JP6760913B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a gaming value is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.

A display device capable of executing a variable display game that fluctuates and displays a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the start condition is provided, and it is advantageous for the player when the stop result of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state, a display effect is executed to notify the player of the stop result of the variable display game according to the display mode of a plurality of characters that can be displayed on the display device during the execution of the variable display game. A game machine provided with a display effect executing means capable of performing is known (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-045788

With conventional game machines, it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of display production.
An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of enhancing the interest of display production.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a game machine capable of generating a special game state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a game value is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A display effect execution means for executing a predetermined display effect related to the game is provided.
As the predetermined display effect, the display effect executing means can execute a first display effect that displays a first image and a second display effect that displays a second image different from the first image. ,
The first image and the second image have the same pattern but different color tones.
The display effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect when the game is executed in a specific variation pattern.
The degree of expectation that the result of the game will be the special result is higher when the game is executed than when the game is not executed in the specific variation pattern.
Wherein the expected level of the game when executed on a particular variation pattern, it is rather high when running than when not performing the predetermined display effect,
The pattern in the first image and the second image is a repetitive pattern in which a plurality of structural units are arranged, and is a pattern peculiar to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine, and the manufacturing company of the game machine. Alternatively, the pattern is characterized in that the sales company can be identified or grasped .

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

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining an output process. It is a flowchart explaining the payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining the winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value change process. It is a flowchart explaining the probability set value confirmation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining the common processing of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. Special figure It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 1 variation start process, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 2 variation start process. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the normal figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a change of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during ordinary drawing. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a figure explaining another example of setting of the probability setting value. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in 1st modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value change process in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the determination condition monitoring process in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the main processing in the 3rd modification. It is a flowchart explaining the transition determination process in the 3rd modification. It is a figure explaining the state of the switch corresponding to the probability setting value in the 4th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value change process in 4th modification. It is a figure explaining the schematic structure of the setting means and the game control device in the 5th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability set value confirmation process in the 6th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value change process in 7th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value change process in 8th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value confirmation process in the 9th modification. It is a flowchart explaining the probability set value confirmation process in the tenth modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification mode in eleventh modification. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production. It is a figure explaining a peculiar production.

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

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is rotatably assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, and decorations, effects, and notifications when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. are displayed in an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) with (), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided below the front frame 12. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the abnormality content is notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. It should be noted that a lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (storage plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are arranged. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game ball paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation handle 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the lower part of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. A balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided. In the game machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball striking device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, by operating the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

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

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), characters that produce the special figure variation display game, and background images that enhance the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variablely displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.
Further, on the left and right portions of the center case 40, a board effect device 44, which is a movable effect device for producing a game including a special figure variation display game, is provided by an operating movable effect member. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

Further, in the lower left of the center case 40, a sub that displays the fourth symbol for executing the decorative special figure variation display game separately from the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 and the start memory number. An information display device 90 is provided.

The sub-information display device 90 is a first light emitting unit composed of a single light emitting unit forming a sub-game display unit for displaying a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game. A second sub composed of a sub-game display unit 91 and a single light emitting unit forming a sub-game display unit that displays a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. It includes a game display unit 92. Further, the first sub-display unit 93 indicating the number of first start memories, which is the right to execute the first special figure variation display game by the two light emitting units, and the second special figure variation display game are executed by the two light emitting units. A second sub-display unit 94 indicating the number of second start-up memories, which is the right to play, is provided.

In the first sub-game display unit 91 and the second sub-game display unit 92, the light emitting unit turns off, blinks, and lights a display indicating that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the variation display and a display indicating the result. Can be displayed by. In addition, the first sub-display unit 93 and the second sub-display unit 94 turn off the two light emitting units, respectively, for the number of the first start memory (special figure 1 hold) and the second start memory (special figure 2 hold). It can be displayed by blinking and lighting.

By providing the sub-information display device 90 separately from the display device 41, the display area of the display device 41 is not occupied by displaying the fourth symbol on the display device 41, and the display area is effectively utilized. be able to. The sub information display device 90 is provided outside the operating range of the board effect device 44 so that the sub information display device 90 is not covered in the process of operating the board effect device 44. ..

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate 34 (normal figure start gate, start area, inflow area) that gives a start condition of the normal figure variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the normal drawing start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).
Further, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the normal drawing start gate 34. The mouth 35 is arranged. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting area, inflow area) that gives a start condition of the first special figure variation display game is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

Further, immediately below the start winning opening 36, a normal variable winning device 37 (second starting winning opening, starting area, inflow area) that gives a start condition for the second special figure variation display game is provided.
The ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side and can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in. The movable member 37b is always provided. It holds a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) in which the game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is easily opened by the normal variable winning device 37 by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. It can be changed to a state (a state that is advantageous to the player). The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may be able to win a prize even in the closed state, and may win a prize in the closed state rather than in the open state.
Further, below the normal variable winning device 37, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize in the winning opening or the like is provided.

Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32 and on the right side of the starting winning opening 36, a special variation that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A winning device (large winning opening) 38 is arranged.
The special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The big winning opening is changed from a closed state (a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state that is advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening opened and closed by an opening / closing door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and is provided in a special gaming state or a small hit game. During the state, the large winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening, and the player is given a predetermined game value (prize ball). It has become. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. .. In the game machine of the present embodiment, two large winning opening switches 38a are provided, and the game ball flowing into the large winning opening is detected by any of the large winning opening switches 38a. By providing a plurality of large winning opening switches 38a in this way, it is possible to quickly detect the game ball that has flowed into the large winning opening.

In the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 in which the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed) to aim for a prize in the start winning opening 36, and launches the game ball to the right game area (so-called left-handed). By hitting right), it is possible to aim for a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38.
Here, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is arranged at a position corresponding to the right game area, and is launched into the right game area. The game ball is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. Since the material at least on the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows the game ball passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside, the player or the like can see the flow path. A game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball flowing down the right gaming area) can be visually recognized through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42. ..

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form the special figure fluctuation display game, are connected. A batch display device 50 for displaying a normal map variation display game triggered by winning a prize and displaying various information is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. The second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display unit (normal figure display) 53 for the normal figure fluctuation display game composed of the LED lamp, and the same LED lamp. It is provided with storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for notifying the starting memory number of each variable display game composed of.
Further, the batch display device 50 has a first game state display unit (first game state display, right-handed notification unit) 57 for notifying that right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed. When a state occurs, the second game state display unit (second game state display, time reduction state notification unit) 58 that lights up to notify the occurrence of a time saving state, and the probability state of a big hit when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state. A third game status display unit (third game status display, probability status display unit) 59 that displays that the game has been set, and a round display unit 60 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed). Is provided.
The batch display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) or the like that lights up when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of the big hit.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is centered, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. Flashes the segment to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 msec. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked and driven to change. It is configured to indicate that it is inside.
Then, when the result of the game is "missing", for example, the central segment is turned on as the result mode of the loss, and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode of the hit (special result mode) is out of order. The game result is displayed with the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the result mode lit.

The normal figure display 53 blinks the lamp during the fluctuation to indicate that the fluctuation is in progress, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the result of the game. Further, the normal figure hold indicator 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the normal figure start gate 34, which is a fluctuation start condition of the normal figure display 53, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 sets the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51, with a plurality of LEDs. It is displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 sets the number of start storages (= number of holds) of the second start winning opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, by turning off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting.

The first game status display unit (right-handed notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and the lamp is turned off when the left-handed player is in a more advantageous game state than the right-handed player (normal hitting). In the state, when the right-handed is more advantageous to the player than the left-handed (when right-handed), the lamp is turned on.

The second game status display unit (time reduction status notification unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and the lamp is turned off in the normal game state (when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated) in which the time reduction state does not occur. When the time saving state occurs (when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and when the probability state of the jackpot is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned off. If the probability state of the big hit is a high probability state (probability change state) when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

The round display unit 60 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, the lamp is turned off when the special game state is not in progress, and a lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result is set in the special game state. Turn on. The round display unit may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls a game, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. It is composed of a CPU unit 110 having a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. ..

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses a CPU operating clock, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like to generate. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from a DC32V voltage. A power failure monitoring signal that has a unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of the power failure. It also includes a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal or a reset signal.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, the main unit. It may be configured to be provided on a 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 mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing the above, it is possible to exclude the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by 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 even after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a backup storage means capable of holding the stored data even when the power is cut off. Then, when the power is restored, the control can be restarted based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point. The power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that resets the entire control system.

The game 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 non-volatilely stores invariant information (program, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C stores the work area of the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. It is used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

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 content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), and fluctuation before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state (special gaming state) that is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where it is not yet 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 out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display is performed. No display mode. Then, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the variation display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variation display areas satisfy the conditions for 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 to this, when the fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas is satisfied (for example, the same). The state in which the identification information is used, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in the variation display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variation display game. That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is out of order). Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a jackpot random number for determining a hit in a special figure variation display game, a jackpot symbol random number for determining a jackpot symbol, and a variation pattern in a special figure variation display game (various types). Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach and reach), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock variation display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 is provided. There is.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. A variable pattern table is selected from a plurality of variable pattern tables based on the state), the operating state (time saving operating state) of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of start memories, and the like. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to drive the prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and so on. It is connected to the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38 in the starting gate 34, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is negative such as 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided in which a logic signal is input and converted into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. Since the input range of the proximity I / F121 is 7V-11V, the lead wires of the sensor and proximity switch are illegally shorted, the sensor and switch are disconnected from the connector, and the lead wires are cut and floated. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the above and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. .. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10 are also input. A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine so that the detection signal is input to the third input port 124.

Further, the third input port 124 is changed to a set value that serves as a detection means for detecting an operation in the operation unit for selecting a probability set value to which a probability value that causes a special result in the special figure variation display game is assigned from a plurality of values. Signals from the switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 are input.

The setting key switch 152 detects the operation of the setting key operation unit that forms the first operation unit of the operation units. The setting key operation unit is provided with a keyhole for inserting the setting key, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. .. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it has been turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is turned to the second position, and is not turned to the second position. In some cases, it goes off.

The set value change switch 151 detects the operation of the set value change button that forms the second operation unit of the operation units. The set value change button is a push-type button, and the set value change switch 151 is turned on when the set value change button is pressed, and is turned off when the set value change button is not pressed.

By operating these operation units, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that gives a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game is assigned, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is a game. It is supposed to be used. Here, six settings 1 to 6 are prepared as probability setting values. The probability values assigned to each probability setting value are 1/320 for setting 1, 1/310 for setting 2, 1/300 for setting 3, 1/290 for setting 4, 1/280 for setting 5, and setting 6 for setting 6. It is said to be 1/270. This probability value is a probability value in the normal probability state, and the probability value in the high probability state is 10 times the probability value in the normal probability state.

When selecting the probability setting value, first, the front frame 12 is opened, and then the power of the game machine is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position. The probability setting value can be changed, and the probability setting value can be changed by pressing the setting value change button in this probability setting value change state. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153.

Further, when the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position with the front frame 12 closed, or after the power of the game machine is turned on, the setting key of the setting key operation unit is pressed. When it is turned to the second position, the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153, but the probability setting value cannot be changed in the probability setting value confirmation mode.

The probability set value display device 153 is a 7-segment type display, and displays the probability set value by a number of 1 to 6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode that can recognize the probability set value may be used. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a probability set value may be indicated by the lighting mode of one or a plurality of LEDs, the emission color, and the like. Further, the probability set value display device 153 may not be provided, and the probability set value information may be displayed by using the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio. In this case, the information of the probability setting value is displayed while the operation related to the probability setting value is being performed (probability setting value change state, probability setting value confirmation mode, etc.), and other than that, the calculated base value and accessory ratio are displayed. Give priority to display.

In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 is provided with a setting value change button, a setting key operation unit, a probability setting value display device 153, and the like, and the probability value used by the game control device 100 for the lottery of the special figure variation display game. Is used as a setting means that allows the assigned probability setting value to be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the operation unit. The function of the setting means may be provided on the setting sub-board and connected to the game control device 100. That is, the setting means may be provided separately from the game control device 100. In this case, the operation signals of the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 may be input to the game control device 100 so that the game control device 100 changes the probability setting value, or the setting sub-board side may change the probability setting value. The probability setting value may be changed and determined based on the operation of the setting value change switch 151 or the setting key switch 152, and the determination result may be transmitted to the game control device 100.

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

As described above, the proximity I / 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 in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It has become.

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

Further, the input unit 120 receives a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting a radio wave) and a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 indicates whether or not the command can be accepted), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (it is full)), and a touch switch signal (for input of the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24). (Based signal), out-ball detection switch signal (signal based on detection by the out-switch that detects all game balls that have been launched into the game area 32 and finished the game), and the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. A first input port 122 is provided.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt 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 Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122, and is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130 to turn off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 in order to output to the test firing test device. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent system malfunction, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game 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 the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input from the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of an accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start port switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the game machine controls the game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the state cannot be achieved. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 has a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 to open the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general electric solenoid) 37c to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 for outputting the opening / closing data of the above is provided. Further, the second output port 134 outputs the display data of the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and the accessory ratio.

Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the game machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132. Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a sixth output port 170 for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 153 that displays the selected probability setting value.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning port solenoid 38b and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, generates a solenoid drive signal, and outputs the first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , The current of the batch display device 50 output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135. The third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the lead-in side, and the fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device to the external information terminal board 71. , A fifth driver 138e is provided to receive the display data output from the second output port 134 and display it on the status display device 160.

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

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via the segment wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs selected in sequence with, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 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 and a program of each game machine to an external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is used to display images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is provided with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of 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 stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides 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 commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, and so on.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / 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 developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in VRAM. Wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose is also input.

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

An audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via the address / data bus 340. Further, 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. 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. The effect control command signal (effect command) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F331, such as a decoration special figure hold number command, a decoration special figure command, a variation command, and a stop information command. ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) and a sub information display device 90 provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and a game board 30 (including a center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. The glass frame 15 is provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and the movable effect member that operates forms a movable effect device that produces a game including a special figure variation display game. An effect device may be provided, and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device may be provided.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The function of detecting the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) and inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided to detect the above and input the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, DC5V for driving command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be usually provided in the 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 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, the VDP 312 (VDPReSET signal), the sound source LSI314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuit 332-334 (IOReSET) that drives and controls the lamp, motor, etc., are output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is performed by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) toward the gaming area 32 from a launching device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 is won, or the ball flows into the out port 30a provided at the lowermost part of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of winning winning opening is the payout control device 200 ( From the payout unit controlled by (see FIG. 3), the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the game area 32 When the game ball driven into the inside passes through the start gate 34, the gate switch 34a detects it. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start storages is an upper limit number (for example, four) based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start memories is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in ROM 111B. The number of stored prizes for starting the normal map is displayed on the normal map hold display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random number value (hit random number value) for determining the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal figure start memory. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a memory of starting the normal map and the normal variable display game can be started, that is, the normal variable display game is hit and the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed. If it is not in the hit state, the hit judgment random value stored in the first stored normal map start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game. Then, the process of starting the normal map variation display game is performed. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time on the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50 as a process of executing the normal map variation display game. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the order given, the process of displaying the variable display game of the normal map, which stops and displays the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result, is performed. It should be noted that the general figure display 53 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

If the result of the solenoid variable display game is a hit, a lighting pattern that is one of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol that has a special result mode is displayed on the solenoid display 53 according to the type of hit. Along with displaying the stop, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to control the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control executing means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the normal map display 53 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the deviation.

Further, the winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In addition to storing, the second start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and each variable pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start memory and the second start memory. Then, the number of stored start memories is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55 of the batch display device 50, and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40 as a decorative special figure start memory. Displayed as a display. It is also displayed on the first sub display unit 91 and the second sub display unit 92 of the sub information display device 90.

Then, when the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes ready to start the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game, it is stored in the earliest start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be started. The hit / miss random value for jackpot determination is compared with the determined random value stored in the ROM 111B and set according to the probability set value, and a process of determining the hit / miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including a determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed to the effect control device 300.

Then, when executing the first special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 1 display 51 (variation display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 1 changing display, the process of displaying the first special figure changing display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed. Further, when executing the second special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 2 changing display, the process of displaying the second special figure changing display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 (variation display device) corresponds to the special figure fluctuation display game, and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, characters) Displaying decorations that change the display of symbols, etc.) Performs processing to display the special figure variation display game. Further, the sub-game display unit of the sub-information display device 90 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game that changes the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit in response to the special figure variation display game. Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling light emission of various LEDs based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

In the decorative special symbol variation display game in the display device 41, for example, in the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above is displayed in the left variable display area (first special symbol) and the right variable display area ( In each of the second special symbol) and the medium fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variablely displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed at which it is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that are changing after a predetermined time are stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode composed of the displayed identification information. Further, in the display device 41, various effects such as the appearance of characters are displayed in order to improve the interest.

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. In addition to displaying the lighting pattern, processing is performed to generate a special game state or a small hit game state. In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a special result mode or a small hit result mode.

In the process of generating the special gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 opens the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by, for example, the large winning opening solenoid 38b, and the game is entered into the large winning opening. Controls to allow the inflow of balls. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won in the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening until either condition is achieved. Is set as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. In addition, regardless of the high probability state based on the result mode of either the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both variable display games are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state, high probability state of normal drawing, second operation state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. It has become. In this time-saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is set to a high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the opening time of the ordinary variable winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than when the ordinary variable winning device 37 is in the low probability state of the normal figure. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal drawing probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state. That is, the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is controlled to be controlled by either a first operating state or a second operating state in which winning is easier than the first operating state. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 ms x 1 time) of the first hit stop symbol, Opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times) of the second hit stop symbol, opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2) for the third stop symbol 3 times), it is possible to set.

It should be noted that the execution time, the normal figure stop time, the normal power opening number, and the normal power opening time of the normal figure fluctuation display game are appropriately set so as to control the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be in a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map variation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec). 704msec). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening (for example, twice) is obtained with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number of times. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It is possible to set the probability (normally high probability state, for example, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states with different changes. Further, when a hit occurs, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variable display may be displayed independently or not at the same time. The game is displayed. Further, the display device 41 may also use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed so that they are not executed independently or at the same time. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. In addition, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a memory of starting the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, and the special figure variation display game can be executed, the second special figure variation display game is played. It is designed to be executed (priority is executed). Further, in the description of the present embodiment, when the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a special figure variation display game.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a, the out switch that detects all the game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game is provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and the game ball utilizes the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) for detecting the above is used. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 and the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like are microswitches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Hereinafter, control of a game machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. The stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step S4. Next, the launch stop signal is output and the launch permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). The launch 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 launch stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 3 (third input port 124) is read (step S6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to an instruction from a game control device 100 that serves as a main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first and 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 be prevented from missing a command. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to the validity judgment) that is not subject to the validity judgment (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

The signal from the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 and the signal from the main body frame opening detection switch are input to the third input port 124, and the third input port 124 is set before the start of the standby time. By reading the state of the input port 124, the state of the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 at the time of turning on the power and the open state of the front frame 12 (main body frame) can be grasped. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an open / close detecting means capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 12. As described above, when the power is turned on with the front frame 12 open and the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position, the probability setting value can be changed. Will be. Further, when the power is turned on while the setting value change button is pressed without turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position, the RAM 111C is cleared (initialized). ing. Since the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened, the opening of the front frame 12 is a condition.

By reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the set value change button can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the set value change switch 151 is read after the standby time has elapsed, it is necessary to continue operating the set value change button from the power-on until the standby time elapses. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it is not necessary to perform such a troublesome operation, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power is not accepted.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S8), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. (Step S9).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. can do.

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

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

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S16), and if it is normal (step S16; Y), the power failure in the RWM. It is determined whether the value of the inspection area 2 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and the power are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the above match (step S19). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a legitimacy determining means for determining whether or not the information stored in the storage means is legitimate when the power is turned on. When the checksums match (step S19; Y), the RAM clear start address 2 is set (step S20), and it is determined whether the probability set value is in the changed state (step S21). When the probability setting value is changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set.

In the case of the probability set value change state (step S21; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and the RAM initialization process and the probability set value change state in which the probability set value can be changed are performed. Here, it is determined that the probability setting value is being changed when the power is cut off during the probability setting value change state and the RAM data is normally backed up. In this case, the probability setting is set again. The value is changed. Further, when the probability setting value is not changed (step S21; N), it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier whether the main body frame (front frame 12) is in the open state (step S22).

In the storage area of the RAM 111C, an area for a probability setting value, an area for an initial value random number, an area for a variation pattern random number, an area for game control, and an area for displaying a state are set in order from the beginning. In the area for the probability setting value, a probability setting value area for storing the information of the currently set probability setting value and a work area for temporarily storing various information in the process of changing or confirming the probability setting value are set. Will be done. This work area includes a work probability setting value area for storing information on the probability setting value selected in the probability setting value change state, and an area for storing various flags. In addition, the large hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number, which are updated at any time, are stored in the area for the initial value random number. Further, the variable pattern random numbers 1 to 3 that are updated at any time are stored in the variable pattern random number area. Further, in the game control area, a work area in which information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control is stored and a stack area are set. Further, in the work area for displaying the status, a work area for storing information necessary for displaying the base value, the accessory ratio, and the like, and a stack area are set.

