506). Then, the fluctuation start information setting process for setting the fluctuation start information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed (A3507).

Next, the game control device 100 first sets “1” relating to the special figure changing process as the process number (A3508), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3509).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo flag area (A3510), and saves the signal related to the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 in the test signal output data area (A3511). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (A3512), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (the timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is set in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area (for example, 100 ms) is set (A3513). Subsequently, the initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (A3414), and the special figure 2 variation start processing is ended.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
Next, details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process (A3402) in the special figure 1 variation start process will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit flag 1 setting process.

The game control device 100 first saves the deviation information in the small hit flag area (A3601), and saves the deviation information in the big hit flag 1 area (A3602). Next, a big hit random number is loaded from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (A3603), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0. (A3604). The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure starting storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1). After that, a jackpot determination process of determining whether or not it is a jackpot is executed depending on whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (A3605).

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3605) is a jackpot (the result of A3606 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 overwrites the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 area where the deviation information is saved in step A3602. It saves (A3607) and ends the jackpot flag 1 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3605) is not a big hit (the result of A3606 is “N”), whether or not the prepared big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value is a small hit. A small hit determination process for determining whether or not is executed (A3608).

When the determination result of the small hit determination process (A3608) is a small hit (the result of A3609 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sends the small hit information to the small hit flag area in which the deviation information is saved in step A3601. The data is overwritten and saved (A3610), and the jackpot flag 1 setting process ends. On the other hand, when the result of the small hit determination process (A3608) is not a small hit (the result of A3609 is “N”), the big hit flag 1 is set while the deviation information is saved in both the big hit flag 1 area and the small hit flag area. The process ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is any one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “outfall”.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
Next, details of the big hit flag 2 setting process (A3502) in the special figure 2 variation start process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit flag 2 setting process. This process is the same as the process of the big hit flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 30, and is performed for the second starting memory.

The game control device 100 first saves the deviation information in the big hit flag 2 area (A3701). Next, a big hit random number is loaded from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) and prepared (A3702), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0. (A3703). The reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure starting memory having the earliest digestion order (here, the earliest in special figure 2). After that, a jackpot determination process of determining whether or not it is a jackpot is executed according to whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (A3704).

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3704) is a jackpot (the result of A3705 is "Y"), the game control device 100 overwrites the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 area in which the deviation information is saved in step A3701. It saves (A3706), and ends the jackpot flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (A3704) is not a big hit (the result of A3705 is “N”), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated while the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is one of “big hit” and “outside hit”.

[Big hit determination processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot determination processing (A3605, A3704) in the jackpot flag 1 setting processing, the jackpot flag 2 setting processing, and the like will be described. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit determination process. The big hit judging process is a process common to the big hit judging process in the other processes executed during the timer interrupt process, and is also executed in step A3004 of the special figure reservation information judging process.

The game control device 100 first sets a lower limit determination value of the big hit determination value (A3801), and determines whether or not the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A3802). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and when the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value, and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value. , Determined to be a big hit.

When the value of the target big hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A3802 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets a deviation (other than the big hit) as a judgment result (A3807), and ends the big hit judgment process. To do.

In addition, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A3802 is “N”), the game control device 100 judges whether or not the big hit occurrence probability is in a high probability state (probability change state). (A3803). If it is in the high probability state (result of A3803 is “Y”), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is set (A3804). On the other hand, if it is not in the high probability state (result of A3803 is “N”), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (A3805).

After setting the upper limit judgment value of the value of the big hit random number, the game control device 100 judges whether or not the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (A3806). When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit judgment value (the result of A3806 is “Y”), a deviation (other than the big hit) is set as the judgment result (A3807). On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (result of A3806 is “N”), big hit is set as the judgment result (A3808). When the determination result is set, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Small hit judgment processing]
Next, details of the small hit determination process (A3608) in the big hit flag 1 setting process will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit determination process. The small hit determination process is a process common to the small hit determination processes in the other processes executed during the timer interrupt process, and is also executed in step A3009 of the special figure reservation information determination process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the value of the big hit random number of the target (special figure 1) is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (A3901). The small hit means that the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or larger than the small hit lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and is the upper limit of the small hit judgment value. When it is less than or equal to the determination value, it is determined that a small hit.

Of course, the range of the small hit judgment value (between the small hit lower limit judgment value and the small hit upper limit judgment value) is the same as the above big hit judgment in order to avoid that the same special figure variable display game result is a small hit and a big hit. It does not overlap with the range of values (between the lower judgment value and the upper judgment value). In the present embodiment, the small hit random number is not independently provided, and the big hit random number is used for the determination of the small hit. However, a unique small hit random number may be provided.

When the value of the big hit random number of the target (special figure 1) is less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (the result of A3901 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the deviation as the judgment result (A3903), and the small hit. The determination process ends.

Further, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (the result of A3901 is “N”), the value of the big hit random number of the target (special figure 1) is the small hit upper limit judgment value. It is determined whether or not it is larger (A3902). When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (the result of A3902 is “Y”), deviation is set as the judgment result (A3903). On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit judgment value (the result of A3902 is “N”), the small hit is set as the judgment result (A3904). When the determination result is set, the small hit determination process ends.

[Special map 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (A3403) in the special figure 1 variation start process will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (A4001), and if it is a big hit (the result of A4001 is “Y”), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of holding 1) ), a big hit symbol random number is loaded (A4002). Next, the special figure 1 big hit design table is set (A4003).

Then, the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol number area (A4004). By this processing, the type of special result (type of big hit) is selected.

After that, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table (A4005), acquires the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number, and saves it in the stop symbol pattern area (A4006). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display device (here, the special symbol 1 display device 51) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (A4007).

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number and saves it in the time reduction determination data area (A4008). The time reduction determination data includes information on whether or not there is a universal communication support state (time saving state) after the big hit state ends.

After that, the game control device 100 saves the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state (A4009). Then, the game control device 100 prepares a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (A4018).

The effect mode transition information is information for changing the effect mode. The effect mode transition information here is set in the case of a big hit (the result of A4001 is “Y”), and is used in the big hit ending process described later. That is, the production mode can be shifted by the big hit by the production mode transition information. In addition, as described above, the production mode transition information is set according to the stop pattern of the big hit (whether it is a probability variation big hit design/normal big hit design, etc.), so the big hit pattern type (big hit type) ends. The destination of the effect mode to be changed later is changed. Further, since the effect mode transition information is set according to the probability state as described above, the destination of the effect mode is also affected by whether or not the current special figure high probability state (probability change state) is present.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of A4001 is “N”), the game control device 100 judges whether the small hit flag is a small hit (A4010), and when it is a small hit (the result of A4011). Is “Y”), and the small hit symbol random number is loaded from the special figure 1 small hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) (A4011). Next, the special figure 1 small hit design table is set (A4012), the stop design number corresponding to the loaded small hit design random number is acquired, and saved in the special design 1 stop design number area (A4013).

After that, the game control device 100 acquires the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number, saves it in the stop symbol pattern area (A4014), and saves the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (A4015). The effect mode transition information here is set in the case of a small hit (the result of A4010 is “Y”), and the effect mode can be switched when the small hit occurs. Then, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (A4018).

Also, if the small hit flag is not a small hit (the result of A4010 is "N"), the stop symbol number at the time of the loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (A4016), and the loss stop symbol pattern is the stop symbol pattern. It saves in the area (A4017) and prepares a decorative special drawing command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (A4018). By the above process, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (A4019), and effect command setting processing is executed (A4020). This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (A4021), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reserved 1) is cleared to 0 (A4022), and the special figure 1 small hit. The symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (A4023), and the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
Next, details of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A3503) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing.

First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (A4101), and if it is a big hit (the result of A4101 is "Y"), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of holding 1) ) From the big hit symbol random number is loaded (A4102). Next, the special figure 2 big hit design table is set (A4103). Subsequently, the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 2 stop symbol number area (A4104). By this processing, the type of special result (type of big hit) is selected.

After that, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 2 big hit stop symbol information table (A4105), acquires the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number, and saves it in the stop symbol pattern area (A4106). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display device (here, the special symbol 2 display device 52) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (A4107).

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number,
The data is saved in the time reduction determination data area (A4108). The time reduction determination data includes information on whether or not there is a universal communication support state (time saving state) after the big hit state ends.

After that, the game control device 100 saves the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state (A4109). The effect mode transition information here is set in the case of a big hit (the result of A4101 is “Y”), and is used in a big hit ending process described later. Then, the game control device 100 prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (A4112).

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (the result of A4101 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number at the time of the loss in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (A4110), and the loss stop symbol pattern. Is saved in the stop design pattern area (A4111), and a decorative special drawing command corresponding to the stop design pattern is prepared (A4112). By the above process, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (A4113), and effect command setting processing is executed (A4114). This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (A4115), and the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of reserved 1) is cleared to 0 (A4116), the special figure 2 stop symbol. The setting process ends.

[Special map information setting process]
Next, details of the special figure information setting processing (A3404, A3504) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure information setting process. In the present embodiment, the probability state (low probability/high probability, with/without time reduction) does not directly affect the distribution of fluctuations, and the effect mode managed by the game control device 100 affects the distribution of fluctuations. As the effect mode, one effect mode among a plurality of effect modes is set according to the probability state, the presence/absence of a time saving state, the progress status of the special figure variation display game, and the like.

The game control device 100 first sets the first-half variation group selection pointer table (A4201) and acquires the first-half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information (A4202). Next, the first half variable group selection offset table is set (A4203), and the offset data corresponding to the target special figure reservation number (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (A4204). ..

Next, the game control device 100 adds the first-half variation group selection pointer and the offset data (A4205), and saves the value obtained by the addition in the variation allocation information 1 area (A4206). As a result, in the variable distribution information 1 area, the variable distribution information 1 generated based on the type of stop symbol, the number of holdings, and the effect mode is saved. The variation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for allocating the first half variation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is used later for selecting a variation group. However, depending on the specifications of the model, the fluctuation time is shortened when there are a large number of holdings only in the case of deviation, so in cases other than deviations, the number of holdings does not affect the distribution of the first half fluctuations as a result. It should be noted that the fluctuation group includes a plurality of fluctuation patterns.When determining the fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation group is first selected, and then one fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation groups. ing.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the latter half variation group selection pointer table (A4207) and acquires the latter half variation group selection pointer corresponding to the effect mode information (A4208). Next, the latter half variable group selection offset table is set (A4209), and the offset data corresponding to the target special figure reservation number and the stop symbol pattern is acquired (A4210).

Next, the game control device 100 adds the latter half variation group selection pointer and the offset data (A4211), saves the obtained value in the variation allocation information 2 area (A4212), and sets special figure information. The process ends. As a result, in the variable distribution information 2 area, the variable distribution information 2 generated based on the type of the stop symbol, the number of holdings, and the effect mode is saved. This variation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for allocating the latter half variation (reach type (including reach)) and is used later for selecting a variation group. However, since the reach occurrence rate changes according to the number of pending calls only in the case of failure (reach occurrence rate decreases when the number of pending calls is large), as a result, the number of pending calls will be distributed in the latter half of the change in cases other than failure. Does not affect

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern setting processing (A3406, A3506) in the special figure 1 variation start processing and the special figure 2 variation start processing will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fluctuation pattern setting process.

The variation patterns are a first half variation pattern that is a variation mode from the start of the special figure variation display game to the reach state, and a second half variation pattern that is a variation mode from the reach state to the end of the special figure variation display game. The first half variation pattern is set first, and then the first half variation pattern is set.

The game control device 100 first sets the variable group selection address table (A4301), acquires the address of the latter half variable group table corresponding to the variable distribution information 2 and prepares (A4302), and the target variation pattern random number. The variable pattern random number 1 is loaded from one storage area (for one reserved number) and prepared (A4303). In the present embodiment, the structure of the second-half variation group table is different for hitting and for deviating. Specifically, the hit type has a 1-byte size, and the loss type has a 2-byte size. The hit occurrence rate is lower than the hit occurrence rate, and even 1 byte is sufficient, so the hit size is 1 byte in size from the viewpoint of saving the data capacity. Therefore, at the time of winning, only the lower value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 of 2 bytes is used. Further, the occurrence rate of deviating is higher than the rate of occurrence of hitting, and in order to make more diverse effects appear, the size for deviating is 2 bytes.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is off (A4304), and if it is off (result of A4304 is “Y”), performs 2-byte allocation processing (A4305). Then, the process proceeds to step A4307. If it is not out of alignment (result of A4304 is “N”), distribution processing (A4306) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A4307.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the address of the latter half fluctuation selection table (second half fluctuation pattern selection table) obtained as a result of the distribution, prepares it (A4307), and stores the target fluctuation pattern random number 2 storage area (holding). The variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from (for number 1) and prepared (A4308). Then, the allocation processing is executed (A4309), the second half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is obtained, and the latter half variation number area is saved (A4310). By this processing, the latter half variation pattern is set.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the first half fluctuation group table (A4311), and calculates the table selection pointer based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the second half fluctuation number (A4312). Then, the address of the first-half fluctuation selection table (first-half fluctuation pattern selection table) corresponding to the calculated pointer is acquired and prepared (A4313), and the fluctuation pattern random number is stored from the target fluctuation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the number of reserved 1). 3 is loaded and prepared (A4314). After that, the distribution process (A4315) is performed, the first-half variation number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, and saved in the first-half variation number area (A4316), and the variation pattern setting process is ended. By this process, the first half variation pattern is set, and the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern, which is the execution mode of the game, from a plurality of variations.

[2-byte sorting process]
Next, details of the 2-byte allocation processing (A4305) in the fluctuation pattern setting processing will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the 2-byte allocation process. The 2-byte distribution process is a process for selecting the second half variation selection table of the special figure variation display game from the second half variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1.

The game control device 100 first checks whether the leading data of the selection table (the latter half variation group table prepared in A4302) is a code without distribution (that is, “0”) (A4401). Here, the latter half fluctuation group table stores a predetermined distribution value in association with at least one latter half fluctuation selection table, but defines only the latter half fluctuation selection table in which the latter half fluctuation pattern is “no reach”. In the variable group table (for example, some of the variable group tables when the result is out of order), it is not necessary to sort, so the sorting value “0”, that is, the code without sorting is specified at the beginning. ..

Then, when the top data of the selection table (second half variation group table) is a code without distribution (the result of A4402 is “Y”), the game control device 100 updates the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result. Then, (A4407), the 2-byte allocation process ends. On the other hand, when the first data of the selection table (second half variation group table) is not a code without distribution (result of A4402 is “N”), the first distribution specified in the selection table (second half variation group table) A value is acquired (A4403).

Continuously, a new random number value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value acquired in step A4403 from the random number value (value of fluctuation pattern random number 1) prepared in step A4303 (A4404), and the calculated new random number value. Is smaller than "0" (A4405). If the new random number value is not smaller than "0" (result of A4405 is "N"), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (A4406), the process proceeds to step A4403, Perform the following processing. That is, the distribution value defined next in the selection table (second half variation group table) is acquired (A4403), and thereafter, the distribution value is subtracted from the random number value determined in the previous step A4405, whereby a new random value is generated. A numerical value is calculated (A4404), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4405).

The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A4405 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (the result of A4405 is "Y"). As a result, any one of the latter half fluctuation selection tables is selected from at least one latter half fluctuation selection table defined in the selection table (second half fluctuation group table). If it is determined in step A4405 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (result of A4405 is "Y"), the address of the data corresponding to the sorted result is updated (A4407) and 2 bytes. The sorting process ends.

[Distribution processing]
Next, details of the distribution processing (A4306, A4309, A4315) in the fluctuation pattern setting processing will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the procedure of distribution processing. In the distribution process, based on the variation pattern random number 2, the latter half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected from the latter half variation selection table (second half variation pattern group), or based on the variation pattern random number 3, the first half variation selection table ( This is a process for selecting the first half variation pattern of the special figure variation display game from the first half variation pattern group).

First, the game control device 100 first data of the target selection table (the latter half variation group table prepared in A4302, the latter half variation selection table prepared in step A4307, or the first half variation selection table prepared in step A4313). It is checked whether is a code without distribution (that is, "0") (A4501). Here, the second half variation group table, the second half variation selection table, and the first half variation selection table are associated with at least one of the second half variation selection table, the second half variation pattern (second half variation number), and the first half variation pattern (first half variation number), and predetermined. However, in the case of a selection table that does not require allocation, the allocation value “0”, that is, the code without allocation, is specified at the beginning.

