JP6994252B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a game area in which a game ball can flow down, and the game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening provided in the game area, and the result of the game becomes a special result. , Related to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on a variable display device provided in the game area based on the fact that the game ball wins a prize in the start port provided in the game area (starting prize). ) Is variablely displayed. If a variable display game is started and the mode of the plurality of identification information stopped after a predetermined time is a predetermined special result mode, a large number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that will be in a game state.
It is also known that such a gaming machine has a different firing direction depending on the gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-121302

When displaying the launch direction instruction display that indicates the launch direction to the player, it is considered that the launch direction instruction display indicates not only the launch direction instruction but also the launch timing. May harm. An object of the present invention is to ensure the fairness of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
A game area is provided in which the game ball can flow down, and the game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening provided in the game area, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the player is notified. In a gaming machine that generates an advantageous special gaming state
Control means to control the game,
Equipped with a display device that can display information about the game,
The game area is configured so that the player can select whether to let the game ball flow down into the game area on the left side or the game area on the right side by adjusting the firing force of the game ball.
The control means is
In the game area on the right side, the launch direction instruction display instructing the launch of the game ball is composed of the first component and the second component, and the cycle display that changes at a constant cycle is displayed so that the cycle is maintained. The display is the first aspect and the second aspect which is composed of the first component and the second component, executes the periodic display, and displays the display at a position different from the first aspect in a different display mode. Can be displayed on the device
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the launch direction instruction display instructing the launch of the game ball in the right game area is displayed on the display device in the second aspect, and the launch instructing the launch of the game ball in the right game area is displayed. While the direction instruction display is being displayed in the second aspect, a predetermined effect image can be displayed on the display device .
Further, the control means can simultaneously display a plurality of launch direction instruction displays instructing the launch of the game ball in the right game area in different sizes or different modes, and the game ball can be displayed in the plurality of right game areas at the same time. A gaming machine characterized in that the periodic display is synchronized in a launch direction instruction display for instructing launch .

According to the present invention, the fairness of the game can be ensured.

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 an exploded perspective view of a game board. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the modification of the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the modification of the ordinary variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a front view of the special variable winning device. It is a top view of the special variable winning device. It is a figure explaining the operation of the opening / closing member, and is (a) a closed state, (b) an open state. It is a figure explaining the rolling mode of a game ball in a special variable winning device. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the operation of a normal variable winning device, and various times. It is a figure explaining the structure of a special result. It is a figure explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the opening / closing pattern of a special variable winning device. 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 the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure start port 1 switch processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure start port 3 switch processing. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining game processing. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a support management process. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot flag 2 setting 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 special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. Special FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a process transition setting process during fluctuation. Special FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a process transition setting process during fluctuation. FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating processing during fluctuation. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart explaining the process during change. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 display process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 1 display process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 display process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 display process. It is a flowchart explaining the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 small hit fanfare middle process transition setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 small hit fanfare middle process transition setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the processing during a fanfare / interval. It is a flowchart explaining the process during opening of a big prize opening. It is a flowchart explaining the processing of the remaining ball of a large winning opening. It is a flowchart explaining the jackpot end process transition setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 big hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 big hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process in small hit fanfare. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a small hit. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit residual ball processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 small hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 small hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the normal figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. 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 a normal figure fluctuation pattern. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the execution mode of a normal figure variation display game, and the execution mode of a special figure variation display game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect on a display device. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect on a display device. It is a figure explaining an example of a launch direction instruction display. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the execution mode of a special figure variation display game and the like, and the execution mode of the launch direction instruction display. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the execution mode of a special figure variation display game and the like, and the execution mode of the launch direction instruction display.

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is an outer frame (
It is assembled to the support frame) 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) has a front frame 1
It is stored in a storage unit (not shown) formed on the front side of 2. In addition, the front frame (main body frame) 1
2 is a glass frame 15 (with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30).
A transparent plate holding frame) is attached.

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration and production, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. are displayed in the 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, a sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided in the lower part of 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. A lamp for notifying the payout abnormality may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15.

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (which supplies a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown))
(Reservoir), the upper plate ball outlet 22 from which the game balls paid out from the payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 flow out, and the upper plate 21 paid out with the upper plate 21 full. A lower plate (dish) 23 for storing, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Furthermore, the upper plate 21
On the upper edge, the effect button switch 25a for receiving the pressing operation input from the player
An effect button 25 with a built-in effect button 25 is provided. 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 may be 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. Balance display section that displays the balance of the prepaid card (not shown)
Etc. are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the gaming board 30 uses the gaming ball to be supplied from the upper plate 21 by the hitting ball launching device by the player rotating the operation unit 24.
Fire toward the front game area 32. Further, by operating the effect button 25 or 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) in 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.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is a flat plate-shaped game board main body 8 that serves as a mounting base for various members.
It has 0. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall (guide rail) 31 is provided on the front surface of the game board main body 80. Pachinko machine 10
Is configured to launch a game ball from a ball launcher into a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 to play a game. A windmill, an obstacle nail, or the like is disposed in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case 40 that forms a window portion that serves as a display area for a variable display game is attached to substantially the center of the game area 32. Behind the window portion formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 as an effect display device (variable display device) for variablely displaying a plurality of identification information is arranged.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube), for example. Still images and moving images can be displayed as effect images in the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed. Information about the game such as a background image that enhances 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 (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. 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.

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 that forms a warp flow path for guiding the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball that has passed through the warp flow path roll. A possible stage portion 620 is provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the first starting winning opening 36, the stage portion 620
The game ball rolled above is easy to win in the first starting winning opening 36. Further, the upper part of the center case 40 is provided with a board effect device 44 that produces a game by operating. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

A normal symbol start gate (normal symbol start gate) 34 is provided in the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40. Inside the normal drawing start gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 19) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is provided.
When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal map start gate 34, the normal map variation display game is executed.

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the game area 32 on the lower left of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the right side of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball to these general winning openings 35 is performed by the winning opening switch 35a provided in the general winning opening 35.
(See FIG. 19).

The game area 32 below the center case 40 is provided with a first start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) that gives a start condition for the special figure 1 variable display game (first special figure variable display game). .. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 36 is the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 19).
Detected by. Further, in the game area 32 at the lower right of the center case 40, a second start winning opening 97 (second) that gives a start condition for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game).
The starting prize area) is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 97 is detected by the starting opening 3 switch 97a (see FIG. 19).

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 is provided between the normal starting gate 34 and the second starting winning opening 97. In the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game is immediately executed by winning a prize in the winning opening (Public winning opening 37d) of the normal variable winning device 37, or the special drawing 1 start winning memory (first starting memory). ) Is stored. That is, in the present embodiment, the winning opening of the ordinary variable winning device 37 (Public winning opening 37d).
Is the first start winning area that gives the start condition of the special figure 1 variable display game (the first special figure variable display game). Then, the game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is the starting port 2 switch 37.
When the game ball is detected by a (see FIG. 19) and the game ball is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a, the game control device 100 immediately executes the special figure 1 variation display game, or the special figure 1
Memorize the start winning memory. As described above, in the present embodiment, the Fuden winning opening 37d and the first starting winning opening 36 correspond to the first starting winning area (starting opening in FIG. 1), and the second starting winning opening 97 is the second.
It corresponds to the starting winning area (starting port in FIG. 2).

The game control device (game control means) 100 controls the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be converted into an open state and a closed state based on a predetermined lottery result of the normal fluctuation display game. Connect to (conversion control means) (see FIG. 19). Ordinary variable winning device 37
The details of the configuration will be described later, but in the present embodiment, the movable member 37b of the ordinary variable winning device 37 is moved back and forth (sliding) by the normal electric solenoid 37c.
It is a so-called tongue-type ordinary electric accessory that opens the Fuden winning opening 37d (makes it possible for a game ball to flow into the Fuden winning opening 37d). As the movable member 37b of the ordinary variable winning device 37, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that opens the ordinary electric winning opening 37d by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side is provided by the ordinary electric solenoid 37c. You may. Game control device 10
0 is an open state in which the movable member 37b is opened via the normal electric solenoid 37c and the game ball can flow into the normal variable winning device 37 when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is in the predetermined stop display mode. Change to.