The base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The information to be calculated and required to display the base value includes, for example, information on the number of game balls detected by the outswitch and information on the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the bonus ratio is the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning the prize opening from the power-on of the game machine 10 to the present, during the big hit state (that is, fanfare and ending). It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of balls acquired by the character) obtained by winning the big prize opening (excluding the inside) (so-called continuous character ratio), and the information necessary to display the character ratio. Includes, for example, information about the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) and information about the number of prize balls (number of balls acquired by character).

The RAM clear start address 2 is the start address of the area for the initial value random number, and by performing the process of clearing the RAM with this address set, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variable pattern random number, and The area for game control will be cleared. The area for initial value random numbers and the area for variable pattern random numbers may not be included in the clear target. Further, the RAM clear start address 1 described later is the start address of the area for the probability setting value, and by performing the process of clearing the RAM with this address set, the area for the probability setting value and the initial value random number Area, area for variable pattern random numbers, and area for game control (work area and stack area) will be cleared. Further, the RAM clear start address 3 described later is the start address of the area for game control, and the area for game control is cleared by performing the process of clearing the RAM with this address set. Become.

The status display area is initialized when the status display edit output processing in the timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, determines the correctness and is abnormal, but the backed up information is not normal. In the process of clearing the RAM in the state where the RAM clear start address 1 set in the case is set, the area for displaying the state may also be initialized. That is, in the process of clearing the RAM in the state where the RAM clear start address 1 is set, the entire area of the RAM 111C may be initialized.

In the checksum calculation process of step S18 and step S57 described later, the checksum is calculated only for the work area for game control. One or more of the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, the area for the game control, and the area for displaying the state may be targeted. When targeting a plurality of areas, the checksum of each area may be calculated individually and the correctness may be judged individually, or the checksums of each area may be added up to determine the correctness. It may be judged collectively.

When the main body frame is in the open state (step S22; Y), it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S23). When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S23; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and the RAM initialization process and the probability set value change state in which the probability set value can be changed are performed. If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S23; N) or the main body frame is not in the open state (step S22; N), the process proceeds to step S24, and the state of the third input port 124 read earlier It is determined from (step S24) whether the set value change switch is in the ON state.

If the set value change switch is not in the ON state (step S24; N), the process proceeds to step S30, and processing is performed when the power failure is normally restored. When the set value change switch is in the ON state (step S24; Y), the process proceeds to step S41 to initialize the initial value random number area, the variation pattern random number area, and the game control RAM area. Perform processing. That is, the set value change switch 151 also has a function as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 has data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. It serves as an initialization means for initializing.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), and when it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S19; N), step S25. And the process of initializing all the RAM areas is performed. That is, the RAM area for the probability setting value and the RAM area for the status display are initialized only when a RAM error occurs. Further, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, and the RAM area for the game control are not only when the set value change switch 151 is turned on as described above, but also when a RAM abnormality occurs. Is also initialized.

First, the RAM clear start address 1 is set (step S25), and it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier whether the main body frame (front frame 12) is in the open state (step S26). When the main body frame is in the open state (step S26; Y), it is determined from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S27). When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S27; Y), the process proceeds to step S35, and a process of initializing the RAM and a process of changing the probability set value so that the probability set value can be changed are performed. As will be described later, in steps S35 and S36, the RAM is initialized. In this case, the RAM clear start address 1 is set, so that the area for the probability setting value and the initial value random number are used. Area, the area for variable pattern random numbers, and the area for game control (work area and stack area) are cleared and the initial values are saved. The area for displaying the status may also be initialized here.

When the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S27; N) or the main body frame is not in the open state (step S26; N), a command (specific information) for instructing the setting change is issued to the effect control board (effect control device). It is transmitted to (300) (step S28), RAM access is prohibited (step S29), control is stopped, and the power of the gaming machine is shut off. The effect control device 300 displays the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and operates the board effect device 44 based on receiving the command for changing the setting. , The sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b is used to notify the user to change the probability set value. This notification continues until the power of the game machine is cut off.

In this case, if the power of the game machine is turned off, the front frame 12 is opened, the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position, and the power is turned on again, the setting key is processed in step S27. It is determined that the switch is in the ON state (step S27; Y), and the process proceeds to step S35 to perform a process of initializing the RAM and a process of changing the probability set value so that the probability set value can be changed. When the control is stopped in step S29, the front frame 12 is not opened after the power of the game machine is cut off, or the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not turned to the second position. When the power is turned on again, the RAM data remains abnormal and the probability setting value cannot be changed to the changed state, so that the processes of steps S28 and S29 are performed again.

Although the notification is performed by transmitting the setting change instruction command to the effect control device 300 in step S28, the game control device 100 may perform the notification. For example, the batch display device 50 controlled by the game control device 100 may perform the notification, and the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may perform a display that is not used as identification information. Alternatively, a display for notifying an abnormality may be provided.

As a process when the power is normally restored from the power failure, in step S30 of FIG. 6, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S30). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. It is in an indefinite state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the state of the touch switch signal is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state has not been determined. After that, the area in the RWM for storing the game state is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S31).

Here, if the special figure is not in the high probability (step S31; N), steps S32 and S33 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S34. Further, when the special figure is in high probability (step S31; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S32), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is provided. On (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S33).

Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S34), and step S45. Proceed to. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S34, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command, the probability information command, the probability set value information which is the information of the selected probability set value, and the screen designation Send multiple commands such as commands (for example, a customer waiting demo command when waiting for customers, a recovery screen command in other cases). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting the probability set value information which is the information of the probability set value selected to the effect control device 300, the effect according to the probability set value can be performed, and the game can be produced according to the probability set value. It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value such as making the selection probability different.

The screen specification command sends a command according to the state of the restarted game. When resuming the special figure fluctuation display game that was interrupted by power cutoff due to the resumption of control, a recovery screen command that provides recovery information is transmitted as a screen specification command. Further, in this case, information regarding the result of the special figure variation display game to be restarted is also transmitted. In addition, when the power is cut off during the customer waiting state and the control is resumed in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power supply, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted as a screen designation command. Further, when resuming the special game state interrupted by power interruption due to the resumption of control, a special game state resumption command is transmitted as a screen designation command.

Further, in step S35 of FIG. 6, the RAM area to be cleared should be cleared to 0 and initialized as the process of initializing the RAM and the process of changing the probability set value so that the probability set value can be changed. The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area (step S36). Here, when the backed up information is normal and the game is migrated from step S21 or S23, the RAM clear start address 2 is set, so that the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variable pattern random number, and the game control are used. The RAM area (work area and stack area) of is cleared to 0 and the initial value is saved. That is, the area for the probability setting value and the area for displaying the state are not initialized. However, it is not necessary to clear the area for the initial value random number and the area for the fluctuation pattern random number.

On the other hand, when the backed up information is abnormal and the process proceeds from step S27, the RAM clear start address 1 is set, so that the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, and the area for the variable pattern random number are set. And the game control area (work area and stack area) is cleared and the initial value is saved. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an initialization means capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation unit (here, the setting key operation unit). The area for displaying the status may also be initialized here.

The area to be initialized is an area in which a value other than 0 is desired to be set in the area cleared to 0, for example, a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the effect mode. Further, when all the RAM areas are cleared to 0, the probability setting value is set to 1 by setting 0 in the area for the probability setting value. By setting the probability setting value with the lowest probability, damage to the amusement store can be minimized even if the RAM is cleared due to an abnormality or cheating. If a value other than 0 is set as the initial value, a specific probability setting value (for example, setting 3) can be set when the entire RAM area is initialized.

After that, the probability setting value changing flag is set as a process for setting the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed (step S37). As a result, the probability set value is changed. Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S38). As a result, the information of the probability set value currently set in the probability set value display device 153 can be displayed.

Then, the value in the probability setting value area is loaded, saved in the work probability setting value area (step S39), and the command for which the probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S40). , Step S45. Based on receiving the command during the probability setting change, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, emits the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and displays the panel effect device 44. Notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed is given by the operation, the output of the sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like. Although the RAM is initialized, the command at the time of RAM initialization is not transmitted to the effect control device 300 here. In addition, settings for outputting a security signal are also made. In this case, a timer may be set so that the security signal is output for a predetermined time, or the security signal may be continuously output during the period in which the probability set value is changed. Further, since the RAM has not been initialized yet, the setting for outputting the security signal may not be made.

Further, as the process of initializing the RAM area for game control, in step S41 of FIG. 6, the RAM clear start address 2 is set (step S41), the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S42), and the game is initialized. The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the power area (step S43). As a result, the area for initial value random numbers, the area for variable pattern random numbers, and the RAM area for game control (work area and stack area) are cleared to 0, and the initial value is saved. In addition, a timer for outputting a security signal is also set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an initialization means capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation unit (here, the set value change button).

Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S44), and the process proceeds to step S45. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S44, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command, the probability information command, the probability set value information which is the information of the selected probability set value, and the RAM initial A plurality of commands such as a conversion command (a command for displaying a customer waiting demo screen and notifying RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) are transmitted. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting the probability set value information which is the information of the probability set value selected to the effect control device 300, the effect according to the probability set value can be performed, and the game can be produced according to the probability set value. It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value such as making the selection probability different.

In step S45, a process of activating a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S45, a process for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S46). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) when they are exchanged in a predetermined order and stored as different bit arrangements (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). It is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition 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. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). (Big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (hit random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (win symbol random number)) as the initial value (start value) of RWM After saving in the area (step S47), the interrupt is permitted (step S48). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step S49) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers is performed. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 update). Here, the "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the jackpot stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game, and the "small hit symbol initial value random number" is the special symbol variation display. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the small hit stop symbol of the game. Further, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is the hit stop symbol of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines. In this way, the randomness of the random numbers can be increased by continuing to increment the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main processing. It should be noted that the small hit symbol random number does not naturally exist in the model without the small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a game machine in which the initial value random number of the winning symbol does not exist.

Further, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the operating clock of the CPU, and the jackpot symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and hit symbol random number are processed by the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing which is a unit. In addition, in the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, the so-called "initial value change method" in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. "Is adopted. It should be noted that each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S49, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S50), and the power failure occurs. It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S51). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S51; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S49). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S49) (step S48), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to avoid the interrupt processing being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In addition to the main process, the initial value random number update process in step S49 also includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process. If such a method is adopted, both are initially used. In order to avoid executing the value random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to release the interrupt, but as in the present embodiment. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which causes the main processing. It has the advantage of being simplified.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S50 (step S52). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S52; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S52; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, interrupts are temporarily disabled (step S53). The process of outputting off-data to the output port (step S54) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S55), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S56). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S57) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step S58) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S59). ), And then wait for the power of the game machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, a main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to instructions from the main control means, etc. ), The main control means sets a predetermined standby time for delaying the activation of the main control means and waiting for the activation of the slave control device when the power is turned on (game control device). 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (setting value change button, setting key operation unit) capable of being operated from the outside, and an initialization operation unit. It is provided with an initialization means (game control device 100) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time. It becomes.

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

In the above main process, after the process of step S28 is performed, the process may be returned to the process of step S26, and the processes of steps S26 to S28 may be repeated until the setting key switch is turned on. .. That is, the control of the game may be stopped and the setting key switch may be turned on. In this case, in steps S26 and S27, the determination is made based on the current state of the third input port 124, not the state of the third input port 124 read in step S6. Further, if the state of repeating the processes of steps S26 to S28 continues for a certain period of time, the process may proceed to step S29 and wait for the power to be cut off.

Further, here, the condition for shifting to the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed is that the main body frame (front frame 12) is in the open state and the setting key switch is in the on state. The open state of the frame 12 does not have to be a condition. Further, both the opening of the front frame 12 and the opening of the glass frame 15 may be a condition, or only the opening of the glass frame 15 may be a condition.

Further, it is possible to shift to the probability setting value change state only on the condition that the setting value change switch is in the ON state without providing the setting key switch. That is, if the process of steps S22 and S23 is not performed and the set value change switch is in the ON state in step S24 (step S24; Y), the process may proceed to step S35 of FIG. In this case, the processing of steps S41 to S44 of FIG. 6 for initializing the area for initial value random numbers, the area for fluctuation pattern random numbers, and the area for game control is not performed, but the setting is changed in the probability setting value change state. It is possible to initialize only the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number, and the area for the game control by terminating without doing or setting the same probability setting value. By shifting to the probability set value change state only on the condition that the set value change switch is in the ON state in this way, the configuration of the RAM clear switch in the conventional pachinko gaming machine can be diverted.

From the above, in a game machine capable of generating a special gaming state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a special gaming state is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played. The control means (game control device 100) for controlling and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the setting value change button (setting value). The control means includes a setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the change switch 151)), and the control means is a storage means (RAM 111C) capable of holding the stored contents even when the power is cut off. ), The validity determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is valid when the power is turned on, and the operation of the operation unit for selecting the probability set value. A probability setting is provided when the storage means is provided with an initialization means (game control device 100) capable of initializing the storage means based on the above, and the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid. This means that a notification prompting the selection of a value is performed. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state. Further, when the RAM 111C is initialized, the information of the probability set value set in the game store is also lost and the initial value is set, but it is initialized by performing a notification prompting the selection of the probability set value. It is possible to prevent the game store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set.

Further, the control means is configured so that the probability set value can be selected when the operation unit is operated when the power is turned on, and the information stored in the storage means is stored by the legitimacy determination means. If it is determined that the value is not valid, the notification prompting the selection of the probability set value is continued until the power is cut off. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the game store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set by the initialization.

Further, the control means stops the control of the game and waits for the selection of the probability set value when the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the game store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set by the initialization.

Further, the game control means includes a game control means (game control device 100) for controlling the game and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect based on information from the game control means. When the legitimacy determining means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not legitimate, the specific information is transmitted to the effect control means to stop the control of the game, and the effect control means uses the specific information. This means that the notification prompting the selection of the probability set value is performed based on the reception of. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the game store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set by the initialization.

Further, when the effect control means receives the specific information, the effect control means continues the notification prompting the selection of the probability set value until the power is cut off. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state, and it is possible to prevent the game store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set by the initialization.

In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability set value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the first operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the second operation unit (setting value). A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a change button (setting value change switch 151)) is provided, and the control means can retain the stored contents even when the power is cut off. If the first operation unit and the second operation unit are not operated when the power is turned on, the first operation unit and the second operation unit are restored based on the information stored in the storage means, and when the power is turned on, the first operation unit and the second operation unit are restored. 1 When the operation unit is operated, the probability set value can be changed by the setting means, and when the power is turned on, when only the second operation unit is operated, the storage means is initially set. It means that it is made to be. Therefore, the work of changing the probability set value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed by using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the game machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

Further, the setting means can change the probability setting value by operating the second operation unit in the changeable state. Therefore, the operation of selecting the probability setting value and the operation of selecting the initialization can be performed using the same operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the game machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

Further, the control means includes a legitimacy determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is legitimate when the power is turned on, and is stored in the storage means by the legitimacy determination means. When it is determined that the information provided is not valid and the first operation unit is not operated, a notification prompting the initialization of the storage means is performed. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state.

Further, the control means is configured to be in a changeable state in which the probability set value can be changed by the setting means and to initialize the storage means when the first operation unit is operated when the power is turned on. If the validity determination means determines that the information stored in the storage means is not valid and the first operation unit is not operated, the first operation unit is operated. This means that a notification prompting the power to be turned on is given. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state.

In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability set value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are assigned to a plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change)). Necessary for controlling the game by the setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the switch 151)) and the control means including the information of the probability setting value selected by the setting means. A storage means (RAM 111C) capable of storing information is provided, and the control means initially initializes the storage means when the power of the game machine is turned on while a predetermined operation unit is operated among the plurality of operation units. It means that it is made to be. Therefore, the work of changing the probability set value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed by using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the game machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt process is started by inputting a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the register bank 1 is first specified (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different. Next, input from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) are performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (a large winning opening solenoid 38b, a general electric solenoid 37c) is performed. When the launch stop signal is output in step S5 of the main process, the launch permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the launch permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. In addition, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the launch permission status as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission status as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, the random number update process 1 (step S105) 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, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process, the special figure. 1. Random number update process 2 (step S106) for updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of Special Figure 2 is performed. After that, monitoring of whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a, and monitoring of errors ( Performs the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S107) for performing (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.).

Next, the probability setting value change process (step S108) for changing and confirming the probability set value is performed, and it is determined whether the probability set value is in the changed state (step S109). When the probability setting value is changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set. When the probability setting value is not changed (step S109; N), it is determined whether the probability setting value confirmation mode is set (step S110). In the probability setting value confirmation mode, the probability setting value cannot be changed, but the currently set probability setting value can be confirmed.

When the mode is not in the probability set value confirmation mode (step S110; N), as a process related to the progress of the game, a payout command transmission process (step S111) that outputs a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, special A special figure game process (step S112) for performing processing related to the figure variation display game and a normal figure game process (step S113) for performing processing related to the normal figure variation display game are performed. On the other hand, in the case where the probability set value is changed (step S109; Y) or the probability set value confirmation mode (step S110; Y), the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the above processing related to the game. That is, in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode, the game cannot proceed.

In addition, in the case of the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode, the payout command transmission process (step S111), the special figure game process (step S112), and the normal figure game process (step S113) should not be performed. However, one or more of these may be performed. For example, the payout command transmission process (step S111) may be performed so that the prize balls are paid out. Further, a process other than the above-described process may be included as a process that is not performed in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode. For example, the random number update process 1 (step S105) and the random number update process 2 (step S106) are not performed in the probability set value change state, and the random number is not updated in the probability set value change state and the probability set value confirmation mode. You can do it. Further, the type of processing for not executing in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S114), which is provided in the game machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, a magnetic sensor 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S115), which checks the detection signal from the sensor and determines whether there is an abnormality, and panel radio wave fraud, which checks the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and determines whether there is an abnormality. The monitoring process (step S116) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S117) is performed to set signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer, and a base value is obtained from the number of game balls detected by the outswitch and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The status display edit output process is performed (step S118), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupt) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) are interrupt return processes. Automatically at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to be instructed to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the register bank designation.

[Output processing]
Next, the details of the output process (step S104) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the output process, first, off-data is output (reset) to the output port 135 that outputs the segment data of the batch display device (LED) 50 (step S141). Next, the data to be output to the output port 134 that outputs the data of the large winning opening solenoid 38b and the general electric solenoid 37c is synthesized and output (step S142).

Then, the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit line of the batch display device (LED) 50 is updated (step S143), and the output data of the LED digit line corresponding to the value of the digit counter is acquired (step). S144). In the case of this embodiment, the value of the digit counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3. Next, the acquired data and the external information data are combined (step S145), and the combined data (for example, "door / frame opening" data, "security signal" data) is an output port for digit / external information output. Output to 136 (step S146).

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 (step S147), and the loaded data is output to the output port 135 for segment output (step S148). As a result, a plurality of light emitting display units provided in the batch display device 50 are controlled by dynamic control.

Subsequently, various output data of external information are combined (step S149), and the combined data (for example, "big hit signal 1" data, "big hit signal 2" data, "big hit signal 3" data, and "big hit signal" are combined. 4 ”data,“ symbol confirmation count signal ”data,“ start port signal ”data,“ main prize ball signal ”data) and launch permission output data are combined (step S150), and the combined data is combined. It outputs to the output port 137 for outputting the external information / launch permission signal (step S151).

Next, the off-output data of the probability setting value display is set as the display content in the probability setting value display device 153 (step S152), and it is determined whether or not the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153). The probability set value display permission flag is a flag set when the probability set value display device 153 is permitted to display the probability set value.

When this probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153; Y), the probability setting value display data is loaded from the probability setting value display data area (step S154), and the display data is output as the probability setting value display. Output to port 134 (step S155). As a result, the probability set value display device 153 is displayed regarding the probability set value. On the other hand, when the probability set value display permission flag is not set (step S153; N), the display data is output to the output port 134 of the probability set value display (step S155). In this case, the off-output data set in step S152 is set, and nothing is displayed on the probability set value display device 153.

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 apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (Step S156). 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 apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S157).

Next, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70. (Step S158). Further, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70. (Step S159). 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 firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70. (Step S160).

Next, the test signal output data of the probability set value is loaded (step S161). Here, the probability set value display data is loaded as the test signal output data from the probability set value display data area. That is, as for the information regarding the probability set value among the test signals to the test firing device, the display data of the probability set value display device 153 is used as it is. As a result, the processing becomes simple, and the information of the probability set value does not change, and accurate information can be output. Of course, the data for display may be converted into value information and output.

Then, it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S162), and if it is not in the ON state (step S162; N), the process proceeds to step S184. If it is in the ON state (step S162; Y), the loaded data and the setting key switch on information are combined (step S163), and the process proceeds to step S184. After that, the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 6 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus (step S164), and the output process is completed.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, the details of the payout command transmission process (step S111) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are provided. The prize number counter area 1 is an area used for transmitting a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out the prize balls, and is a prize for which the payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 forms a prize ball command counter that can store information related to the prize ball command.

The prize number counter area 2 is used to transmit a main prize ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of prize balls (planned payout number) generated by winning a prize in the prize opening reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). The winning data corresponding to the prize balls that are used and have not been processed to generate the main prize ball signal is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 forms a main prize ball signal counter that can store information about the main prize ball signal. In addition to this main prize ball signal, the payout prize ball signal is output to the external device every time the number of prize balls actually paid out from the payout control device 200 reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). By collating these two signals, it is possible to monitor fraudulent payouts.