Then, the gaming control device 100, when the leading data of the target selection table (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table) is a code without distribution (the result of A4502 is “Y”), The address of the data corresponding to the distribution result is updated (A4507), and the distribution process ends. On the other hand, when the leading data of the target selection table (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table) is not the code without distribution (the result of A4502 is “N”), the target selection table (second half variation) The first distribution value specified in the group table, the second half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table is acquired (A4503).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 subtracts the distribution value acquired in step A4503 from the random number values (the values of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3) prepared in steps A4303, A4308, and A4314. Then, a new random number value is calculated (A4504), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4505). If the new random number value is not smaller than "0" (result of A4505 is "N"), the address is updated to the next distribution value (A4506), and then the process proceeds to step A4503. Perform the following processing.

That is, the distribution value defined next in the target selection table (the latter half variation group table, the latter half variation selection table, or the first half variation selection table) is acquired (A4503), and thereafter, the disturbance determined in the previous step A4505 is acquired. A new random number value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value from the numerical value (A4504), and it is determined whether the calculated new random number value is smaller than "0" (A4505). The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A4505 that the new random number value is smaller than "0" (the result of A4505 is "Y"). As a result, at least one of the second half variation selection table, the second half variation pattern (second half variation number), and the first half variation pattern (first half variation pattern) defined in the target selection table (second half variation group table, second half variation selection table, or first half variation selection table). Any one of the second half variation selection table, the second half variation pattern (second half variation number) and the first half variation pattern (first half variation number) are selected from the variation numbers).

When the game control device 100 determines in step A4505 that the new random number value is smaller than “0” (result of A4505 is “Y”), it is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the sorted result. (A4507), the distribution process ends.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the fluctuation start information setting processing (A3407, A3507) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fluctuation start information setting process.

The game control device 100 first clears the random number storage areas of the target fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (A4601). Next, the first half variation time value table is set (A4602), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (A4603). Further, the latter half fluctuation time value table is set (A4604), and the latter half fluctuation time value corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number is acquired (A4605).

Then, the game control device 100 adds the first half fluctuation time value and the second half fluctuation time value (A4606), and saves the added value in the special figure game processing timer area (A4607). After that, a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (A4608), a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the second half variation number is prepared as an effect command (A4609), and effect command setting processing is performed (A4610). ). Next, the special symbol reservation number corresponding to the variable symbol determination flag is updated by -1 (A4611), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variable symbol determination flag is set (A4612). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (A4613), the empty area after the shift is cleared (A4614), and the fluctuation start information setting process is ended.

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

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

[Processing during fluctuation of special map]
Next, details of the special figure changing process (A2609) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure changing process.

The game control device 100 first prepares a symbol stop command (special figure 1 symbol stop command or special figure 2 symbol stop command) corresponding to the changing symbol as a production command (A4701), and executes production command setting processing. (A4702). The changing symbol can be determined from the variable symbol determination flag (special figure 1 variation flag or special figure 2 variation flag). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the corresponding decorative special figure variable display game (decorative special figure 1 variable display game or decorative special figure 2 variable display game).

Next, the game control device 100 sets a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number indicating the stop symbol pattern (A4703), and saves the set display time in the special figure game processing timer area (A4704). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 800 msec when the stop symbol pattern is the outlier symbol pattern, and the display time is set to 2000 msec when the stop symbol pattern is the big hit symbol pattern.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the process number "2" relating to the process during special figure display (A4705), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A4706).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the signal regarding the end of fluctuation of the special figure 1 in the test signal output data area (A4707), and further saves the signal regarding the end of fluctuation of the special figure 2 in the test signal output data area ( A4708).

Subsequently, the game control device 100, in the symbol determination frequency signal control timer area used when outputting the symbol determination frequency signal related to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game to the external information terminal, the control timer initial value (for example, 256 msec). Is saved (A4709).

After that, the game control device 100, as information for controlling the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display device 51, displays a stop flag related to fluctuation stop on the special figure 1 display device 51 in the special figure 1 change control flag area. Save to (A4710). Further, as the information for controlling the special figure 2 variation display game on the special figure 2 display device 52, a stop flag related to the variation stop on the special figure 2 display device 52 is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area (A4711). , The special figure changing process transition setting process ends.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, details of the special figure displaying process (A2610) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure displaying process. 42A shows the first half of the special figure displaying process, and FIG. 42B shows the latter half of the special figure displaying process.

The game control device 100 first loads the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process (A5101), and clears the small hit flag area of the RWM (A5102). Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 change start process are loaded. (A5103), the jackpot flag 1 area and jackpot flag 2 area of the RWM are cleared (A5104).

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (A5105), and if it is a big hit (the result of A5105 is "Y"), the big hit of the second special figure variation display game. Test signal (eg, special device 2 big hit) start signal (for example, condition device operating signal is turned on, accessory continuous operation device operating signal is turned on, special symbol 2 per signal is turned on) in the test signal output data area of RWM It saves (A5108) and sets the round number upper limit value table (A5109).

On the other hand, if the result of checking the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (the result of A5105 is "N"), the game control device 100 judges whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (A5106), and hits the big hit. In some cases (the result of A5106 is “Y”), a test signal regarding the start of the big hit of the first special figure variation display game (special big hit big hit) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the character continuously operating device is operating). The signal is turned on, the signal per special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (A5107), and the process of setting the round number upper limit value table is executed (A5109).

After that, the game control device 100 acquires a round number upper limit value (for example, 4, 16) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information, and saves it in the round number upper limit value area of the RWM (A5110). Then, 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 (A5111).

Next, the game control device 100 loads the decoration special map command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern from the decoration special map command area of the RWM, prepares it as a production command (A5112), and executes production command setting processing (A5113). ). After that, a probability information command related to the information that sets the probability of a hit result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared as a production command (A5114), and the production command The setting process is executed (A5115). Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the upper limit of the number of rounds is prepared as an effect command (A5116), and effect command setting processing is executed (A5117).

Next, the game control device 100 outputs the special winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number and a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of being a winning result in the general figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game, outside the RWM. The data is saved in the information output data area (A5118). In this embodiment, two big hit signals and three big hit signals are saved as signals corresponding to the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. On/off of the two big hit signals and the three big hit signals are determined by the big winning opening information and the probability state. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is on when the jackpot is a jackpot with a payout (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and there is no jackpot (a so-called sudden jackpot. When the information is the special winning opening opening information 1), it is turned on if there is a big hit in the time saving state, and it is turned off otherwise. Further, the jackpot 3 signal is turned on when the jackpot is a jackpot with a payout, and is off when the jackpot is a jackpot without a payout.

After that, the game control device 100, the special winning opening opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of being a winning result in the normal figure changing display game and the special figure changing display game. ) Is set (A5119), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A5120). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (A5121). As a result, the information on the probability state and special time saving state (universal power support state) of the special figure when the special result occurs is stored. Then, based on the information stored later, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined.

Then, the game control device 100 clears the special winning opening fraudulent winning number area of the special winning opening (special variation winning device 39) corresponding to the big winning opening opening information (A5122), and responds to the big winning opening opening information. The flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the prize winning fraud monitoring period flag area of the winning port (A5123). Thereafter, the fanfare/interval processing shift setting processing 1 is executed (A5124), and the special figure displaying processing is ended. That is, the game control device 100 converts the special variation winning device 39 into the open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It constitutes a special game state generating means for generating a state.

On the other hand, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (the result of A5106 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (A5125). When the small hit flag is a small hit (the result of A5125 is "Y"), the high-probability-variation-number update process for updating the high-probability variation number that manages the number of executions of the special diagram variation display game in the special diagram high-probability state is executed. It is executed (A5126). Next, the production mode information check process relating to the production mode setting is executed (A5127) to determine whether the special figure has a high probability (the special result (big hit) occurrence probability of the special figure variation display game is in a high probability state). It is determined whether or not (A5128).

When the special figure high probability is not in progress (the result of A5128 is "N"), the game control device 100 loads the decorative special figure command from the decorative special figure command area and prepares it as an effect command (A5129), and sets the effect command. The processing is executed (A5130). Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared as an effect command (A5131), effect command setting processing is executed (A5132), and the process proceeds to step A5133.

If the special figure high probability is in progress (result of A5128 is “Y”), the game control apparatus 100 moves to the processing of step A5133. As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the special map high probability is in progress (during the probability variation state), the big winning opening is opened by the occurrence of the small hit, but the occurrence of the small hit is given to the player. The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed so as not to be noticed.

Then, the game control device 100 loads the special figure game mode flag and saves the loaded flag in the special figure game mode flag save area (A5133). After that, the small hit fanfare middle processing shift setting processing 1 (A5134) is performed, and the special figure displaying processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not the small hit (the result of A5125 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the high probability variation number update processing (A5135) and the effect mode information check processing regarding the setting of the effect mode ( A5136). Then, the remaining rotation speed for preparation for switching (remaining number of games for preparation for switching) corresponding to the effect mode number is set (A5137), and whether the remaining rotation speed for effect (remaining effect game number) matches the remaining rotation speed for preparation for switching. It is determined (A5138). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes, or may be the same value in any effect mode of the effect modes. It may be (rotation speed), or may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the effect modes of the plurality of effect modes.

When the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed do not match (result of A5138 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets “0” related to special figure normal processing as the processing number (A5141).

On the other hand, when the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed match (result of A5138 is “Y”), the game control device 100 prepares the effect mode switching preparation command as an effect command (A5139), and effects. After performing the command setting process (A5140), "0" related to the special figure normal process is set as the process number (A5141). The production mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing prefetch production from a few rotations before the production mode is switched (a few games before), and by transmitting the production mode switching preparation command to the production control device 300, It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in the performance across modes.

Then, the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (A5142), the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (A5143), and the special figure displaying process is ended.

[High probability change count update process]
Next, the details of the high-probability variation number updating process (A5126, A5135) in the special figure displaying process will be described. FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the high-probability variation number update processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not it is in the special figure high probability (during the probability change state) (A5201). When the special figure high probability is not in progress (result of A5201 is “N”), the high probability variation number updating process is ended.

When the special figure high probability is in progress (the result of A5201 is “Y”), the game control device 100 updates the number of times of high probability variation by -1 (subtracts 1) (A5202), and the number of times of high probability variation is 0. It is determined whether or not (A5203). If the number of times of high probability variation is not 0 (result of A5203 is “N”), that is, if the high probability state continues in the next special figure variation display game, the high probability variation number updating process is ended.

When the high-probability fluctuation count becomes 0 (the result of A5203 is “Y”), that is, when the high-probability state ends in the special figure fluctuation display game this time, the game control device 100 determines the high-probability notification flag. The area is cleared (A5204), and a signal relating to the end of the high-probability state (for example, turning off two big hit signals) is saved in the external information output data area (A5205).

Next, the game control device 100 is a signal regarding the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is turned off, the special symbol 1 variation time shortened state signal). Is turned off, the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off), and the test signal output data area is saved (A5206). In addition, even in the special figure high probability, since the general figure only changes the probability state, the normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal and the normal electric auditors product 1 open extension state signal are always turned off. After that, the number without saving time is saved in the game state display number area (A5207), and the universal figure low probability flag is saved in the universal figure game mode flag area (A5208).

Then, the game control device 100 saves the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (A5209). Then, a signal related to a left-handed instruction (for example, turning off the launch position designation signal 1) is saved in the test signal output data area (A5210), and the game state display number 2 area is turned off to turn off the first game state display portion 57. The number in the left-handed state is saved (A5211), and the high-probability-variation-number update processing ends.

[Production mode information check processing]
Next, details of the effect mode information check processing (A5127, A5136) in the processing during special figure display will be described. FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect mode information check process. The effect mode information check process is executed when the result of the special figure variation display game is other than the big hit (small hit or miss).

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the next mode transition information is a non-updated code (A5401). When the next mode transition information is the code without update (the result of A5401 is “Y”), the effect mode information check processing is ended. In this case, the effect mode is not changed in accordance with the number of executed special figure variation display games, for example, when the effect mode that continues until the next big hit in the high probability state is selected. ..

Further, when the next mode transition information is not the no-update code (result of A5401 is “N”), the game control device 100 is the remaining number of revolutions that can be executed before the production mode is changed. Is updated by -1 (A5402), and it is determined whether the remaining effect rotation speed is 0 (A5403). When the effect remaining rotation speed is not 0 (the result of A5403 is “N”), the effect mode information check processing is ended. If the effect remaining rotation speed becomes 0 (result of A5403 is “Y”), that is, if the effect mode is changed from the next special figure variation display game, the effect mode information address table is set (A5404). , The address of the table corresponding to the next mode transition information is acquired (A5405).

Then, the game control device 100 acquires the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred, saves it in the effect mode number area in the RWM (A5406), and acquires the effect remaining rotation speed (initial value) of the effect mode to be transferred. Then, the information is saved in the effect remaining rotational speed area in the RWM (A5407), the next mode transition information of the effect mode to be transitioned is acquired, and the information is saved in the next mode transition information area in the RWM (A5408). After that, a probability information command corresponding to the newly set effect mode number is prepared (A5409), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area at power failure recovery (A5410). When the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (result of A5410 is “Y”), that is, when the probability state has not changed, the effect mode information check process ends.

If the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (result of A5410 is “N”), the prepared probability information command is saved in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (A5411). ), the effect command setting process is executed (A5412). Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the newly set effect remaining rotation speed is prepared as an effect command (A5413), and effect command setting processing is executed (A5414).

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number as an effect command (A5415), and executes an effect command setting process (A5416). Next, it is determined whether or not the new effect mode is the left-handed mode (A5417), and if it is not the left-handed mode (the result of A5417 is "N"), the effect mode information check processing is ended. In the case of the left-handed mode (result of A5417 is “Y”), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared as an effect command (A5418), and the effect command setting process is executed (A5419). The information check process ends. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect in which the switching of the effect mode is announced in advance before the specified number of rotations. By managing the effect mode in the game control device 100 in this way, it is possible to perform control such as generating a specific reach only in a specific effect mode, and improve the interest of the game.

[Fanfare/interval interval processing transition setting processing 1]
Next, details of the fanfare/inter-interval processing shift setting processing 1 (A5124) in the processing for displaying special figures will be described. FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fanfare/interval processing shift setting processing 1.

The game control device 100 first sets a process number "3" related to the fanfare/interval process (A5501), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A5502).

Next, the game control device 100 outputs a signal related to the start of the big hit (special game state) (for example, one big hit signal is turned on (big hit + small hit), four big hit signals are turned on (big hit)) as external information. Save in the output data area (A5503), a signal related to the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal off, special symbol 2 high probability state signal off, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state The signal is turned off, the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal is turned off, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off), and the test signal output data area is saved (A5504). In addition, even in the special figure high probability, since the general figure only changes the probability state, the normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal and the normal electric auditors product 1 open extension state signal are always turned off. Then, clear the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state (A5505), save the number without time saving in the game state display number area (A5506), and save it in the universal figure game mode flag area. Save the universal figure low probability flag (A5507).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the variable symbol determination flag area (A5508), and turns off the game state display LED (third game state display unit) 59 provided on the game board 30 related to the high probability state display. Then, the high probability notification flag area is cleared (A5509), and the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (A5510). Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (A5511), and the special figure variation display that can be executed in a high probability state The high probability variation number area for managing the number of games is cleared (A5512). As a result, the high-probability state and the time saving state (universal power support state) are terminated.

After that, the game control device 100 saves the number of the effect mode 1 in the effect mode number area (A5513), clears the effect remaining rotation speed area (A5514), and saves the no-update code in the next mode transition information area. (A5515). Then, in order to save the signal related to the right-handing instruction (for example, turning on the launch position designation signal 1) in the test signal output data area (A5516) and turn on the indicator LED (first gaming state display portion 57) during right-handing. The number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (A5517), and the fanfare/interval processing shift setting processing 1 is ended. As a result, the information on the effect mode is once cleared with the occurrence of the special game state (big hit state).

[Small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting processing 1]
Next, the details of the small hit fanfare mid-process transition setting process 1 (A5134) in the special figure displaying process will be described. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit fanfare mid-process shift setting process 1.