Further, the game control device 100 increases the frequency of occurrence of the easy-to-win state by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game and setting the hit probability of the normal map fluctuation display game to a higher probability than usual. By making the time for which the easy-to-win state occurs longer than the easy-to-win state that occurs in the game state, a time-saving state (general electric support (electric support) state) is generated.

A special variable winning device 38 is provided in the game area 32 at the lower right of the center case 40. As shown in FIGS. 15 to 18, the special variable winning device 38 converts the large winning opening 38d into a state in which a game ball can flow in by moving back and forth (sliding) the opening / closing member 990 in the front-rear direction. The special variable winning device 38 converts the large winning opening 38d from the closed state to the open state according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and facilitates the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening 38d. A predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Special variable winning device 38
The game ball that has won a prize is detected by the large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 19).

That is, the special variable winning device 38 of the present embodiment opens and closes from a closed state (a closed state disadvantageous to the player) in which the opening / closing member 990 closes the large winning opening 38d depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The member 990 retracts and converts the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into an open state (a state advantageous for the player) that can be accepted. And the special variable winning device 3
The game ball arriving at 8 is repeatedly guided diagonally backward by the front wall protrusion 954 and the protrusion 992, and diagonally forward by the recess 993 and the rear wall protrusion 964, and is meandering to the right back and forth. It flows down from to the left. As a result, the front wall protrusion 954 and the rear wall protrusion 96 are formed in the flow path 38f.
4. Opening / closing member 9 compared to the case where the protrusions 992, recesses 993, etc. do not have undulations and flow down linearly.
The time that the game ball stays on the 90 becomes longer. Therefore, the game ball is always present on the opening / closing member 990, and even when the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 is short, the opening / closing member 9
When the 90 is opened, there is a high possibility that the game ball existing on the opening / closing member 990 will fall and win the big winning opening 38d, and even if the opening is short, the player should have a sense of expectation for winning. Can be done.

Further, the game ball staying on the opening / closing member 990 when the opening / closing member 990 is opened is bounced by contacting the protrusion 992 and guided in a direction away from the large winning opening 38d. Further, the bouncing game ball has a front wall protrusion 954 of the flow path front wall 952 and a rear wall protrusion 964 of the flow path rear wall 962.
It may be further separated from the big winning opening 38d by coming into contact with such things. Further, since the protrusions 992 are arranged at intervals through which the game balls can pass, the protrusions 992 may fall without contacting the protrusions 992. In this way, by providing the protrusion 992, the front wall protrusion 954, and the rear wall protrusion 964, the rolling mode of the game ball when opening the opening / closing member 990 becomes various, and the interest of the game can be improved. can. Further, when the opening / closing member 990 is opened, the opening / closing member 9
It is possible to shift the inflow timing of a plurality of game balls existing on the 90 into the large winning opening 38d, and it is possible to prevent ball clogging in the large winning opening 38d. The configuration for retaining the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37, which will be described later, may be used as the configuration for retaining the game ball in the special variable winning device 38, or conversely, the game ball in the special variable winning device 38. The configuration for retaining the game ball may be used as the configuration for retaining the game ball in the ordinary variable winning device 37.

Returning to FIG. 2, the game area 32 below the first start winning opening 36 is provided with an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like. Further, in the lower right corner of the game board main body 80 outside the game area 32, a special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game, special figure 2).
A batch display device 50 for executing a variable display game) and a normal map variable display game is provided.

The batch display device 50 is a special figure 1 composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like.
It consists of a special figure 1 display (1st special figure fluctuation display unit) 51 for a variable display game, a special figure 2 display (2nd special figure variable display unit) 52 for a special figure 2 variable display game, and an LED lamp. The special figure 1 is provided with a storage display unit 53 for notifying the start storage number of the variable display game.

Further, the batch display device 50 has a round display unit 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38), and a method of hitting that is advantageous to the player among left-handed (normal) and right-handed. A first game state display unit 56 for notifying (a method of hitting corresponding to a game state) and a probability display unit 57 for notifying a probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of a special figure variation display game are provided. The batch display device 50 has a probability state display unit that displays that the probability state of the jackpot is in the high probability state when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and a display that lights up when a jackpot occurs to notify the occurrence of the jackpot. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.

Further, the normal map display unit 58 that displays the normal map fluctuation display game, the storage display unit 59 for notifying the start memory number of the normal map fluctuation display game, and the time saving state that lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of the time saving state. A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

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 1 variable 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. It is displayed that it is changing, and special figure 1
It is configured so that it can be distinguished from the special figure 2. Then, when the result of the game is "off", for example, the central segment (in the case of special figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition) is turned on as the result mode of the off, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", the result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result mode of the hit result mode (special result mode) is turned on and the game result is displayed.

The storage display unit 53 is the number of undigested balls among the number of winning balls to the first starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, which are the conditions for starting the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (starting memory number = holding number). The multiple LEs
Displayed by turning off and turning on (blinking) D. The round display unit 55 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and when not in the special game state, all the LEDs are turned off, and during the special game state, the LEDs are turned on according to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. Turn it on. The round display unit 55 may be configured by a 7-segment type display.

In the case where the first game status display unit 56 is set to proceed with the game by hitting left, for example, all the LEDs are turned off and the game is hit by hitting right. In the case of the state specified to proceed (when hitting right), all the LEDs are turned on. The probability display unit 57 turns off all LEDs when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state (normal probability state), and all L's when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (probability change state).
Turn on the ED.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the gaming board 30 included in the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 constitutes a substantially rectangular plate-shaped game board main body 80, a front component 600 constituting a front side portion of the center case 40, and a rear portion of the center case 40, and also plays a game. It includes a rear component 700 to which various members necessary for the board 30 are attached. The rear component 700 has a substantially rectangular box-shaped rear base member 710 having a recess opened in the front, and inside the recess, a board effect device 44 that operates to produce a game is formed. , Various movable accessory units are provided.

The front component 600 includes a general winning opening 35, a warp flow path forming member 614, and a stage portion 6.
20 etc. are provided. Further, in the game board main body 80, in addition to the front component 600, the normal starting gate 34, the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37, and the special variable A winning device 38, a batch display device 50, and the like are provided.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, on the right side of the normal variable winning device 37, a flow path 615 whose front side is covered with a transparent cover and which communicates vertically is formed, and the normal variable winning device 37 is won. The game ball that fails (specifically, the game ball that has arrived at the normal variable winning device 37 but has not won the normal variable winning device 37) flows downward through the flow path 615. A guide portion 616 is provided below the flow path 615. The guide portion 616 has an upper surface 617.
Is an inclined surface that descends to the left, and the game ball that flows downward on the flow path 615 is received by the upper surface 617 and guided to the left where the second start winning opening 97 and the special variable winning device 38 are present. It has become.

[Normal variable winning device]
Next, an example of the configuration of the ordinary variable winning device 37 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 12. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the ordinary variable winning device 37. Further, FIG. 5A is a top view of the normal variable winning device 37 in which the movable member 37b is closed, and FIG. 5B is a movable member 3
7b is a top view of the normal variable winning device 37 in the open state of 7b.

As shown in FIG. 5, the ordinary variable winning device 37 has a flow path rear wall 373a arranged along the front surface of the game board main body 80 and a flow path front wall 371a arranged in front of the flow path rear wall 373a. It is provided with a flow path 37f in which game balls can flow down in a row. The flow path 37f is inclined so as to descend to the right when viewed from the front side, and the game balls flow in a row toward the right. Further, the ordinary variable winning device 37 is placed inside the ordinary variable winning device 37 (specifically, inside the base portion composed of the front base member 373 and the rear base member 375).
It is equipped with a substantially U-shaped detour 37g through which game balls can pass in a row. As shown in FIG. 4, the inlet 37g1 (one end of the detour 37g) and the exit 37g2 (the other end of the detour 37g) of the detour 37g are formed on the rear wall 373a of the flow path, and the game ball. Flows into the detour 37g one by one from the flow path 37f through the inlet 37g1 and one by one through the exit 37g2.
It is designed to flow out from 7 g to the flow path 37f.