Each of these prize number counter areas is divided into prize ball number counter areas (3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls in the case of this embodiment) set for each prize opening. Is provided, and the count number of the corresponding winning number counter area is added 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 winning number counter area 1 is allocated to a wider area than the winning number counter area 2, so that more winning data can be stored. This is because the main prize ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the destination, whereas the payout command may suspend the transmission depending on the state of the payout control device 200 which is the destination, and more untransmitted data. This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 prizes can be stored in each of the 3 prize ball counter area, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 1. , The 3 prize ball counter area, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 2 are configured to store up to 255 prizes, respectively.

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

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

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

In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", it is updated by -1 (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S193). If the payout command transmission timer is not "0" (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process ends. When the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is in a busy state (step S194).

The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control. If the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy state). Will be done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not the payout command (prize ball command) can be accepted. That is, the payout busy signal forms a state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control.

When the payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted for each timer interrupt, but a predetermined time elapses (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out the prize ball. It is configured to send a payout command when it is in a state. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control and does not send the payout command, it is possible to perform unnecessary processing by not performing the subsequent processing related to the transmission of the payout command. It is designed to prevent and reduce the burden of control.

The conditions for turning on the payout busy signal (busy state) are, for example, during the payout operation, during the ball lending operation, during the shoot ball out error, during the overflow error, during the frame radio wave fraud, and the payout ball detection switch (payout). Counting the number of prize balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 (number of unpaid prize balls = remaining number of acquired game balls) during an abnormality (switch for monitoring the balls), an error of insufficient payout, an error of overpayment ) Is present (when it is not 0), etc.

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

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

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

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize in the prize area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on this payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. If so, it serves as a 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. Therefore, the prize is awarded only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winning that has not been paid out is held on the game control device 100 side, so that it is backed up by the game control device 100 in the event of a power failure and backed up by the payout control device 200. Accurate payout control can be realized without having a function to do so.

In a conventional game machine (for example, a game machine of JP-A-2000-321759), when a power cutoff state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data to its own storage means and immediately before the power cutoff. It is trying to maintain the payout control state based on the data of. However, the conventional game machine requires a function for backing up, which has a problem of increasing the cost. According to the present invention, it is possible to realize accurate payout control even if the payout control device 200 does not have a function for backing up.

In addition, 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, and the prize ball is paid out by an external device such as a hall computer. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since the prize ball command counter that can store the information about the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter that can store the information about the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball with different transmission timings are provided. The signal information can be managed separately, and the information can be managed reliably.

Based on the above, the game is controlled comprehensively, and the game ball to the winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38) provided in the game area 32. A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of the game, and a payout control means (payout control device) that controls the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. 200), and the game control means pays out a prize ball command based on a state signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start payout control. When a power failure occurs and the machine recovers from the power failure, the payout control means immediately issues a prize ball command even if a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means in response to the continuous output of the status signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means without transmitting to the payout control means. You are trying to do it.

Further, a plurality of winning areas (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38) having different numbers of winning balls are provided in the game area 32, and the game control means (game control device 100) is provided. A prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can specify whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has not been transmitted is provided for each number of prize balls, and a status signal can start payout control. When there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal is sent by the payout control means. Whether or not the payout control can be started is specified before specifying whether or not there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter.

In addition, the game is controlled in a comprehensive manner, and a prize ball command is issued based on the winning of the game ball in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38). The game is provided with a game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting the game ball and a payout control means (payout control device 200) for controlling the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. The control means issues a prize ball command when the status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start the payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. A prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) to be transmitted to the means, and a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined winning area. The external information output means (game control device 100) is provided, and the external information output means can start the payout control by the state signal output from the payout control means. It means that the prize ball signal is output regardless of the presence or absence.

Further, even if the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) indicates that the payout control can be started when a power failure occurs and the player recovers from the power failure, the prize ball command is immediately issued. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the prize ball command is issued in response to the state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started continues for a predetermined period. It means that it is transmitted to the payout control means.

Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can store information about the prize ball command and a prize that can store information about the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100) is provided, and the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) is provided with a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation). A prize ball command is generated in units of one prize to the prize device 38), and when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the one prize ball command is issued by the payout control means (payout control device 200). ), The prize ball command counter (game control device 100) can store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the predetermined winning area, and the game to the predetermined winning area. By updating when the ball is won and updating in correspondence with the transmission of the prize ball command to the payout control means, the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted can be stored, and the external information output means can be used. The number of prize balls determined to be paid out in connection with the winning of the game ball to the predetermined winning area is accumulated, and the prize ball signal is output to the outside of the game machine every time the accumulated value reaches the predetermined number. The ball signal counter can store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the predetermined winning area, updates the winning ball when the game ball is won in the predetermined winning area, and the winning ball by the external information output means. By updating in correspondence with the cumulative processing of the number, it is possible to store the number of prize balls that have not been cumulatively processed yet.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 outputs a main prize ball signal every time the planned number of game balls to be paid out reaches 10, and the payout control device 200 outputs 10 game balls. It is configured so that the main prize ball signal is output each time.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the number of main prize ball number signal outputs by +1 (subroutine in the payout command transmission process) for every 10 payout schedules (every time a payout command is transmitted). The main prize ball signal is output for the number of output times (set).
With respect to the main prize ball signal output for each schedule, the payout control device 200 transmits a prize ball signal every time 10 payouts are actually made, so that the schedule and the result can be matched. It is possible to deal with fraudulent payouts. In addition, even if a prize is won during the big hit period, the payout is delayed due to the ball running out, etc., and even if the payout is made after the big hit ends, the hall controller (hall computer) is accurate by the main prize ball signal output at the time of winning. Information can be collected (judgment).

[Winning opening switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 10 shows a winning port switch / status monitoring process (step S107) in the timer interrupt process. In this winning opening switch / state monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability set value is in the changed state (step S299). When the probability setting value is changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set. When the probability setting value is not changed (step S299; N), it is determined whether the probability setting value confirmation mode is set (step S300). The probability set value confirmation mode is a state in which the probability set value cannot be changed but the currently set probability set value can be confirmed.

When the mode is not in the probability set value confirmation mode (step S300; N), the processes after step S301 are performed as the processes related to the progress of the game. On the other hand, when the probability setting value is changed (step S299; Y) or the probability setting value confirmation mode is set (step S300; Y), the process proceeds to step S309. That is, in the probability set value change state and the probability set value confirmation mode, the game cannot proceed without processing related to winning.

In addition, in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode, the special variable winning device 38 is monitored for fraud and winning, the normal dynamic winning device 37 is monitored for fraud and winning, and the winning opening is always available for winning. The winnings are not monitored, but one or more of these may be monitored. For example, fraudulent monitoring of the special variable winning device 38 and the ordinary variable winning device 37 may be performed. Further, a process other than the above-described process may be included as a process that is not performed in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode. For example, the processing after step S309 may not be performed. Further, the type of processing for not executing in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

In step S301, the winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the large winning opening switches 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the large winning opening is large even though the large winning opening is not open. The fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S302) for monitoring whether or not there is an illegal winning in the winning opening and detecting a normal winning is executed.

In the winning opening monitoring table, a monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether or not there is an input in the target switch, a lower address of fraudulent monitoring information, a lower address of the fraudulent winning number area, a fraudulent winning error notification command, and a fraudulent winning Information on the upper limit of the number (number of fraud occurrence judgments), the address of the winning opening switch table, and the notification timer update information (permission / update) is defined. Further, in the winning table of the winning opening monitoring table, in addition to the number of times of monitoring repetition (number of switches), the monitoring switch bit, the lower address of the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are displayed for each switch. Information on the lower address of is defined. The winning opening monitoring table is prepared according to each switch to be monitored.

After that, the winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S303), and the large winning opening is not open even though the large winning opening is not open. The fraud & prize monitoring process (step S304) for monitoring whether or not there is an illegal prize in the mouth and detecting a normal prize is executed.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the Fuden (step S305), and monitor whether there is an illegal winning in the Fuden even though the Fuden is not open. At the same time, the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S306) for detecting a normal winning is executed. Then, a winning opening monitoring table for a winning opening switch (for example, starting opening 1 switch 36a or general winning opening 35 winning opening switch 35a) that can always win is prepared (step S307), and the winning number counter is updated to update the number of winnings. The process (step S308) is performed.

Next, the state scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of switches for monitoring the state and which switch or signal is to be monitored this time is updated (step S309). In the case of this embodiment, the status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. After that, the game machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S310). Then, a game machine state check process (step S311) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of this embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the game machine status monitoring table 1, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. Status monitoring based on one signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "1", status monitoring based on the shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set. To.

Next, the game machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S312). Then, a game machine state check process (step S313) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the game machine state monitoring table 2, and when the value of the state scan counter is "0", it is based on the signal output from the glass frame opening detection switch 63. The status monitoring is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "1", the status monitoring based on the signal output from the main body frame opening detection switch 64 is set. If the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the frame radio wave invalid signal is set, and if the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set. Set.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314), and if the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the game machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. When the value of the error scan counter is "0" (step S314; Y), the game machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315), and the game machine determines the state such as whether an error has occurred. The state check process (step S316) is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the game machine status monitoring table 3, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. 2 Signal-based condition monitoring is set. The game machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is "1" to "3".

After that, the payout busy signal check process (step S317) for checking the payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start the payout control is performed, and the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is completed. Since the processing of steps S315 to S317 is executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is "0", it is executed at a rate of once for every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processes of steps S315 to S317 are performed every 16 ms.

[Probability setting value change processing]
FIG. 11 shows a probability set value change process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this probability setting value change process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value is changed (step S401), and if it is not in the probability setting value change state (step S401; N), the probability setting value can be confirmed. The probability set value confirmation process is performed (step S422), and the probability set value change process is terminated.

Further, in the case where the probability setting value is changed (step S401; Y), if the probability setting value extinguishing timer is not 0, the probability setting value extinguishing timer is updated by -1 (step S402), and it is determined whether the probability setting value extinguishing timer is 0. .. When the probability set value extinguishing timer is 0 (step S403; Y), the probability set value display permission flag is set (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S405. In this case, the probability set value information is displayed on the probability set value display device 153 by the output process (see FIG. 8) described above. If the probability set value extinguishing timer is not 0 (step S403; N), the process proceeds to step S405. In this case, the probability set value display permission flag is not set, and nothing is displayed on the probability set value display device 153 by the output process described above.

After that, it is determined whether or not the probability set value has been changed (step S405). The probability setting value changed means that the probability setting value used in the game is newly set by performing the confirmation operation described later, and in this case, the probability setting value changed flag is set. If the probability set value has been changed (step S405; Y), the process proceeds to step S416. If the probability set value has not been changed (step S405; N), it is determined whether or not there is an input from the set value change switch (step S406).

Then, in the determination of whether or not there is an input from the set value change switch (step S406), it is determined whether or not the input state from the set value change switch has changed to the on state. That is, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value change button is pressed. If there is no input from the set value change switch (step S406; N), the process proceeds to step S411.

When there is an input from the set value change switch (step S406; Y), the value in the work probability setting value area is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 5. The values 0 to 5 in the work probability setting value area correspond to settings 1 to 6, respectively, and the value in the work probability setting value area is updated by +1 each time the setting value change button is pressed. , The selected probability setting value will change sequentially. In addition, when the value of the working probability setting value area is updated by +1 in the state of 5, it returns to 0. Further, at this stage, only the value of the probability setting value area for work is changed, and the value of the probability setting value area for storing the probability setting value used for the game does not change. The probability setting value selected based on the confirmation operation described later is saved in the probability setting value area. Further, although the number of probability setting values is set to 6 here, it is possible to set the number to any other value.

Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the work probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S408). As a result, the data displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 becomes the information of the newly selected probability setting value. Then, the initial value (for example, 100 ms) is saved in the probability set value extinguishing timer area (step S409), and the probability set value display permission flag is cleared (step S410). As a result, as a specific display for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) from the operation of the setting value change button, the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is turned off and a blank display is performed in which nothing is displayed, and then new probability setting value information is displayed. Will be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the display has been updated.

Here, a blank display in which nothing is displayed is set as a specific display, but other displays may be used. For example, when the probability setting value is displayed by numbers 1 to 6, a display other than these numbers may be used as a specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display that is not used as a display of the probability set value. Further, when the display of the probability set value is displayed in a continuous lighting state, the display of the updated probability set value may be blinked as a specific display. That is, the specific display may be a display mode different from the display mode after the lapse of the specific display. Examples of the display mode used as the specific display include a blinking display mode, a display mode in which the blinking cycle is different from that in the non-specific display, and a display mode in which the display color is different from the non-specific display. ..

Further, information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the operation of the setting value change button, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the LED light emission of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device 44. The specific notification, which is the notification that the selected probability setting value has been changed, may be performed by the operation of the above, the output of the voice by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like. That is, the specific notification may be performed together with the specific display or instead of the specific display. Further, the display device 41, the special figure 1 display 51, and the special figure 2 display may be displayed in the same manner as the probability set value display device 153.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 (step S411). The touch switch is a sensor capable of detecting the contact of the human body with the operation handle 24, and outputs a signal when there is contact. If there is no input from this touch switch (step S411; N), the probability setting value change process ends. When there is an input from the touch switch (step S411; Y), the value in the working probability setting value area is loaded and saved in the probability setting value area (step S412). As a result, the selected probability setting value is set as the probability setting value used for the game. That is, touching the operation handle 24 is a confirmation operation for determining the selected probability setting value. Of course, an operation other than this operation may be a confirmation operation, and an operation unit for the confirmation operation may be provided in the setting means.

After that, the probability set value display data corresponding to the probability set value is saved in the probability set value display data area (step S413). Next, the probability setting value changed flag is set (step S415), the command for changing the probability setting value is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S416), and the probability setting value change process is completed. .. Based on receiving the command to change the probability set value, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and displays the board effect device 44. It notifies that the probability set value has been changed by the operation, the output of the sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like.

On the other hand, when the probability setting value has been changed (step S405; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is off (step S416). When the setting key switch is not off (step S416; N), that is, when the setting key of the setting key operation unit is in the second position, the probability setting value change process is terminated. When the setting key switch is off (step S416; Y), that is, when the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not in the second position, the RAM clear start address 3 is set (step S417), and the clear target is set. The RAM area of is cleared to 0 (step S418), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S419).

As a result, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0, and the initial value is saved. In addition, a timer for outputting a security signal is also set. That is, the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, and the area for displaying the state are not initialized. However, the area for initial value random numbers and the area for variable pattern random numbers may be cleared. In addition, among the areas for probability setting values, areas related to change work, such as the probability setting value area for work that temporarily stores the information of the probability setting value selected in the probability setting value change state and various flags, are cleared. To. Therefore, since the probability set value display permission flag is cleared, the display on the probability set value display device 153 ends. In addition, since the flag for changing the probability setting value is cleared, the probability setting value change state ends.

Next, the probability setting value display data corresponding to the probability setting value is saved in the probability setting value display data area (step S420), and a command for completing the probability setting change is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) ( Step S421), the process proceeds to step S48 of the main process shown in FIG. Based on receiving the command to change the probability set value, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and displays the board effect device 44. It notifies that the change of the probability set value is completed by the operation, the output of the sound by the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like. This notification also serves as a notification that the RAM has been initialized.

In the case of the present embodiment, in step S421, the model designation command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the special figure 2 hold number command, the probability information command, the probability setting value information which is the information of the selected probability setting value, and the probability setting A plurality of commands such as a command for ending the change (a command for displaying the customer waiting demo screen and notifying the RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)) are transmitted. The command for ending the probability setting change may be a RAM initialization command. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted. In particular, by transmitting the probability set value information which is the information of the probability set value selected to the effect control device 300, the effect according to the probability set value can be performed, and the game can be produced according to the probability set value. It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a probability setting value such as making the selection probability different.

From the above, the game is executed on the basis of the establishment of the predetermined conditions, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played on a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. Probability setting values to which probability values used for lottery are assigned are set to multiple types of probability setting values based on the operation of the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)). The setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from the above is provided, and the setting means includes a display unit (probability setting value display device 153) that displays information on the selected probability setting value, based on the operation of the operation unit. When the display of the display unit is updated due to the selection operation of the probability set value, the specific display is performed for a certain period from the update. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the display has been updated, and it is possible to clearly grasp the selected probability setting value.

In addition, the setting means is configured to display a display that is not used as a display of information on the probability set value as a specific display. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the display has been updated, and it is possible to clearly grasp the selected probability setting value.

In addition, the setting means is configured to display the updated information for a certain period of time in a manner different from that after the lapse of the certain period as a specific display. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the display has been updated, and it is possible to clearly grasp the selected probability setting value.

[Probability setting value confirmation process]
FIG. 12 shows a probability set value confirmation process (step S422) in the probability set value change process. In this probability setting value confirmation process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability setting value confirmation mode is in progress (step S431). The probability set value confirmation mode is a state in which the probability set value cannot be changed but the currently set probability set value can be confirmed. In the case of this probability setting value confirmation mode, it can be determined because the flag in the probability setting value confirmation mode is set.

When the mode is not in the probability set value confirmation mode (step S431; N), the probability set value display permission flag is cleared (step S432). As a result, a state in which nothing is displayed is set as the display of the probability setting value display device 153. After that, it is determined whether or not the game is in progress (step S433).

The term “during the game” means that the game corresponds to the execution of the special figure variation display game, the execution of the normal map variation display game, the special game state, or the hit state of the normal map. That is, it is a case where the state of the game is a prohibited state for prohibiting the start of the probability set value confirmation mode. If the game is in progress (step S433; Y), the probability set value confirmation process ends. That is, when the game is in progress, the mode does not shift to the probability set value confirmation mode. In this case, the effect control device 300 may be notified by transmitting information to the effect that the mode cannot shift to the probability set value confirmation mode because the game is being played.

The conditions for determining that the game is in progress (prohibited state) are not limited to those described above. One or more states selected from the execution of the special figure variation display game, the execution of the normal figure variation display game, the special game state, and the hit state of the normal figure may be a condition, for example, the special figure. It may be in the game when it corresponds to either the execution of the variable display game or the special game state. Further, conditions other than the above may be added. For example, when the operation handle 24 is operated and there is an input from the touch switch, it may be considered that the game is in progress and the mode may not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode.

Further, even if the out switch that detects all the game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game detects the game balls, it is assumed that the game is in progress for a predetermined period, and the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. good. Further, while the front frame 12 is closed, it may be considered that the game is in progress and the mode may not shift to the probability set value confirmation mode. Further, it is possible not to shift to the probability set value confirmation mode during the power saving mode that shifts after a certain period of time has passed without the game being played. This power saving mode is released when the front frame 12 is opened, and the power saving mode can be regarded as the front frame 12 being closed.

If the game is not in progress (step S433; N), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the ON state, that is, whether the operation unit is operated to set the predetermined state (step S434). If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S434; N), the probability setting value confirmation process ends. When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S434; Y), the probability setting value confirmation mode flag is set (step S435), and the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S436). As a result, the probability set value confirmation mode is started, and the information of the probability set value currently set as the display of the probability set value display device 153 is displayed.

After that, the initial value is saved in the security signal control timer area (step S437), the command for confirming the probability set value is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S438), and the probability set value confirmation process is performed. finish. When the probability set value confirmation mode is started, a security signal is output as external information for a predetermined period. Further, the effect control device 300 displays the display device 41 and the sub-information display device 90, emits light from the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and produces a board effect based on receiving the command for confirming the probability set value. The operation of the device 44, the output of the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the like are used to notify that the probability set value is being confirmed.

On the other hand, when the probability setting value confirmation mode is in progress (step S431; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S439). When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S439; Y), the probability setting value confirmation process ends. In this case, the probability set value confirmation mode continues.

If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S439; N), the probability setting value confirmation mode flag is cleared (step S440), and the probability setting value display permission flag is cleared (step S441). As a result, the probability set value confirmation mode ends, and a state in which nothing is displayed as the display of the probability set value display device 153 is set. Then, the command for ending the probability set value confirmation is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S442), and the probability set value confirmation process is completed. The effect control device 300 ends the notification that the probability set value is being confirmed based on the command of the probability set value confirmation end.

That is, the probability set value confirmation mode is started by turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position while the power is turned on, and ends by returning from the second position. When the power is turned on while the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the second position, the probability setting value is changed.

As described above, by not shifting to the probability setting value confirmation mode even if the setting key switch is turned on when the game is in progress, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known while the game is in progress. , The fairness of the game can be ensured. In addition, even if the setting key switch is turned on when the game is in progress, the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode, but the setting key switch is turned on during the game and the game is not in the state of being turned on. If becomes, the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode from that point. By doing so, the probability set value can be automatically confirmed when the game does not proceed, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

In addition, the condition for not shifting to the probability setting value confirmation mode is set to be during the game, but the condition is not limited to this, and the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode according to the state of the game controlled by the game control device 100. Anything that selects whether or not to do so will do. For example, in the case of a high probability state, it is possible not to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. Further, as will be described later, the probability setting value confirmation mode may not be entered when a predetermined abnormality has occurred.