The game control device 100 first sets "7" for the small hitting fanfare medium processing as a processing number (A5601), and saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (A5602).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area (A5603), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, a large hit signal 1 is turned on ( Big hit + small hit)) is saved in the external information output data area (A5604), and a signal related to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area. (A5605).

Next, the game control device 100 clears the special winning opening fraudulent winning number area (A5606), and saves the fraud monitoring outside period flag in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A5607). Next, a signal relating to a right-handing instruction (turning on the launch position designation signal 1) is saved in the test signal output data area (A5608), and the display LED (first gaming state display portion 57) during right-handing is turned on. The number in the right-handed state is saved in the state display number 2 area (A5609), and the small hit fanfare mid-process shift setting process 1 ends.

[Processing during fanfare/interval]
Next, details of the fanfare/inter-interval processing (A2611) in the special figure game processing will be described. FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fanfare/during-interval processing.

The game control device 100 first updates the number of rounds (R) in the special game state by +1 (A5701), and prepares a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special game state (big hit state) as an effect command (A5702). , Production command setting processing (A5703) is performed.

After that, the game control device 100 sets a special winning opening operation determination table (A5704), and acquires an opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number (A5705). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the special game state is larger than the acquired open switching determination value (A5706). When the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (the result of A5706 is "Y"), the special winning opening time for short opening (for example, 0.2 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A5707). If the number of rounds is equal to or smaller than the open switching determination value (result of A5706 is "N"), the special winning opening time for long opening (for example, 29 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A5708).

After that, the game control device 100 sets the process number to “4” related to the process during opening of the special winning opening (A5709), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A5710). After that, a signal related to the opening of the special winning opening (for example, the special electric auditor 1 working signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (A5711), and the number of winnings to the special winning opening is stored. The information in the mouth count area is cleared (A5712). Then, the ON data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (A5713), and the processing during the fanfare/interval ends.

In the present embodiment, as the special winning opening opening information indicating the big hit pattern, the special winning opening opening information 1 (4R: all short opening), the big winning opening opening information 2 (16R: all long opening), the big winning opening Open information 3 (16R: 1 to 4R is long open, 5 to 16R is short open), big prize opening information 4 (4R: all long open), big prize opening information 5 (16R: all long open), large Winning prize opening information 6 (16R: 1 to 8R is long opening, 9 to 16R is short opening), special winning opening opening information 7 (16R: 1 to 4R is long opening, 5 to 16R is short opening) is set. There is.

Therefore, in the special winning opening operation determination table, the special winning opening opening information 1 data and the opening switching determination value “0”, the special winning opening opening information 2 data and the opening switching determination value “16”, the big winning opening. The opening information 3 data and the opening switching determination value “4” are the big winning opening opening information 4 data and the opening switching determination value “4”, the big winning opening opening information 5 data and the opening switching determination value “16”. The special winning opening opening information 6 data and the opening switching determination value “8” are stored in association with the special winning opening opening information 7 data and the opening switching determination value “4”. A long opening operation is performed while the number of rounds is equal to or less than the open switching determination value, and a short opening operation is performed when the number of rounds exceeds the open switching determination value.

[Processing during opening of the special winning opening]
Next, details of the special winning opening opening process (A2612) in the special drawing game process will be described. FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special winning opening opening process of this embodiment.

The game control device 100 first compares the current round number in the special game state being executed with the round number upper limit value of the round number upper limit value region of the RWM to determine whether the current round is the final round ( A5901). If it is not the final round (the result of A5901 is “N”), the special winning opening operation determination table is set (A5902), the opening switching determination value corresponding to the special winning opening opening information is acquired (A5903), and It is determined whether or not the number of rounds in the gaming state is larger than the acquired open switching determination value (A5904).

When the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (the result of A5904 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines the remaining sphere processing time for short closing (for example, 1.4 seconds) as the special figure game processing timer. It is saved in the area (A5905), an interval command related to the interval between rounds is prepared as an effect command (A5907), and effect command setting processing is executed (A5910).

When the number of rounds is equal to or less than the open switching determination value (the result of A5904 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines the remaining ball processing time for long closing (for example, 1.9 seconds) as the special figure game processing timer area. (A5906), the interval command is prepared as an effect command (A5907), and effect command setting processing is executed (A5910).

When it is the final round (the result of A5901 is “Y”), the game control device 100 saves the remaining ball processing time (for the last time) (for example, 1.9 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area (A5908), An ending command relating to display control of the ending display screen at the end of the special game state is prepared as a production command (A5909), and production command setting processing is executed (A5910).

After that, the game control device 100 sets the processing number to "5" related to the special winning opening remaining ball processing (A5911), and saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (A5912). After that, OFF data for turning off the special winning opening solenoid 39b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (A5913), and the special winning opening opening process is ended.

[Remaining sphere processing of big winning mouth]
Next, the details of the special winning opening remaining ball process (A2613) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special winning opening remaining ball processing.

The game control device 100 first compares the current round number in the special game state being executed with the round number upper limit value of the round number upper limit value region of the RWM to determine whether the current round is the final round ( A6101).

Then, when the current round in the special game state is not the final round (the result of A6101 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets a special winning opening operation determination table (A6102) and handles the special winning opening information. The open switching determination value to be obtained is acquired (A6103), and the normal interval time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is set (A6104).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the number of rounds in the special game state is larger than the obtained open switching determination value (A6105), and when the number of rounds is larger than the open switching determination value (A6105). If the result is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A6109. If the number of rounds is less than or equal to the open switching determination value (result of A6105 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening release information is a value of the rank down effect system (step A6106).

Here, the rank down effect corresponds to an effect that executes a round continuation notification effect that notifies whether or not the big hit round continues, and notifies that the big hit round is not continued in the round continuation notification effect. Specifically, the special winning opening opening information indicating the big hit pattern is the big winning opening opening information 2 (16R: all long open) and the big winning opening opening information 3 (16R: 1 to 4R is long opening, 5 to 16R is When any one of (short open) is selected, a predetermined big hit round effect is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41 from 1R to 3R of the big hit round, and the round continuation notification effect is executed at the 4th round. If the special winning opening opening information is the big winning opening opening information 2, the continuation of the round is notified in the round continuation notification production, and the big winning opening is opened with a long opening in the rounds after the fifth round, and the big winning opening opening information is With the special winning opening opening information 3, the discontinuation of the round is notified in the round continuation notifying effect, and the special winning opening is opened with a short opening in the fifth and subsequent rounds.

If the special winning opening opening information is not the value of the rank down effect system (result of A6106 is “N”), the game control device 100 moves to the processing of step A6109. Further, when the special winning opening opening information is the value of the rank-down effect system (the result of A6106 is “Y”), it is determined whether the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (for example, 4R) (A6107). If the number of rounds is not the value of the special effect round (result of A6107 is “N”), the process moves to step A6109.

Further, when the number of rounds is the value of the special effect round (the result of A6107 is “Y”), for example, when the number of rounds is 4R, the game control device 100 sets the interval time for rank down effect (for example, 3. 6 seconds) is set (A6108), and the process proceeds to step A6109. The number of special rounds is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types such as 4R and 8R may be provided.

Then, the game control device 100 saves the interval time set in step A6104 or A6108 in the special figure game processing timer area (step A6109), and sets the processing number “3” related to the fanfare/interval processing. (A6110). Next, the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (A6111), and a signal regarding the end of opening of the special winning opening (special variation winning device 39) (for example, the special electric auditors product 1 in-operation signal is turned off) is tested. It is saved in the signal output data area (A6122), and the special winning opening remaining ball processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the current round in the special game state is the final round (the result of A6101 is “Y”), the game control device 100 saves the special figure game mode flag that stores the effect mode when the special result is derived. The flag is loaded from the area (A6112), the ending time corresponding to the loaded flag, the special winning opening opening information and the stop symbol pattern is set (A6113), and the set ending time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is specified. It is saved in the figure game processing timer area (A6114).

After that, the game control device 100 sets "6" as the process number related to the big hit ending process (A6115), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A6116). After that, the information of the special winning opening count number area that stores the number of winnings to the special winning opening is cleared (A6117), and the information of the round number area that stores the number of rounds in the special gaming state is cleared (A6118). The information of the upper limit number of rounds area that stores the upper limit value of the number of rounds in the gaming state is cleared (A6119).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the information in the round number upper limit value information area that stores the flag for determining the upper limit value of the number of rounds (A6120), and stores the flag for determining the opening information of the special winning opening. The information in the mouth opening information area is cleared (A6121), and a signal (for example, the special electric auditors product 1 operating signal is off) regarding the end of opening of the special winning opening (special variation winning device 39) is set in the test signal output data area. The game is saved (A6122), and the special winning opening remaining ball processing is ended.

[Big hit end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (A2614) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the big hit ending process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the time reduction determination data is time reduction operation data (A6201). When it is not time saving operation data (result of A6201 is "N"), big hit end setting processing 1 is executed (A6202), and when it is time saving operation data (result of A6201 is "Y"), big hit end setting processing 2 Is executed (A6203).

Next, the game control device 100 sets the effect mode information address table (A6204), and acquires the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set in the stop symbol setting process (especially A4009, A4109) at the start of fluctuation. (A6205), the production mode number (production mode number) of the production mode set after the end of the special game state (big hit state) is acquired and saved (A6206).

Next, the game control device 100 obtains and saves the effect remaining rotation speed (initial value) of the effect mode set after the special game state ends (A6207), and the effect mode set after the end of the special game state. Next mode transfer information is acquired and saved (A6208).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a probability information command corresponding to the newly set effect mode number (A6209), and saves the prepared probability information command as an effect command in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (A6210). ), the effect command setting process is executed (A6211).

Here, the probability information command includes information on the probability state after the end of the special game state (big hit state), the presence/absence of time saving (universal support), and the effect mode. As the probability information commands, there are a plurality of commands in which "high probability/time saving" or "high probability/time saving" is further included in the effect mode information. In the present embodiment, since the probability change state is always produced (the so-called ST state is produced) when the big hit ends, the probability information commands are “high probability/with time reduction/production mode A” and “high probability/with time reduction/production mode”. B”, “high probability/with time reduction/production mode C”, and “high probability/without time reduction/production mode A”. Although not used in this process, there are other "low probability/no time saving/production mode A", "low probability/no time saving/production mode B", and "low probability/no time saving/production mode C".

Next, the game control device 100 prepares an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the effect remaining rotation speed as an effect command (A6212), and executes effect command setting processing (A6213). Then, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared as an effect command (A6214), and effect command setting processing is executed (A6215).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is a time saving (universal support) after the jackpot is over (A6216). If there is a time saving (universal support) (result of A6216 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A6219. When there is no time saving (universal support) (result of A6216 is “N”), a left-handing instruction notification command is prepared as a production command (A6217), production command setting processing is executed (A6218), and processing in step A6219 is performed. Transition.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure normal process shift setting process 2 (A6219), and ends the big hit ending process.

[Big hit end setting process 1]
Next, the details of the big hit end setting process 1 (A6202) in the big hit end process will be described. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1.

The game control device 100 first saves a signal regarding no time saving state (for example, turning off two jackpot signals) in the external information output data area (A6301), and outputs a signal regarding high probability state and start without time saving state (for example, Special symbol 1 high probability state signal on, special symbol 2 high probability state signal on, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal off, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal off, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (A6302).

Next, save the number without time saving state in the game state display number area (A6303), save the figure low probability flag in the figure game mode flag area (A6304), and draw the special figure in the special figure game mode flag area. The high probability & no time saving flag is saved (A6305). After that, the initial value (for example, 100 times) is saved in the high-probability variation frequency area (A6306), and the signal related to left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A6307). , In order to turn off the indicator LED (first game state display portion 57) during right hitting, the number during left hitting is saved in the game state display number 2 area (A6308), and the jackpot end setting process 1 ends. ..

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, the details of the big hit end setting process 2 (A6203) in the big hit end process will be described. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2.

The game control device 100 first saves a signal relating to the start of the time saving state (for example, turning on the jackpot 2 signal) in the external information output data area (A6401). Since the signal related to the start of the time saving state is output from the big hit, it is continuously saved in the external information output data area. Then, a signal related to the start of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is turned on, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is turned on, the special symbol 2 variation The time shortening state signal is turned on, the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on), and the test signal output data area is saved (A6402).

Next, save the number with a time saving state in the game state display number area (A6403), save the universal figure high probability flag in the universal figure game mode flag area (A6404), and draw the special figure in the special figure game mode flag area. Save the high probability & time saving flag (A6405). After that, the initial value (for example, 100 times) is saved in the high probability variation number area (A6406), and the big hit end setting process 2 is ended. In the case of the present embodiment, the right hitting mode is set during the time saving state, but since the right hitting mode is set from during the big hit, the big hit end setting process 2 does not perform the right hitting setting.

[Special figure normal processing migration setting processing 2]
FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the procedure of special figure normal process shift setting process 2. The special figure normal process shift setting process 2 is executed in step A6219 in the big hit ending process shown in FIG.

The game control device 100 first sets "0" as a process number related to special figure normal processing (A6501), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A6502).

After that, the game control device 100 saves a signal related to the end of the big hit (for example, one big hit signal is turned off, three big hit signals are turned off, and four big hit signals are turned off) in the external information output data area (A6503). Save the signal related to the end (for example, turning off the condition device operating signal, turning off the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, turning off the signal for special symbol 1 and turning off the signal for special symbol 2) in the test signal output data area. (A6504).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 clears the information in the time reduction determination flag area (A6505), clears the information in the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of the big hit (A6506), and sets the effect mode transition information area. Clear the information (A6507). Then, the information in the special figure game mode flag save area is cleared (A6508), and the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A6509).

Next, the game control device 100 clears the discharge ball number area of the RWM to 0 (A6510), and saves the segment data of the discharge ball number displayed as "00" in the segment area corresponding to the segment of the discharge ball number display portion 66. (A6511). As a result, the number of discharged balls can be displayed as "00" in the number of discharged balls display unit 66 at the end of the big hit through the output process (A1610 in FIG. 11).

Further, the game control device 100 clears the RWM acquisition ball number area to 0 (A6512), sets the value of the segment color number area to an initial value (for example, corresponding to red) (A6513), and sets the payout rate to “00”. The displayed segment data is saved in the segment area (for example, red display area) corresponding to the color number (A6514). Note that the segment area (for example, green display area) that does not correspond to the color number is cleared to 0. Thereby, the payout rate can be displayed as "00" in the payout rate display portion 67 at the end of the big hit through the output process (A1610 in FIG. 11). After that, the special figure normal process shift setting process 2 ends.

In the big hit state (special game state), the total number of prize balls per 100 discharged balls (that is, the winning percentage) is very large. Therefore, at the end of the big hit state, the number of discharged balls area (and thus the number of discharged balls) and the acquired number of balls area (and thus the winning rate) are cleared to 0, and the accuracy of the acquired number of balls (that is, the winning rate) is corrected again. I am trying to start various measurements. Further, when the big hit state ends, the number of discharged balls display and the output rate display are reset to "00". However, since it is more accurate to measure the character ratio continuously after turning on the power of the gaming machine 10, the area for acquiring the number of balls for each character (and thus the character ratio) is not cleared to 0 even after the jackpot state ends. Then, the accessory ratio display is not reset but continuously displayed before and after the big hit.

As described above, the processing of steps A6510 to A6514 is performed when the big hit ends (at the end of the big hit), the number of discharged balls, the winning rate (total of the number of prize balls), the number of discharged balls, and the winning rate display. Is configured to reset to an initial value (here, 0 or “00”).

[Small hit fanfare processing]
Next, details of the small hit fanfare middle processing (A2615) in the special figure game processing will be described. FIG. 54 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the processing during the small hit fanfare.

The game control device 100 first sets "8" for the small hitting process as a process number (A6701), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A6702).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the opening time of the special winning opening in the small hit game (for example, 0.2 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area (A6703), and a signal related to the start of the small hit operation (for example, The special electric auditors product 1 operating signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (A6704). Next, in order to open the opening/closing door 39c of the special variation winning device 39, ON data for turning on the special winning opening solenoid 39b is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (A6705).