As shown in FIG. 4, the flow path front wall 371a has a protrusion 371b that projects rearward and penetrates the flow path rear wall 373a. The protrusion 371b is a position where the game balls flowing down the flow path 37f collide with each other, and is arranged at a position between the inlet 37g1 and the exit 37g2 of the detour 37g. Therefore, the protrusion 371b blocks the flow of the game ball in the flow path 37f on the way (that is, before flowing into the end point (downstream end) of the flow path 37f), thereby causing the game ball to detour 37g. It is designed to guide you. Since the protrusion 371b is provided in the middle of the flow path 37f, the game ball must pass through the detour 37g or the flow path 37.
Cannot flow into the end point of f.

As shown in FIG. 5, the bottom surface of the central portion and the right end portion of the flow path 37f and the bottom surface of the detour 37g are configured by a movable member 37b slidable in the front-rear direction. Movable member 37
As shown in FIG. 5A, b projects forward and is a normal variable winning device 37 (Pixel 5a winning opening 37d).
) 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 won in the Fuden winning opening 37d by retracting backward as shown in FIG. 5 (b). It has become.
That is, when the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball flowing down the flow path 37f rolls on the upper surface of the movable member 37b and cannot flow into the general electric winning opening 37d, and the movable member 37b is in the open state. If this is the case, it is possible to flow into the Fuden winning opening 37d.

Specifically, the game ball flowing down the flow path 37f rolls on the upper surface of the movable member 37b when the movable member 37b is in the closed state. That is, it flows down the flow path 37f to the protrusion 371b, collides with the protrusion 371b, and flows into the detour 37g. Further, when the movable member 37b is opened before the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the movable member 37b collides with the protrusion 371b, or when the game ball flowing down the flow path 37f flows into the upper surface of the movable member 37b. If the movable member 37b is in the open state at that time, the game ball does not pass through the detour 37g and is not passed through the detour 37g.
It flows into 7d.

Further, the game ball that has passed through the detour 37g and has flowed into the end point of the flow path 37f is a movable member 37.
When b is in the open state, it flows into the general electric winning opening 37d. On the other hand, when the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball that has passed through the detour 37g and has flowed into the end point of the flow path 37f does not flow into the general electric winning opening 37d, but is a normal variable winning device 37. Going outside, for example, detour 6
It flows down to the guide portion 616 through 15. That is, the game ball is a normal variable winning device 37.
Corresponds to a game ball that has failed to win a prize (a game ball that has arrived at the normal variable winning device 37 but has not won the normal variable winning device 37). When the movable member 37b is in the closed state, there is a gap between the movable member 37b and the flow path front wall 371a, but the gap is such that the game ball cannot flow in.

As shown in FIG. 4, the normal variable winning device 37 includes a starting port 2 switch 37a and a movable member 3.
It is provided with a movable member unit 374 having 7b and a general electric solenoid 37c. Further, the ordinary variable winning device 37 includes a front decorative member 371 provided with a flow path front wall 371a and a flow path rear wall 373a.
The front base member 373 provided with the above, and the rear base member 37 to which the movable member 37b and the like are attached.
5, a rear cover member 377 that covers the rear surface of the rear base member 375, and a front substrate holder 3 for fixing the front LED substrate 372a and the front LED substrate 372a to the rear surface of the front decorative member 371.
72 is provided with a rear LED substrate 376a and a rear substrate holder 376 for fixing the rear LED substrate 376a to the rear surface of the rear base member 375.

At least the front decorative member 371, the front base member 373, and the rear base member 375 are made of a material capable of transmitting light. Behind the front decorative member 371 is a front LED board 372 as a decorative means.
A is arranged, and a rear LED substrate 376a is arranged behind the rear base member 375 as a decorative means, so that the ordinary variable winning device 37 can be decorated with light.

The front decorative member 371 includes a plate-shaped front surface portion 371c. The front surface of the front surface portion 371c is arranged close to the rear surface of the cover glass 14 of the glass frame 15, so that the game ball does not flow down in front of the front surface. Further, the front surface of the front surface portion 371c is a surface visible to the player and is decorated. Further, the upper part of the plate-shaped front portion 371c is
It is a flow path front wall 371a forming a side wall on the front side of the flow path 37f.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the rear surface side of the flow path front wall 371a, a plurality of (two in this embodiment) upstream side front wall protrusions 371d are provided. This upstream front wall protrusion 371
Reference numeral d is a triangular columnar protrusion having slopes on the left and right side surfaces. This upstream front wall protrusion 371d
Has a function of guiding the game ball flowing down to the right to the rear in order to meander the game ball flowing down the flow path 37f and suppress the ball power. That is, it forms a contact portion where the game balls flowing down the flow path 37f can come into contact with each other.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a downstream side front wall protrusion 371e projecting rearward is provided on the rear surface side of the flow path front wall 371a. The downstream front wall protrusion 371e is a triangular columnar protrusion having slopes on the left and right side surfaces. The downstream front wall protrusion 371e has a function of guiding the game ball flowing to the right to the rear in order to meander the game ball flowing into the end point of the flow path 37f and suppress the ball power. That is, it forms a contact portion where the game balls flowing down the flow path 37f can come into contact with each other. Further, in the downstream side front wall protrusion 371e, the game ball flowing down around the normal variable winning device 37 (outside of the normal variable winning device 37) is downstream to the inside of the normal variable winning device 37 (flow path 37f). It has a function to prevent intrusion from the end point side).

FIG. 6A is a back view of the front decorative member 371. As shown in FIG. 6A, the rear surface side of the front decorative member 371 is a rib-shaped extending wall 3 extending rearward from the rear surface of the plate-shaped front portion 371c.
A plurality of 71f are provided. The function of the extending wall 371f is different depending on the place where the wall is provided, and the bottom surface of the flow path 37f (specifically, the start point (upstream end) of the flow path 37f).
The bottom surface portion 371f1 forming the bottom surface), the side wall of the Fuden winning opening 37d and the Fuden winning opening forming portion 371f2 forming the bottom surface, and the guidance forming the induction flow path 37e for guiding the game ball winning the Fuden winning opening 37d. As a flow path forming portion 371f3, a switch mounting portion forming portion 371f4 forming a mounting portion for mounting the start port 2 switch 37a, and a peripheral wall 371f5 for preventing intrusion of a game ball flowing down around the normal variable winning device 37. Has a function.

The bottom surface portion 371f1 forming the bottom surface of the flow path 37f is an inclined surface inclined to the left side when viewed from the rear surface side. The Fuden winning opening forming portion 371f2 is inclined so as to collect the game balls flowing into the Fuden winning opening 37d into the induction flow path 37e. Game balls can flow into the guide flow path 37e in a single row, and a start port 2 switch 37a is provided at the inflow portion into the guide flow path 37e. As a result, all the game balls that have flowed into the Fuden winning opening 37d will flow into the induction flow path 37e after being detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a. The guidance flow path 37e formed by the guidance flow path forming portion 371f3 is a flow path for guiding the game ball from the general electric winning opening 37d to the rear surface side of the game board 30, and the game ball is placed on the rear surface of the front surface portion 371c. Rib 371g for guiding backward
Is formed.

The front LED substrate 372a and the front substrate holder 372 are arranged inside the peripheral wall 371f5 of the rear surface of the front decorative member 371 (a portion surrounded by the peripheral wall 371f5). Further, a portion of the rear surface of the front decorative member 371 surrounded by the peripheral wall 371f5 is subjected to processing for scattering light (concavo-convex processing in the example shown in FIG. 6A). As a result, the previous LE
The light from the D substrate 372a and the rear LED substrate 376a can effectively decorate the ordinary variable winning device 37, and the front LED substrate 372a itself, the front substrate holder 372, and the like can be placed in front of the front decorative member 371. It is difficult to see through the front decorative member 371. Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the front LE is attached to the lower portion of the front base member 373.
A plurality of holes (seven in the example shown in FIG. 6B) for releasing heat from the D substrate 372a or the like are provided. These holes are also made difficult to see from the front of the front decorative member 371 due to the processing applied to the front decorative member 371 to scatter the light.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front base member 373 includes a plate-shaped rear surface portion 373b. A front decorative member 371 is attached to the front surface of the rear surface portion 373b, and the rear surface portion 37 is attached.
The portion of the front surface of 3b that is not hidden by the front decorative member 371 is decorated. Rear part 3
The upper part of 73b is a flow path rear wall 373a forming a side wall on the rear side of the flow path 37f. Further, at a position at the lower end of the flow path rear wall 373a, a movable member insertion portion 373c is formed which penetrates the movable member 37b in the front-rear direction for inserting the movable member 37b from the rear surface side of the front base member 373.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, on the front surface side of the front base member 373, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) rear wall protrusions 373d projecting forward are provided. The rear wall protrusion 373d is a triangular columnar protrusion having slopes on the left and right side surfaces, and is behind each of the upstream front wall protrusions 371d provided on the flow path front wall 371a, and the upstream front wall. It is provided so as to be located slightly downstream of the protrusion 371d. The rear wall protrusion 373d is the flow path 37f.
In order to meander the game ball that flows down and suppress the ball power, it has a function to guide the game ball that flows down to the right forward. That is, it forms a contact portion where the game balls flowing down the flow path 37f can come into contact with each other.