From the above, the game is executed on the basis of the establishment of the starting condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) for controlling and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the setting value change button (setting value). A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the change switch 151)) is provided, and the setting means is based on the fact that the operation unit is operated to bring it into a predetermined state. , It is possible to set the confirmation state in which the probability set value can be confirmed, and when the state of the game controlled by the control means is the prohibition state prohibiting the start of the confirmation state, the operation unit It means that even if it is in the predetermined state, it is not in the confirmation state. Therefore, it becomes possible to select whether or not to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode according to the state of the game, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience caused by the probability setting value being shown.

Further, the prohibited state is a state in which the game is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability set value from being known during the progress of the game, and it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game.

Further, the prohibited state is a state in which a special gaming state is in progress. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability set value from being known during the progress of the game, and it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game.

In addition, a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the game ball cannot be won and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and can generate the right to execute the game by winning, and the establishment of a predetermined condition. The hit state (normal figure hit state) in which the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is converted to the open state when the result of the normal figure game becomes a specific result by executing the normal figure game (normal figure fluctuation display game) based on A normal variable winning device control means (game control device 100) that can be generated is provided, and the prohibited state is a state in which the normal figure game is being executed or a hit state is being executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability set value from being known during the progress of the game, and it is possible to ensure the fairness of the game.

Further, in the setting means, when the operation unit is set to the predetermined state in the state where the state of the game controlled by the control means is the prohibited state, and the prohibited state ends while the state is set to the predetermined state, the prohibited state is set. It will be in the confirmation state based on the end. Therefore, if the game does not progress, the probability set value can be automatically confirmed, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

[Special figure game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step S112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and special features based on the winning. Figure Fluctuation display The game result pre-judgment is performed to determine the game result based on the winning in advance before the start of the game.

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

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4). When the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, refer to it in order to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be used is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure change display game is monitored, the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure change display game, and the special figure change is in progress. A special figure normal process (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. (Step A9) is performed.

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

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

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be discharged and the jackpot end process are performed. The large winning opening residual ball processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the jackpot end process (step A14) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit middle processing. The small hit fanfare intermediate process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A16) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. ..
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end processing The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end process (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A19), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A20) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. .. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A21), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A22) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. , End the special figure game processing. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19, and the subsequent processing is performed. Do.

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

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the first start port (starting winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to perform the first step. 1 It is determined whether or not there is a prize in the starting port (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting port (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A103 that there is a prize in the first starting port (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure time is shortened (during normal power support) (step A104). ).

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

Next, a prize monitoring table for the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a prize for the second starting port. Determine (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a prize for the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, the ordinary variation. When it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state where the winning of the game ball is possible (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to the process of A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the normal electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the electric power fraud is occurring (step A113).

In the determination of whether or not the fraudulent occurrence of the electric power is occurring, it is determined that the fraudulent occurrence is occurring when the number of fraudulent prizes to the ordinary variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5). In the normal 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 a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and if there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal prizes. Then, when the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fraud occurrence determinations (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

In step A113, if it is determined that the electric power fraud has not occurred (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting the holding information by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), the special feature. Figure The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed to end the start port switch monitoring process. If it is determined in step A113 that an illegal electric power is being generated (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102, A110) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, among the first starting port (starting winning port 36) and the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37), information on the starting port to be monitored without winning is obtained. It is set (step A121), and it is determined whether or not there is an input in the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process ends. On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether or not the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124). ..

If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends. If there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; Y), the jackpot random number extracted in the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A125). Then, among the first starting port (starting winning port 36) and the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37), the winning information of the starting port to be monitored is set (step A126), and the hard random number acquisition process is performed. finish.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special figure start port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is transmitted to the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start port signal output frequency region. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1 (step A135; Y). Step A136), save the target start opening winning flag (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

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

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

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting area of the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and is the starting right to execute the variable display game. It serves as a start storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of memories. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the first start winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number. It is stored, and various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure reservation information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 17, first, the start port winning flag saved in step A137 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and it is determined whether or not the first start port (starting winning opening 36) has won a prize. (Step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not to the first starting port (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A151 that the prize has been won in the first starting port (step A151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time is being shortened (step A152).

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

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) has won a prize (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the prize has not been won in the first start port (step A158; N), the stop symbol information for the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A158; Y), whether or not the jackpot is a small hit depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the small hit determination value. A small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not. Then, when the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to the process of step A164.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

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

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated.

The big hit determination process in step A157 and the small hit determination process in step A159 are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 that are executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal processing. That is, the determination is made according to the set probability setting value. Further, the special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal processing.

By the above processing, a look-ahead symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and a look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. Is transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (look-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is controlled to be produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variation display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Judgment such as) Makes a preliminary judgment means. It should be noted that the time to determine the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the start memory is not only when the start memory occurs but also before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. Good.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A8) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is “0” (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step A309), and the customer waiting demo has not started (step A309). A309; N) sets the customer waiting demo flag area in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, the customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and the effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special figure normal processing is ended. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command that forms the standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started in step A309 (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes of steps A310 to A312.

If the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step A301 (step A301; N), a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step A302). Next, the effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.
If the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" in step A305 (step A305; N), a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step A306). Next, the effect command setting process (step A307) is performed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.

In this way, by checking the number of special figures 2 held before checking the number of special figures 1 held, if the number of special figures 2 held is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has a second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is displayed as a variation display based on the first start memory. It is a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 19A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321), and the first To set the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the deviation information and the small hit information in the small hit flag of is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A324) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A325). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the first special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is completed.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 19A is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 19B, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second The jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting the missed hit flag 2 and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot is performed.

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

Next, "1" related to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start process is completed.

In addition, when selecting the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing, the information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to perform an effect of suggesting or notifying the probability set value, such as selecting a fluctuation pattern according to the probability set value or making the selection probability of the fluctuation pattern different according to the probability set value.

[Big hit judgment process]
Next, the details of the jackpot determination process performed in the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 variation start process will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20, in this jackpot determination process, first, an upper limit determination value table corresponding to the probability setting value is set (step A381). The upper limit judgment value table is provided for each probability setting value, and the upper limit judgment value in the high probability state and the upper limit judgment value in the low probability state (normal probability state) are defined respectively. Here, the corresponding table is set according to the currently set probability setting value. The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value. , It is judged to be a big hit. By setting the upper limit judgment value table corresponding to the probability set value, the jackpot judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability set value.

Next, the lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step A382), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A383). Here, the value of the lower limit judgment value is the same regardless of the probability setting value or the probability state (high probability state or normal probability state), but the lower limit judgment value is different depending on the probability setting value or the probability state. Is also good. In this case, as with the upper limit judgment value, the lower limit judgment value table in which the lower limit judgment value is defined for each probability setting value is selected according to the probability setting value, and the lower limit judgment value to be used is selected according to the probability state. To set. Of course, the upper limit judgment value table and the lower limit judgment value table may be combined into a judgment value table.

When the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A383; Y), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A389), and the jackpot determination process ends. Note that the loss in step A389 means that it is not a big hit, and there is a possibility that it will be determined as a small hit in a later small hit determination process. Further, when the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A383; N), it is determined whether the state is in a high probability state (step A384). Then, in the case of the high probability state (step A384; Y), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is acquired (step A385), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387). ). If the probability is not high (step A384; N), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (step A386), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387). .. The upper limit determination value to be acquired here is acquired with reference to the upper limit determination value table set in step A381 described above.

When the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387; Y), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A358), and the jackpot determination process ends. If the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387; N), that is, if it is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the determination result (step A389), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

[Small hit judgment processing]
Next, the details of the small hit determination process performed in the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 variation start process will be described. ..

As shown in FIG. 21, in this small hit determination process, first, the small hit upper limit determination value corresponding to the probability set value is set (step A401). The small hit upper limit determination value is provided for each probability set value. Moreover, the small hit probability is constant regardless of whether or not it is in a high probability state. In addition, the range of the big hit determination value and the range of the small hit determination value in the same probability set value do not overlap. The range of the big hit judgment value and the range of the small hit judgment value between different probability setting values may overlap, but may not overlap.

A 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 higher 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 value of the small hit judgment value. When it is equal to or less than the judgment value, it is judged to be a small hit. By setting the small hit upper limit judgment value corresponding to the probability set value, the small hit judgment can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability set value.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A402). Here, the value of the small hit lower limit judgment value is the same even if the probability setting value is different. When the value of the jackpot random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A402; Y), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A404), and the jackpot determination process ends. When the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step A402; N), it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A403).

When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A403; Y), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A404), and the small hit determination process ends. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step A403; N), that is, if it is a small hit, a small hit is set as the determination result (step A405), and the small hit determination process is completed. To do.

As in the case of the big hit judgment, the small hit upper limit judgment value table corresponding to the probability set value may be set first, and the small hit upper limit judgment value may be acquired from the set upper limit judgment value table. , The upper limit judgment value in the big hit judgment and the small hit upper limit judgment value in the small hit judgment may be collectively specified in the judgment value table provided for each probability set value. Further, although the value of the small hit lower limit judgment value is the same even if it is a different probability setting value, the small hit lower limit judgment value may be different depending on the probability setting value. In this case, it depends on the probability setting value. And select the lower limit judgment value for small hits.

In addition, the probability setting value referred to in the process of setting the upper limit value setting table corresponding to the probability setting value (step A381) and the process of setting the small hit upper limit determination value corresponding to the probability setting value (step A401) are shown. If the value is an abnormal value that does not correspond to any probability setting value, the setting may be made assuming that it is a predetermined probability setting value (for example, setting 1), or if an abnormality occurs. The game may be stopped and an error notification may be performed. In addition, although the probability setting value is referred to for each judgment of big hit and each judgment of small hit, the upper limit value setting table corresponding to the set probability setting value when the probability setting value is set in the probability setting value change state. Or, a process of setting a small hit upper limit determination value may be performed, and this may only be referred to when determining a large hit or when determining a small hit.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure change processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the change symbol determination flag (special figure 1 change flag or special figure 2 change flag) is prepared (step A601), and the effect command is set. Process (step A602). That is, the symbol stop command that forms the stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the variation time of the special figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. Upon receiving this symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, and stops and displays the result.

After that, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 600 msec regardless of whether the stop symbol pattern is an out-of-order symbol pattern, a big hit symbol pattern, or a small hit symbol pattern, but the display time may be different depending on the stop symbol pattern. .. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Next, the process number "2" related to the process during display of the special figure is set as the process number (step A605), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A606).

Next, the signal related to the end of fluctuation of special figure 1 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A607), and the signal related to the end of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, special symbol) is saved. 2 Save the fluctuating signal (OFF) in the test signal output data area (step A608), and set the number of symbol confirmations related to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal. Initial control timer in the signal control timer area. Save the value (eg 256 ms) (step A609). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A610). ), As information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step). A611), the processing during the special figure change is completed.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure display processing, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM The process of clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process are loaded. (Step A703), the process of clearing the jackpot flag 1 region and the jackpot flag 2 region of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, when it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A705) and it is determined that it is a jackpot (step A705; Y), the jackpot of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 jackpot) starts. (For example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned on, and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708). The round number upper limit table is set (step A709).

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

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (“16” or “4” in the case of this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM is obtained. Save in the upper limit area of the number of rounds of (step A710). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

Next, the decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decorative special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and the effect command setting process (step A713) is performed. After that, a probability information command related to the information that sets the probability of a hit result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step). A717) is performed. This fanfare command forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the large winning opening opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two big hit signals and three big hit signals are saved as signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of probability. In addition, each ON / OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the big hit 2 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball (the big winning opening opening information is other than the big winning opening opening information 1), and the big hit without a big hit (so-called sudden big hit, etc. When the information is the big winning opening opening information 1), it turns ON if it is a big hit in the time saving state, and turns OFF otherwise. Further, the big hit 3 signal is turned ON when it is a big hit with a ball, and is turned OFF when it is a big hit without a ball.

After that, the big 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 winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. It is set (step A719), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and time saving state of the special figure when a special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later.

Then, the large winning opening illegal winning number area of the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared (step A722), and the large winning opening large winning opening corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared. The flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). After that, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 (step A724) for shifting to the fanfare / interval processing is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. That is, a special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special variation winning device 38 into an 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 serves as a means for generating a special game state that generates a state.

On the other hand, in step A706, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), a high probability fluctuation number region for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state. The high probability fluctuation number update process (step A726) for updating the value (high probability fluctuation count) and the effect mode information check process (step A727) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high. It is determined whether it is a stochastic state (step A728).

If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A728; N), the decorative special figure command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area, prepared (step A729), and the effect command is set. The process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733. This small hit fanfare command also forms special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is in high probability (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. As described above, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the large winning opening is opened by the occurrence of a small hit, but the occurrence of a small hit is played. The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed so as not to make the person aware of it.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). Next, "7" related to the processing during the small hit fanfare is set as the processing number (step A734), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A735).

Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A736), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is turned ON (big hit + small hit output). )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A737), and the signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the area for the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (step A739), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A740).
Next, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 57) is turned on. Therefore, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A742), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the number of high-probability fluctuations for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state. The high probability fluctuation number update process (step A743) for updating the area value (high probability fluctuation number) and the effect mode information check process (step A744) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the remaining rotation for switching preparation corresponding to the effect mode number is performed. A number is set (step A745), and it is determined whether or not the remaining rotation speed of the effect and the remaining rotation speed of the switching preparation match (step A746). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes, or the same value in any of the plurality of production modes. It may be (rotation speed), or it may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes.
When it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speeds for the effect and the remaining rotation speeds for switching preparation do not match (step A746; N), "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A749). ), The processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A750), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A751). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speed for effect and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation match (step A746; Y), a production mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command is set. After performing the process (step A748), the process proceeds to the process of step A749. The effect mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading effect from being performed several rotations before the effect mode is switched. By transmitting the effect mode switching preparation command to the effect control device 300, the effect is produced across modes. It is possible to prevent contradictions and the like from occurring.

[Public map game processing]
Next, the details of the normal figure game processing (step S113) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the normal map game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal map variation display game is controlled, and the normal map display is set.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the Fuzu game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and the Fuden winning switch for monitoring the input from the start port 2 switch 37a. The monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the normal figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the normal figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal figure game processing timer has become "0" (step B4).

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

In step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "0", the fluctuation start of the normal map fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting and the effect setting of the normal map fluctuation display game, and the normal map fluctuation are in progress. Performs normal processing (step B8) for setting information necessary for processing.
Further, in step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "1", the normal map changing process (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the normal map display processing is performed.

Further, in step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "2", if the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal power opening time is set according to whether or not the time is shortened. In addition, the normal map display processing (step B10) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal map hitting process is performed.
Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "3", the normal figure hitting process is continued, or the information necessary for performing the normal electric remaining ball processing is set. The process (step B11) is performed.

Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "4", the normal electric remaining ball processing (step B12) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal drawing per end processing is performed.
Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "5", the normal figure per end process (step B13) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing the normal symbol fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process (step) related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53. B15) is performed to end the normal map game processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process shifts to the process of step B14, and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

[Usually processing]
Next, the details of the normal drawing normal processing (step B8) in the above-mentioned normal drawing game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the normal drawing normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal figure holding number is “0” (step B301), and when the normal figure holding number is “0” (step B301; Y). ) Sets "0" for the normal processing of the normal figure as the processing number (step B322), and saves the processing number in the normal drawing game processing number area (step B323). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the Fuden fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the normal processing of the normal figure is terminated.

If the number of reserved figures is not "0" (step B301; N), the random number is loaded from the RWM hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number). The loaded area, that is, the hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) are cleared to 0 (step B302), and the probability of a hit result in the normal figure variation display game is It is determined whether the normal probability (that is, the low probability of the normal figure) is higher than the high probability of the normal figure, that is, the time is shortened (step B303).

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

When the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; Y), the hit flag Save the outlier information in the area (step B308), set the outlier stop symbol number (step B309), save the outlier symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B310), and stop the stop symbol number in the normal symbol. Save in the symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311), and the hit loaded in step B302. The hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B312), the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol. Save to the area (step B314).

In the case of the present embodiment, the hit probability at the low probability of the normal figure is 0/251, the hit probability at the high probability of the normal figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is "251", and the low probability lower limit judgment value is. "251", the high probability lower limit determination value is "1". Therefore, when the probability is low, the value of the hit random number will be different in all cases of "0" to "250". In addition, when the probability is high, the hit random number value is any of "1" to "250", and the hit random number value is "0".
Further, in the case of this embodiment, there are two types of hit symbols.

After saving the stop symbol number in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
After that, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the number of reserved normal figures is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, as the oldest normal figure holding number 1 game is executed, the order of the normal figure holding numbers 2 to 4 held after the normal figure holding number 1 is moved up one by one. I do. By this processing, the value for the random number storage area for the normal figure from 2 to 4 is moved from the random number storage area for the normal figure for 1 to 3 for the random number. Will be done. Then, the value for the number of reserved numbers 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of reserved numbers is decremented by 1.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation pattern random number 3 is saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B320). Then, the normal map changing process transition setting process (step B321) for shifting to the normal figure changing process is performed, and the normal figure normal process is terminated. That is, the game execution means in which the game control device 100 executes the normal map variation display game as the variable display game (based on the normal map start memory) based on the detection of the game ball at the normal map start gate 34 (inflow region). Make up.
In the case of the present embodiment, in step B320, the fluctuation time is set to 500 msec with a probability of 200/256, 1500 msec with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 msec with a probability of 16/256. ..

[Processing during fluctuation of general map]
Next, the details of the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map (step B9) in the above-mentioned normal map game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the normal map changing process, first, the process number is set to "2" related to the normal map display process (step B401), and the process number is saved in the normal map game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the normal map display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal map variation display game on the normal map display 53, is saved in the normal map game processing timer area (step B403), and the fluctuation of the normal map ends. The signal (for example, the normal symbol 1 changing signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B404), and the stop flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game is stopped is set in the normal figure fluctuation control flag area. Save (step B405), and end the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map.

[Processing during display of general map]
Next, the details of the normal map display processing (step B10) in the above-mentioned normal map game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 28, in the normal map display processing, first, the hit flag (hit information or miss information) set in the normal map normal process is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

When the hit flag is not hit information (step B503; N), "0" related to the normal processing of the normal figure is set as the processing number (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the normal drawing game processing number area (step). B516). After that, the fraudulent monitoring period flag is saved in the Fuden fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the normal map display processing is terminated.

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

Next, "3" is set as the processing number for shifting to the normal processing per map (step B508), and the processing number is saved in the normal map game processing number area (step B509). After that, a signal related to the start of hitting the normal figure fluctuation display game (for example, turning on the middle signal per normal symbol) and a signal related to starting the normal electric operation (for example, turning on the signal during normal electric accessory 1 operation) are tested signals. In order to save in the output data area (step B510) and output the signal for driving (on) the normal electric solenoid, the on-data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B511).

Further, the information in the normal variable winning device 37 for storing the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 during the normal variable winning device 37 is stored. Clear the information in the illegal winning number area (step B513). Then, a flag (a flag outside the fraudulent monitoring period) that defines the outside of the fraudulent monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 is saved in the normal electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the process during display of the normal map is terminated.

[Processing during normal drawing]
Next, the details of the normal map hitting process (step B11) in the above-mentioned normal map game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the normal drawing hitting process, first, the normal drawing hitting control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal drawing hitting control pointer is equal to or higher than the upper limit value. (Step B602).

Then, when the value of the control pointer per normal figure is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value (step B602; N), the control pointer per normal figure is updated by +1 (step B603), and the value of the control pointer per normal figure (step). Branch processing is performed according to the value before updating +1 in B603 (step B604).
Further, when the value of the control pointer per normal figure is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B602; Y), the middle control pointer area per normal figure is not updated by +1 in step B603, and the control pointer area per normal figure is hit. Branch processing is performed according to the value of the control pointer (step B604).

When the value of the control pointer is "0", "2" or "5", the process proceeds to step B605 to control the blockage of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device corresponding to the control pointer is used. The wait time after the blockage of 37 is saved in the normal diagram game processing timer area (step B605), and the off data is saved in the normal electric solenoid output data area (step B606) in order to turn off the normal electric solenoid 37c. End the process during drawing.

When the value of the control pointer is "1" or "3", the process proceeds to step B607 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is used. The opening time is saved in the normal power game processing timer area (step B607), and the on-data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area in order to turn on the normal power solenoid 37c (step B608). Ends the processing during the normal drawing.

When the value of the control pointer is "6", the process proceeds to step B609 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, which is the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer. To save the normal power release time in the normal power game processing timer area (step B609) and turn on the normal power solenoid 37c, save the on-data in the normal power solenoid output data area (step B610) and hit the normal power. End the process.

If the value of the control pointer is "4" or "7", the process proceeds to step B611, the opening control of the normal variable winning device 37 is terminated, and the normal electric remaining ball processing is performed. Is set to "4" (step B611). Then, this processing number is saved in the normal map game processing number area (step B612), and the normal electric remaining ball processing time is saved in the normal map game processing timer area (step B613). After that, in order to turn off the normal power solenoid 37c, the off data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area (step B614), and the normal processing is completed.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, in step B605, the wait time is 300 msec, in step B607, the normal power release time is 1700 msec, in step B609, the normal power release time is 2600 msec, and in step B613. It saves 600 msec as the processing time for the remaining spheres.
Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 1", "0" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 28, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "1700 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 msec, since the normal power release time is "1700 msec", the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then, since the control pointer is "0", the wait of 300 msec is obtained. The time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "1", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "2", so it is 300 msec. The wait time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "3", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "4", so 600 msec. The remaining sphere processing time of the normal electric power is set.