After that, the game control device 100 clears the information in the special winning opening count number area for storing the number of winnings to the special winning opening (A6706), and sets the small hit operation initial value (for example, "0") in the small hit medium control pointer area. ) Is saved (A6707), and the small hit fanfare processing is completed.

[Processing during small hits]
Next, the details of the small hit medium process (A2616) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process during the small hit.

The game control device 100 first loads the value of the control pointer during the small hit (A6801), and determines whether or not the loaded value is equal to or larger than the small hit operation end value (eg, "6") (A6802). .. When the loaded value is not equal to or smaller than the small hit operation end value (the result of A6802 is “N”), the small hit mid-control pointer is updated by +1 (A6803), and the small hit operation transition setting process is executed (A6804). The hitting process is ended.

On the other hand, when the loaded value is equal to or more than the small hit operation end value (result of A6802 is “Y”), the game control device 100 loads the flag from the special figure game mode flag save area (A6805) and loads. It is determined whether or not the selected flag is a flag related to the high probability of special figure (A6806). Thereby, it is determined whether or not there is a small hit in the special figure high probability. Here, it does not matter whether or not the time saving state is in effect.

When the loaded flag is a flag related to the special figure high probability (the result of A6806 is "Y"), the game control device 100 sets "9" for the small hit remaining ball process as the process number (A6809). If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the high probability of special figure (the result of A6806 is "N"), the command of the small hit end screen is prepared as an effect command (A6807), and the effect command setting process is executed ( A6808), and "9" relating to the small hit remaining ball processing is set as the processing number (A6809).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (A6810). Next, the small hit remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A6811), and the off data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area (A6812). The process ends.

[Small hit operation transition setting process]
Next, details of the small hit operation transition setting process (A6804) in the small hit medium process will be described. FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit operation shift setting process.

The game control device 100 first executes a branch process according to a control pointer (control pointer during small hit) (A6901). When the control pointer is 0, 2, or 4, the wait time (for example, 1500 msec) corresponding to the control pointer is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A6902), and the off data is saved in the special winning opening solenoid output data area. (A6903), the small hitting movement transition setting process ends.

On the other hand, when the control pointers are 1, 3, and 5, the game control device 100 saves the special winning opening time (for example, 200 msec) corresponding to the control pointer in the special figure game processing timer area (A6904), and wins the large prize. ON data is saved in the mouth solenoid output data area (A6905), and the small hit operation transition setting process ends.

Here, in the case of the present embodiment, after the small hit fanfare time of 300 msec, the opening of 200 msec and the closing of 1500 msec are alternately performed, and the control pointer during the small hit is sequentially updated at the end of opening and at the end of closing. .. Specifically, at the end of the first 200 msec opening (that is, when switching from the first 200 msec opening to the first 1500 msec closing), the small hit midway control pointer is updated to 0, and the first 1500 msec closing is closed. At the end (that is, when switching from the first 1500 msec closing to the second 200 msec opening), the small hit medium control pointer is updated to 1, and at the end of the second 200 msec opening, the small hit medium control pointer is updated to 2. At the end of the second 1500 msec closing, the small hit midway control pointer is updated to 3, and at the end of the third 200 msec opening the small hit midway control pointer is updated to 4, and at the end of the third 1500 msec close The middle control pointer is updated to 5. Then, at the end of the fourth 200 msec opening, the control pointer during small hit is updated to 6, and the small hit state is finished after the small hit remaining ball time of 1900 msec and the subsequent small hit ending time of 100 msec. Therefore, after the fourth opening of 200 msec, it is closed for 2000 msec, and the apparent ending time is 2000 msec.

[Small hit remaining ball treatment]
Next, the details of the small hit remaining ball process (A2617) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the procedure of small hit remaining ball processing.

The game control device 100 first sets "10" for the small hit end process as a process number (A7201), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A7202).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the small hit ending time (for example, 0.1 seconds) in the special figure game processing timer area (A7203), and outputs a signal regarding the end of the small hit operation (for example, the special electric accessory 1 Saving the signal during operation is saved in the test signal output data area (A7204). Next, the information in the special winning opening count area is cleared (A7205), the information in the small win medium control pointer area is cleared (for example, 0) (A7206), and the small hit remaining ball processing is ended.

[Small hit end processing]
Next, the details of the small hit ending process (A2618) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the small hit ending process.

The game control device 100 first loads a flag from the special figure game mode flag save area (A7301), and determines whether or not the loaded flag is a flag related to the high probability of special figure (A7302). If the loaded flag is not a flag related to the high probability of special figure (the result of A7302 is "N"), the effect mode information address table is set (A7303), and it is set at the start of fluctuation (at the time of stop symbol setting). The address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information is acquired (A7304).

Then, the game control device 100 acquires the effect mode number of the effect mode to be transferred, saves it in the effect mode number area in the RWM (A7305), acquires the effect remaining rotation speed of the effect mode to be transferred, and stores it in the RAM. Is saved in the effect remaining rotation speed area (A7306), the next mode transfer information of the effect mode to be transferred is acquired, and saved in the next mode transfer information area in the RWM (A7307). After that, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (A7308), and it is determined whether the prepared probability information command matches the value of the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (A7309). If the prepared probability information command matches the value in the transmission command area upon power failure recovery (result of A7309 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A7319.

Further, when the prepared probability information command does not match the value of the transmission command area at power failure recovery (the result of A7309 is “N”), the game control device 100 sends the prepared probability information command to the transmission command area at power failure recovery. (A7310), and effect command setting processing is executed (A7311). Next, an effect rotation speed command corresponding to the effect remaining rotation speed is prepared as an effect command (A7312), and effect command setting processing is executed (A7313). Furthermore, a high probability variation number command corresponding to the high probability variation number is prepared as an effect command (A7314), and effect command setting processing is executed (A7315).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether the new effect mode is a left-handed mode (A7316), and if it is not a left-handed mode (result of A7316 is “N”), shifts to the processing of step A7319. To do. In the case of the left-handed mode (result of A7316 is “Y”), the left-handed instruction notification command is prepared as an effect command (A7317), and after the effect command setting process (A7318), the step is performed. The processing moves to A7319.

Then, the game control device 100 loads a flag from the special figure game mode flag save area (A7319), and determines whether the loaded flag is a flag related to special figure time saving (time saving) (A7320). If the loaded flag is a flag relating to special drawing time saving (the result of A7320 is “Y”), the process moves to step A7323. If the loaded flag is not a flag relating to special time saving and shortening (the result of A7320 is “N”), a signal relating to a left-handed instruction (for example, turning off the firing position designation signal 1) is saved in the test signal output data area ( A7321), in order to turn off the indicator LED (first game state display portion 57) during right hitting, save the number in left hitting state in the game state display number 2 area (A7322), and move to step A7323. To do.

Next, the game control device 100 sets "0" for special figure normal processing as a process number (A7323), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A7324). Save the signal related to the end of the small hit (for example, turn off one big hit) to the external information output data area (A7325), and test the signal related to the end of the small hit (for example, turn off the special symbol 1 small hit signal) The data is saved in the output data area (A7326).

Next, the game control device 100 clears the information in the variable symbol determination flag area (A7327), clears the information in the effect mode transition information area (A7328), and clears the information in the special figure game mode flag save area. (A7329). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A7330), and the small hit ending process is ended.

[Production command setting process]
FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect command setting process for setting the effect command to be transmitted to effect control device 300. This effect command setting process is common to the effect command setting process in the process executed during the timer interrupt process.

The game control device 100 first reads the status of the production serial transmission buffer (A7401). Further, it is determined whether the transmission buffer is full (A7402).

If the transmission buffer is not full (result of A7402 is “N”), the game control device 100 writes command data (MODE (upper byte)) to the serial transmission buffer (A7403).

When the transmission buffer is full (result of A7402 is “Y”), the gaming control device 100 returns to the process of step A7401.

Furthermore, the game control device 100 reads the status of the production serial transmission buffer (A7404), and determines whether the transmission buffer is full (A7405). If the transmission buffer is full (result of A7405 is "Y"), the process returns to step A7404.

Further, when the transmission buffer is not full (result of A7405 is “N”), the game control device 100 writes command data (ACTION (lower byte)) to the serial transmission buffer (A7406), and then sets production command. The process ends.

As described above, since the effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 by serial communication, the load on the game control device 100 can be reduced, and the effect command analysis can be made difficult. In addition, the command transmission timing is advanced and the number of data lines can be reduced. Furthermore, in the effect control device 300 as well, it is not necessary to take in a command in the strobe, and the burden can be reduced.

[Design fluctuation control processing]
FIG. 60 shows the symbol variation control process (A2620, A2622) in the above-mentioned special figure game process, and the symbol variation control process in the later-described universal symbol game process. The symbol variation control process is a process of controlling the variation of special symbols (first special symbol, second special symbol, etc.) and ordinary symbols (general symbols), and setting display data of special symbols and ordinary symbols.

The game control device 100 first checks and determines whether or not the fluctuation control flag related to the symbol to be controlled (for example, one of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the general figure) is changing (A7501, A7502). In the case of the present embodiment, on the fluctuation control table prepared in step A2619, step A2621, step A7614, the lower address of the fluctuation control flag area, the initial value of the blink control timer, the fluctuation symbol number upper limit judgment value, the display table 2 ( An address for stop) and an address for display table 1 (for fluctuation) are defined.

The game control device 100 acquires the symbol display table (for variation) corresponding to the symbol of the control target, when the variation flag related to the symbol of the control target is varying (the result of A7502 is “Y”) (A7503). ). In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for fluctuation) is defined on the fluctuation control table prepared in step A2619, step A2621, and step A7614.

Next, the game control device 100 updates the blinking control timer to be controlled by -1 (A7504), determines whether the updated blinking control timer is 0 (A7505), and the updated blinking control timer is If it is not 0 (result of A7505 is "N"), display data corresponding to the value of the variable symbol number area of the control target is acquired (A7508). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (A7511), and the symbol variation control process ends.

If the blink control timer after updating is 0 (the result of A7505 is "Y"), the blink control timer initial value corresponding to the target blink timer area is saved (A7506), and the variable symbol number of the control target Is updated by +1 in the corresponding range (A7507), and the display data corresponding to the value of the variable symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (A7508). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (A7511), and the symbol variation control process ends.

On the other hand, the game control device 100 acquires the symbol display table (for stop) corresponding to the symbol of the control target when the changing flag related to the symbol of the control target is not changing (result of A7502 is “N”). (A7509). In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for stop) is defined on the variation control table prepared in step A2619, step A2621, and step A7614. Next, the display data corresponding to the value of the stop symbol number area of the control target is acquired (A7510), the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (A7511), and the symbol variation control process is ended.

As the blink control timer initial value saved in step A7506, the value defined in the fluctuation control table prepared according to the game to be processed is saved. Here, a value corresponding to 100 msec is defined as the blink control timer initial value. This blinking control timer initial value is an interval at which the lighting pattern is updated in the collective display device 50 during the varying time.

The corresponding range in step A7507 is defined by the variable symbol number upper limit determination value defined in the variation control table prepared according to the game to be processed. When the variable symbol number upper limit value is reached by updating the variable symbol number by +1 in step A7507, the variable symbol number is set to 0, and the variable symbol number is 0 (variable symbol number upper limit judgment value -1 ) Is updated in sequence. In steps A7508 and A7511, the display data (lighting pattern) corresponding to the variable symbol number is acquired and displayed, and the lighting pattern is updated (changed) a number of times equal to the variable symbol number upper limit determination value. As a result of performing the above, the display for one cycle is repeated.

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

[Public game processing]
Next, details of the universal figure game process (A1310) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the universal figure game process. In the general figure game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the general figure variable display game is controlled, the display of the general figure is set, and the like.

The game control device 100 first executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a (A7601). The details of the gate switch monitoring process will be described later.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes the ordinary electric prize winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the starting opening 2 switch 37a (A7602). The details of the ordinary prize winning switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the gaming control device 100, if the universal figure game processing timer is not 0, updates -1 (subtracts only 1) (A7603). The minimum value of the universal figure game processing timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the universal figure game processing timer has become 0 (A7604).

When the value of the universal figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A7604 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the game control device 100 sets the universal figure game processing number. The universal figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the corresponding process is set in the register (A7605).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the universal figure game process number based on the set universal figure game sequence branch table (A7606). Then, a subroutine call with the universal figure game process number is performed to execute a game branch process corresponding to the universal figure game process number (A7607).

When the game process number is “0” in step A7607, the game control device 100 monitors the start of fluctuation of the general figure fluctuation display game, and sets the start of fluctuation and effect setting of the general figure fluctuation display game, The ordinary figure normal process for setting the information necessary for performing the ordinary figure change process is executed (A7608). Details of the normal/universal processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, when the game process number is “1” in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the general figure changing process for setting information necessary for performing the general figure displaying process ( A7609). Details of the normal figure changing process will be described later with reference to FIG. 66.

Further, when the game process number is “2” in step A7607, if the result of the universal figure variation display game is a hit, the game control device 100 determines whether or not it is in the time saving state. Processing for displaying a general figure, such as setting the opening time and setting information necessary for performing the processing for hitting a general figure, is executed (A7610). Details of the processing for displaying a general figure will be described later with reference to FIG.

If the game process number is “3” in step A7607, the game control device 100 sets the information necessary for continuing the process of hitting the normal figure or performing the normal ball remaining ball process. The middle processing per figure is executed (A7611). Details of the per-drawing-in-progress processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, when the game process number is "4" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process for setting the information necessary for performing the per-universal-diagram end process (A7612). ). Details of the universal figure remaining sphere processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

Further, when the game process number is "5" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the universal figure per end process for setting the information necessary for performing the ordinary process normal process (A7608). (A7613). Details of the per-universal-drawing end process will be described later with reference to FIG.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a universal figure variation control table for controlling the variation of the ordinary symbols by the universal figure display 53 (A7614). After that, the symbol variation control process relating to the control of the variation of the ordinary symbol by the universal symbol display 53 is executed (A7615), and the universal symbol game process is ended.

On the other hand, when the value of the universal figure game processing timer is not 0 (result of A7604 is “N”), that is, when the time is not up, the game control device 100 executes the processing of step A7614 and subsequent steps.

[Gate switch monitoring process]
FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the gate switch monitoring process. The gate switch monitoring process is executed in step A7601 in the universal figure game process shown in FIG.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not there is an input to the gate switch 34a (A7701). Then, when there is an input to the gate switch 34a (result of A7701 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the game state is right-handed (A7702). The gaming state of hitting to the right is a big hit state, a small hit state, and a time saving state (normal power support state). If the game state is right-handed (result of A7702 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A7705. When the game state is not right hitting (the result of A7702 is "N"), a left hitting instruction notification command (left hitting instruction command) is prepared as an effect command (A7703), and effect command setting processing is executed (A7704). The effect control device 300 that has received the left-handing instruction notification command executes a notification (warning) for instructing left-handing by the display device 41 or the like.

Next, the game control device 100 obtains the number of reserved universal figures and determines whether the number of reserved universal figures is less than an upper limit value (for example, 4) (A7705). When the number of reserved universal figures is less than the upper limit value (the result of A7705 is "Y"), the game control device 100 updates the number of reserved universal figures by +1 (A7706), and corresponds to the number of reserved universal figures after the update. Then, the address of the random number storage area is calculated (A7707). Then, the hit random number is extracted and saved in the hit random number storage area of the RWM (A7708), the hit symbol random number is extracted and saved in the hit symbol random number storage area (A7709), and the gate switch monitoring process is ended.

On the other hand, the game control device 100, when there is no input to the gate switch 34a (result of A7701 is "N"), or when it is determined that the number of reserved universal figures is not less than the upper limit value (result of A7705 is " N"), the gate switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Prize winning prize switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the ordinary electric prize winning switch monitoring process (A7602) in the ordinary figure game process will be described. FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the ordinary electric prize winning switch monitoring process.

First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the universal figure is hit, that is, whether or not the universal figure variation display game is in a hit state and the ordinary variation winning device 37 is performing a predetermined number of opening operations. (A7801). Then, when the normal drawing is in progress (result of A7801 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the starting port 2 switch 37a (A7802). If there is an input to the starting port 2 switch 37a (result of A7802 is "Y"), the count number of the universal electric counter is updated by +1 (A7803).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the updated count value of the general electric counter has reached an upper limit value (for example, 6) (A7804). When the count number reaches the upper limit value (result of A7804 is “Y”), the hit operation end value (for example, 4) is saved in the control pointer area during normal drawing (A7805).