FIG. 6B is a back view of the front base member 373. As shown in FIG. 6B, the guide flow path 37e is located on the rear surface of the rear surface portion 373b in the central portion of the rear surface portion 373b facing the portion of the front decorative member 371 where the guide flow path 37e is formed. A penetrating portion 373e penetrating back and forth is formed so as to communicate with the side. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, a plurality of rib-shaped extending walls 373f extending rearward from the rear surface of the plate-shaped rear surface portion 373b are provided on the rear surface side of the front base member 373. The extending wall 373f has a different function depending on the place where the extending wall 373f is provided, and functions as a guiding flow path forming portion 373f1 forming the guiding flow path 37e and a peripheral wall 373f2 forming the periphery of the normal variation winning device 37. Have.

The guide flow path forming portion 373f1 forms the guide flow path 37e so as to guide the game ball flowing into the penetration portion 373e backward. Further, a rib 373g for guiding the game ball to the rear is formed at the lower end portion of the guide flow path forming portion 373f1. The lower end of the guide flow path forming portion 373f1 and the rib 373g formed at the lower end portion have an inclined surface whose upper surface descends rearward, and the game ball flowing into the penetrating portion 373e is received by these upper surfaces and rearward. It is designed to guide you to. The guided gaming ball flows into the discharge flow path for discharging the gaming ball to the outside of the gaming machine 10.

The peripheral wall 373f2 is formed in accordance with the shape of the penetrating portion that penetrates back and forth formed in the portion of the game board main body 80 to which the normal variable winning device 37 is attached, and the normal variable winning device 37 is attached to the game board main body 80. At that time, the peripheral wall 373f2 is in a state of being inserted through the penetrating portion. Further, the rear surface of the rear surface portion 373b located outside the peripheral wall 373f2 is in contact with the front surface of the game board main body 80 when the normal variable winning device 37 is attached to the game board main body 80. A plurality of bosses for positioning and screw holes for screwing are formed in this portion.

As shown in FIG. 4, the rear base member 375 includes a peripheral wall 375a that coincides with the peripheral wall 373f2 of the front base member 373 in the front-rear direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a pair of movable members 37b that operate in the front-rear direction are guided and supported at positions facing the movable member insertion portion 373c formed in the front base member 373 of the rear base member 375. The movable member holding portion 375b of the above is provided. The pair of movable member holding portions 375b are arranged at a predetermined interval (gap 375c) so that they can abut on the lower surface of the movable member 37b and can guide and support the movable member 37b. It is provided so as to extend along the front-back direction.

As shown in FIG. 4, a movable member unit 374 provided with a movable member 37b and an operating mechanism (driving mechanism) for operating the movable member 37b is attached to the front surface side of the rear base member 375. The movable member unit 374 has a movable member 37b that can slide in the front-rear direction, a normal electric solenoid 37c for operating the movable member 37b, and a slider 374a that transmits the driving force from the normal electric solenoid 37c to the movable member 37b. And crank 374b
And prepare.

The movable member unit 374 has a closed state in which the movable member 37b is projected forward as shown in FIG. 5 (a) and an open state in which the movable member 37b is retracted rearward as shown in FIG. 5 (b). It is convertible. The movable member 37b can appear above the general electric winning opening 37d via the movable member holding portion 375b formed on the rear base member 375 and the movable member insertion portion 373c formed on the front base member 373. There is.

7 (a) is an exploded perspective view of the movable member unit 374, and FIG. 7 (b) is a front view of the movable member 37b. 8 (a) is a top view of the movable member 37b, and FIG. 8 (b) is a top view.
) Is a bottom view of the movable member 37b. As shown in FIG. 7A, the movable member 37b is located at a position lower than the upper portion 37b1, the first middle stage portion 37b2 provided at a position lower than the upper stage portion 37b1, and the first middle stage portion 37b2. The second middle section 37b3 provided and the second
The lower portion 37b4 provided at a position lower than the middle portion 37b3 forms a stepped shape arranged in the left-right direction. The upper part 37b1, the first middle part 37b2, the second middle part 37b3, and the lower part 37b4 are arranged in this order so that the upper part 37b1 is arranged on the leftmost side and the lower part 37b4 is arranged on the rightmost side. The ball is designed to flow down from left to right.

The upper portion 37b1 has a front end portion extending upward of the general electric winning opening 37d when the movable member 37b is in the closed state, and is a flow path forming portion forming the bottom surface of the flow path 37f. Upper part 37b1
The flow path forming portion of is one step lower than the portion of the upper step portion 37b1 other than the flow path forming portion. Further, from the right end portion of the upper portion 37b1 other than the flow path forming portion, the lower wall protruding portion 37b5
Extends forward. The left side surface of the lower wall protrusion 37b5 is a slope.
It is provided so as to gradually narrow the width (length in the front-rear direction) of the flow path forming portion. The lower wall protrusion 37b5 has a function of guiding the game ball flowing down to the right forward in order to meander the game ball flowing down the flow path 37f and suppress the ball power. That is, it forms a contact portion where the game balls flowing down the flow path 37f can come into contact with each other.

In the first middle stage portion 37b2, the front end portion extending upward of the general electric winning opening 37d when the movable member 37b is in the closed state is a flow path forming portion forming the bottom surface of the flow path 37f, and the front end thereof. A portion other than the portion (that is, a portion other than the flow path forming portion) is regarded as a detour forming portion forming the bottom surface of the detour 37g. Of the first middle stage portion 37b2, the boundary portion between the flow path forming portion and the detour forming portion is arranged directly below the inlet 37g1 of the detour 37g when the movable member 37b is in the closed state.

The first middle stage portion 37b2 is inclined so that the rear end is located below the front end. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the game ball is likely to roll from the front side to the rear side in the upstream portion of the detour 37g. Further, on the upper surface of the first middle stage portion 37b2, a meandering left ridge portion 37b6 that protrudes upward and extends back and forth is formed. As a result, the game ball that rolls on the detour 37g can be meandered to suppress the ball power.

The second middle stage portion 37b3 is a protruding portion 3 in which the front end portion extending upward of the general electric winning opening 37d guides the game ball flowing down the flow path 37f to the detour 37g when the movable member 37b is in the closed state.
It is placed directly under 71b.

In the lower portion 37b4, the front end portion extending upward of the general electric winning opening 37d when the movable member 37b is in the closed state forms the bottom surface of the detour path 37f (specifically, the bottom surface of the end point of the detour path 37f). It is a detour forming portion, and a portion other than the front end portion (that is, a portion other than the flow path forming portion) is a detour forming portion forming the bottom surface of the detour 37g. Of the lower part 37b4
The boundary portion between the flow path forming portion and the detour forming portion is arranged directly below the outlet 37g2 of the detour 37g when the movable member 37b is in the closed state.

The lower end portion 37b4 is inclined so that the rear end portion is located above the front end portion, and the rear end portion is flush with the rear end portion of the first middle stage portion 37b2. As a result, for example, FIG. 8 (
As shown in a), the game ball is likely to roll from the rear side to the front side in the downstream portion of the detour 37g. The rear end portion of the lower portion 37b4 may be provided at a position lower than the rear end portion of the first middle stage portion 37b2. Further, on the upper surface of the lower portion 37b4, a meandering right ridge portion 37b7 that protrudes upward and extends back and forth is formed. As a result, the game ball that rolls on the detour 37g can be meandered to suppress the ball power.