When the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 2", "5" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 28, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "7" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "2600 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 msec elapses, the normal power release time is "2600 msec", so the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then the control pointer is "5", so the wait is 300 msec. The time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "6", so the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "7", so it is 600 msec. The normal electric remaining ball processing time is set. That is, the game control means 100 executes a normal figure game (normal figure variation display game) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the normal figure game becomes a specific result, the normal variation winning device 37 is opened. It serves as a control means for a normal variable winning device that can generate a hit state to be converted (normal figure hit state).

[External information editing process]
Next, the details of the external information editing process (step S117) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the external information editing process, the monitoring results of the payout command transmission process (step S111), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S107), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S115), and the panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S116) are used. Based on this, information to be output to an external device such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device or a test firing test device is created and set in an output buffer.

As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the external information editing process, first, when the glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S801; N) and the main body frame opening error has not occurred (step S802; N), , The off-data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), the off-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. ..
On the other hand, when a glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y) or when a main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is externally output. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S805), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

Then, if the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 ms) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not "0", the security signal control timer is updated by -1 (. Step S807). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the RAM is cleared in the main process, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808).
If the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step S808; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S809), and step S810. Move to the processing of. Further, when the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step S808; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the process of step S810 is performed without the process of step S809. Transition.

Then, when the magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), the panel radio fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), and the frame radio fraud is occurring (step S812; Y), it is common. When an electric fraud is occurring (step S813; Y) or a big winning opening fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S814; Y). Step S817), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. That is, the occurrence of the error is output as external information.

On the other hand, neither magnet fraud has occurred (step S810; N), panel radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S811; N), frame radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S812; N), and general electric wave fraud has not occurred. (Step S813; N), if the large winning opening fraud is not occurring (step S814; N), it is determined whether or not a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
When a switch error is occurring (step S815; Y), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. If the switch error is not occurring (step S815; N), the off-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S816), and the process proceeds to step S819.

Then, the main prize ball signal editing process (step S819) for setting the information regarding the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and the starting port signal editing process (step S820) for editing the winning signal of the starting port is performed.
Next, if the symbol confirmation count control timer for controlling the output time of information related to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is not "0", the number is updated by -1 (step S821). The minimum value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation number control timer is "0" (step S822).

When the value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is "0" (step S822; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, the off data of the symbol confirmation count signal is saved in the external information output data area. Then (step S823), the external information editing process is terminated.
If the value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is not "0" (step S822; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on-data of the symbol confirmation count signal is saved in the external information output data area (step). S824), the external information editing process is terminated.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 32 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the CPU is initially set (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are enabled (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure detection detected flag and the like are cleared.

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

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

Next, the reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes the command from the game control device 100 and responds to it is performed, and the effect display editing process (step C13) that edits the setting and drawing command for controlling the progress of the effect. ) To set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

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

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 33 shows the received command check process in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is non-zero (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copying for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one main process.

If it is determined in step C206 that the copy of the command for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. When it is determined that the copying of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

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

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 34 shows the received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is not the correct combination (step C232; N, step C233; N). At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C234; Y), MODE determines whether or not it is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The variable command is a command that commands the variable pattern of the special figure. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) or a command for an operation related to a small hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, etc.). Then, when the MODE determines that the range of the jackpot command is within the range (step C237; Y), the jackpot command process (step C238) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not in the range of jackpot commands (step C237; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of symbol commands (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for commanding information about the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what the stop symbol of the special symbol should be). Then, when the MODE determines that the range of the symbol-based command is within the range (step C239; Y), the symbol-based command process (step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), MODE determines whether it is in the range of single-shot commands such as hold count commands and error commands. (Step C241). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / invalid command, and a model specification command. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C241; Y), the single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the single-shot command (step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol command process (step C244) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; Y), the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) is performed to end the received command analysis process. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) becomes a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of (or what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like to be displayed on the display device 41 may be performed in a mode different from the usual mode, or the display device 41. It is a production such as performing a production display on. The look-ahead command (look-ahead variable command and look-ahead symbol command) is a command that informs in advance the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and is from the game control device 100 at the time of starting winning. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display.

In addition, commands related to power-on and commands related to probability setting values are processed by single-shot command processing. Examples of commands related to power-on include commands for power failure recovery and commands for RAM initialization. Examples of the command related to the probability setting value include commands for changing the probability setting, changing the probability setting value, ending the probability setting change, checking the probability setting value, and ending checking the probability setting value.

In the above first embodiment, when the setting key switch 152 is turned on after the power is turned on, the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode, but the setting key switch 152 is turned on after the power is turned on. Even in the case of, the probability setting value may be changed. However, since the RAM is initialized when the probability setting value change state ends, either the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, the normal figure fluctuation display game is being executed, the special game state is being played, or the normal figure is being hit. It may be a condition that it does not correspond to. In addition, it may be a condition that the customer is waiting. Further, when the operation handle 24 is operated and there is an input from the touch switch, it may not be possible to shift to the probability set value change state.

Further, although it is assumed that the RAM 111C is initialized when the probability set value change state ends, the RAM 111C may not be initialized except when it is determined that there is an abnormality in the data of the RAM 111C.

Further, although the probability values corresponding to each probability setting value are different, the same probability value may be assigned to different probability setting values. FIG. 35A shows the probability setting value in this embodiment. The value of the probability setting value area of the RAM 111C takes a value of 0 to 5. The same applies to the working probability setting value area. Settings 1 to 6 are assigned as probability setting values corresponding to the values in the probability setting value area. The display of the probability set value display device 153 is displayed in 1 to 6 corresponding to the value of the probability set value. Different probability values are assigned to the probability values in settings 1 to 6.

FIG. 35B shows an example in which the allocation of probability values is different. In this example, the probability values of settings 1 to 3 are assigned as settings 4 to 6. Therefore, it is practically possible to switch the probability value in three stages. Other than this, it is the same as in FIG. 35 (a). By doing so, when the six-step probability value is unnecessary, only the probability value needs to be different, and the design can be easily changed.

It should be noted that which probability value is assigned to which probability setting value is free, and for example, setting 1 and setting 6, setting 2 and setting 5, and setting 3 and setting 4 may be the same probability value. Since the value of the probability setting value area (working probability setting value area) is updated by +1 by operating the setting value change button, the order of the probability values that change when the setting value change button is operated differs by changing the assignment. It becomes the order. Further, for example, if the same probability value as the other probability setting values is assigned to the two probability setting values, the change stage can be set to 4 stages, and can be any stage of 1 to 6 stages.

FIG. 35 (c) also shows an example in which the allocation of probability values is different. In this example, the settings 4 to 6 in FIG. 35 (b) are set to settings 1 to 3, and the display on the probability setting value display device 153 is also set to 1 to 3 correspondingly. As a result, the display of the probability set value display device 153 and the probability value come to correspond to each other, and it is possible to make it easier for the person in charge of the work to grasp the probability value.

FIG. 35 (d) also shows an example in which the allocation of probability values is different. In this example, all the settings are 1, the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is all 1, and the probability values are all the same. That is, it is possible to set only one probability value substantially, and even if the function of changing the probability value is unnecessary, it is possible to deal with it only by setting the value without changing the configuration of the game control device 100. In this case, the same display is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153 even if the setting value change button is operated, but the operation can be performed by performing the specific display (for example, blank display) as described above. It becomes easier for workers to understand that it has been accepted.

Although the number of values in the probability setting value region is set to 6, any number other than this may be used. For example, in the case of FIGS. 35 (b) and 35 (c), the number of values in the probability setting value region may be three. Further, in the case of FIG. 35 (d), the number of values in the probability setting value region may be one. Further, in order to make it possible to set a larger number of steps, the number of values in the probability setting value region may be 7 or more. Further, although the probability setting value to which the probability value is assigned is selected, the probability value may be selected. In this case, the selected probability value is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153.

In addition, the probability value of the big hit is assigned according to the probability setting value, but the probability value of the small hit is also assigned, and the probability value of the small hit is also changed in response to the change of the probability setting value. ing. The jackpot probability value and the small hit probability value corresponding to each probability set value can be determined independently. However, if only big hits and small hits are to be achieved as a result of the special figure variation display game, it is necessary to set the small hit probability value according to the big hit probability value. Further, the probability setting value for setting the probability value of the big hit and the probability setting value for setting the probability value of the small hit may be set separately. Further, the probability value of the small hit may be a constant value regardless of the probability setting value. Further, the probability of a hit result in the normal map variation display game may be set according to the probability setting value that defines the probability value of the big hit, or may be set independently.

Further, when the setting value change button, the setting key operation unit, the probability setting value display device 153, and the like are provided on the setting sub-board and connected to the game control device 100, the function of changing the probability value is unnecessary. This setting sub-board may be removed, and a sub-board or the like that has undergone termination processing such as GND connection may be connected to the connection portion with the setting sub-board of the game control device 100. By doing so, it is possible to eliminate only the function of changing the probability value without changing the configuration of the game control device 100, and it is possible to reduce the cost. Further, in a gaming machine having no probability fluctuation function, an operation probability M may be provided for each probability set value.

[First modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. In the game machine of this modification, the game control device 100 transmits a command for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out when the power is turned on.

The payout control device 200 in this modification includes a storage means capable of holding the stored contents even when the power is cut off. The storage means stores information on the payout command received from the game control device 100, and pays out based on the information stored here. In this way, since the storage means of the payout control device 200 can hold the stored contents in the power-off state, the game control device 100 sequentially transmits the payout commands regardless of the state of the payout busy signal. .. Therefore, the information of the unpaid payout command is stored in the storage means of the payout control device 200.

[Main processing]
In the gaming machine of this modified example, the main process shown in FIG. 36 is performed instead of the main process shown in FIG. In this process, when the setting change instruction command (specific information) is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S28), the payout instruction command (specific information) is transmitted to the payout control device 200. (Step S81). The payout control device 200 starts payout based on the information backed up in its own storage means based on receiving the command of the payout instruction. By doing so, even if the backup data of the game control device 100 is damaged, the payout can be performed based on the information stored in the payout control device 200, and it is possible to prevent the profit of the player from being impaired. it can.

In addition, in the effect control device 300, based on receiving the command of the setting change instruction, in addition to the notification prompting the change of the probability setting value, the notification that the payout may be performed is also performed. You may. Further, the command (specific information) of the payout instruction is transmitted to the payout control device 200 not only in the above case, but for example, in the case of transmitting the command whose probability setting is being changed in FIG. 6 to the effect control device 300 (step). S40) or when the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (step S44), the payout instruction command (specific information) may be transmitted to the payout control device 200.

From the above, in a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a special gaming state is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played. The game control means (game control device 100) that controls, the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect of the game based on the information from the game control means, and the probability value used for the lottery of the game are assigned. A setting means (setting means) that enables the selected probability setting value to be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)). The game control device 100) and the payout control means (payout control device 200) that controls the payout of the game medium based on the payout information from the game control means, and the game control means stores the stored contents even when the power is cut off. A storage means (RAM 111C) capable of holding the above, a validity determination means (game control device 100) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means when the power is turned on, and a probability set value are selected. An initialization means (game control device 100) capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation unit for performing the operation is provided, and the information stored in the storage means is not valid by the validity determination means. When the determination is made, the specific information is transmitted to the effect control means and the payout control means to stop the control of the game, and the effect control means notifies the selection of the probability set value based on the reception of the specific information. The payout control means is provided with a payout information storage means that can retain the stored contents even when the power is cut off and can store the payout information received from the game control means, and when the specific information is received, it is stored in the payout information storage means. It means that the game medium is paid out based on the payout information. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state and not to impair the profit obtained by the player. Further, when the RAM 111C is initialized, the information of the probability set value set in the game store is also lost and the initial value is set, but it is initialized by performing a notification prompting the selection of the probability set value. It is possible to prevent the game store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set.

[Second modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is prepared with a plurality of conditions for determining the selected probability setting value.

[Probability setting value change processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. 37 is performed instead of the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. In this probability setting value change process, a confirmation condition monitoring process (step S450) is performed to monitor whether or not the condition for determining the selected probability setting value is satisfied.

[Confirmation condition monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 38, in the confirmation condition monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 (step S411), and when there is an input from the touch switch (step S411; Y). ) Clears the end waiting flag (step S457), performs the processes of steps S421 to S415, and ends the confirmation condition monitoring process.

That is, when the worker performs the first operation of touching the operation handle 24, the first definite condition on condition of the input from the touch switch is satisfied, and the selected probability setting value is set. The end standby flag is a flag used to monitor the establishment of the second confirmation condition as described later. Here, the second confirmation condition is satisfied because the first confirmation condition is satisfied with the input from the touch switch. Since it is no longer necessary to monitor the end wait flag, the end wait flag is cleared.

On the other hand, when there is no input from the touch switch (step S411; N), that is, when the first determination condition is not satisfied, it is determined whether or not there is an end waiting flag (step S451). If there is an end waiting flag (step S451; Y), the process proceeds to step S455. In this case, the monitoring of the second definite condition has already started. If there is no end wait flag (step S451; N), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the off state (step S452).

If the setting key switch is not in the off state (step S452; N), the confirmation condition monitoring process ends. In this case, the probability setting value change state continues. When the setting key switch is in the off state (step S452; Y), the initial value (for example, 3 seconds) is saved in the change end timer area (step S453), and the end wait flag is set (step S454).

After that, if the change end timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S455), and it is determined whether the change end timer is 0 (step S456). If the change end timer is not 0 (step S456; N), the confirmation condition monitoring process ends. When the change end timer is 0 (step S456; Y), the processes after step S457 are performed, and the confirmation condition monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second confirmation condition is satisfied and the selected probability setting value is set when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the operation of turning off the setting key switch that performs the second operation is performed. It has become so.

As described above, in this modification, the probability setting value selected by satisfying either the first confirmation condition or the second confirmation condition is set as the probability setting value used in the game. Until these confirmation conditions are satisfied, the selected probability setting value is stored in the working probability setting value area, and the information in the probability setting value area in which the probability setting value used in the game is stored is changed. Absent. Therefore, if the power supply is shut off before the confirmation condition is satisfied, the selected probability setting value is discarded and the original probability setting value is set.

In the probability setting value change state, the operation handle 24 may be touched to notify that the selected probability setting value is set. This notification may be always performed in the state where the probability set value is changed, or may be performed only in the state where the end wait flag is set. Further, the first definite condition and the second definite condition are not limited to the above-mentioned conditions and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the second confirmation condition may be set only when the setting key switch is turned off. Further, a probability setting value selected by preparing three or more definite conditions and satisfying any of them may be set.

Further, although it is assumed that the original probability setting value is set when the power is cut off before the confirmation condition is satisfied, a predetermined probability setting value may be set. For example, if the information in the probability setting value area is set to the initial value (for example, setting 1) based on the start of the probability setting value change state, and the power is cut off before the confirmation condition is satisfied, this initial value. May be set. In this case, an arbitrary probability setting value can be set in advance as the initial value, but for example, the same probability as the probability setting value set when the area for the probability setting value of the RAM 111C is initialized. It may be a set value.

From the above, in a game machine capable of generating a special game state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a special game state is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played. The control means (game control device 100) for controlling and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the setting value change button (setting value). A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the change switch 151)) is provided, and the setting means satisfies any one of a plurality of determination conditions. It means that the probability setting value selected based on is set. Therefore, the probability setting value can be changed without fail. Further, by providing a plurality of definite conditions, the degree of freedom of work can be increased, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved.

Further, the setting means does not set the selected probability setting value when the power is cut off before any one of the plurality of determination conditions is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being unintentionally changed.

Further, the plurality of definite conditions include a first definite condition and a second definite condition, the first definite condition is that a predetermined first operation has been performed, and the second definite condition is the first operation. Is that a predetermined time elapses after a different predetermined second operation is performed. Therefore, the probability setting value can be changed without fail.

[Third modification example]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modification does not have a setting key operation unit as a setting means, and does not have a setting key switch 152. In addition, the transition conditions to the changeable state in which the probability setting value can be changed are different.

[Main processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the main process shown in FIG. 39 is performed instead of the main process shown in FIG. In this process, when the backed up information is normal and the probability setting value is not changed (step S21; N), is the setting value change switch turned on from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier? Is determined (step S61).

When the set value change switch is not in the ON state (step S61; N), the process proceeds to step S30 of FIG. 6 in order to perform the process when the power failure is normally restored. If the set value change switch is in the ON state (step S61; Y), the transition determination process is performed (step S62). As will be described later, in the transition determination process, it is determined whether the transition condition to the probability set value change state is satisfied, and if the transition condition is satisfied, the probability setting value changing flag is set. ..

When the probability setting value changing flag is set in the transition determination process (step S63; Y), the figure is shown in order to perform the RAM initialization process and the process of changing the probability set value so that the set value can be changed. The process proceeds to step S35 of step 6. In this modification, since the probability setting value changing flag is set in the transition determination process, the process of step S37 does not have to be performed. If the probability setting value changing flag is not set in the transition determination process (step S63; N), the process proceeds to step S41 of FIG. 6 in order to perform the process of initializing the RAM area for game control.

On the other hand, if the backed up information is not normal, after setting the RAM clear start address 1 (step S25), is the set value change switch on from the state of the third input port 124 read earlier? Is determined (step S64). When the setting value change switch is not in the ON state (step S64; N), the setting change instruction command (specific information) is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S28) to prohibit RAM access. (Step S29), the control is stopped and the power of the game machine is shut off.

If the set value change switch is in the ON state (step S64; Y), the transition determination process is performed (step S65). This transition determination process is the same process as in step S62. When the probability setting value changing flag is set in the transition determination process (step S66; Y), in order to perform the RAM initialization process and the process of changing the probability set value so that the probability set value can be changed. The process proceeds to step S35 of FIG. If the probability setting value changing flag is not set in the transition determination process (step S66; N), the process proceeds to step S27.

[Transition judgment processing]
FIG. 40 shows the transition determination process (steps S62, S65) in the above-mentioned main process. In this transition determination process, first, an initial value (for example, 30 seconds) is saved in the transition standby timer area (step S71), the state of the input port 1 is read (step S72), and it is determined whether the transition condition is satisfied (step S72). Step S73).

In this modification, the staff can shift to the probability set value change state by inserting the game balls into the winning area in a predetermined order within a predetermined time, and the winning area provided in the game area 32 is provided. It is determined whether or not this transition condition is satisfied from the state of the input port 1 into which the detection signal from is input. When this transition condition is satisfied (step S73; Y), the probability setting value changing flag is set (step S76), and the transition determination process ends. As a result, the probability setting value is changed.

If the transition condition is not satisfied (step S73; N), the transition standby timer is updated by -1 if it is not 0 (step S74), and it is determined whether the transition standby timer is 0 (step S75). .. Then, if the transition standby timer is not 0 (step S75; N), the process returns to step S72. That is, the detection signal from the winning area is monitored for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

If the transition standby timer is 0 (step S75; Y), the transition determination process ends. That is, if the transition condition is not satisfied within the predetermined time, the transition determination process is terminated without setting the probability setting value changing flag. As a result, when the backed up data is normal, the process proceeds to step S41 of FIG. 6 in order to perform the initialization process of the RAM area for game control, and when the backed up data is abnormal. Is the process of steps S28 and S29, and the control is stopped.

The transition conditions may or may not be changed at the amusement store. Further, although the transition condition is set to put the game balls in the winning area in a predetermined order, a predetermined number of game balls may be put in the predetermined winning area regardless of the order. Further, a predetermined detection by one detection means may be a transition condition. In this case, it may be a condition that only the detection by the detection means has been detected, or it may be a predetermined condition that the detection means has detected a plurality of times in a predetermined mode (detection number, detection interval, etc.). ..

Further, although the detection sensor in the winning region is used as the detection means used to satisfy the transition condition, other detection sensors may be used. For example, the touch sensor of the operation handle 24 and the set value change switch 151 may be used. However, it is preferable that the transition condition includes detection by a detection means that cannot be freely operated by the player during the game, such as a detection sensor in the winning area.

Further, a plurality of DIP switches are provided at positions that can be operated only when the front frame 12 is open, and are used as detection means used to satisfy the transition condition, and the transition is made when the state of each DIP switch is a predetermined state. The condition may be satisfied. Further, the keyboard may be provided at a position where the keyboard can be operated only when the front frame 12 is opened and used as a detection means used to establish the transition condition, and the transition condition may be satisfied by the password input from the keyboard. ..

Further, only when the setting value change switch 151 is turned on when the power of the game machine is turned on, the establishment of the transition condition is monitored and the transition to the probability setting value change state is made possible, but the power of the game machine is turned on. Even when the set value change switch 151 is not turned on, it may be possible to monitor the establishment of the transition condition and shift to the probability set value change state. In this case, the period for constantly monitoring the establishment of the transition condition may be set based on the power-on of the game machine, or the transition condition may be set when the set value change switch 151 is operated after the power is turned on. The period for monitoring the establishment of the above may be started.