Then, the game control device 100 saves the loaded pointer in the control pointer area for hitting a normal figure (A7805). Finally, the universal figure game processing timer is cleared (A7806), and the ordinary electric prize winning switch monitoring processing is ended. That is, when there is a winning prize of the upper limit or more in the hit state of the public figure, the value of the end of hit is saved in the process control pointer area during the hit of the universal figure, and the normal variation winning device 37 is closed. Therefore, the hit state of the universal figure ends in the middle.

On the other hand, when the game control device 100 is determined not to be in a normal hit state (result of A7801 is “N”), it is determined that there is no input to the starting opening 2 switch 37a (result of A7802 is “N”). ), or when it is determined that the count number has not reached the upper limit value (result of A7804 is “N”), the ordinary electric prize winning switch monitoring process is ended.

[Usually processing]
Next, the details of the ordinary figure ordinary process (A7608) in the ordinary figure game process will be described. FIG. 64 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the ordinary figure ordinary processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the universal figure reservation number is 0 (A7901). When the number of reserved figures is 0 (result of A7901 is "Y"), "0" is set as the processing number for shifting to the normal processing of figures (A7921), and the processing number is set to the figure game processing. Save in the number area (A7922). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the flagging fraud monitoring period flag area (A7923), and the ordinary figure normal processing is ended.

Further, when the universal figure reservation number is not 0 (the result of A7901 is “N”), the game control device 100 loads the hit random number from the random figure per random figure storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the RWM, and the RWM The random number per symbol is loaded from the per symbol random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (A7902). Then, the random number per universal figure storage area (for the number of reservations 1) and the random number storage area per universal figure (for the number of reservations 1) are cleared to 0 (A7903). Furthermore, whether or not the probability that a hit result in the universal figure variation display game is higher than normal is in the high probability of being in a regular figure (during a high probability state), that is, whether it is in a time-saving state (a state of support for regular electricity). It is determined (A7904). Note that the probability of hitting a universal figure in the high probability is 250/251, and the probability of hitting a universal figure in the low probability is 0/251.

When the universal figure high probability is not in progress (the result of A7904 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets a low probability lower limit determination value (here, 251) which is the lower limit determination value in the universal figure low probability (A7905). , If the figure high probability is in progress (the result of A7904 is “Y”), the high probability lower limit determination value (here, 1) that is the lower limit determination value in the figure high probability is set (A7906), and step A7907 is executed. Move to processing.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the hit random number is equal to or more than the upper limit determination value (251 in this case) (A7907). It should be noted that the upper limit judgment value here is common during the high probability of universal figure and during the low probability of regular figure. If the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit judgment value (result of A7907 is “Y”), that is, if there is a deviation, the process proceeds to step A7909. If the hit random number is less than the upper limit judgment value (result of A7907 is "N"), it is determined whether the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (A7908).

If the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (result of A7908 is “Y”), that is, if the hit random number is not found, the game control device 100 saves the deviation information in the hit flag area (A7909). Further, the deviation stop symbol number is set as the universal figure stop symbol number (A7910), and the deviation symbol information is saved in the universal figure stop symbol information area (A7911), and the process proceeds to step A7915.

If the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A7908 is “N”), that is, if the hit is random, save the hit information in the hit flag area (A7912), and load the hit symbol random number. The corresponding hit stop symbol number is set (A7913), and the hit stop symbol information corresponding to the hit stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (A7914), and the process proceeds to step A7915. There may be several types of hit stop symbols.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number in the universal symbol stop symbol area (A7915), saves the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (A7916), and shifts the random symbol storage area per universal symbol. (A7917) After clearing the vacant area after the shift to 0 (A7918), the number of reserved universal figures is updated by -1 (A7919).

That is, with the execution of the universal figure fluctuation display game related to the oldest universal figure reservation number 1, the number of the universal figure reservation numbers 2 to 4 that have been retained after the universal figure reservation number 1 is advanced one by one. By this process, the values for the number of reserved figures of 2 in the random number storage area per public figure to the number of retained figures of 4 in the random number storage area per general figure are moved from 1 for the number of retained figures in the random number storage area to 3 for the retained figure of general figure. Will be done. Then, the value for the number of reserved universal figures of 4 in the random number storage area per universal figure is cleared and the number of reserved universal figures is decremented by one.

Next, the game control device 100 executes processing transition setting processing during normal figure fluctuation (A7920), and ends the normal figure normal processing. It should be noted that the general-university-changing process transition setting process will be described later.

[Usage diagram change process transition setting process]
FIG. 65 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the process transition setting process during normal figure change. The processing for setting transition during normal figure change setting processing is executed in step A7920 in the normal day routine processing shown in FIG.

The game control device 100 first sets "1" as a process number for shifting to the process during the universal figure changing process (A8101), and saves the process number in the universal figure game process number area (A8102).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the universal figure changing time (for example, 500 msec) in the universal figure game processing timer area (A8103). The universal figure fluctuation time here is common during high probability of universal figure and during low probability of regular figure. Save the signal related to the start of the general figure fluctuation display game (normal symbol 1 changing signal ON) to the test signal output data area (A8104), and set the changing flag indicating that the general figure fluctuation display game is changing. It is saved in the figure variation control flag area (A8105). Then, the blinking control timer initial value (for example, 100 msec), which is the initial value of the blinking cycle timer of the universal figure display, is saved in the universal figure blinking control timer area (A8106), and the initial value is set in the universal figure changing symbol number area ( Here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved (A8107), and then the universal figure changing process transition setting process is ended.

[Processing during fluctuations in general]
Next, details of the routine figure changing process (A7609) in the routine figure game process will be described. FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process of changing the universal figure.

The game control device 100 first sets the process number to “2” as a setting process for shifting to the process for displaying general figure (A8301), and saves the process number in the general figure game process number area (A8302). After that, the game control device 100 saves the universal figure display time (for example, 0.6 seconds) which is the display time of the result of the universal figure variation display game on the universal figure display in the universal figure game processing timer area (A8303). ..

Further, the game control device 100 saves a signal regarding the end of variation of the universal figure (normal symbol 1 varying signal is off) in the test signal output data area (A8304). Then, a stop flag indicating that the general/universal figure variation display game is stopped is saved in the general/universal figure variation control flag area (A8305), and the general/universal figure variation processing is ended.

[Processing during normal figure display]
Next, details of the normal figure displaying process (A7610) in the normal figure game process will be described. FIG. 67 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the process of displaying a general figure.

The game control device 100 first loads the hit flag (hit information or deviance information) set in the normal/general processing (A8401), and clears the hit flag area of the RWM (A8402). Then, it is determined whether or not hit information is set in the loaded hit flag (A8403).

When the hit information is not set in the hit flag (result of A8403 is “N”), the game control device 100 sets “0” as a process number for shifting to the normal figure normal process (A8414). , The processing number is saved in the universal figure game processing number area (A8415). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the general electric fraud monitoring period flag area (A8416), and the process of displaying the universal figure ends.

On the other hand, when the hit information is set in the hit flag (the result of A8403 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets a hit mid-process setting table (A8404) and handles the universal figure stop symbol information. A hit start pointer value (here, either 0, 2, or 4) is acquired and saved in the normal hit hit control pointer area (A8405). Next, the universal communication opening time (for example, 500 msec or 1700 msec) corresponding to the universal figure stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (A8406). By the above process, the opening mode of the normal variation winning device 37 in the time saving state is set, and for example, it is possible to open three times.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets "3" as a process number for shifting to the process of hitting a normal figure (A8407), and saves the process number in the figure game process number area (A8408). After that, the signal regarding the hit of the general figure fluctuation display game (normal symbol 1 hitting signal is turned on) and the signal regarding the start of normal electric operation (ordinary electric accessory 1 operating signal is on) are saved in the test signal output data area. (A8409). Further, the on data is saved in the ordinary solenoid output data area in order to output a signal for driving (turning on) the ordinary solenoid (A8410).

Further, the game control device 100 clears the information of the ordinary electric charge count area for storing the number of prizes to the ordinary variable prize device 37 (A8411), and determines the number of prizes to the ordinary variable prize device 37 during the irregularity monitoring period of the ordinary electric prize. The stored information on the number of illegal prize winning areas stored is cleared (A8412). Finally, the flag defining the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 is saved in the normal electric fraud monitoring period flag area (A8413), and the process of displaying the universal figure ends.

[Purpose of medium processing]
Next, the details of the normal figure hitting process (A7611) in the normal figure game process will be described. FIG. 68 is a flow chart showing the procedure of the process of hitting a normal figure.

The game control device 100 first loads and prepares a control pointer for hitting a normal figure during hitting (A8601), and the value of the control pointer for hitting a hit point during hitting a figure is a value in the upper limit value area for hitting a hit point for hitting a figure (end of hitting). Value) is determined (A8602).

Then, the game control device 100, when the value of the control pointer during the universal figure hit does not reach the value of the control pointer upper limit value area during the universal figure hit (the result of A8602 is "N"), the control during the universal figure hit The pointer is updated by +1 (A8603). Further, the ordinary electric power operation shift setting process is executed (A8604), and the ordinary figure hitting process is ended. The details of the normal power operation shift setting process will be described later.

Further, the game control device 100, when the value of the control pointer during the universal figure hits the value of the control pointer upper limit value area during the universal figure (the value of the end of hit) (the result of A8602 is “Y”), Without performing the processing of updating (+1) the processing control pointer area during ordinary figure hitting in step A8603, the ordinary electric power operation shift setting processing is executed (A8604), and the processing during hitting normal figure is ended.

[Normal power operation shift setting process]
Next, the details of the normal power operation shift setting process (A8604) in the normal figure hitting process will be described. FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal power operation shift setting process. The normal power operation transition setting process is a process for controlling the driving of the normal power solenoid 37c for opening and closing the normal variable winning device 37, and the process is branched according to the value of the control pointer.

The game control device 100 first branches the process according to the value of the control pointer (A8701). When the value of the control pointer is either 0 or 2, the process proceeds to step A8702 to control the closing of the normal variation winning device 37, and thus the closing of the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer. A later wait time (for example, 200 msec) is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (A8702).

Further, the game control device 100 sets off data in the normal power solenoid output data area to turn off the normal power solenoid 37c (A8703), and ends the normal power operation transition setting process.

In addition, when the value of the control pointer is either 1 or 3, the game control device 100 shifts to the processing of step A8704 and controls the opening of the normal variation winning device 37, and therefore corresponds to the control pointer. The ordinary electric prize opening time (ie, 1700 msec) which is the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (A8704). Further, ON data is set in the general electric solenoid output data area in order to turn on the general electric solenoid 37c (A8705), and the general electric operation shift setting process ends.

Further, when the value of the control pointer is any of 4, the game control device 100 moves to step A8706 to end the opening control of the normal variation winning device 37 and perform the ordinary electric ball remaining process (A7612). To execute, the processing number is set to "4" (A8706), and the processing number is saved in the universal figure game processing number area (A8707).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the normal electric ball remaining ball processing time (for example, 600 msec) in the general figure game processing timer area (A8708). After that, the OFF data is saved in the universal power solenoid output data area in order to set the universal power solenoid 37c to OFF (A8709), and the universal power operation transition setting process ends.

[Universal residual ball treatment]
Next, details of the normal electric ball remaining ball process (A7612) in the normal figure game process will be described. FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal electric ball remaining ball processing.

The game control device 100 first sets a process number "5" related to the end process of the universal figure (A8901), and saves the process number in the universal figure game process number area (A8902). After that, the universal figure ending time (for example, 100 msec) is saved in the universal figure game processing timer area (A8903).

Further, the game control device 100 saves a signal related to the end of operation of the normal variation winning device 37 (normal electric auditor product 1 operating signal is off) in the test signal output data area (A8904). Subsequently, the ordinary electric count number area for counting the number of winnings to the normal variable winning apparatus 37 is cleared (A8905), and further, the control pointer area for perpetual figure clear is cleared (A8906). After that, the processing of the remaining electric ball of the Poden is completed.

[Usually end processing]
Next, the details of the per-universal-drawing end process (A7613) in the general-university game process will be described. FIG. 71 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the end-of-universal processing.

The game control device 100 first sets a process number “0” related to the general/universal figure normal process (A9101), and further saves the process number in the general/universal figure game process number area (A9102). After that, a signal relating to the end of hitting of the universal figure variation game (normal symbol 1 hitting signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A9103).

Further, the game control device 100 saves the flag (the flag during the fraud monitoring period) that defines the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 in the regular electric fraud monitoring period flag area (A9104), and then ends the universal figure winning process. To finish.

[Segment LED editing process]
Next, details of the segment LED editing process (A1311) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the segment LED editing process. In the segment LED editing process, the special figure 1 hold indicator 54, the special figure 2 hold indicator 55, the general figure hold indicator 56, the first game state display section 57, the second game state display provided on the collective display device 50 Settings related to the drive of the segment LEDs that form the part 58, the third game state display part 59, and the round display part 60 are performed.

The game control device 100 first updates the blink control timer by +1 (A9201), and determines whether or not it is the output on timing (A9202). When the specific bit of the blink control timer is 1, it is determined that the output is on. In this embodiment, since the specific bit is bit 5, a blinking period of 128 ms can be created (see FIG. 2B).

If the output is on timing (the result of A9202 is “Y”), the game control device 100 sets the universal figure reservation number display table 1 (A9203), and if it is not the output on timing (the result of A9202 is “N”). Then, the universal figure reservation number display table 2 is set (A9204), display data corresponding to the universal figure reservation number is acquired, and saved in the segment area of the universal figure reservation indicator 56 (lamps D15, D16) (A9205). If the number of reservations is 0 to 2, the display data is the same in both tables of the general figure reservation number display tables 1 and 2, so the general figure reservation indicator 56 does not blink, but if the number of reservations is 3 to 4, Since the display data of the figure hold number display table 1 and the display data of the figure hold number display table 2 are different, the figure hold indicator 56 blinks (see FIG. 2B).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not it is the output on timing (A9206). If it is the output on timing (the result of A9206 is “Y”), the special figure 1 hold number display table 1 is set (A9207), and if it is not the output on timing (the result of A9206 is “N”), the special figure 1 hold The number display table 2 is set (A9208), the display data corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number is acquired and saved in the segment area of the special figure 1 reserved indicator 54 (lamps D11, D12) (A9209).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not it is the output on timing (A9210). If it is the output on timing (the result of A9210 is “Y”), the special figure 2 reserved number display table 1 is set (A9211), and if it is not the output on timing (the result of A9210 is “N”), the special figure 2 is reserved. The number display table 2 is set (A9212), the display data corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations is acquired and saved in the segment area of the special figure 2 reservation indicator 55 (lamps D13, D14) (A9213).

After that, the game control device 100 sets the round display LED display table in which the display mode on the round display unit 60 (lamps D3 to D7) is defined (A9214), and acquires the display data corresponding to the round display LED output pointer. Then, the data is saved in the segment area of the round display portion 60 (A9215).

Next, the game control device 100 sets the game state display table 1 in which the display mode on the second game state display unit 58 (lamp D9), the third game state display unit 59 (lamp D17), etc. is defined ( A9216). Further, the display data corresponding to the gaming status display number is acquired and saved in the segment area of each gaming status display unit (A9217).

Next, the game control device 100 sets the game state display table 2 in which the display mode on the first game state display portion 57 (lamp D8) is defined (A9218). Further, the display data corresponding to the game status display number 2 is acquired and saved in the segment area of the first game status display portion 57 (A9219). After that, the segment LED editing process ends.

[Unauthorized magnet monitoring process]
Next, details of the magnet fraud monitoring processing performed in the magnet fraud monitoring processing (A1312) in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the magnet fraud monitoring process. In the magnet fraud monitoring process, the presence or absence of abnormality is determined based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61, and the start and end of fraud notification are set.

In the game control device 100, first, the magnet sensor (magnetic sensor switch 61) is turned on, that is, abnormal from the state of the detection signal output from the magnetic sensor switch 61 and taken into the second input port 123 (input port 2). It is determined whether or not the magnetism is detected (A9301).