As described above, the movable member 37b is provided with a rising portion such as a lower wall protrusion 37b5, a left protrusion 37b6, and a right protrusion 37b7. Further, the front decorative member 371 is provided with a raised portion such as the upstream front wall protrusion 371d, and the front base member 373 is provided with a raised portion such as the rear wall protrusion 373d. .. With such a starting part, the movable member 37b
The time that the game ball stays on the top is made longer.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, a sliding portion 37b8 extending downward is formed at the left end portion and the right end portion of the movable member 37b. The sliding portion 37b8 is formed so as to extend along the front-rear direction, and the movable member 37b is placed on the holding portion 373h by abutting on the upper surface of the pair of holding portions 373h formed on the front base member 373. It becomes slidable.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 8 (b), a connecting pin 37b9 projecting downward is provided in the central portion of the lower surface of the movable member 37b. Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, the crank (drive arm) 374b that transmits the driving force from the normal electric solenoid 37c to the movable member 37b.
A penetrating portion 374b1 through which the connection pin 37b9 can be inserted is formed in the penetrating portion 374.
The movable member 37b and the crank 374b are connected by inserting the tip end portion (lower end portion) of the connection pin 37b9 into b1.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 (b) and 8 (b), in the central portion of the lower surface of the movable member 37b, the front side and the rear side of the connection pin 37b9 project downward and extend along the front-rear direction. The guide rib 37b10 is provided. The guide ribs 37b10 include a gap 373i (see FIG. 6B) formed along the front-rear direction between the pair of holding portions 373h of the front base member 373, and a pair of movable members of the rear base member 375. It can be inserted into the gap 375c (see FIG. 4) formed along the front-rear direction between the holding portions 375b. These gaps 373i, 3
By inserting the guide rib 37b10 of the movable member 37b into the 75c from above, the movable member 37
It is possible to guide the linear movement (slide movement) of b in the front-back direction. That is, since the guide rib 37b10 of the movable member 37b is fitted into the gap 373i of the front base member 373 and the gap 375c of the rear base member 375, the movement of the movable member 37b in the left-right direction is restricted.
The movement of the movable member 37b can be limited to the movement in the front-rear direction.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the crank 374b that transmits the driving force from the universal solenoid 37c to the movable member 37b is a substantially L-shaped member, and the connecting pin 37b9 of the movable member 37b is attached to one end thereof. A penetrating portion 374b1 that can be inserted is formed, and a convex portion 374b2 is formed at the other end portion. Further, the recess 374a1 through which the convex portion 374b2 of the crank 374b can be inserted into the slider 374a that transmits the driving force from the normal electric solenoid 37c to the movable member 37b.
Is formed, and the convex portion 374b2 is inserted into the concave portion 374a1 so that the slider 374 is formed.
a and the crank 374b are connected. Further, a rotation shaft 374b3 along the vertical direction is formed at the bent portion of the crank 374b, and the crank 374b has the rotation shaft 374b3.
It is rotatable around the center. The rotation shaft 374b3 is sandwiched from above and below by the rear base member 375 and is rotatably held.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the slider 374a is a flat plate-shaped main body portion 3 orthogonal to the vertical direction.
From 74a2, the left wall portion 374a3 connected to the left end of the main body portion 374a2 and orthogonal to the main body portion 374a2, the front wall portion 374a4 connected to the front end of the main body portion 374a2 and orthogonal to the main body portion 374a2, and the front wall portion 374a4. It is configured to include a projecting piece 374a5 projecting forward. The concave portion 374a1 through which the convex portion 374b2 of the crank 374b can be inserted is the main body portion 37.
It is formed in 4a2.

The left wall portion 374a3 of the slider 374a is engaged with the drive shaft 37c1 of the solenoid solenoid 37c, and the drive shaft 37c1 of the slider 374a is extended (in the present embodiment, the tip of the drive shaft 37c1 moves to the right). Then, it is pushed by the drive shaft 37c1 and moves to the right, and when the drive shaft 37c1 retracts (in the case of this embodiment, the tip of the drive shaft 37c1 moves to the left), it is pulled by the drive shaft 37c1 and moves to the left. do.

As shown in FIG. 6B, a recessed portion 373j extending in the left-right direction is provided on the rear surface side of the front base member 373. In the recessed portion 373j, the protruding piece 3 of the slider 374a
The 74a5 can be inserted, and by inserting the projecting piece 374a5 into the recessed portion 373j from the rear, it is possible to guide the linear movement (slide movement) of the slider 374a in the left-right direction. Further, the front wall portion 374a4 of the slider 374a has a recessed portion 37 of the front base member 373.
When the protruding piece 374a5 of the slider 374a is inserted into 3j from the rear, the front base member 37
It abuts on the rear surface of 3. As a result, the front-rear position of the slider 374a with respect to the front base member 373 is set to a predetermined front-rear position.

When the movable member 37b is converted from the open state to the closed state, the drive shaft 37c1 of the normal electric solenoid 37c is extended. When the drive shaft 37c1 is extended, the slider 374a slides to the right and the crank 374b rotates counterclockwise with respect to the rotation shaft 374b3 when viewed from the upper surface side, so that the connection pin 983a faces forward. The movable member 37b protrudes forward. As a result, the movable member 37b is closed (the state shown in FIG. 5A), and the game ball cannot be won in the general electric winning opening 37d.

On the other hand, when converting the movable member 37b from the closed state to the open state, the normal electric solenoid 37
The drive shaft 37c1 of c is retracted. When the drive shaft 37c1 retracts, the slider 374a slides to the left, and the crank 374b rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 374b3 when viewed from the upper surface side, so that the connection pin 37b9 faces backward. Moving and moving member 37
b evacuates backward. As a result, the movable member 37b is in the open state (the state shown in FIG. 5B), and the game ball can be won in the general electric winning opening 37d.

9 to 12 show the rolling mode of the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37. Note that, in FIGS. 9 to 12, some members are omitted for the sake of explanation. The game ball arriving at the normal variable winning device 37 (the game ball that has flowed into the starting point of the flow path 37f) is first guided diagonally to the rear side by the upstream side front wall protrusion 371d located on the upstream side, and then to the upstream side. The upper part 37b of the movable member 37b is guided diagonally to the front side by the rear wall protrusion 373d located at
It flows into the front end portion of 1.

The game ball that has flowed into the upper portion 37b1 of the movable member 37b is guided diagonally to the rear side by the upstream side front wall protrusion 371d located on the downstream side, and then the rear wall protrusion 373 located on the downstream side.
The movable member 37 is guided diagonally forward by d and the lower wall protrusion 37b5 of the movable member 37b.
It flows into the front end portion of the first middle stage portion 37b2 of b. That is, the game ball meanders back and forth and flows down the flow path 37f. As a result, the game ball stays on the movable member 37b as compared with the case where the flow path 37f has no starting parts such as the lower wall protrusion 37b5, the upstream front wall protrusion 371d, and the rear wall protrusion 373d and flows straight down. The time will be longer.

The game ball that has flowed into the first middle stage portion 37b2 of the movable member 37b collides with the protruding portion 371b and collides with the protruding portion 371b.
It is guided to the rear side by the protruding portion 371b and the first middle stage portion 37b2 that is inclined downward to the rear, and flows into the detour 37g from the inlet 37g1 of the detour 37g as shown in FIG. 9A. As shown in FIG. 10, inside the rear base member 375, a first guide piece 375d for guiding a game ball rolling a detour 37g from the first middle stage portion 37b2 to the lower stage portion 37b4, and a lower stage portion 37b4. A second guide piece 375e that guides the top from the rear side to the front side is provided. As shown in FIG. 10, the game ball rolls on the first middle stage portion 37b2 and the rear base member 375.
When it flows into the inside of the above, it is guided to the right side by the first guide piece 375d as shown in FIG. 11 and flows into the lower portion 37b4.