From the above, in a game in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a game value to a player when the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result. The detection means used (gate switch 34a, winning opening switch 35a, starting opening 1 switch 36a, starting opening 2 switch 37a, large winning opening switch 38a) and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned. , Setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values based on the operation of the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)). The setting means enables the selection of the probability setting value when the detection means detects a predetermined mode. Therefore, since the detection of the predetermined mode by the detection means functions in the same manner as the setting key, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being changed illegally. In addition, the number of game machines that can simultaneously change the probability setting value is not limited to the number of setting keys, and the probability setting value can be changed simultaneously on a plurality of game machines, resulting in work efficiency. Is improved.

In addition, it is used in a game in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a game value to a player when the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result. A plurality of detection means (gate switch 34a, winning opening switch 35a, starting port 1 switch 36a, starting opening 2 switch 37a, large winning opening switch 38a) and a probability setting value to which a probability value used for a game lottery is assigned. A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values based on the operation of the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)). In addition, the setting means makes it possible to select a probability setting value when a plurality of detection means detect a predetermined mode. Therefore, since the detection of the predetermined mode by the detection means functions in the same manner as the setting key, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being changed illegally. In addition, the number of game machines that can simultaneously change the probability setting value is not limited to the number of setting keys, and the probability setting value can be changed simultaneously on a plurality of game machines, resulting in work efficiency. Is improved.

The setting means makes it possible to select the probability set value when the detection means detects the predetermined mode within a certain period after the power is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being unintentionally changed.

In addition, the plurality of detection means cannot be operated by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being unintentionally changed.

[Fourth modification]
Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. In the gaming machine of this modified example, the probability set value is changed by the set value change operation unit configured by the DIP switch.

The DIP switch forming the set value changing operation unit is provided at a position where it can be operated only when the front frame 12 is opened, and the input state thereof is input to the CPU 111A. As shown in FIG. 41, three DIP switches SW1 to SW3 are provided as set value change operation units, and the state of the DIP switches corresponding to each probability set value is defined.

[Probability setting value change processing]
In the gaming machine of the present modification, the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. 42 is performed instead of the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. In this probability setting value change process, it is determined whether the state of the set value change operation unit has changed (step S461), and if it has changed (step S461), the value of the work probability setting value area is set to the corresponding value. (Step S462). As a result, the desired probability setting value is set by operating the setting value changing operation unit during the probability setting value changing state and ending the probability setting value changing state as a state corresponding to the desired probability setting value. Will be.

By using the DIP switch in this way, the work of setting a desired probability setting value becomes easy, and the set probability setting value can be grasped at a glance. Since the set probability set value can be grasped at a glance, the probability set value display device 153 may not be provided. Further, a cover covering the DIP switch may be attached so that the state of the DIP switch is not immediately visible when the front frame 12 is opened.

Further, in order to make it easier to grasp the state of each DIP switch, a confirmation LED may be provided corresponding to each DIP switch and turned on when the corresponding DIP switch is ON. Further, the confirmation LED may be turned on all the time, or may be turned on only in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode.

In addition, the setting value changing operation unit is not limited to the DIP switch, but may be a toggle switch or a rotary type switch, and any switch can be used as long as the probability setting value can be grasped by visually recognizing the state of each switch. It can be anything.

Further, although the probability set value is changed depending on the state of the setting key switch 152, it is possible to shift to the probability set value change state depending on the state of the set value change switch 151 as in the third modification described above, and the predetermined time The probability setting value change state may be terminated with the passage of. In this case, the probability setting value may be set based on the state of the setting value changing operation unit when the predetermined time has elapsed, or based on the state of the setting value changing operation unit at the time when the predetermined confirmation operation is performed. The probability setting value may be set.

In addition, when the probability setting value is not changed, the currently set probability setting value is compared with the state of the setting value change operation unit, and a monitoring process is performed to monitor whether the two states match. Is also good. The monitoring process may be performed at all times when the probability set value is not changed, or may be performed only at a predetermined time such as when the power is turned on or when the special figure fluctuation display game is started. In addition, it may be performed regularly at regular intervals. When it is determined by the monitoring process that the two states do not match, the notification that an abnormality has occurred may be given, or the game may be stopped.

[Fifth variant]
Next, a fifth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example is designed so that the game cannot be performed when the wiring between the setting key switch 152 and the CPU 111A for enabling the change of the probability setting value is broken. ..

In this modification, a setting sub-board serving as a setting means including a setting value change button, a setting key operation unit, a probability setting value display device 153, and the like is provided, and this setting sub-board is connected to the game control device 100. It has become like. For example, as shown in FIG. 43A, the wiring from the setting key switch 152 provided on the setting sub-board is connected to the game control device 100 via the connector 154. Note that the setting value change switch 151 is not shown here.

FIG. 43A shows a case where the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not in the second position. In this state, the setting key switch 152 is closed and the input to the CPU 111A is LOW, and the input from the setting key switch 152 is recognized as being in the off state. Based on this, the probability set value is not changed and the game can proceed. Further, the gaming machine of the present modification is provided with an LED that serves as a confirmation means that makes it possible to visually recognize the state of the setting key switch 152. In the state of FIG. 14A, the confirmation means is turned off, and it is possible to confirm that the setting key switch 152 is recognized as being in the off state.

FIG. 43B shows a case where the setting key of the setting key operation unit is in the second position. In this state, the setting key switch 152 is opened and the input to the CPU 111A is HI, so that the setting key switch 152 is recognized as being in the ON state. Further, the confirmation means is turned on, and it is possible to confirm that the setting key switch 152 is recognized as being in the ON state.

As described above, the probability setting value is changed on the condition that the setting key of the setting key operation unit is set to the second position and the input from the setting key switch 152 is turned on when the power is turned on. It is configured. That is, the input of the ON state from the setting key switch 152 constitutes the specific operation information input based on the operation of the operation unit so as to be in a specific state, and is based on the input of the specific operation information. The probability setting value is changed so that the probability setting value can be selected. In this probability set value change state, the game cannot proceed, and by ending the probability set value change state, the game can proceed.

FIG. 43 (c) shows the case where the wiring between the setting key switch 152 and the CPU 111A is broken, and FIG. 43 (d) shows the case where the connector 154 is disconnected. In either case, the input to the CPU 111A is set to HI, and it is recognized that the setting key switch 152 is in the ON state. Further, the confirmation means is turned on, and it is possible to confirm that the setting key switch 152 is recognized as being in the ON state.

That is, since the state is the same as when the probability setting value can be changed, the specific operation information is input in this case as well. As a result, the probability set value is changed and the game cannot proceed. In this way, by making it possible to input specific operation information even when the wire is broken or the connector is disconnected, it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding when it is abnormal. Further, since the confirmation means is lit even though the setting key of the setting key operation unit is not in the second position, it is possible to visually confirm that an abnormality has occurred.

Although the setting key switch 152 and the game control device 100 are connected by the connector 154 here, they may be directly connected without the connector 154. Further, although it is said that the setting sub-board forming the setting means provided with the setting key switch 152 and the like is provided separately from the game control device 100, the game control device 100 is provided with the setting key switch 152 and the like to provide the setting means. May be integrated with the game control device 100, and in this case as well, it is possible to detect disconnection between the setting key switch 152 and the CPU 111A and disconnection of the connector by the same configuration.

Further, here, the specific operation information is input when the connection between the setting key switch 152 and the game control device 100 is lost, but the specific operation is performed when the connection between the setting sub-board and the game control device 100 is lost. Information may be entered. Further, the setting sub-board may check the connection status of the setting key switch 152 and the like in the setting sub-board, and if there is an abnormality, the setting sub-board may output specific operation information.

From the above, in a game machine capable of generating a special game state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a special game state is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played. The control means (game control device 100) for controlling and the probability set value connected to the control means and assigned the probability value used for the lottery of the game are set by the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)). A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a value change button (setting value change switch 151)) is provided, and the operation unit is operated so as to be in a specific state. Based on this, the specific operation information is input to the control means so that the probability setting value can be selected, and the control means does not proceed with the game when the specific operation information is input. If the wiring between the setting means and the control means is broken, the specific operation information is input to the control means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the act of illegally changing the probability setting value.

Further, when the power is turned on while the operation unit is operated so as to be in a specific state, the probability setting value can be selected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the act of illegally changing the probability setting value.

[6th modification]
Next, a sixth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The game machine of this modified example has different conditions for shifting to the probability set value confirmation mode.

[Probability setting value confirmation process]
In this modification, the probability set value confirmation process shown in FIG. 44 is performed instead of the probability set value confirmation process shown in FIG. In this probability set value confirmation process, when the game is in progress (step S433; Y), the off state confirmation flag is cleared (step S474), and the probability set value confirmation process ends. Further, when the game is not in progress (step S433; N), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the on state (step S434), and when it is not in the on state (step S434; N), the off state confirmation flag is set. (Step S473), the probability set value confirmation process is completed. This off state confirmation flag is information indicating that the setting key switch was in the off state when the game was not in progress.

Then, when the setting key switch is in the on state (step S434; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an off state confirmation flag (step S471). When there is an off state confirmation flag (step S471; Y), the off state confirmation flag is cleared (step S472), the processing after step S435 is performed, and the mode shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode. On the other hand, when there is no off state confirmation flag (step S471; N), the probability set value confirmation process ends. That is, if the setting key switch is turned on during the game and the game is not in progress, the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode, and the setting key switch is turned off when the game is not in progress. When it changes to the on state, it shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode.

In this way, by preventing the transition to the probability setting value confirmation mode when the setting key switch is left on during the game, it is intended during the game in which the probability setting value confirmation mode cannot be entered. If the setting key switch is turned on without doing so, it is possible to prevent the game from being inactive (not prohibited) and shifting to the probability setting value confirmation mode to display the probability setting value. .. That is, it is possible to make it possible to confirm the probability set value only when the operation is performed with the intention of confirming the probability set value.

From the above, the setting means (game control device 100) is an operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) in a state where the state of the game controlled by the control means (game control device 100) is not a prohibited state. It means that the confirmation state is set only when the state of is changed to the predetermined state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability set value from being unintentionally shown.

[7th modification]
Next, a seventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example includes a setting key operation unit forming the first operation unit, a setting value change button forming the second operation unit, and a RAM clear button as the third operation unit. A signal from the RAM clear switch that detects the operation of the RAM clear button is input to the game control device 100. Further, the RAM clear button, like the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button, cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.

[Main processing]
In this modification, the main process shown in FIG. 45 is performed instead of the main process shown in FIG. In this main process, the process proceeds to step S41 when the RAM clear switch is on (the state in which the RAM clear button is pressed) (step S481; Y). That is, the RAM clear switch forms an operation unit for initializing the RAM 111C.

[Probability setting value change processing]
Further, instead of the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. 11, the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. 46 is performed. In this probability setting value change process, when there is an input from the RAM clear switch (in the ON state) (step S482; Y), the processes after step S412 are performed to determine the selected probability set value. Do.

In this way, the RAM 111C can be initialized by turning on the power while the RAM clear button is pressed, and the probability set value can be confirmed by this RAM clear button. The work of determining the probability set value can be selectively performed by using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the game machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

In addition, when the setting key switch is operated when the power is turned on, the probability setting value is changed and the RAM is initialized, whereas when the RAM clear button is operated when the power is turned on, the probability setting value is changed. Since it is possible to only initialize the RAM without shifting to the state, it may be necessary to operate the setting key switch or shift to the probability setting value change state when only the RAM is to be initialized. It is possible to improve work efficiency in a game store.

From the above, the setting means (game control device 100) includes a plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value changing button (setting value changing switch 151), RAM clear button (RAM clear switch). ))) When the power of the gaming machine is turned on while the predetermined operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), RAM clear button (RAM clear switch)) is operated, the storage means (RAM 111C) ) Can be initialized. Further, by operating a predetermined operation unit (RAM clear button (RAM clear switch)), the selected probability setting value can be determined.

In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability set value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are the first operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the second operation unit (setting value). Setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the change button (setting value change switch 151)) and the third operation unit (RAM clear button (RAM clear switch)), and setting. A storage means (RAM111C) capable of storing information necessary for controlling a game by a control means including information of a probability set value selected by the means, and a closed state and an open state covering the front surface of the game machine 10. The main body frame (front frame 12) that can be converted and the open / close detection means (game control device 100) that can detect the open / closed state of the main body frame are provided, and the control means is the open / close detection means when the main body frame is in the open state. When the power of the game machine is turned on while the first operation unit is being operated, the probability set value can be changed and the storage means is initialized to initialize the main body. When the open / close detection means detects that the frame is in the open state and the power of the game machine is turned on while the third operation unit is operated, the probability set value cannot be changed without making it possible. It means that the storage means is initialized. Therefore, when it is desired to only initialize the RAM, it is not necessary to change the probability set value, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved.

Further, when the control means is detected by the open / close detection means when the main body frame is in the open state and the power of the gaming machine is turned on while the first operation unit and the third operation unit are operated, the control means is used. The probability set value can be changed and the storage means is initialized. When the main body frame is in the closed state, it is detected by the open / close detection means, and the first operation unit and the third operation unit are operated. When the power of the game machine is turned on in this state, the storage means is initialized without making it possible to change the probability set value. Therefore, even if the first operation unit and the third operation unit are operated at the same time, the probability set value can be changed, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved. Further, when the main body frame is in the closed state, even if the first operation unit is operated, it does not shift to the probability set value change state, so that fraudulent activity can be prevented.

In addition, in FIG. 45, by performing the state of the setting key switch before confirming the state of the RAM clear switch, even if the setting key operation unit and the RAM clear button are operated at the same time, the probability setting value is changed. However, the transition condition to the probability setting value change state may be that the setting key switch is in the ON state and the RAM clear switch is in the ON state. By making the operation of a plurality of operation units a condition, it is possible to clearly confirm the intention to shift to the probability set value change state.

Further, in the case of the gaming machine of the first embodiment not provided with the RAM clear button, it is detected by the open / close detection means that the main body frame is in the open state, and the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button are operated. When the power of the game machine is turned on, the probability set value can be changed and the storage means is initialized, and when the main body frame is closed, it is detected by the open / close detection means, and , When the power of the game machine is turned on while the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button are operated, the storage means is initialized without making the probability setting value changeable. It can be said that. In this case as well, the fact that the setting key switch is on and the setting value change switch is on may be a condition for shifting to the probability setting value change state.

Further, the setting means can change the probability setting value by operating the second operation unit. Further, the setting means can determine the selected probability setting value by operating the third operation unit.

In FIG. 46, the functions of the probability value change switch and the RAM clear switch may be exchanged. That is, when there is an input from the RAM clear switch, the processing after step S407 is performed, the selected probability setting value is changed, and when there is an input from the setting value change switch, the processing after step S412 is performed. , The process of determining the selected probability setting value may be performed.

[8th modification]
Next, an eighth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The game machine of this modification is different in the operation of confirming the probability set value.

[Probability setting value change processing]
In this modification, the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. 47 is performed instead of the probability setting value changing process shown in FIG. In this probability setting value change processing, when the setting value change switch is operated in the first input mode (step S491; Y), the processing after step S407 is performed to change the selected probability setting value. Further, when the set value change switch is operated in the second input mode (step S492; Y), the processes after step S412 are performed, and the process for determining the selected probability set value is performed.

The first input mode here is an input mode in which the set value change button is pressed and the pressing is completed within a predetermined time, and there is a first input mode when the pressing is completed. I try to judge. That is, the probability set value is changed when the set value change button is released (when the set value change switch 151 is changed to the off state) in a short pressing operation. The reason why the setting value change button is released is to prevent the probability setting value from being updated when the second input mode described below is performed.

Further, the second input mode is an input mode in which the set value change button is pressed and the pressing is completed within a predetermined time or longer, and there is a second input mode when the specified time elapses. I try to judge. That is, the probability set value is fixed when there is a long-time pressing operation exceeding the specified time (when the set value change switch 151 is turned on for the specified time or more).

In this way, the probability setting value can be selected and confirmed by the setting value change button, and the RAM 111C can be initialized by turning on the power while pressing the setting value change button. The work of changing, confirming, and clearing the RAM of the set value can be selectively performed by using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the amusement store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the game machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced. The first input mode and the second input mode are not limited to the above-mentioned operations, and may be any operation as long as they can be distinguished from each other.

From the above, the setting means (game control device 100) has a predetermined operation unit among a plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value changing button (setting value changing switch 151)). When the power of the game machine is turned on in the operated state, the storage means (RAM111C) can be initialized, and the selected probability setting value can be determined by operating a predetermined operation unit. Will be.

[9th modification]
Next, a ninth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The game machine of this modified example has different conditions for shifting to the probability set value confirmation mode.

[Probability setting value confirmation process]
In this modification, the probability set value confirmation process shown in FIG. 48 is performed instead of the probability set value confirmation process shown in FIG. In this probability setting value confirmation process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined abnormality has occurred when the game is not in progress (step S433; N) (step S501). Then, when a predetermined abnormality has occurred (step S501; Y), the probability set value confirmation process is ended and the mode does not shift to the probability set value confirmation mode.

The predetermined abnormality can be set arbitrarily, but here, the magnet fraud, the panel radio wave fraud, the frame radio wave fraud, the general electric wave fraud, and the big prize opening fraud. If any of these abnormalities is occurring, it is determined that a predetermined abnormality has occurred. These abnormalities are abnormalities caused by fraudulent activity, and by preventing the transition to the probability setting value confirmation mode when such anomalies occur, the probability setting value is known to the person who commits the fraudulent activity. It is possible to prevent it from being lost.

Further, the switch abnormality, the shoot ball breakage error, the overflow error, the payout abnormality error, and the glass frame opening error due to the occurrence of the connector disconnection or the like are not included in the predetermined abnormality, but these may be included in the predetermined abnormality. Further, since the front frame 12 is opened to operate the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button, the front frame opening error is not included in the predetermined abnormality.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30, when any of these abnormalities has occurred, a security signal forming specific external information is output to the outside, so that the game store side is notified of the occurrence of the abnormality. It is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being known until the person in charge confirms the notification of the occurrence of this abnormality.

It should be noted that this security signal is output for a predetermined period even when the RAM 111C is initialized or when the probability set value confirmation mode is started to prompt the confirmation of the game machine. In a device external to the game machine, it is possible to grasp that a predetermined abnormality has occurred based on the output of the security signal beyond the predetermined time.

In addition, even if the setting key switch is turned on when a predetermined abnormality has occurred, the mode does not shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode, but when a predetermined abnormality has occurred, the setting key switch is turned on. If all the predetermined abnormalities are resolved while the state is on, the mode shifts to the probability setting value confirmation mode from that point. By doing so, the probability set value can be automatically confirmed when all the predetermined abnormalities are resolved, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

In addition, by applying the configuration of the sixth modification described above, the probability setting value confirmation mode is shifted only when the setting key switch is changed from the off state to the on state when a predetermined abnormality has not occurred. You can do it. In this case, the off state confirmation flag is cleared when the game is in progress (step S433; Y) and when a predetermined abnormality is occurring (step S501; Y).

In this way, by preventing the transition from the probability setting value confirmation mode to the probability setting value confirmation mode when the setting key switch remains on from the state in which a predetermined abnormality has occurred, it is prohibited to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode. If the setting key switch is unintentionally turned on while a predetermined abnormality is occurring, the probability setting value is changed to a state in which all the predetermined abnormalities have been resolved (a state that is not a prohibited state). It is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being displayed after shifting to the confirmation mode. That is, it is possible to make it possible to confirm the probability set value only when the operation is performed with the intention of confirming the probability set value.

From the above, in a game machine capable of generating a special game state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a special game state that gives the player a game value is generated when the result of the game is a special result, the game is played. The control means (game control device 100) for controlling and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the setting value change button (setting value). A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the change switch 151)) is provided, and the setting means is based on the fact that the operation unit is operated to bring it into a predetermined state. , It is possible to set the confirmation state in which the probability set value can be confirmed, and when the state of the game controlled by the control means is a state in which a predetermined abnormality has occurred, the operation unit is in the predetermined state. Even so, it means that the confirmation status is not set. Therefore, it becomes possible to select whether or not to shift to the probability setting value confirmation mode according to the state of the game, and it is possible to prevent the inconvenience caused by the probability setting value being shown.

Further, the predetermined abnormality includes a plurality of types of abnormalities, and the control means can output information to the outside of the game machine. When any of the predetermined abnormalities occurs, the predetermined abnormality is found. It means that the specific external information (security signal) is output to the outside until all the information is resolved. Therefore, it is possible to notify the outside of the game machine that a predetermined abnormality has occurred, and it is possible to notify the outside that the probability setting value cannot be confirmed, and the probability setting value is shown. It is possible to prevent inconvenience caused by this.

In addition, a storage means (RAM111C) capable of storing information necessary for controlling a game is provided, and the control means stores specific external information for a predetermined period when the storage means is initialized and when the confirmation state is started. It means that it is output. Therefore, it is possible to notify the outside of the game machine that a situation requiring confirmation of the game machine has occurred.

Further, in the setting means, when the operation unit is set to a predetermined state in a state where a predetermined abnormality has occurred and all the predetermined abnormalities are resolved while the predetermined state is maintained, all the predetermined abnormalities are resolved. Based on this, the confirmation status is set. Therefore, the probability set value can be automatically confirmed when a predetermined abnormality does not occur, so that the efficiency of the confirmation work can be improved.