When the magnet sensor is on (the result of A9301 is “Y”), that is, when the abnormal magnetism is detected, the game control device 100 sets the magnet fraud monitoring timer for counting the abnormal magnetism detection period to +1. It is updated (A9302), and it is determined whether the timer has timed out (A9303).

When the magnet fraud monitoring timer times out (the result of A9303 is “Y”), that is, when the abnormal magnetism is continuously detected for a certain period, the game control device 100 clears the magnet fraud monitoring timer ( (A9304), the magnet irregularity notification timer initial value (for example, 60 seconds) is saved in the magnet irregularity notification timer area (A9305).

Then, the game control device 100 prepares a magnet injustice notification command as an effect command (A9306), and prepares a magnet injustice flag indicating that magnet injustice has occurred as a magnet injustice flag (A9307). Further, it is determined whether or not the prepared magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag area (A9313). That is, when the magnetic sensor switch 61 is continuously turned on for a certain period (for example, eight interrupts) set by the magnet irregularity monitoring timer, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred.

On the other hand, when the magnet sensor (magnetic sensor switch 61) is not turned on (the result of A9301 is “N”), that is, when the abnormal magnetism is not detected, the game control device 100 clears the magnet fraud monitoring timer. Yes (A9308). If the magnet fraud notification timer that defines the magnet fraud notification time is not 0, -1 is updated (A9309). The minimum value of the magnet irregularity notification timer is set to 0.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the magnet injustice notification timer is 0 (A9310). Even when the magnet fraud monitoring timer has not expired (result of A9303 is “N”), the process proceeds to step A9309.

When the value of the magnet injustice notification timer is not 0 (the result of A9310 is “N”), that is, when the time has not expired, the game control device 100 ends the magnet injustice monitoring process.

Further, the game control device 100, when the value of the magnet injustice notification timer is 0 (the result of A9310 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the injustice notification period. When is ended, or when the injustice notification has not been performed from the beginning, a command for ending the magnet injustice notification is prepared as an effect command (A9311).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 prepares a magnet fraud cancellation flag as a magnet fraud flag (A9312), and determines whether the prepared magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag area (A9313).

And when the prepared magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag area (the result of A9313 is “Y”), the game control device 100 ends the magnet fraud monitoring process. On the other hand, when the prepared magnet illegal flag does not match the value of the magnet illegal flag area (the result of A9313 is "N"), the prepared magnet illegal flag is saved in the magnet illegal flag area (A9314), and the effect command is set. Processing is executed (A9315). Then, the magnet fraud monitoring process is terminated.

[Board radio frequency monitoring process]
Next, the details of the board radio wave irregularity monitoring processing (A1313) in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the board radio wave fraud monitoring process. In the board radio wave fraud monitoring process, the presence or absence of an abnormality is determined based on the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 (board radio wave sensor) of the game board, and the start and end of the fraud notification are set.

In the game control device 100, first, the radio sensor 62 is turned on, that is, from the state of the detection signal output from the radio sensor 62 and taken into the second input port 123 (input port 2) via the proximity I/F 121. It is determined whether or not an abnormal radio wave is detected (A9401). When the radio wave sensor is on (the result of A9401 is “Y”), that is, when an abnormal radio wave is detected, the radio wave fraud notification timer initial value (for example, 60 seconds) is saved in the radio wave fraud notification timer area ( A9402).

Then, the game control device 100 prepares a board radio wave irregularity notification command as an effect command (A9403), and prepares a board radio wave irregularity flag indicating that board radio wave irregularity has occurred as a board radio wave irregularity flag (A9404). Further, it is determined whether or not the prepared board radio wave irregularity flag matches the value of the board radio wave irregularity flag area (A9409). That is, unlike the case of magnetic fraud, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred when an abnormal radio wave is detected.

On the other hand, when the radio wave sensor is not turned on (the result of A9401 is “N”), that is, when no abnormal radio wave is detected, the game control device 100 defines the radio wave fraud notification timer that defines the radio fraud notification time. If is not 0, -1 is updated (A9405). The minimum value of the radio wave fraud notification timer is set to 0.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the radio wave irregularity notification timer is 0 (A9406). If the value of the radio wave irregularity notification timer is not 0 (the result of A9406 is "N"), that is, if the time has not expired, the board radio frequency irregularity monitoring process is terminated.

Further, the game control device 100, when the value of the radio wave injustice notification timer is 0 (the result of A9406 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the injustice notification period. If the notification has ended, or if the injustice notification has not been performed from the beginning, a command to end the injustice of radio waves is prepared as an effect command (A9407). Further, a board radio wave fraud cancellation flag is prepared as a board radio wave fraud flag (A9408), and it is determined whether the prepared board radio wave fraud flag matches the value of the board radio wave fraud flag area (A9409).

Then, when the prepared board radio wave irregularity flag matches the value of the board radio wave irregularity flag area (the result of A9409 is “Y”), the game control device 100 ends the board radio wave irregularity monitoring processing. If the values do not match (the result of A9409 is "N"), the prepared board radio wave irregularity flag is saved in the board radio wave irregularity flag area (A9410), and the effect command setting process is executed (A9411). After that, the board radio wave fraud monitoring processing is ended.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (A1314) in the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the external information editing process. 75A shows the first half of the external information editing process, and FIG. 75B shows the second half of the external information editing process. In the external information editing process, the information based on the monitoring results of the payout command transmitting process (A1305), the winning opening switch/state monitoring process (A1308), the magnet fraud monitoring process (A1312), and the board radio fraud monitoring process (A1313). A process of creating information to be output to an external device such as a collection terminal or an amusement hall internal management device or a test shooting test device and setting the information in an output buffer is performed.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not a glass frame opening error is occurring (A9501). When the glass frame opening error is not occurring (the result of A9501 is “N”), it is determined whether a body frame opening error (front frame opening error) is occurring (A9502). When the main frame opening error is not occurring (the result of A9502 is "N"), the OFF data of the door/frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (A9503), and the OFF data of the security signal is output as the external information output data. Save in the area (A9504).

When the glass frame opening error is occurring (result of A9501 is “Y”) or the main frame opening error is occurring (result of A9502 is “Y”), the game control device 100 The ON data of the frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (A9505), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (A9506).

After the steps A9504 and A9506, the gaming control device 100 updates -1 if the security signal control timer is not 0 (A9507), and determines whether or not the security signal control timer is 0 (whether or not the time is up). The determination is made (A9508). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set to a predetermined time (for example, 256 msec) when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like (A1029 of the main process). Then, the security signal control timer is clocked from the time of RAM initialization.

When the security signal control timer is not 0 (result of A9508 is “N”), the game control device 100 saves ON data of the security signal in the external information output data area (A9509), and proceeds to the processing of step A9510. That is, the fact that the data stored in the RAM has been initialized is output as external information.

When the security signal control timer is 0 (the result of A9508 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a magnet malfunction is occurring (A9510). It should be noted that it can be determined that a magnet malfunction is occurring when the magnet malfunction flag is saved in the magnet malfunction flag area. When the magnet malfunction is not occurring (the result of A9510 is “N”), it is further determined whether the board radio wave malfunction is occurring (A9511). It should be noted that it can be determined that the board radio wave irregularity is occurring when the board radio wave irregularity flag is saved in the board radio wave irregularity flag area.

When the board radio wave irregularity is not occurring (the result of A9511 is “N”), the game control device 100 further determines whether or not the frame radio wave irregularity is occurring (A9512). If the frame radio wave irregularity is not occurring (the result of A9512 is “N”), it is further determined whether or not the universal communication irregularity is occurring (A9513). In the case where the ordinary telephone fraud is not occurring (the result of A9513 is “N”), it is further determined whether or not the special winning opening fraud is occurring (A9514). If the fraudulent-prize-winning flag for the special winning opening is saved in the fraud flag area, it can be determined that the fraudulent winning portion is being fraudulent. When the special winning opening fraud is not occurring (the result of A9514 is “N”), the off data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (A9515).

On the other hand, in the game control device 100, when the magnet irregularity is occurring (result of A9510 is “Y”), when the board radio irregularity is occurring (result of A9511 is “Y”), frame radio irregularity occurs. In the middle (the result of A9512 is "Y"), when the ordinary telephone fraud is occurring (the result of A9513 is "Y"), or when the special winning opening fraud is occurring (the result of A9514 is " Y”), the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (A9516), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (A9517). The security signal is output as external information to an external device (such as a hall computer) by setting on-data of the security signal.

After the steps A9515 and A9517, the game control device 100 executes a main prize ball signal editing process for setting information regarding the number of prize balls to be paid out (A9518). Details of the main prize ball signal editing process will be described later. Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a starting opening signal editing process for editing the winning signal of the starting opening (A9519). Details of the starting port signal editing process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100, if the symbol fixed number control timer for controlling the output time of the information relating to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is not 0, it is updated by -1 (A9520). The minimum value of the symbol determination number control timer is set to 0.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the symbol fixed number control timer is 0 (A9521). When the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is 0 (the result of A9521 is “Y”), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the OFF data of the symbol determination frequency signal is external information output data. The data is saved in the area (A9522), and the external information editing process ends.

Further, the game control device 100, when the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is not 0 (the result of A9521 is “N”), that is, when the time is not up, the ON data of the symbol determination frequency signal is set as the external information. The data is saved in the output data area (A9523), and the external information editing process ends.

[Main prize ball signal editing process]
Next, details of the main prize ball signal editing process (A9518) in the external information editing process will be described. FIG. 76 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main prize ball signal editing process. The main prize ball signal editing process outputs a main prize ball signal generated every time the number of prize balls (planned payout number) generated by winning the prize hole reaches a predetermined number (here, 10) to an external device. Processing.

If the main prize ball signal output control timer is not 0, the game control device 100 first updates -1 (A9601). The minimum value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is 0 (A9602).

When the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is 0 (the result of A9602 is “Y”), the game control device 100 further determines whether or not the number of main prize ball signal outputs is 0. (A9603).

And when the number of main prize ball signal outputs is not 0 (the result of A9603 is "N"), the game control device 100 updates the number of main prize ball signal outputs by -1 (A9604), and outputs the main prize ball signal. The main prize ball signal output control timer initial value (for example, 128 msec) is saved in the control timer area (A9605).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the on data for turning on the main prize ball signal in the external information output data area of the RWM (A9607), and ends the main prize ball signal editing process. When the number of main prize ball signal outputs is 0 (the result of A9603 is “Y”), the off data for turning off the main prize ball signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM. Then, (A9608), the main prize ball signal editing process ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is not 0 (result of A9602 is “N”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output ON section. Is determined (A9606). The fact that the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output ON section means that the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 64 msec).

When the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output ON section (result of A9606 is “Y”), the game control device 100 outputs ON data for turning on the main prize ball signal to external information of the RWM. The data is saved in the data area (A9607). When the main prize ball signal output control timer is not in the output ON section (result of A9606 is “N”), OFF data for turning off the main prize ball signal for the external device is set as the external information output data of the RWM. The area is saved (A9608), and the main prize ball signal editing process is terminated.

[Starting gate signal editing process]
Next, details of the starting opening signal editing process (A9519) in the external information editing process will be described. FIG. 77 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the starting opening signal editing process. The starting port signal editing process is a process commonly performed for each input when the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are input.

If the starting opening signal output control timer is not 0, the game control device 100 first updates -1 (A9701). The minimum value of the starting port signal output control timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the starting opening signal output control timer is 0 (A9702).

When the value of the starting mouth signal output control timer is 0 (result of A9702 is “Y”), the game control device 100 determines whether or not the starting mouth signal output frequency is 0 (A9703). Then, if the number of times the starting port signal is output is not 0 (the result of A9703 is "N"), the number of times the starting port signal is output is updated by -1 (A9704), and the starting port signal output control is started in the starting port signal output control timer area. The timer initial value (for example, 128 msec) is saved (A9705).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the ON data for turning on the starting opening signal in the external information output data area of the RWM (A9707), and ends the starting opening signal editing process.

Also, when the number of times the starting port signal is output is 0 (result of A9703 is “Y”), the game control device 100 outputs off data for turning off the starting port signal for the external device to the external information of the RWM. The data is saved in the data area (A9708), and the starting port signal editing process ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the starting mouth signal output control timer is not 0 (the result of A9702 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether the starting mouth signal output control timer is in the output on section. (A9706). The fact that the start-port signal output control timer is in the output-on section means that the value of the start-port signal output control timer is equal to or longer than a predetermined time (for example, 64 ms).

When the starting mouth signal output control timer is in the output ON section (result of A9706 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 sets ON data for turning on the starting mouth signal to the external information output data area of the RWM. (A9707), and the starting port signal editing process is terminated.

Further, when the starting mouth signal output control timer is not in the output ON section (result of A9706 is “N”), the gaming control device 100 sets OFF data for turning off the starting mouth signal for the external device in the RWM. The data is saved in the external information output data area (A9708), and the starting port signal editing process ends.

[Control of production control device]
The control (process) executed by the effect control device 300 according to the effect control program will be described below.

[Main processing (production control device)]
First, the details of the main process executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 78 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main process (main program) executed by the effect control device 300. The main processing is executed by the main control microcomputer 311 (production microcomputer) when the game machine 10 is powered on. In addition, in the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 300, the reference numeral (number) of the step is represented as “B***”.

When the execution of the main process is started, effect control device 300 first prohibits interruption (B1001). Next, the CPU 311 and VDP 312 are initialized (B1002, B1003), and interrupts are permitted (B1004). When the interrupt is permitted, the command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 100 is ready to be executed.

Next, the production control device 300 permits generation of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 or the like (B1005), and sets a random number seed used for random number generation (B1006). Then, the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (B1007).

Then, production control device 300 clears WDT (watchdog timer) (B1008). The WDT is activated by the CPU initial setting (B1002) described above, and monitors whether the CPU 311 is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared even after the lapse of a certain period, the WDT times out and the CPU 311 is reset.

Next, the effect control device 300 detects an operation signal of the effect button 25 (signal of the effect button switch 25a or the touch panel 25b) by the player, or changes effect contents (setting) according to the detected signal. Rendering button input processing is executed (B1009). Subsequently, a hall/player setting mode process is executed to accept operations (operation of operation means such as the effect button 25) such as change of brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal by a player or a person involved in the game shop (hall). (B1010). Further, in the hall/player setting mode, the player can customize the display and effects on the display device 41.

Next, the production control device 300 executes production point control processing for executing addition and clearing of production points (B1011). The process of adding the effect points is performed by executing the effect or operation for which the effect points are added, and at the end of the game so that the effect points can be carried over to the next game, for example, information of the effect points. Information including, for example, can be displayed on the display device 41 as a QR code (registered trademark). For example, the effect control device 300 can display the QR code (registered trademark) on the display device 41 in the hall/player setting mode process.

Next, the production control device 300 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as a production random number (B1012), analyzes the received command received from the game control device 100, and executes the corresponding received command check process. (B1013). Details of the received command check processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 79.

Next, the effect control device 300 updates effect data in accordance with the contents (effect) displayed on the display device 41 or the like, and effects effect display edit for setting a drawing to be displayed on the display device 41 in the display frame buffer. The process is executed (B1014). The drawing data set at this time can update the image on the display device 41 without any problem as long as the VDP 312 can complete drawing within a frame period of 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 msec). Then, the drawing preparation for the display frame buffer is completed and the drawing command preparation end setting is executed (B1015).

Then, effect control device 300 determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing (B1015). If it is not the frame switching timing (result of B1016 is "N"), the process of B1016 is repeated until the frame switching timing is reached. If it is the frame switching timing (result of B1016 is "Y"), the display device 41 The screen drawing is instructed (B1017). Since the frame cycle of the present embodiment is 1/30 seconds, for example, when the periodic V blank (image update) is executed twice every 1/60 seconds (1/2 of the frame cycle), the frame switching is performed. .. The image may not be updated in 1/60 seconds, and the interval may be further increased.

The effect control device 300 also executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 19 (B1018).

In addition, the production control device 300 executes a decoration control process for controlling the decoration device (panel decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18) including LEDs or the like (B1019). In the decoration control process, for example, light emission control of a decoration device such as an LED is executed.

Furthermore, the performance control device 300 executes a movable body control process for controlling the performance device (board performance device 44) such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid (B1020). In the movable body control process, for example, the solenoid is driven to perform the accessory motion effect.