As shown in FIG. 12, the game ball that has flowed into the lower portion 37b4 of the movable member 37b is guided to the front side by the second guide piece 375e and the lower portion 37b4 that is inclined forward, and FIG.
As shown in b), from the exit 37g2 of the detour 37g to the end point of the flow path 37f (lower stage portion 37b).
It flows into the front end portion of 4. Here, the first middle stage portion 37b2 has a meandering left protrusion portion 37b6.
Is formed, the game ball meanders from side to side and rolls to the rear side in the upstream portion of the detour 37g. Further, since the lower right protrusion portion 37b7 is formed in the lower portion 37b4, the game ball meanders left and right and rolls forward in the downstream portion of the detour 37g.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, the front base member 373 is provided with a partition wall 373k that separates the upstream portion and the downstream portion of the detour 37g, and the detour 37g of the rear end portion of the partition wall 373k is provided.
An intermediate protrusion 373k1 is formed in a portion corresponding to the upstream portion of the above. Therefore, the game ball collides with the intermediate protrusion 373k1 and bounces while rolling on the upstream portion (that is, on the first middle stage portion 37b2) of the detour 37g, and is once pushed back to the entrance 37g1 side. Is done. As a result, the left protrusion 37b6, the right protrusion 37b7, and the intermediate protrusion 373 are added to the detour 37g.
The time for the game ball to stay on the movable member 37b is longer than in the case where the game ball rolls linearly without a starting portion such as k1.

As described above, the flow path 37f is provided with a starting portion such as a lower wall protrusion 37b5, an upstream front wall protrusion 371d, and a rear wall protrusion 373d, and the detour 37g is provided with a left protrusion 37b.
Since the starting portion such as 6 and the right protrusion portion 37b7 and the intermediate protrusion portion 373k1 are provided, the time for the game ball to stay on the movable member 37b becomes long. Further, by providing these starting parts, the rolling mode of the game ball rolling on the movable member 37b becomes various, and the fun of the game can be improved. Further, by providing these starting parts, the movable member 3 is provided when the movable member 37b is opened.
It is possible to shift the inflow timing of a plurality of game balls existing on 7b into the Fuden winning opening 37d, and it is possible to prevent ball clogging in the Fuden winning opening 37d.

The game ball arriving at the normal variable winning device 37 flows down the flow path 37f, and first the movable member 3
It flows into the upper portion 37b1 of 7b. When the game ball flows into the upper part 37b1, the movable member 37
When b is in the open state, the game ball does not pass through the detour 37g and the general electric winning opening 37d.
Inflow to. On the other hand, when the game ball flows into the upper portion 37b1, if the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball flows down the flow path 37f and heads toward the protrusion 371b. and,
If the movable member 37b is opened before the game ball collides with the protrusion 371b, the game ball flows into the general electric winning opening 37d without passing through the detour 37g. On the other hand, if the movable member 37b is not opened before the game ball collides with the protrusion 371b, the game ball collides with the protrusion 371b and heads for the detour 37g.

Even if the movable member 37b becomes open while the game ball is rolling around the detour 37g,
Even if the movable member 37b is not opened while the game ball is rolling the detour 37g, the game ball continues to roll the detour 37g toward the exit 37g2. Then, when the game ball comes out from the exit 37g2 of the detour 37g, if the movable member 37b is in the open state, the game ball flows into the general electric winning opening 37d. On the other hand, when the game ball comes out from the exit 37g2 of the detour 37g and the movable member 37b is in the closed state, the game ball does not flow into the general electric winning opening 37d and is normally a variable winning device 37. Advance to the outside (game area 32) of
It is a game ball that fails to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37.

Here, the intermediate protrusion 373k1 formed on the partition wall 373k of the front base member 373 (FIG. 6).
(Refer to (b)) is not only a function of meandering the game ball to prolong the residence time of the game ball on the movable member 37b, but also a movable member while the game ball is rolling on the detour 37g. It also has a function of ensuring a sufficient residence time even when 37b is operated (moved back and forth). For example, the movable member 3 while the game ball is rolling on the downstream portion (that is, on the lower portion 37b4) of the detour 37g.
When 7b is converted to the open state, the game ball is rearward (upstream side) in the downstream portion of the detour 37g due to frictional resistance with the movable member 37b, contact with the right ridge portion 37b7, etc. The game ball stays on the movable member 37b for a longer period of time than when the movable member 37b does not change its state while the game ball is rolling in the downstream portion of the detour 37g. Become.

On the other hand, for example, when the movable member 37b is converted to the open state while the game ball is rolling on the upstream portion (that is, on the first middle stage portion 37b2) of the detour 37g, the game ball is movable. The game ball rolls on the upstream part of the detour 37g because it is pulled to the rear side (downstream side) in the upstream part of the detour 37g due to frictional resistance with the member 37b or contact with the left protrusion 37b6 or the like. The residence time for the game ball to stay on the movable member 37b is shorter than when the movable member 37b does not change its state during movement. On the other hand, since the ordinary variable winning device 37 of the present embodiment is provided with the intermediate protrusion 373k1 in the upstream portion of the detour 37g, the game ball moves to the rear side (downstream side) in the upstream portion of the detour 37g. When pulled in, it collides with the intermediate protrusion 373k1 and bounces. That is, the game ball collides with the intermediate protrusion 373k1 while being drawn to the downstream side, and is once pushed back to the front side (upstream side) in the upstream portion of the detour 37g, so that the game ball is upstream of the detour 37g. Even when the movable member 37b is converted to the open state while the portion is rolling, it is possible to secure a sufficient residence time on the movable member 37b of the game ball.

From the above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a gaming area 3 in which a gaming ball can flow down to the front side.
A gaming machine comprising a game board main body 80 on which 2 is formed and a variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 37 in the case of the present embodiment) provided in the game area 32, wherein the variable winning device is. A mounting wall portion (rear surface portion 373b) for mounting the variable winning device on the game board main body 80, and a winning area in which a game ball flowing down the game area 32 can win a prize (in the case of this embodiment, the Fuden winning opening 37d).
An opening / closing member (movable member 37b) that can be converted into a closed state that closes the winning area and an open state that opens the winning area, a flow path (flow path 37f) through which the game ball can roll, and a game ball stay. It is provided with a retention region (detour 37g) for causing the game to roll, and a guide portion (projection portion 371b) for guiding the game ball rolling (flowing down) in the flow path to the retention region. The flow path is formed on the front surface side of the mounting wall portion by the opening / closing member in the closed state, and when the opening / closing member is in the open state, the flow path is formed when the opening / closing member is in the closed state. The game ball is configured to win a prize in the winning area through the space, and the staying area is formed on the rear surface side of the mounting wall portion regardless of the state of the opening / closing member, and has a plurality of communication ports communicating with the flow path. , The game ball that has been guided by the guiding unit and has flowed in from the flow path through the communication port (entrance 37g1) of one of the plurality of communication ports is combined with the one communication port of the plurality of communication ports. Is configured to be able to flow out into the flow path through different communication ports (exit 37g2).

Specifically, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a gaming board main body 80 in which a gaming area 32 on which a gaming ball can flow down is formed, and a variable winning device provided in the gaming area 32 (the present embodiment). In the case of, the gaming machine is provided with a normal variable winning device 37), and the variable winning device includes a mounting wall portion (rear surface portion 373b) for mounting the variable winning device on the game board main body 80 and a gaming area. 3
The winning area (Public winning opening 37d) where the game ball flowing down 2 can win, and the closed state where the game ball cannot win or is difficult to win in the winning area by sliding back and forth, and the game ball in the winning area. A slide member (movable member 37b) that can be converted into an open state in which a prize can be won, a first flow path (flow path 37f) and a second flow path (detour path 37g) in which a game ball can roll, and a first It is provided with a guiding portion (projecting portion 371b) that guides a game ball that rolls (flows down) in the flow path to the second flow path. The first flow path is formed on the front surface side of the mounting wall portion by the slide member when the slide member is in the closed state, and when the slide member is in the open state, the slide member is in the closed state. In some cases, the game ball is configured to win a prize in the winning area through the space in which the first flow path is formed, and the second flow path is formed by the slide member of the mounting wall portion regardless of the state of the slide member. It is a communication port formed on the rear surface side and having both ends communicating with the first flow path, and has been guided by the guiding portion and has flowed in from the first flow path through one of the communication ports (inlet 37g1) of the two ends. The game ball is configured to be able to flow out to the first flow path through the communication port (outlet 37g2) of the other end of the both ends.