Further, the setting means is set to the confirmation state only when the operation unit is changed to the predetermined state in the state where the predetermined abnormality has not occurred. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the probability set value from being unintentionally shown.

[10th modification]
Next, a tenth modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example can shift to the probability set value confirmation mode even during the game.

[Probability setting value confirmation process]
In this modification, the probability set value confirmation process shown in FIG. 49 is performed instead of the probability set value confirmation process shown in FIG. In this probability setting value confirmation process, when the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S434; Y), it is determined whether or not the game is in progress (step S511). If the game is not in progress (step S511; N), the process proceeds to step S435.

On the other hand, when the game is in progress (step S511; Y), the game interruption is set (step S512), the game interruption flag is set (step S513), and the process proceeds to step S435. As a result, it is possible to shift to the probability set value confirmation mode even during the game, and the game is interrupted during the probability set value confirmation mode.

Further, after performing the process of step S442, it is determined whether or not there is a game interruption flag (step S514). If there is no game interruption flag (step S514; N), that is, if the game is not interrupted, the probability set value confirmation process ends. If there is a game interruption flag (step S514; Y), that is, if the game is interrupted, the game restart is set (step S515), the game interruption flag is cleared (step S516), and the probability setting value is set. End the confirmation process. As a result, the game that was interrupted with the end of the probability set value confirmation mode will be resumed.

In the state where the game is interrupted, the display of the batch display device 50 may be temporarily erased, or the state immediately before the interruption may be continued. Further, if the game is interrupted during the variable display of the special figure variable display game or the normal map variable display game, the variable display on the batch display device 50 may be continued. Further, the batch display device 50 may be displayed to indicate that it is in a suspended state.

Further, when the game is interrupted, an interruption command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and when the game is resumed, a restart command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, so that the display device 41, voice, LED, etc. A light emitting member or a movable accessory may be used to produce an effect corresponding to the interruption. Further, the display on the display device 41 when the game is restarted may be the same as the display on the display device 41 when the power failure is restored.

Further, even during the interruption of the game, the winning to the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the general winning opening 35, and the special variable winning device 38 may be valid or invalid. Further, even if the game is interrupted, the payout of the game ball may be continued.

[11th modification]
Next, the eleventh modification of the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted, and mainly different parts will be described. explain. The gaming machine of this modified example is designed to output a sound accompanying a change in the probability set value.

FIG. 50A shows an example of changing the probability set value. When the power of the game machine is off, turn the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position to turn on the setting key switch (t11), and set when the power of the game machine is turned on in this state. The value is changed (t12). The game control device 100 sends a command for which the probability setting is being changed to the effect control device 300 based on the setting value change state, and the effect control device 300 notifies that the probability setting value is changed based on the reception of this command. Outputs a notification voice during change. The changing notification voice may be any voice, and examples thereof include a voice saying "probability setting value is being changed" and a specific music or alarm sound. In addition, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and the operation of the board effect device 44 also notify that the probability set value is in the changed state. Is also good. For example, the display device 41 may display "The probability setting value is being changed". That is, the effect device used in the game is used to notify that the probability set value is in the changed state. By performing the notification using the effect device in this way, it is possible to clearly notify that the probability setting value is changed, and even if the probability setting value is changed illegally during business, the clerk of the amusement store and the surroundings It can be noticed by the player and can prevent an illegal game from being performed.

Then, when the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned to the first position to turn off the setting key switch, the probability setting value changing state ends (t13). A command for ending the probability setting change is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 based on the end of the set value change state, and the effect control device 300 sets for a predetermined period (for example, 3 minutes) based on the reception of this command. The probability setting value notification voice for notifying the information of the probability setting value is output (t13 to t14). After that, the sound is output according to the state of the game (t14).

The probability set value notification voice may be any voice, and for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), a voice corresponding to the set probability set value is output. For example, when the probability setting value is 1, the voice "Probability setting value 1 has been set" is output. Of course, it may be a voice other than this, or it may be a specific music or an alarm sound. Further, the display device 41 also displays according to the similarly set probability set value. For example, when the probability setting value is 1, the display "The probability setting value 1 has been set" is displayed. Of course, the display may be other than this.

In addition to this, the display of the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, and the operation of the board effect device 44 are notified as corresponding to the set probability setting value. You may do so. That is, the probability set value is notified by using the effect device used in the game. By notifying using the effect device in this way, it is possible to clearly notify that the probability setting value has been changed, and even if the probability setting value is illegally changed during business, the clerk of the game store or the surrounding games. A person can be aware of it, and it is possible to prevent an illegal game from being performed.

In addition, when the probability setting value is changed, the external information indicating that the probability setting value is changed is output so that the external device (hall computer, etc.) can grasp that the probability setting value is changed. Is also good. Also, in the case of the probability setting value confirmation mode, similarly, the external information indicating that the probability setting value confirmation mode is output is output so that the external device (hall computer, etc.) is in the probability setting value confirmation mode. It may be possible to grasp. By doing so, the game store can immediately grasp the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode, and can prevent fraudulent acts.

Further, the game may not be allowed to proceed for a predetermined period after the end of the probability set value change state. Further, the probability set value notification voice may be output during the period during which the game cannot proceed. By doing so, even if the probability setting value is illegally changed during business, the game cannot be played immediately, and it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding illegally. Further, in the case of the probability setting value confirmation mode, the speakers 19a and 19b, the display device 41, the sub information display device 90, the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board effect device indicate that the probability setting value confirmation mode is in effect. It may be notified by a production device such as 44.

Further, each time the probability setting value is updated by the operation in the probability setting value change state, the sound corresponding to the updated probability setting value may be output. Further, the other effect device may similarly notify the updated probability set value in response to the update of the probability set value. This makes it possible to easily confirm the selected probability setting value.

From the above, the game is executed on the basis of the establishment of the starting condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. A control means (game control device 100) for controlling and a setting means (game control) capable of selecting a probability setting value to which a probability value used for a lottery of a game is assigned from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating an operation unit. A device 100) and an effect device (speakers 19a, 19b, display device 41, sub-information display device 90, frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46, board effect device 44) for producing a game are provided and selected. The probability set value can be notified by the effect device. Therefore, fraudulent activity can be prevented. In addition, the effect device can notify that the probability set value can be changed. In addition, the effect device can notify that the probability set value can be confirmed.

In addition, after the end of the probability set value change state, the progress of the game is prohibited for a predetermined period. Therefore, even if the probability setting value is illegally changed during business, the game cannot be played immediately, and it is possible to prevent the game from proceeding illegally.

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The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a unique effect unique to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine, and can notify predetermined information corresponding to the type of the unique effect. Specifically, the effect control device 300 is a device that displays a maker pattern (manufacturing company-specific pattern) on the display device 41 as a unique effect, and a premier character (manufacturing company-specific symbol). It is possible to execute the advance notice effect of the premier character effect mode displayed on 41.
Further, in the present embodiment, the results of the special figure variation display game include an outlier, a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 16R normal jackpot, a 4R probability variation jackpot, and a 4R normal jackpot.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state, in addition to the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) and the small hit gaming state, the jackpot probability state (big hit probability) is set to the normal probability state (low probability state). There are a normal game state and a specific game state in which the probability state of a big hit is set to a probability change state (high probability state).

FIG. 51 (a) shows an example of the maker pattern and the premier character.
The maker pattern is a pattern (pattern) unique to the manufacturing company or the sales company, that is, a pattern (pattern) that can identify the manufacturing company or the sales company. That is, if the manufacturing company or the sales company is the same, the same manufacturer pattern is commonly used across a plurality of models. Specifically, the maker pattern includes a pattern that imitates a plant such as a floral pattern, a pattern that imitates an animal such as an animal pattern, a striped pattern (striped pattern), a check pattern (lattice pattern), a polka dot pattern, and other geometric patterns. , It is a repeating pattern in which a plurality of structural units are regularly (or irregularly) arranged.
The premier character is a character unique to the manufacturing company or the sales company, that is, a character that can identify the manufacturing company or the sales company. That is, if the manufacturing company or the sales company is the same, the same premier character is commonly used across a plurality of models.

Whether the effect control device 300 executes the lottery of the advance notice effect, that is, the advance notice effect in, for example, the variable command process (step C236) of the received command analysis process (see FIG. 34) and the look-ahead variable command process (step C246). A lottery will be held to determine whether or not to perform the advance notice effect. Then, when the lottery for the notice effect is won and it is decided to execute the notice effect in the maker pattern effect mode, the notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode is executed before or during the execution of the special figure variation display game to be announced. .. In addition, when the lottery for the advance notice effect is won and it is decided to execute the advance notice effect in the premier character effect mode, the advance notice effect of the premier character effect mode is executed before or during the execution of the special figure variation display game to be announced. ..

For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode is subject to advance notice when the game state at the time of executing the notice effect is the normal game state (the game state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability state). It is possible to notify that the probability that the result of the special figure variation display game of the above is a special result (big hit) is a high probability (for example, an expectation of 80% or more). That is, the predetermined information corresponding to the advance notice production of the maker pattern production mode that is normally executed in the game state is "high expectation of big hit", and this correspondence relationship is that if the manufacturing company or the sales company is the same, the game machine. It is common regardless of the 10 models. Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a miss, the advance notice effect for the special figure variation display game is executed in the normal gaming state. It is possible to select the maker pattern production mode as the production mode of the advance notice production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), for example, when the game state at the time of executing the notice effect is a specific game state (a game state in which the jackpot probability is a probable change state), the notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode is announced. The expectation that the result of the target special figure variation display game will be a special result is a big hit confirmation (expectation degree 100%) (that is, the result of the special figure variation display game to be announced is a big hit) and the notice It is possible to notify that the jackpot probability after the end of the special game state corresponding to the target special figure variation display game is the probability change state. That is, the predetermined information corresponding to the advance notice production of the maker pattern production mode executed in the specific game state is "the jackpot is confirmed" and "the transition to the probability change state", and this correspondence relationship is the manufacturing company or the sales. If the company is the same, it is common regardless of the model of the game machine 10. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a 16R probability variation jackpot and a 4R probability variation jackpot, the advance notice effect for the special figure variation display game and executed in the specific gaming state is given. It is possible to select the maker pattern production mode as the production mode of the production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), for example, in the advance notice effect of the premier character effect effect mode, the result of the special figure variation display game subject to the advance notice is a special result regardless of the game state at the time of executing the advance notice effect. The expectation is confirmed as a big hit, the jackpot probability after the end of the special game state corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be announced is in a probable state, and the special corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be announced It is possible to notify that the number of rounds in the game state is 16R. That is, the predetermined information corresponding to the advance notice production of the premier character production mode is "the jackpot is confirmed", "the transition to the probability change state", and "the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot is 16R", and this correspondence relationship. Is common regardless of the model of the game machine 10 as long as the manufacturing company or the sales company is the same. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the premier character production mode can be selected as the production mode of the advance notice effect for the special figure variation display game. ..

Further, the effect control device 300 changes a part (or all) of the image displayed on the display device 41 into a rainbow color, or a part (or a part) (or) of the LED etc. of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46. It is also possible to perform a preview effect of a rainbow effect mode such as making all) emit light in rainbow colors. The effect control device 300 performs a lottery for the advance notice effect in, for example, the variable command process (step C236) and the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) of the received command analysis process (see FIG. 34), and the lottery is performed. When the user wins and decides to execute the advance notice effect in the rainbow effect mode, the advance notice effect of the rainbow effect mode is executed before or during the execution of the special figure variation display game to be announced.

For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the advance notice effect of the rainbow effect effect mode, there is an expectation that the result of the special figure variation display game subject to the notice will be a special result regardless of the game state at the time of executing the notice effect. It is possible to notify that the jackpot is confirmed and that the jackpot probability after the end of the special gaming state corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be announced is the probability change state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a 16R probability variation jackpot and a 4R probability variation jackpot, the rainbow effect mode can be selected as the effect mode of the advance notice effect for the special figure variation display game. It has become.

For example, when the expectations of the maker pattern and the premier character are compared with the expectations of the notice color, the expectations are higher in the order of white <blue <green <red <maker pattern <rainbow ≤ premier character. The advance notice color is the color of a predetermined image (decorative special figure start memory display, dialogue character image, dialogue background image, effect effect image, effect object (including character) image, etc.) displayed at the time of advance notice effect, and advance notice effect. The color of the LED at the time. When the maker pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, for example, the cherry blossom pattern can be expressed by causing the LED to emit pink light at the time of the advance notice production. When the maker pattern is a tiger pattern, for example, the tiger pattern can be expressed by mixing an LED that emits yellow light and a black LED (LED that turns off) at the time of the advance notice effect.
Alternatively, the speakers 19a and 19b may be used to notify the notice color (including the maker pattern and the premier character) according to the degree of expectation at the time of the notice effect. That is, for example, voices such as "blue!", "Sakura! Sakura! (When the maker pattern is a cherry blossom pattern)", and "Nicky (premier character name) appear!" May be output from the speakers 19a and 19b. .. Further, at the time of the advance notice production, a character image for notifying the advance notice color (including the maker pattern and the premier character) according to the degree of expectation may be displayed on the display device 41. That is, for example, character images such as "blue!", "Sakura! Sakura! (When the maker pattern is a cherry blossom pattern)", and "Nicky (premier character name) appear!" May be displayed on the display device 41. ..
The notice color (excluding the maker pattern and the premier character) is not limited to white, blue, green, and red, and colors other than these may be added or any of these may be reduced.

The notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode (maker pattern effect), the advance notice effect of the premier character effect mode (premier character effect), and the advance notice effect of the rainbow effect mode (rainbow effect) can be executed in duplicate. That is, one of the maker pattern production mode, the premier character production mode, and the rainbow production mode may be selected as the effect mode of the advance notice effect for one special figure variation display game, or a plurality of them. (Or all) may be selected.
As shown in FIG. 51 (b), with some exceptions, the information notified by the maker pattern effect (that is, the predetermined information corresponding to the maker pattern effect) and the information notified by the premier character effect (that is, the premier character). The predetermined information corresponding to the effect) and the information notified by the rainbow effect (that is, the predetermined information corresponding to the rainbow effect) are different from each other.
Therefore, by making it possible to execute these advance notice effects in duplicate, even if the advance notice effects executed earlier cannot be expected, it is possible to have expectations for the advance notice effects to be executed later. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player for a long period of time.

The notice effect includes, for example, a hold change effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display (hereinafter referred to as "hold display"), a background change effect that changes the display mode of the background image, and a display mode of the decoration special symbol. A pattern change effect to be changed, an operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the effect button 25, a step-up effect that increases the expectation of a big hit as the unit effect progresses in sequence, and a cut that displays a cut-in image. There is an in-production etc.

52 to 57 show an example of display on the display device 41 when various notice effects are executed in the maker pattern effect mode or the premier character effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 52A, for example, the display device 41 has a decorative special figure variable display game display unit 41a for displaying the decorative special figure variable display game, and a hold display corresponding to the undigested first start memory. The first waiting hold display unit 41b1 to be displayed, the second waiting hold display unit 41b2 to display the hold display corresponding to the undigested second start memory, and the start memory during digestion (special figure fluctuation currently being executed). Smaller than the running hold display unit 41c that displays information related to the display game) and the decoration special symbol (identification information) that is variablely displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 41a. A variable display unit 41d for small symbols that displays the symbols in a variable manner and a number holding display unit 41e that displays the number of undigested start memories numerically are provided.

For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), when the premier character production mode is selected as the production mode of the hold change effect, the hold display corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be announced changes to the premier character in the middle. Alternatively, the hold display corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be announced is displayed as a premier character from the beginning. In the example shown in FIG. 52 (a), the hold display (hereinafter referred to as “running hold display”) displayed on the running hold display unit 41c is displayed as a premier character, but of course, the first waiting is in progress. The hold display (hereinafter referred to as "waiting hold display") displayed on the hold display unit 41b1 or the second waiting hold display unit 41b2 may be displayed as a premier character.

For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), when the maker pattern effect mode is selected as the effect mode of the hold change effect, the hold display corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be announced is displayed on the way. The hold display changes to (hold display with maker pattern), or the hold display corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be announced is displayed in maker pattern hold display from the beginning.

For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (c), when the maker pattern effect mode is selected as the effect mode of the background change effect, the background image is the maker pattern background image during the execution of the special figure variation display game to be announced. The background image is changed to a maker pattern background image), or the background image is displayed as the maker pattern background image from the start of the special figure variation display game to be announced. In the example shown in FIG. 52C, the entire background image is changed to the maker pattern, but the background image is not limited to this, and a part of the background image is changed to the maker pattern. It may change to. Further, in the example shown in FIG. 52 (c), the first waiting hold display unit 41b1, the second waiting hold display unit 41b2, the executing hold display unit 41c, the variation display unit for small symbols 41d, and the numbers. Although the background image is not displayed on the hold display unit 41e, it is also possible to display the background image on these display units.
It is also possible to select the premier character effect mode as the effect mode of the background change effect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the maker pattern effect mode is selected as the effect mode of the symbol change effect, the stop display (or temporary stop display) is displayed in the special figure variation display game to be notified 3 A part (or all) of one decorative special symbol changes to a maker pattern decorative special symbol (decorative special symbol with a maker pattern) in the middle of the stop display (or temporary stop display), or the stop display (or stop display). Temporary stop display) is displayed with a special maker pattern decoration from the beginning.
It is also possible to select the premier character effect mode as the effect mode of the symbol change effect.

In the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of improving the visibility of the maker pattern, for example, as shown in FIGS. 52 (b), (c) and 53 (a), the maker pattern is the region where the maker pattern is applied. It scales according to the size and shape. In the case of the present embodiment, the size of the waiting hold display is smaller than that of the running hold display. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 52B, the maker pattern in the waiting hold display is larger than the maker pattern in the running hold display. Has also been reduced. Further, since the background image is larger in size than the pending display, the maker pattern in the background image is enlarged compared to the maker pattern in the pending display, for example, as shown in FIG. 52 (c). Further, since the decorative special symbol is narrower than the running hold display, for example, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), the maker pattern in the decorative special symbol is smaller than the maker pattern in the running hold display.

Here, the advance notice production of the maker pattern production mode can be executed in duplicate with other productions. Further, it is also possible to configure the expectation of another effect (for example, the expectation of a big hit) to be different depending on whether the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode overlaps with the other effect or not.
Specifically, in the examples shown in FIGS. 53 (a) and 53 (b), the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode is executed overlapping with the reach effect (other effect). As mentioned above, the jackpot expectation of the reach production increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach, but further, in the reach production with the same jackpot expectation, The jackpot expectation may be higher when the notice effects of the maker pattern effect modes are duplicated than when they are not duplicated. That is, for example, among the special 2 reach productions, the special 2 reach production in which the notice productions of the maker pattern production modes overlap has a higher expectation of big hits than the special 2 reach productions in which the notice productions of the maker pattern production modes do not overlap. It may be configured to be.
With this configuration, even with the same reach effect, it is possible to notify different information depending on whether or not the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode overlaps, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, the type of the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode to be executed in duplicate with the other effect may be configured to be different depending on the gaming state at the time of executing the other effect.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 53 (c), when the gaming state when executing the reach effect (other effect) is the normal gaming state (the gaming state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability state). As a preview effect of the maker pattern effect mode that overlaps with the reach effect, the hold change effect of the maker pattern effect mode (see FIG. 53 (b)) is selected, and the game state when the reach effect is executed is the specific game state ( In the case of a game state in which the jackpot probability is in a probable change state), the symbol change effect of the maker pattern effect mode (see FIG. 53 (a)) should be selected as the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode that overlaps with the reach effect. It may be configured.

With this configuration, even if the current jackpot probability (game state) is unknown, it is possible to grasp the jackpot expectation degree depending on the type of advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode to be executed.
That is, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), it is possible to notify that the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode executed in the normal probability state (normal game state) has a high expectation (high jackpot expectation). , The advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode executed in the probability change state (specific game state) can notify that the big hit is confirmed. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the high expectation or the jackpot confirmation is notified by the advance notice production of the executed maker pattern production mode unless the current jackpot probability (game state) is confirmed.
On the other hand, by configuring the type of the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode that overlaps with the other effect to be different according to the jackpot probability (game state) at the time of executing the other effect, the player can perform the game. Even if the current jackpot probability (game state) is unknown, if the type of preview production of the maker pattern production mode that overlaps with other productions is known, either the high expectation level or the jackpot confirmation is notified by the notification production. I can judge. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 53 (c), when the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode is executed together with the reach effect, the player has a high expectation if the advance notice effect is a pending change effect. If it can be determined that the notification has been made and the advance notice effect is a symbol change effect, it can be determined that the jackpot confirmation has been notified.

It should be noted that other effects in which the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode can be duplicated are not limited to the reach effect.
In addition, the advance notice production of the premier character production mode can be executed in duplicate with other productions. Further, in this case, it is also possible to configure the expectation of other effects (for example, the expectation of big hits) to be different depending on whether the advance notice effect of the premier character effect mode overlaps with the other effect or not. Alternatively, it is also possible to configure the type of advance notice effect of the premier character effect mode to be executed in duplicate with other effects to be different depending on the game state at the time of executing the other effects.