And production control device 300 will return to the processing of B1008, if the above-mentioned processing of B1020 is completed. After that, the processing from B1008 to B1020 is repeated.

[Reception command check processing]
Details of the received command check processing (B1013) in the above-described main processing (FIG. 78) will be described below with reference to FIG. 79. FIG. 79 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command check process executed by the production control device 300.

The effect control device 300 first loads the value of the command reception counter in the command reception counter area of the RAM as the command reception number in order to check the number of commands received from the game control device 100 (B1101). Then, it is determined whether the command reception number is not 0 (B1102). If the number of received commands is 0, that is, if there is no command received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is “N”), there is no command to analyze, and the received command check process ends.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300, when the command reception number is not 0, that is, when the command is received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is “Y”), the command reception counter in the command reception counter area. After subtracting the value by the number of received commands (B1103), the contents of the received command buffer of RAM are copied to the command area for analysis (B1104). Here, since the received command buffer is a ring buffer, there is no problem in subtracting the number of received commands before copying the contents of the buffer to the command area. Further, even if a new command is received during copying, the data will not be overwritten.

Then, production control device 300 updates the command read index by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (adds 1) (B1105). The receive command buffer is configured to store up to 32 received commands. The received commands are stored in the received command buffer in the order of command read indexes 0 to 31, and here the received commands are read in the order of index and copied to the command area for analysis. It should be noted that at the timing when copying to the command area for analysis is completed, the storage area of the received command buffer corresponding to the read command read index is cleared.

Rendering control device 300 determines whether or not the copying of the command reception number loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1106), and when the copying is not completed (the result of B1106 is “N )), the processes of steps B1104 to B1106 are repeated.

When the effect control device 300 receives the command transmitted from the game control device 100, the content of the received command is stored in the reception command buffer, and at the same time, the command reception counter value in the command reception counter area is added and updated. Although 32 commands can be stored in the received command buffer, the received command is analyzed separately in the command area for analysis. Then, when the contents of the received command are copied to the analysis command area, the reception command buffer and the command reception counter value are cleared. As described above, by always allocating an empty area without directly analyzing the received command buffer, it is possible to prepare for a large number of command reception.

Subsequently, when the copying is completed (result of B1106 is “Y”), the effect control device 300 loads the received command content of the command area for analysis (B1107) and analyzes the content of the received command analysis. The processing is executed (B1108) The details of the received command analysis processing will be described later with reference to Fig. 80. Further, the address of the analysis command area is updated (B1109), and then the processing of step B1101. It is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands has been completed (B1110), and if the analysis is not completed (result of B1110 is “N”), the processes of steps B1107 to B1110 are executed. repeat. When the analysis is completed (the result of B1110 is “Y”), the received command check processing ends.

[Reception command analysis processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 80, details of the received command analysis process (B1108) in the received command check process (FIG. 79) described above will be described. FIG. 80 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command analysis process executed by effect control device 300.

The production control device 300 first separates the upper byte of the received command into the MODE part and the lower byte into the ACTION part (ACT part) (B1201). The command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 is composed of a MODE section (MODE command) and an ACTION section (ACTION command), and is normally continuously transmitted from the MODE section indicating the type of command. It Therefore, the upper part and the lower part of the received command are configured in the order of the MODE part and the ACTION part.

Next, effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE part is within the normal range (B1202). That is, it is determined whether or not it is a value that can be taken by the MODE part indicating the type of command (value assigned as the command specification indicating the type). Then, when the MODE part is within the normal range (the result of B1202 is “Y”), it is similarly determined whether or not the ACTION part is within the normal range (B1203). That is, it is determined whether or not the value is a value (a value assigned as a command specification indicating the content) that can be taken by the ACTION section indicating the content of the command (a concrete effect instruction or the like). If the ACTION part is within the normal range (result of B1203 is “Y”), it is further determined whether or not the ACTION part for the MODE part is a correct combination (B1204). That is, it is determined whether the value of the ACTION section is a value that can be taken by the command of the type specified by the MODE section. If the combination is correct (the result of B1204 is “Y”), the command processing corresponding to the command system is executed in the processing of B1205 and thereafter.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the value of the MODE part is within the range of the variable system command (B1205). The variation system command is a command for instructing a variation pattern of the decorative special symbol, and there is a variation command (A4608 and A4609). Then, when the MODE part indicates a variable system command (result of B1205 is “Y”), the variable system command process is executed (B1206), and the received command analysis process is ended.

When the MODE part does not represent a variable system command (result of B1205 is “N”), production control device 300 next determines whether or not the MODE part is within the range of the big hit system command (B1207). In addition, the big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) related to the effect during the big hit, and includes, for example, a fanfare command (A5116), a round command (A5702), an interval command (A5907), An ending command (A5909) and the like. If the MODE part indicates a big hit type command (result of B1207 is "Y"), big hit type command processing is executed (B1208), and the received command analysis processing ends.

When the MODE part does not represent the big hit type command (the result of B1207 is “N”), the effect control device 300 next determines whether or not the MODE part is within the range of the symbol type command (B1209). Note that the symbol-based commands include decorative special drawing commands (A4018, A4112) corresponding to the stopped symbol pattern. Then, when the MODE section represents a symbol-based command (result of B1209 is “Y”), symbol-based command processing is executed (B1210), and the received command analysis processing is ended.

When the MODE part does not represent the symbol type command (result of B1209 is “N”), the effect control device 300 next determines whether or not the MODE part is within the range of the one-shot type command (B1211). If the MODE part indicates a single-shot system command (result of B1211 is “Y”), single-shot system command process is executed (B1212), and the received command analysis process is ended.

In addition, the production control device 300 has a command (A2323 in FIG. 18) relating to the number of discharged balls, a command (A2308 in FIG. 18) corresponding to the winning rate (the number of acquired balls), and a command (A2308 in FIG. 18) corresponding to the calculation result of the accessory ratio ( 18 may be received as a production command (single shot system command), and in the single shot system command processing, display setting processing for displaying the number of discharged balls, the winning rate, and the character ratio may be performed. Note that the effect control device 300 may back up (store) the number of discharged balls, the ball output rate, and the accessory ratio in the FeRAM 323 that can retain the stored content even during a power failure.

In addition, in the one-shot system command processing, the production control device 300 executes the following processing, for example. When the MODE part indicates a RAM initialization command, a RAM initialization setting process for notifying the RAM initialization is executed. When the MODE part represents a command for power failure recovery or a customer waiting demo command, a power failure recovery setting processing for power failure recovery and a customer waiting demo setting processing for displaying a customer waiting demo on the display device 41 or the like are executed. .. When the MODE section represents the decoration special figure 1 reserved number command or the decoration special figure 2 reserved number command, the special figure 1 reserved information setting process or the special figure 2 reserved information setting process is executed. When the MODE part represents the probability information command, the probability information setting process is executed. When the MODE part represents an error/illegal command, an error/illegal setting process for reporting or canceling an error or fraud is executed. The error/illegal commands include, for example, a fraud command (A2108), a fraud cancellation command (A2116), a state off command (A2404), and a state on command (A2407). When the MODE section indicates a command for effect mode switching, effect mode switching setting processing is executed.

Production control device 300, if the MODE part does not represent a one-shot system command (the result of B1211 is "N"), then the MODE part determines whether it is in the range of the prefetch symbol system command (B1213). .. The read-ahead symbol system command includes the above-described read-ahead stop symbol command (A3014). Then, when the MODE part represents the prefetching symbol type command (the result of B1213 is "Y"), the prefetching symbol type command process is executed (B1214), and the received command analysis process is ended.

Production control device 300, if the MODE part does not represent the look-ahead symbol system command (the result of B1213 is "N"), then the MODE part determines whether or not the range of the look-ahead variable system command (B1215). ). The look-ahead variation system command includes the above-mentioned look-ahead variation pattern command (A3018). When the MODE part indicates the prefetching variable system command (result of B1215 is "Y"), the prefetching variable system command process is executed (B1216), and the received command analysis process is ended.

On the other hand, the effect control device 300 may receive an unexpected command (for example, a command to be used only in the test mode) when the MODE part does not represent the look-ahead variable system command (the result of B1215 is “N”). Therefore, the received command analysis processing ends. Also, when the MODE part is not in the normal range (the result of B1202 is “N”), the ACTION part is not in the normal range (the result of B1203 is “N”), or when the ACTION part for the MODE part is not a correct combination ( When the result of B1204 is "N"), the received command analysis processing ends.

[Example of display screen layout]
FIG. 81 is a diagram showing a layout example of the display screen (display unit) of the display device 41.

The display screen of the display device 41 is provided with a discharge ball number display unit 691 for displaying the number of discharge balls, a payout rate display unit 692 for displaying a payout rate, and a character ratio display unit 693 for displaying a character ratio. .. In FIG. 81, the values of 57, 36, and 59.3 are displayed for the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio, respectively.

It should be noted that even if the number of balls discharged, the ball output rate, and the character ratio are constantly displayed on the display screen of the display device 41, it is an obstacle. Therefore, for example, when opening the glass frame or the front frame, an error message (glass frame opening error, In addition to the display of the front frame opening error), the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the accessory ratio may be displayed.

In addition, in the hall/player setting mode (B1010) that accepts operations by the player, etc., the display/non-display of the number of discharged balls, the rate of balls discharged, and the ratio of character objects can be switched or the number of discharged balls can be selected by the player. Alternatively, it may be possible to select which of the payout rate and the character ratio is displayed. Further, in the hall/player setting mode (B1010), the number of discharged balls may be displayed as a countdown display or a countup display on the display device 41 depending on the selection made by the player or the like. The selection may be performed by displaying the options on the display device 41 as a menu and operating the operating means such as the effect button 25 by the player.

Further, during the customer waiting demonstration, the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio on the display device 41 may be hidden. It should be noted that the latest (latest) number of discharged balls, the ball output rate, and the character ratio may be displayed during the customer waiting demonstration on the display device 41, but in this case, the display size is set only during the customer waiting demonstration. If it is made larger than the other cases, it can appeal to the visitors of the game shop that is not playing.

The display screen of the display device 41 is provided with a plurality of variable display areas 610 (left area 610a, right area 610b, middle area 610c), a first special symbol in the left area 610a, a second special symbol in the right area 610b, The third special symbol is variably displayed in the middle area 610c (in FIG. 81, the stop symbol is displayed). The number of discharged balls display unit 691, the output rate display unit 692, and the accessory ratio display unit 693 are provided above the variable display area 610, but the present invention is not limited to this.

Further, the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the accessory ratio may be hidden or reduced in display size when they interfere with variable display of the variable display area 610 or other effects on the display device 41. It may be displayed or the display size may be increased only when the variable display is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed.

Similarly, in the plurality of variable display areas 615 at the lower right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, three ornament reduced symbols (special symbols smaller than the ornament special symbol) are variably displayed. When a movie-type reach effect or the like is performed in the center of the display screen, the decorative reduced design may be variably displayed in the variable display area 615. Further, in the variable display area 615, the decorative reduced design may be constantly displayed in a variable manner. The variable display area 615 is commonly used in the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. The large decorative special pattern of the variable display area 610 and the small special symbol of the variable display area 615 may be similar or may be completely different.

The hold display 633 (starting memory display) displayed on the hold display unit 630 (starting memory display unit) includes the special figure 1 holding information set from the decoration special figure 1 holding number command and the decoration special figure 2 holding number command. Screen drawing is performed based on the set special map 2 hold information (B1014-B1017). The hold display 633 indicates hold (starting memory) relating to the special figure variation display game before execution. As the hold display 633, the special figure 1 hold display and the special figure 2 hold display are displayed side by side on the hold display unit 630 in the winning order (holding order).

On the hold display unit 630, spherical (circular) hold displays 633 are displayed in a manner arranged side by side on a gutter 635 that is inclined with its left side lowered. Further, a hold-corresponding display 633a (fluctuating hold display) corresponding to a hold (holding during digestion) relating to the special figure variation display game being executed is displayed in a reserve digestion area 640 imitating a frame of the globe (frame). As the earth inside). The hold display 633 displayed on the hold display unit 630 moves from the left side of the gutter 635 to the hold digestion area 640 every time the special figure variation display game starts.

Further, in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, the special figure 1 reserved number display section 650 for displaying the special figure 1 reserved number by numbers and the special figure 2 reserved number display for displaying the special figure 2 reserved numbers by numbers. A section 660 is provided.

A navigation character 670 is displayed in the lower center of the display screen of the display device 41. The navigation character 670 is normally arranged so as to be adjacent to and adjacent to the holding correspondence display 633a (holding used area 640) indicating holding during digestion. The navigation character 670 includes, in addition to the main body 670a, a character name display portion 670b and a meter display portion. In addition, in association with the navigation character 670, the dialogue (which may be a notice of the dialogue) that the navigation character 670 appears to appear is displayed on the dialogue display unit 680. Note that the dialogue may be output as voice as well as being displayed. In addition, the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio may be displayed according to the operation of the navigation character 670 on the screen (the number of discharged balls, the payout ratio, and the character ratio is moved by the navigation character 670. Perform the display as shown).

[Operation/Effect of First Embodiment]
In the above-described first embodiment, the payout control means (payout control device 200 or the like) has a game ball in a winning area (general winning opening 35 or starting winning opening 36) or a variable winning apparatus (ordinary variable winning apparatus 37 or special variable winning apparatus). When the device 39) is won, it is possible to pay out the number of prize balls determined for each of the winning area and the variable winning device. The display means (the character ratio display unit 68, the display device 41, etc.) is the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by winning the variable winning device to the total number of prize balls paid out (the part Object ratio) can be displayed. Therefore, the interest of the game is improved, and the player has an impression that the variable winning device is likely to win the prize (the impression that many open states occur), which serves as a motivation (index) for the player to continuously play the game.

The counting means (the game control device 100 or the like that executes the processing of steps A2015 and A2210) is the number of discharged balls that is the number of game balls discharged from the game area, or the number of game balls that have been launched into the game area. Count the number of shots. The display means (ball output rate display unit 67, display device 41, etc.) can display the ratio (ball output rate) of the total number of prize balls obtained by winning with respect to the number of discharged balls or the number of shot balls. Therefore, the player can be made interested in the general winning opening 35. And the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The display means (the number of discharged balls display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, the accessory ratio display unit 68, the display device 41, etc.) displays the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, when the gaming machine is in the customer waiting state. The character ratio may be hidden. That is, only when the gaming machine is not in the waiting state for customers, the display means may display the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio. This is a privilege for the player who is playing the game, and can increase the operation of the gaming machine 10.

The display means (ball output rate display portion 67, display device 41, etc.) displays the total number of prize balls obtained by the predetermined number of game balls each time the number of game balls counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number. Can be displayed. Therefore, the payout rate can be easily displayed as the total number of prize balls. In addition, the player can be made interested in the general winning opening 35, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The calculating means (the winning opening switch/the game control device 100 for executing the state monitoring process, etc.), when any one of the winning regions and the variable winning devices simultaneously wins at a timing when a predetermined number is reached, each wins. The total number of prize balls is calculated by adding the number of prize balls obtained by winning one of the plurality of prizes based on the priority order defined for the area and the variable winning apparatus. Therefore, particularly in the normal game state and the special game state other than the normal electric support state, at the timing when the number of game balls counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number, the maximum possible total of the number of prize balls (ball-out rate) ) Is required, and the player's expectation for the game can be improved.

The calculating means (the winning opening switch/the game control device 100 that executes the state monitoring process, etc.) is a target winning area to which the number of prize balls is added, depending on whether a specific game state (universal support state) has occurred. It is possible to change the priority order of (each winning area or variable winning apparatus). Therefore, in the specific game state (normal electric power support state), since there are many prizes for the normal variable prize device 37, the prize for the normal variable prize device 37 is preferentially adopted, and the total number of prize balls can be calculated.

The reset means (the game control device 100 or the like that executes the processing of steps A6510 to A6514) can reset the total number of winning balls (ball output rate) and set it to an initial value when the special game state ends. .. Although the total number of prize balls is extremely large in the big hit state (special game state), accurate measurement of the total number of prize balls (ball output rate) can be started after the end of the big hit state. In addition, the reset means, at the end of the special game state, the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out by winning the variable winning device out of the total number of prize balls paid out (proportion of character role) Will not be reset and will be maintained. As a result, the character ratio can be accurately measured regardless of the big hit state (special game state).