That is, the ordinary variation winning device 37 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a detour 37g (retention region, second flow path) is added to the flow path 37f (flow path, first flow path). By adding the detour 37g in this way, the residence time for the game ball to stay on the upper surface of the movable member 37b (opening / closing member, slide member) becomes longer than when the detour 37g is not present. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win a prize in the winning opening (in the case of the present embodiment, the general electric winning opening 37d), and the decrease of the game ball in the predetermined gaming state (in the case of the present embodiment, the time saving state) is suppressed. Because it becomes possible, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the normal variable winning device 37 having the game ball retention function is arranged in the right game area (the area on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32), the player can play the game ball in the right game area. You can enjoy the rolling mode. Further, in the present embodiment, the front decorative member 371 is made of a material capable of transmitting light, and is normally a variable winning device 3.
Since the rolling mode of the game ball in 7 is also sufficiently visible, the rolling mode of the game ball in the right game area can be further enjoyed.

The variable winning device provided in the game area 32 is not limited to the normal variable winning device 37, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the special variable winning device 38 may be used. Specifically, the variable prize-winning device is, for example, one in which a detour 37 g (retention region, second flow path) is added to the flow path 38f (flow path, first flow path) of the special variable prize-winning device 38. You may. Further, the opening / closing member that can be converted into a closed state in which the winning opening is closed and an open state in which the winning opening is opened is not limited to the slide member.
It can be changed as appropriate. In the case of the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, a slide member (movable member 37b) that opens and closes the winning opening by sliding back and forth as an opening / closing member.
However, the opening / closing member is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 13B, for example, a rotating member (movable member 37b) that opens / closes the winning opening by rotating around the rotation axis Z. ) May be.

Further, the retention area for retaining the game ball is not limited to the detour 37g (second flow path), and can be appropriately changed. Specifically, the retention region is, for example, a space in which the upstream portion and the downstream portion are not separated, that is, a space in which the partition wall 373k separating the upstream portion and the downstream portion of the detour 37g is removed from the detour 37g. , From the detour 37g, the front end part of the partition wall 373k (
It may be a space or the like from which a part other than the part (the part separating the entrance 37g1 and the exit 37g2) is removed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the game ball flowing from the first flow path (flow path 37f) to the second flow path (detour 37g) through one communication port (inlet 37g1) is the other communication. It is higher than the rate at which the game ball flows from the first flow path (flow path 37f) to the second flow path (detour 37g) through the mouth (outlet 37g2), and one of them communicates with the slide member (movable member 37b). It is possible to configure the mouth so as to provide a height difference (in the case of the present embodiment, a step or an inclination) so that the mouth is arranged at a position higher than the other communication port. With this configuration, the game ball can smoothly roll on the first flow path (flow path 37f) and the second flow path (detour path 37g), so that the first flow path and the second flow path can be smoothly rolled. It is possible to prevent ball clogging.

Further, in the present embodiment, the first flow path (1st flow path) is provided on the upper surface of the slide member (movable member 37b).
Ball power suppression unit for suppressing the ball power of a game ball rolling on the flow path 37f) or the second flow path (detour 37g) (in the case of this embodiment, the lower wall protrusion 37b5, the left protrusion 37b6, right Detour 37
It can be configured to provide b7). With such a configuration, the residence time in which the game ball stays on the upper surface of the slide member (movable member 37b) can be further extended, so that a predetermined gaming state (in the case of the present embodiment, a time saving state) can be further extended. ) It is possible to suppress the decrease in the number of game balls in the game, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, as a ball power suppressing portion, a lower wall protrusion 37b5, an upstream front wall protrusion 371d, a rear wall protrusion 373d, and other rising parts (convex parts) are provided on the flow path 37f, and a detour 37g is provided. A rising portion (convex portion) such as a left protrusion portion 37b6, a right protrusion portion 37b7, or an intermediate protrusion portion 373k1 is provided on the surface, but the ball power suppressing portion is not limited to these and can be appropriately changed. Further, as the ball power suppressing portion, a hidden portion (recess) may be provided in the flow path 37f or the detour 37g. Specifically, for example, a groove that meanders may be formed on the upper surface of the movable member 37b as a prone portion, and the game ball may be configured to roll while meandering along the groove. In addition, as a ball power suppression unit, the flow path 37
The f and the detour 37g may be provided with undulations (both the undulating portion and the undulating portion) so that the game ball rolls while meandering due to the undulations. In addition, the ball power suppression part is a rising part (convex part) or a prone part (convex part).
It is not limited to the recess) and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the present embodiment, a retention device having a game ball retention function in the game area 32 (
In addition to the ordinary variable winning device 37), a member for suppressing the ball power (obstacle nail, windmill, flow path 615, guide portion 616, etc.), that is, a retention member having a game ball retention function is provided. Therefore, since the game ball can be retained in the right game area by the retention device and the retention member, the rolling mode of the game ball in the right game area can be further enjoyed. In addition, a method of retaining the game ball by providing unevenness on the surface, a method of retaining the game ball by using a material having a high coefficient of friction, and a method of performing a constant operation by the driving force of a drive source (solenoid, etc.) are used for the game. A predetermined member or device may be provided with a game ball retention function by a method of retaining a ball, a method of retaining a game ball by providing a distribution device, or the like.

Further, since the normal variable winning device 37 can hold the game ball in the front-rear direction of the game machine 10 by the starting portion and the detour 37g, the holding member (a holding device other than the normal variable winning device 37 may be used). ) Is preferably configured so that the game ball can be retained in a direction other than the front-back direction (horizontal direction or vertical direction of the game machine 10). As a result, the retention member (and / /
Alternatively, the retaining device other than the ordinary variable winning device 37) and the ordinary variable winning device 37 allow the gaming machine to be retained three-dimensionally, so that the residence time can be increased and the gaming ball can be rolled. The interest in movement improves.

In addition, the out opening 30c, the general winning opening 35, etc. (hereinafter, "out opening 3") are in the middle of the detour 37g.
0c etc. " ) May be provided. As a result, the player's attention can be drawn to whether or not the game ball that has failed to win the normal variable winning device 37 comes out of the normal variable winning device 37, which improves the interest and the ball is released. Adjust so that the rate does not become too large,
It is possible to prevent the occurrence of ball clogging in the detour 37g.

Further, when the out port 30c or the like is provided in the middle of the detour 37g, the game ball may flow into the out port 30c or the like when the movable member 37b operates. Specifically, for example, FIG.
As shown in 4, detour 3 when the movable member 37b of the movable members 37b is in the closed state.
A through hole 37b11 is provided in a portion forming 7 g. When the movable member 37b is in the open state (may be in the closed state), the positions of the through hole 37b11 and the out port 30c in the vertical direction coincide with each other (the through hole 37b11 is located directly above the out port 30c). ), Movable member 37b
When the upper game ball is in a state where it can flow into the out port 30c and the movable member 37b is in the closed state (may be in the open state), the positions of the through hole 37b11 and the out port 30c in the vertical direction match. It is also possible to configure the game ball on the movable member 37b so that it cannot flow into the out port 30c or is difficult to flow into the out port 30c (the through hole 37b11 is displaced from directly above the out port 30c).

FIG. 19 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 collectively controls a game, and is 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 is a gaming microcomputer (IC) called an amusement chip (IC).
It includes a CPU) 111, an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that generates an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. The electronic components such as the game control device 100 and the solenoid and the motor driven by the game control device 100 include DC32V, DC12V, and D generated by the power supply device 400.
A predetermined level of DC voltage such as C5V is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 generates the DC voltage of DC32V from the AC power supply of 24V.
The power supply voltage is applied to the normal power supply unit 410 having a DC converter or a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from the DC32V voltage and the internal RAM of the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure. Supply backup power supply unit 420
A power failure monitoring circuit is provided, and the game control device 100 is provided with a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the occurrence and recovery of a power failure.

In this embodiment, the power supply unit 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are on separate boards or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, mainly. It may be configured to be provided on the substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are 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 reduce the cost by excluding it from the target of replacement.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power source is the game microcomputer 11 of the game control device 100.
The data supplied to 1 (particularly the built-in RAM) and stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or power cutoff. That is, the game control device 100 can store and retain information about the game even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the game machine is stopped, and after the power failure is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It serves as a means for retaining the memory of game information. 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.

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

The game microcomputer 111 is a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, Read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B and RA that can be read and written at any time
It is provided with M (random access memory) 111C.