For example, as shown in FIG. 54, when the premier character production mode is selected as the production mode of the operation promotion effect, the button image G11 imitating the effect button 25 is displayed during the execution of the special figure variation display game to be announced. A premier character is displayed (see FIG. 54 (a)), a button image G11, a notification image G12 (for example, a time bar image) that notifies the remaining length of the operation validity period, and an instruction image that instructs the operation mode of the effect button 25. A premier character is displayed together with a promotion image G1 including G13 (for example, a character image such as "press!" Or "continuous hit!") (See FIG. 54 (b)).
It is also possible to select the maker pattern production mode as the production mode of the operation promotion effect.

Here, the premier character production mode includes a still image type premier character production mode and a moving image type premier character production mode.
In the still image type premier character production mode, the display mode (posture, facial expression, color tone, etc.) of the premier character does not change with the default display mode. On the other hand, in the moving image type premier character production mode, the display mode (posture, facial expression, color tone, etc.) of the premier character changes with time. The default display mode for the premier character is, for example, the display mode shown in FIG. 51 (a).

In the present embodiment, when the advance notice effect is executed in the video type premier character effect mode, the premier character is first displayed in the default display mode from the viewpoint of clarifying that the moving character is the premier character. After displaying, it is displayed in a display mode other than the default display mode. That is, in the moving image type premier character production mode, the display mode of the premier character starts from the default display mode and changes with time. In the example shown in FIG. 54, the operation promotion effect is executed in the video type premier character effect mode, but the premier character is first displayed in the default display mode (see FIG. 54 (a)), and then the default. It is displayed in a display mode other than the display mode of (see FIG. 54 (b)).

It is also possible to execute the operation promotion effect in the still image type premier character effect mode.
Further, in the advance notice effect of the moving image type premier character effect mode, the timing at which the premier character is displayed in the default display mode is not limited to the start of the advance notice effect. In addition (or instead) at the start of the notice effect, the premier character in the default display mode may be displayed in the middle of the notice effect, or the premier character in the default display mode may be displayed at the end of the notice effect. You may.
Further, the maker pattern production mode may include a still image type maker pattern production mode and a moving image type maker pattern production mode.

For example, as shown in FIG. 55, when the maker pattern production mode is selected as the effect mode of the step-up effect, the maker pattern stage image is used as the stage image indicating the stage during the execution of the special figure variation display game to be announced. (Step images with the manufacturer's pattern) appear in sequence.
FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of a step-up effect of the maker pattern effect mode, from the first stage to the third stage.
In the first stage of the step-up production of the maker pattern production mode, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), the first stage imitating one cherry blossom petal with the maker pattern of the first color tone as a stage image. Image G21 is displayed.

Next, in the second stage of the step-up effect of the maker pattern effect mode, as shown in FIG. 55 (b), what is the first color tone in the first stage image G21 displayed in the first stage as a stage image? A second-stage image G22 is displayed, to which an image imitating a single cherry blossom petal with a maker pattern of the second color tone, which is a different color tone and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the first color tone, is added.
Next, in the third stage of the step-up effect of the maker pattern effect mode, as shown in FIG. 55 (c), the first color tone and the first color tone and the first color tone and the first color tone and the first color tone and the first color tone and the first color tone and the first in the second stage image G22 displayed in the second stage as the stage image. The third stage image G23 with an image imitating one cherry blossom petal with a maker pattern of the third color tone, which is a color tone different from the two color tones and has a higher expectation of big hit than the second color tone, is Is displayed.

It is also possible to select the premier character production mode as the production mode of the step-up effect. In the case of the present embodiment, the premier character can appear only once between the start and the end of the special figure variation display game. Therefore, in the step-up effect of the premier character effect mode, there are a plurality of stages in the step-up effect. A premier character appears at any one of the stages.
It is also possible to configure the premier character so that it can appear a plurality of times between the start and the end of the special figure variation display game.

Here, the first color tone in the manufacturer's pattern is the default color tone (for example, the color tone shown in FIG. 51 (a)). In the maker pattern of the first color tone, for example, the background (background) color is light pink, the border color is dark pink, and the color inside the border is white.
In the example shown in FIG. 55, the maker pattern of the second color tone differs from the maker pattern of the first color tone only in the background color (that is, the color outside the edging), and the maker pattern of the third color tone is the color inside the edging. Only the first color tone is different from the manufacturer's pattern, but the first to third color tones need only be different from the other color tones at least one of the base color, the border color, and the color inside the border.

Of course, a maker pattern having a color tone different from that of the first color tone may be displayed in addition to the step-up effect of the maker pattern production mode.
Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 56, as the hold change effect of the maker pattern effect mode, the hold change effect in which the maker pattern hold display of the first color tone is displayed (see FIG. 56A) and the second It is possible to execute a hold change effect (see FIG. 56 (b)) in which the maker pattern hold display of the color tone is displayed and a hold change effect (see FIG. 56 (c)) in which the maker pattern hold display of the third color tone is displayed. It may be.

As described above, when the game state at the time of executing the notice effect is the normal game state (the game state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability state), the notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode is a special figure variation display game to be notified. It is possible to notify that the jackpot expectation of is a high expectation (for example, an expectation of 80% or more). Further, the maker pattern of the second color tone has a higher expectation of a big hit than the maker pattern of the first color tone, and the maker pattern of the third color tone has a higher expectation of a big hit than the maker pattern of the second color tone. Therefore, for example, in the hold change effect of the maker pattern effect mode executed in the normal gaming state, for example, as shown in FIG. 56 (a), the maker pattern in the first color tone is on hold display (or the maker pattern of the first color tone). By displaying (waiting hold display), it is possible to notify that the jackpot expectation is at a low level (for example, an expectation of 80% or more) among the high expectations. For example, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), the second By displaying the color tone maker pattern running hold display (or the second color tone maker pattern waiting hold display), the jackpot expectation is at a medium level (for example, the expectation 90% or more) among the high expectations. It can be notified, for example, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the jackpot expectation is high by displaying the third color tone maker pattern in progress hold display (or the third color tone maker pattern waiting hold display). Among them, it is possible to notify that the level is high (for example, the expectation degree is 95% or more).

By making the color tone of the maker pattern changeable in this way, it is possible to notify different information according to the color tone of the maker pattern. For example, when the maker pattern image of the first color tone (such as the maker pattern hold display of the first color tone or the maker pattern background image of the first color tone) is used as the maker pattern image of the normal display mode, the maker pattern image of the second color tone or the first The maker pattern image of the three color tones is different from the maker pattern image of the normal display mode, and the maker pattern image of the second color tone and the maker pattern image of the third color tone provide information different from the maker pattern image of the normal display mode. It can be notified.

It is also possible to change the color tone other than the maker pattern, and to notify the information different from the maker pattern image of the normal display mode by the maker pattern image other than the color tone which is different from the maker pattern image of the normal display mode. For example, a maker pattern image whose appearance is different from that of the maker pattern image of the normal display mode is expected to be a big hit than when information different from the maker pattern image of the normal display mode is displayed (for example, the maker pattern image of the normal display mode is displayed). It is also possible to notify that the degree is high).

Specifically, for example, when the maker pattern image in the normal display mode is displayed in two dimensions, that is, the maker pattern image in the normal display mode is a two-dimensional plane image to which the maker pattern of the first color tone is applied. In this case, the maker pattern image of the first color tone is displayed three-dimensionally. As a result, a three-dimensional stereoscopic image with the maker pattern of the first color tone, that is, a maker pattern image whose appearance is different from that of the maker pattern image in the normal display mode appears. Information different from the maker pattern image of the display mode may be notified. The three-dimensional display may be a display in which a three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be seen with 3D glasses or the like, or a display in which a three-dimensional stereoscopic image can be seen without 3D glasses or the like.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 57, it has a through opening 44a1 having a predetermined shape (here, a shape imitating a cherry blossom) penetrating in the front-rear direction and does not overlap the display area of the display device 41 (for example, FIG. 57 (for example, FIG. 57). The board effect device 44 is provided with a movable accessory 44a that can be converted into a state that overlaps with a)) (for example, FIGS. 57 (b) and 57 (c)). Then, for example, when the shape of the maker pattern hold display in the normal display mode is a circular shape, that is, when the maker pattern hold display in the normal display mode is a circular hold display with the maker pattern of the first color tone. The movable accessory 44a is moved, and the through opening 44a1 of the movable accessory 44a is arranged on the front side of the maker pattern hold display in the normal display mode so as to overlap the maker pattern hold display. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the hold display of the predetermined shape (here, the shape imitating a cherry blossom) with the maker pattern of the first color tone, that is, the maker pattern whose appearance is the normal display mode. Since a maker pattern hold display different from the hold display will appear, information different from the maker pattern hold display in the normal display mode may be notified by this maker pattern hold display.

It is also possible to change the color tone of the premier character and notify different information according to the color tone of the premier character.
It is also possible to change the appearance of the premier character and notify different information according to the appearance of the premier character.

As described above, according to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game (special figure variation display game) is executed based on the establishment of the predetermined conditions, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game value is given to the player. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state to be given, a unique effect executing means capable of executing a unique effect unique to the manufacturing company or a sales company of the game machine and notifying predetermined information corresponding to the type of the unique effect. (Effect control device 300) is provided, and the correspondence between the type of unique effect and the predetermined information is common regardless of the model of the game machine, and the type of unique effect includes the manufacturer or sales company of the game machine. The first unique effect (preliminary effect of the premier character effect mode) that displays a unique symbol (premier character) on the display device (display device 41) for the effect, and the repetition unique to the manufacturer or distributor of the game machine. It is configured to include a second unique effect (preliminary effect of the maker pattern effect mode) for displaying the pattern (maker pattern) on the display device for effect (see FIG. 51).

Therefore, since the unique effect peculiar to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine is executed as the display effect, the interest of the display effect can be enhanced.
Further, since the symbol and the repeating pattern peculiar to the manufacturing company or the selling company of the gaming machine are displayed by executing the unique effect, the player can grasp the manufacturer of the gaming machine playing the game.
The symbol unique to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine is not limited to a character such as a premier character, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a mark, a logo, or the like.
Further, the predetermined information corresponding to the type of the unique effect is not limited to the jackpot expectation degree, the jackpot probability, and the number of rounds, and can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, the expectation degree at which a reach state occurs.

In addition, "displaying a symbol (premier character, etc.) unique to a game machine manufacturing company or sales company" includes not only displaying the symbol itself but also displaying a symbol that can be associated with it. Similarly, "displaying the repeating pattern (maker pattern) peculiar to the manufacturing company or the selling company of the game machine" includes not only displaying the repeating pattern itself but also displaying a display that can be associated with the repeating pattern.
For example, FIG. 51 (a) shows an example in which the maker pattern is a cherry blossom pattern. In the example shown in FIG. 51 (a), an image imitating a cherry blossom is used as a component, and components having a congruent shape are arranged so that the arrangement density is uniform, but each component has a similar shape. The arrangement density of the components may be non-uniform. For example, when the maker pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, the maker pattern is a cherry blossom of various shapes (for example, a cherry blossom with a different number of petals, a cherry blossom with a different petal size and shape, and a central part of the flower (stamen). , Around the stamen) A pattern with an image imitating a cherry blossom with a different size and shape) may be displayed as a component, or a pattern with an image imitating the silhouette of a cherry blossom as a component may be displayed. Alternatively, a pattern having an image imitating a cherry blossom petal as a component may be displayed, or a pattern having an image imitating a cherry blossom flower and an image imitating a cherry blossom petal may be displayed as a component. Alternatively, a pattern having an image imitating a cherry blossom as a component may be displayed, or a pattern having a character image such as "Sakura", "Sakura", or "Sakura" as a component may be displayed. A pattern having a cherry-colored image that imitates an image that is not related to cherry blossoms may be displayed as a component, or a background image that is painted in cherry-color may be displayed.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the second unique effect (notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode), the game state at the time of executing the second unique effect is the first game state (for example, the normal game state, that is, When the jackpot probability is a normal probability state (game state), the expectation that the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result is the first expectation (for example, high expectation) as predetermined information. In a second game state (for example, a specific game state, that is, a game state in which the jackpot probability is a probable change state) in which the game state at the time of executing the second unique effect is different from the first game state. In some cases, it can be configured as predetermined information so that it is possible to notify that the expectation that the result of the game is a special result is the second expectation (for example, the jackpot confirmation) different from the first expectation. (See FIG. 51 (b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to notify different information depending on the game state even in the same second unique effect, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
It should be noted that the predetermined information corresponding to the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode executed in the normal game state is not limited to "high expectation of big hit" and can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the predetermined information corresponding to the advance notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode executed in the specific game state is not limited to "the jackpot is confirmed" and "the transition to the probability change state", and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first unique effect (preliminary effect of the premier character effect mode) is a game (special figure variation) as predetermined information regardless of the game state at the time of execution of the first unique effect. The result of the display game) becomes a special result, the probability state that the result of the game becomes a special result after the end of the special game state shifts to a high probability state higher than the normal probability state, and the round as the special game state. It can be configured to be able to notify that the largest number of special gaming states occur (see FIG. 51 (b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to notify the player of interesting information by executing the first unique effect, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
It should be noted that the predetermined information corresponding to the advance notice production of the premier character production mode is not limited to "the jackpot is confirmed", "the transition to the probable change state", and "the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot is 16R", as appropriate. It can be changed, for example, at least one of these pieces of information.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability state that the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes a special result and the result of the game becomes a special result after the end of the special game state is higher than the normal probability state. It is equipped with a color effect executing means (effect control device 300) that executes a color effect (a notice effect of a rainbow effect mode) to notify the transition to a high probability state, and the color effect execution means is unique to the color effect. It can be executed in duplicate with the production, and as a color production, at least a part of the image displayed on the display device for the production (display device 41) is displayed in a specific color (for example, rainbow color), and for the production. It is possible to configure the light emitting device (frame decoration device 18 and board decoration device 46) to emit light in a specific color (for example, rainbow color) so that at least one of them can be executed (see FIG. 51 (b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to execute both the fixed effect and the color effect as the effect for one game, so that the player's expectation can be maintained for a long period of time. It becomes possible and the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In the case of such a configuration, for example, in an effect of displaying at least a part of the image displayed on the display device for the effect in rainbow colors, a plurality of colors are simultaneously displayed on the display device to express the rainbow colors. In the production in which the light emitting device for the production emits light in rainbow colors, the light emitting colors of the light emitting device are sequentially switched (that is, multiple colors are not emitted at the same time but are emitted one by one) to express the rainbow color. You may do so. Alternatively, the reverse is also possible.

Further, according to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game (special character variation display game) is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game value is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. In a game machine capable of generating a special game state, a moving image in which the display mode of a character (premier character) peculiar to the manufacturer of the game machine changes with time is displayed on a display device (display device 41) for production. A video effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a video effect (preliminary effect of a video type premier character effect mode) is provided, and the initial display mode of the character in the video effect is configured to be the default display mode. (See FIG. 54).

Therefore, as the display effect, a moving image effect in which the character peculiar to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine moves is executed, so that the interest of the display effect can be enhanced.
In addition, since the character in the default display mode is displayed at the beginning of the video production, the player can clearly grasp that the moving character is a character peculiar to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine. it can.

Further, according to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game (special figure variation display game) is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game value is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A game machine capable of generating a special gaming state is provided with a notice effect execution means (effect control device 300) for executing a notice effect (preliminary effect of a maker pattern effect mode) related to a game, and the notice effect execution means is the first image. (For example, a first notice effect (for example, a design change effect of the maker pattern effect mode) for displaying a maker pattern decoration special pattern) and a second image (for example, a maker pattern hold display) different from the first image are displayed. It is possible to execute the second notice effect (for example, the hold change effect of the maker pattern effect mode), and the first image and the second image are configured to have the same pattern but different shapes (FIG. 53). See (a) and (b)).

Therefore, since the advance notice effect of displaying the same pattern in different shapes is executed as the display effect, the interest of the display effect can be enhanced.
The first image is not limited to the maker pattern decoration special pattern, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the maker pattern hold display may be used, the maker pattern background image may be used, or the maker pattern stage. It may be an image (for example, step images G21 to G23) or a maker pattern cut-in image (cut-in image with a maker pattern).
Further, the second image is not limited to the maker pattern hold display and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the maker pattern decoration special pattern may be used, the maker pattern background image may be used, or the maker pattern stage. It may be an image or a maker pattern cut-in image.
Further, the first image and the second image do not have to be different types of images, and may be the same type of images. That is, for example, the first image is a maker pattern hold display (for example, a circular maker pattern hold display), and the second image is a maker pattern hold display (for example, a rectangular maker) whose shape is different from that of the first image. Pattern hold display) may be used.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first notice effect and the second notice effect can be configured so that the game state at the time of execution is different. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the symbol change effect (for example, the first notice effect) of the maker pattern effect mode is executed when the game state is a specific game state (a game state in which the jackpot probability is a probability change state). The pending change effect (for example, the second notice effect) of the maker pattern effect mode is executed when the game state is the normal game state (the game state in which the jackpot probability is the normal probability state). (See FIG. 53 (c)).
With this configuration, even if the pattern is the same, the shape can be changed according to the game state, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
The first notice effect and the second notice effect are not limited to the symbol change effect of the maker pattern effect mode and the hold change effect of the maker pattern effect mode, and can be changed as appropriate. Anything is fine.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the advance notice effect (notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode) can suggest the degree of expectation (big hit expectation) that the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes a special result. It is an effect, and the degree of expectation suggested by the advance notice effect can be configured to be different depending on the game state (see FIG. 51 (b)).
With this configuration, it is possible to suggest different expectations (big hit expectations) depending on the game state even with the same pattern, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display effect (decorative special figure variable display game) that variablely displays a plurality of identification symbols (decorative special symbols) corresponding to the game (special figure variable display game) is executed. Variable display effect execution means (effect control device 300), start storage means (game control device 100) that stores start memory that is the right to execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and start memory display corresponding to start memory. A start memory display control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display of (hold display) is provided, and the notice effect execution means is used as a first notice effect (design change effect of the maker pattern effect mode) of the identification symbol. It is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode, and as a second notice effect (hold change effect of the maker pattern effect mode), it is possible to execute an effect of changing the display mode of the start memory display, and the first image (maker). The pattern decoration special symbol) can be configured to be an identification symbol after the display mode has changed, and the second image (maker pattern hold display) can be configured to be a start memory display after the display mode has changed (FIG. 53 (a), (b)).
With this configuration, the identification symbol and the start memory display can be displayed in the same pattern, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, according to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game (special figure variation display game) is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and a game value is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A game machine capable of generating a special gaming state is provided with a display effect executing means (effect control device 300) for executing a display effect (notice effect of a maker pattern effect mode) related to a game, and the display effect execution means is a first image. A first display effect that displays (for example, a maker pattern image of the first color tone) and a second display effect that displays a second image (for example, a maker pattern image of the second color tone) that is different from the first image. Is feasible, and the first image and the second image are configured to have the same pattern but different color tones (see FIG. 56).

Therefore, since the display effect of displaying the same pattern in different color tones is executed, the interest of the display effect can be enhanced.
The first image and the second image are not limited to the maker pattern hold display and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the maker pattern decoration special pattern may be used, or the maker pattern background image may be used. , The maker pattern stage image may be used, the maker pattern cut-in image may be used, or the premier character may be used.
Further, the first image and the second image do not have to be the same type of image, and may be different types of images. That is, for example, the first image may be the maker pattern hold display of the first color tone, and the second image may be the maker pattern decoration special pattern of the second color tone.

Further, in the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display effect (notice effect of the maker pattern effect mode) can suggest the degree of expectation (big hit expectation) that the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes a special result. It is an effect, and the degree of expectation suggested by the first display effect and the degree of expectation suggested by the second display effect can be configured to be different (see FIG. 56).
With this configuration, it is possible to suggest different expectations (big hit expectations) depending on the color tone even with the same pattern, so it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and is, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. It is applicable to all gaming machines that use the gaming ball of. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. This slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses a game ball. Further, the configurations of the above-described modifications can be applied in combination as appropriate.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 Game machine 18 Frame decoration device (light emitting device for production)
41 Display device (display device for production)
46 board decoration device (light emitting device for production)
100 Game control device (starting storage means)
300 effect control device (unique effect execution means, color effect execution means, video effect execution means, notice effect execution means, variable display effect execution means, start memory display control means, display effect execution means)

Claims (2)

In a game machine capable of generating a special game state in which a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and a game value is given to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
A display effect execution means for executing a predetermined display effect related to the game is provided.
As the predetermined display effect, the display effect executing means can execute a first display effect that displays a first image and a second display effect that displays a second image different from the first image. ,
The first image and the second image have the same pattern but different color tones.
The display effect executing means can execute the predetermined display effect when the game is executed in a specific variation pattern.
The degree of expectation that the result of the game will be the special result is higher when the game is executed than when the game is not executed in the specific variation pattern.
Wherein the expected level of the game when executed on a particular variation pattern, it is rather high when running than when not performing the predetermined display effect,
The pattern in the first image and the second image is a repetitive pattern in which a plurality of structural units are arranged, and is a pattern peculiar to the manufacturing company or the sales company of the game machine, and the manufacturing company of the game machine. Alternatively , a gaming machine characterized by having a pattern that can identify or grasp the sales company . The display effect executing means
As the predetermined display effect, a third display effect for displaying the premier character can be executed.
The third display effect suggests or notifies that the result of the game is the special result .
The gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the expectation that the result of the game is the special result is higher in the third display effect than in the first display effect or the second display effect. ..

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