The game information output means (such as the game control device 100 that executes the output process) can output information about the total number of prize balls (ball output rate) and information about the character ratio to an external device. Therefore, if the total number of prize balls output to an external device such as a test shooting test device (ball output rate) is compared with the total number of prize balls obtained from an external device (ball output ratio), do you see any discrepancies? I can confirm.

When the monitoring means (the winning opening switch/the game control device 100 that executes the state monitoring process, etc.) monitors and monitors the winning regions and the variable winning devices in the descending order of the number of winning balls. When there is a prize, the total number of prize balls is calculated by adding the number of prize balls of the prize. Therefore, the maximum total number of prize balls (ball output rate) is preferentially obtained, and the player's expectation for the game can be improved.

[Second Embodiment]
The second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 82 and 83. In the second embodiment, in addition to the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 whose display control is executed by the game control device 100, display control is executed by the payout control device 200. The number of discharged balls display section 851, the payout rate display section 852, and the accessory ratio display section 853 are provided. The configuration other than that described below may be the same as that of the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 are provided in the collective display device 50 on the front surface of the gaming machine 10, as in the first embodiment. The discharged ball number display unit 851, the payout rate display unit 852, and the accessory ratio display unit 853 are provided in the payout control device 200 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 10. Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the discharge ball number display unit 851, the payout rate display unit 852, and the accessory ratio display unit 853 that are display-controlled by the payout control device 200 may be provided in the upper plate unit. In this way, the discharge ball number display unit 851, the payout rate display unit 852, and the accessory ratio display unit 853, when provided in the payout control device 200 or the upper plate unit, replace the game board 30 with another game board. However, it can be used as it is without being discarded, which leads to cost reduction.

Further, the discharged ball number display unit 851, the ball output rate display unit 852, and the character ratio display unit 853 are the same as the discharged ball number display unit 66, the ball output ratio display unit 67, and the character ratio display unit 68, respectively. It is composed of (two or three) 7-segment type (8-segment type including point portions) indicators (LED lamps, display devices).

FIG. 82 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10. On the back surface of the game board 30, a game control device 100 (main board) that comprehensively controls the game via a switch base 738 is arranged, and the game control device 100 via a control base 733 above the switch base 738. An effect control device 300 that controls the display device 41 and the like based on the effect control command transmitted from the device is provided. Behind the effect control device 300, a protective cover 737 that covers the back surface of the effect control device 300 and the upper part of the back surface of the game control device 100 is provided. When the game board 30 configured as described above is stored in the storage portion of the front frame 12, the protective cover 737 and the game control device 100 arranged on the back surface of the game board 30 project rearward of the front frame 12. To do.

A storage unit 750 that stores game balls supplied from a supply device (not shown) provided in the island facility and arranges the stored game balls to flow down is arranged on the upper rear surface of the front frame 12. .. A payout unit 790 for paying out the game balls flowing down from the storage unit 750 to the upper plate 21 (see FIG. 1) is provided on one inner side of the front frame 12.

In addition, a payout control device 200 that controls the operation of the payout unit 790 based on the data transmitted from the game control device 100, and a game ball based on the turning operation of the operation handle 24 are provided on the lower back surface of the front frame 12. A ball launch device 742 for launching, a connection terminal 743 for connecting to a card unit (not shown), and a power supply device 400 for supplying power to various devices are provided.

The number of discharged balls display unit 851, the payout rate display unit 852, and the accessory ratio display unit 853 are arranged on the rear surface (back surface) of the payout control device 200 (payout control board), and the number of discharged ball display unit 66, the payout rate. Unlike the display section 67 and the accessory ratio display section 68, it is visible only from the back side of the gaming machine 10. The discharged ball number display portion 851, the payout rate display portion 852, and the accessory ratio display portion 853 are visible only to a person concerned (employee or the like) in the game store, not to be shown to a general player. The discharged ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 are visible only from the front side of the gaming machine 10.

In addition, when it is not desired to show the display of the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio to the general player, the number of discharged balls display section 66, the payout rate display section 67, and the character product on the front surface of the gaming machine 10. The ratio display section 68 can be omitted. In this case, only from the back side of the game machine 10, the display of the number of discharged balls, the rate of balls discharged, and the ratio of character products is confirmed by the number of discharged balls display portion 851, the rate of ball output display portion 852, and the character ratio display portion 853. it can.

Further, the payout control device 200 calculates the number of discharged balls, the payout rate (total of the number of acquired balls and the number of prize balls), and the ratio of the accessory based on the payout command, and the discharge provided in the payout control device 200. Display control is performed on the number-of-balls display unit 851, the payout rate display unit 852, and the accessory ratio display unit 853. It should be noted that the payout command here includes both a payout command (A1719) and an out-ball detection command (A2017) in units of one winning in a winning opening (winning area). The payout control device 200 receives the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character ratio calculated by the game control device 100, and displays the number of discharged balls display unit 851 and the payout rate display provided in the payout control device 200. It is also possible to display on the part 852 and the accessory ratio display part 853.

The payout control device 200 is composed of a memory such as a CPU (microcomputer) and a RAM, and like the game control device 100, the discharge ball number area for storing the discharge ball number, the number of balls acquired per 100 discharge balls (prize) The memory has an acquired sphere number area for storing the total number of spheres) and an accessory sphere number area for memorizing the number of spheres for each role (see FIG. 17B). The method of calculating the number of discharged balls, the ball output rate (the total of the number of acquired balls and the number of prize balls), and the character ratio is the same as in the first embodiment. The out-ball detection command is used to update the number of discharged balls by +1.

FIG. 83 shows a configuration example of a payout command (payout amount command). The payout command is composed of 1 byte (8 bits). In the payout command, the most significant bit (first bit) is an out-ball flag indicating that there is a ball in the out-mouth 30b, and the second to fourth bits indicate that the winning hole has been won. In this case, the winning hole information for specifying the winning hole is shown, and the fifth to eighth bits indicate the number of prize balls as they are. In the winning bit information of the second bit to the fourth bit, "001" is the general winning port 35, "010" is the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36), and "011" is the normal variable winning device 37 (starting port). In 2), "100" indicates a big winning opening (winning during big hit), and "101" indicates big winning opening (winning other than during big hit such as small hit). The number of prize balls is 0 when the out-ball flag is set to 1 (on), that is, when the out-port 30b is hit. Similar to the first embodiment, the total number of prize balls is stored in the number-of-earned-balls area, and the total number of prize balls for each winning opening is stored in the number-of-acquired-balls area for each character as the number-of-acquired balls for each character. It

For example, if the payout command is expressed in hexadecimal notation, the 10 prize balls due to winning in the general winning opening 35 are "1AH", and the 3 prize balls due to winning in the starting opening 1 are "23H". Two prize balls by winning the mouth 2 is "32H", 14 prize balls by winning the big winning mouth (big hit) is "4EH", 14 prize balls by winning the big winning mouth ( The small hit is “5EH”, and the notification by the out-ball detection (out-ball detection command) is “80H”.

[Operation/Effect of Second Embodiment]
In the second embodiment described above, the same operational effects as in the first embodiment are obtained, and the discharged ball number display section 851, the ball output rate display section 852, and the accessory provided on the rear surface (back surface) of the payout control device 200. The ratio display portion 853 makes it possible to visually check the number of discharged balls, the winning ratio, and the character ratio even from the back side of the gaming machine 10.

[Other Embodiments]
An embodiment in which the first embodiment and the second embodiment are modified as follows is also possible.

As shown in FIG. 84, the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 controlled by the game control device 100 are not on the front surface of the game machine 10, but on the back surface of the game machine 10. It may be arranged. In FIG. 84, the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 are provided on the rear surface (back surface) of the game control device 100 provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 10, and the gaming machine 10 is provided. It is visible only from the back side of. In this case, the discharge ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 can also be shown only to the related persons (employees, etc.) of the game store, not to the general player. .. In addition, if the discharged ball number display unit 66, the payout rate display unit 67, and the accessory ratio display unit 68 are arranged on the back surface of the gaming machine 10, there is a possibility that the aesthetics of the gaming machine 10 will not be impaired to a general player. is there.

The number of balls discharged, the winning rate, and the character ratio are displayed on the collective display device 50 on the front surface of the gaming machine 10 (the number of discharged balls display 66, the ratio of coins displayed 67, and the character ratio display 68). 1 and not all of the display units (the number of discharged balls display unit 851, the output rate display unit 852, and the accessory ratio display unit 853) provided in the payout control device 200 on the back surface of the gaming machine 10 and 1. Only one or two may be displayed. Further, it may be configured such that at least one of the number of discharged balls, the rate of balls discharged, and the ratio of character products is not displayed, but at least one is displayed. That is, any one of the discharged ball number display unit 66, the ball output rate display unit 67, and the character ratio display unit 68 may be omitted, or the discharged ball number display unit 851, the ball output ratio display unit 852, and the character ratio display unit 853. Either of may be omitted. In addition, the number of 7-segment type indicators (LED lamps) is increased, and as the character ratio display section 68, a first display section for displaying a continuous character ratio and a commonly used character ratio ( It is also possible to provide two, that is, a second display section for displaying the total character ratio) and simultaneously display both the continuous character ratio and the so-called character ratio (total character ratio).

In addition, the number of balls discharged, the rate of balls thrown, and the ratio of accessory characters are held as information inside the game control device 100 of the game machine 10 and the microcomputer (CPU) of the payout control device 200, and the display section and display of the game machine 10 are held. The device 41 does not display the number of discharged balls, the ball output rate, and the character ratio, but outputs (or displays) the number of discharged balls, the ball ratio, and the character ratio to an external device (testing test device, etc.). Good (as a matter of course, the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the character product ratio may be output to an external device while being displayed on the display unit or the display device 41 of the gaming machine 10).

Furthermore, the number of discharged balls, the payout rate, and the accessory ratio are set by the user program in the game control device 100, the payout control device 200, and/or the effect control device 300, as in the first and second embodiments. In addition to calculation, the CPU of the game control device 100, the payout control device 200, and/or the effect control device 300 itself has a calculation function (hardware calculation function), and parameters are set in an internal register ( The number of discharged balls, the winning rate, and the character ratio may be automatically calculated by firing (discharging) a game ball or setting information each time a prize is detected.

If the total number of balls discharged after the power is turned on exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 5000), or if the number of executions of the variable display game after the power is turned on exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 100), as a privilege It may be configured to display the payout rate and the accessory ratio. By doing so, there is a possibility that the operation of the gaming machine will increase immediately after the opening of the gaming shop, and the accurate accessory ratio can be displayed.

In the first and second embodiments, the accessory ratio is calculated with respect to the number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) in the entire period from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present, but in a predetermined period. May be calculated for the number of prize balls. For example, the predetermined period is a period related to one big hit (from the normal game state before the big hit to the end of the big hit), or a period related to one consecutive chan (runsou) (changed from the normal game state before the big hit) -It is possible to shorten the time (until the electric support is completely completed), and the accessory ratio may be calculated separately for each such predetermined period.

The production control device 300 receives the payout command (A1719) and the out-ball detection command (A2017), and calculates the number of discharged balls, the ball-out rate (the total of the number of acquired balls and the number of prize balls), and the character ratio. You may. In this case, the effect control device 300 may back up (store) the calculation results of the number of discharged balls, the winning rate, and the character ratio in the FeRAM 323 that can retain the stored contents even during a power failure. In this way, the number of discharged balls, the ball output rate, and the accessory ratio can be displayed on the display device 41 immediately after the power failure is restored (after the power is turned on). In this case, in the hall/player setting mode (B1010), the player control or the like is used to switch the calculation method of the accessory ratio displayed on the display device 41, and the effect control device 300 is selected. The accessory ratio may be calculated according to the calculation method and displayed on the display device 41. As described above, the character ratio is calculated only by the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls obtained by winning the special winning opening during the big hit state to the total number of prize balls. Instead, it varies depending on whether or not to include the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls obtained by winning the normal variable winning device 37 and the big winning opening in the small hit state.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea thereof, and it is obvious that they are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Is. For example, it is possible to combine a plurality of embodiments. The scope of the present invention is shown by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims.

10 Gaming Machine 30 Gaming Board 30b Out Port 32 Gaming Area 35 General Winning Port 36 First Starting Winning Port (First Starting Winning Region)
37 Ordinary variation prize winning device (second starting prize area)
39 special variation winning device 41 display device 50 collective display device (LED)
65 Outer Ball Detection Switch 66 Discharged Ball Number Display 67 67 Outlet Rate Display 68 68 Character Ratio Display 100 Game Control Device (Main Board)
200 Dispensing control device (dispensing control board)
300 Production control device (sub board)
400 power supply

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a game and capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a predetermined result,
An operation unit operated by the player,
Contact detection means for detecting contact of the player with the operation unit,
A winning area is provided in the game area where the game balls fired by the operation of the operation unit flow down, and the game balls can be won without any condition,
A variable winning device which is provided in the game area and operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied so that a game ball can be won.
When a game ball wins the prize area or the variable winning apparatus, a payout control means capable of paying out the number of prize balls determined for each of the prize area and the variable winning apparatus,
Counting means for counting the number of discharged balls, which is the number of game balls discharged from the game area,
Calculation means for calculating the ratio of the total number of prize balls obtained by the winning, to the number of discharged balls,
Display means capable of displaying the calculation result by the calculation means,
The display means is
When the first error occurs in the gaming machine, the display of the calculation result is continued,
When a second error occurs in the gaming machine, an error display is displayed,
Do not display the calculation result during the period when the specific condition is not satisfied,
Said calculation means, Ri said period of time the contact of the player has not been detected in the operation unit, and the even period which does not satisfy the specific condition capable of performing the calculation der,
It said second error, the gaming machine characterized by Rukoto notification is performed in that the second error has occurred by the performance control unit for controlling the effect associated with the game. In a gaming machine capable of executing a game and capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a predetermined result,
An operation unit operated by the player,
Contact detection means for detecting contact of the player with the operation unit,
A winning area is provided in the game area where the game balls fired by the operation of the operation unit flow down, and the game balls can be won without any condition,
A variable winning device which is provided in the game area and operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied so that a game ball can be won.
When a game ball wins the prize area or the variable winning apparatus, a payout control means capable of paying out the number of prize balls determined for each of the prize area and the variable winning apparatus,
Counting means for counting the number of shot balls, which is the number of game balls shot in the game area,
Calculation means for calculating the ratio of the total number of prize balls obtained by the winning, to the number of shot balls,
Display means capable of displaying the calculation result by the calculation means,
The display means is
When the first error occurs in the gaming machine, the display of the calculation result is continued,
When a second error occurs in the gaming machine, an error display is displayed,
Do not display the calculation result during the period when the specific condition is not satisfied,
Said calculation means, Ri said period of time the contact of the player has not been detected in the operation unit, and the even period which does not satisfy the specific condition capable of performing the calculation der,
It said second error, the gaming machine characterized by Rukoto notification is performed in that the second error has occurred by the performance control unit for controlling the effect associated with the game. In a gaming machine capable of executing a game and capable of generating a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a predetermined result,
An operation unit operated by the player,
Contact detection means for detecting contact of the player with the operation unit,
A winning area is provided in the game area where the game balls fired by the operation of the operation unit flow down, and the game balls can be won without any condition,
A variable winning device which is provided in the game area and operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied so that a game ball can be won.
When a game ball wins the prize area or the variable winning apparatus, a payout control means capable of paying out the number of prize balls determined for each of the prize area and the variable winning apparatus,
Of the total number of the award balls paid out, a calculating means for calculating the ratio of the number of award balls paid out by winning the variable winning device.
Display means capable of displaying the calculation result by the calculation means,
The display means is
When the first error occurs in the gaming machine, the display of the calculation result is continued,
When a second error occurs in the gaming machine, an error display is displayed,
Do not display the calculation result during the period when the specific condition is not satisfied,
Said calculation means, Ri said period of time the contact of the player has not been detected in the operation unit, and the even period which does not satisfy the specific condition capable of performing the calculation der,
It said second error, the gaming machine characterized by Rukoto notification is performed in that the second error has occurred by the performance control unit for controlling the effect associated with the game.

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