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area of the CPU 111A and a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. ROM111B or RAM11
As 1C, 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 storage 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 (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state, and fluctuations 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. When the special result mode is adopted, the gaming state is advantageous for the player (special gaming state).
At the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed in the gaming machine 10
A display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state deviates from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist. Further, 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 of the display device. When the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle after display and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example). The state in which the variable display is stopped due to 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 regions is satisfied (for example, the same). The state of identification information,
However, the special result mode may be excluded), 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 is no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <
It is getting higher in the order of premier reach. Further, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived (when it is out of order) in the special figure variable display game. 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 (not shown).
Random number generation to generate fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in various reach and fluctuation display without reach), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock fluctuation display game, etc. It is equipped with a circuit and 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 a random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

Further, the CPU 111A is the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game.
Acquire any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (low probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state. One of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables based on the number of start storages and the like. Here, CPU111A
Is a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the 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 payout control device 200. 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 gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning opening 36, and a normal variable winning device 37.
A plurality of (1 to x, 2 in this embodiment) arranged in the starting port 2 switch 37a, the starting port 3 switch 97a in the second starting winning opening 97, the winning port switch 35a, and the special variable winning device 38. This is connected to the big prize opening switch 38a and the gate switch 34a in the start gate 34, and a negative logic signal such as high level 11V and low level 7V supplied from these switches is input, and 0V- An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that converts a 5V positive logic signal is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I / F 121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut and floats. 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. Proximity I / F1
Of the outputs of 21, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port 3 switch 97a, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a, and the gate switch 34a are input to the second input port 123. To. Also, of 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, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on a front frame 12 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or a gaming machine 1 is used.
Detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of 0, the gaming machine 10
The detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like is also input. A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine so that the detection signal is input to the third input port 124.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is the main board 10.
It is also supplied from 0 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70.
Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37
The detection signals of a and the start port 3 switch 97a 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 an enable signal CE by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 by the gaming microcomputer 111.
It can be read by asserting 2 (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, in the input unit 120, 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). Signal indicating whether or not the 200 can accept commands), 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 the input of the touch switch provided on the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (based on a signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

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 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122, and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the 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
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and 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, thereby turning off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for 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 used for each port 122, 123, of the input unit 120.
Not supplied to 124. 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 the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in 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 to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game to the test firing test device of the accreditation body (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot, and the like are transmitted 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-produced 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 gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming 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 obtained. 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 go through the buffer, and the like. ing. The port on the relay board 70 has a game microcomputer 11
The chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, in the output unit 130, a large winning opening solenoid 38b connected to the data bus 140 to open the special variable winning device 38 and a normal electric solenoid 3 to open the normal variable winning device 37.
A second output port 134 for outputting open / close data of 7c is provided. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content 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 information about the gaming machine 10, such as jackpot information, on the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting to 1 is provided. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device installed in a game store (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the open / close data signals of the large winning port solenoid 38b and the general electric current solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal to the first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , The second driver 1 that outputs 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.
38b, the third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw side of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136, and the fifth output port 137 supply to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d is provided to output the external information signal to be output to the external information terminal board 71.

To the first driver 138a, DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V 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 current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, 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 gaming machine to an external inspection device 500. Photocoupler 13
Reference numeral 9 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data 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.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning opening 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the starting port 3 in the second starting winning opening 97 are not particularly limited. The switch 97a, the winning opening switch 35a, the large winning opening switch 38a, and the gate switch 34a are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and are non-contact to detect a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. A type of magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like may be used.
Microswitches with mechanical contacts can be used.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 20.
The effect control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC) similar to the gaming microcomputer 111.
), And VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying video on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. , Sound source LSI 314 that controls the sound output to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.
It is equipped with.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 consisting of a program executed by the CPU and a PROM (programmable read-only memory) storing 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 holdable FeRAM 323 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. Further, 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 effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the playback sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, etc. are executed.

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.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30 from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311.
C, a synchronization signal STS that gives the data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
Waits to notify 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 to VRAM. A signal WAIT or the like 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 the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal sync signal HSYNC, and a vertical sync signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is sent 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, the interrupt signal INT from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
Is to be entered. 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 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An effect control command signal (effect command) such as a decorative special figure hold number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331. ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at DC 5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). Frame decoration LED control circuit 333, game board 3 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an provided LED (light emitting diode).
Board effect device 44 (for example, display device 41) provided in 0 (including the center case 40)
A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control a movable accessory (such as a movable accessory) that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the above. 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. Even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and is provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. good.

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. A function to detect the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.
A switch input circuit 336 that detects the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 and inputs the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 having the above configuration.
DC32V for driving a motor or solenoid, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor or LED, in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled by the motor. DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, LED, and speaker. Further, as the main control microcomputer 311, 3.3V or 1.2V.
When using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as, DC 3.3V based on DC 5V.
And a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2V is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. In addition, VDP312 (VDPREST signal) and sound source LSI314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
, The amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, and the like are supplied to reset the state. Further, the effect control device 300 has a cooling FA that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10.
When the N45 is connected and the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on, the cooling FAN45 is driven.

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 21 is a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing the transition of the game state in the present embodiment.
It is a figure exemplifying. The gaming states include a normal gaming state ST1, a first specific gaming state ST2, a second specific gaming state ST3, and a third specific gaming state ST4. In addition to this, as the special gaming state, there are a first special gaming state based on the first special result (big hit) and a second special gaming state based on the second special result (small hit), but they are omitted here. In each game state, the game control device 100
The special figure probability from which the first special result to be controlled is derived, the effect mode controlled by the effect control device 300 to determine the effect mode of the game, and the main start, which is the starting area that should be mainly aimed at in the game state. Area, the main variation special map, which is the type of special map variation display game that should be mainly executed.
And the launch direction of the game ball is determined.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim for a prize in the first start winning opening 36 by hitting left, and aiming for a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 or the second starting winning opening 97 by hitting right. You can do it. That is, it is possible to select the target starting area according to the player's will. Further, in each game state, the game is designed on the assumption that one of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is mainly advanced, and the player plays the game according to this design. It is configured so that it is advantageous for the player to play the game mainly in the special figure variation display game, which is determined to be the main in the design so that the game progresses. In the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each game state may be referred to as a main variation, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as an irregular variation.

In the normal game state ST1, the special figure probability is a low probability state, and there is no general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the special figure variable display game or normal Figure Fluctuation display There is no time reduction to shorten the fluctuation time of the game. Further, the effect mode that defines the effect mode is a normal mode. The main variable special figure is a special figure 1 variable display game, and the main starting area is the first starting winning opening 36, and the firing direction is left-handed in order to aim at the first starting winning opening 36. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 1 variable display game is the main variation and the special figure 2 variable display game is the irregular variation. As will be described later, in this normal game state ST1, a very long fluctuation time is set for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes inefficient in terms of time.
The player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at the acquisition of the small hit in the normal game state ST1.

The first specific gaming state ST2 is a state in which the special figure probability is high, and there is a general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning.
If there is a normal power support, there is also a time reduction to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game and the normal map fluctuation display game. The effect mode that defines the effect mode is the chance mode. again,
The main variable special figure is the special figure 1 variable display game, but the main starting area is the normal variable winning device 37.
The launch direction is right-handed in order to aim at this normal variable winning device 37. That is, special figure 1
It is designed so that the variable display game is the main variation and the special figure 2 variable display game is the irregular variation. In this first specific game state ST2, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 variation display game is shortened as compared with the case of the normal game state ST1, and a right-handed hit is made to aim at the normal variation winning device 37, and the special figure 1 It is advantageous for the player to play the variable display game. Second
The specific gaming state ST3 is the same as the first specific gaming state ST2 except that the special figure probability is a low probability state.

In the third specific game state ST4, the special figure probability is a high probability state, and there is no general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the special figure variable display. There is a certain amount of time to shorten the fluctuation time of the game. The effect mode that defines the effect mode is the small hit RUSH. Further, the main variable special figure is a special figure 2 variable display game, the main starting area is the second starting winning opening 97, and the firing direction is right-handed in order to aim at the second starting winning opening 97. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 2 variable display game is the main variation and the special figure 1 variable display game is the irregular variation.

In this third specific gaming state ST4, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game is the normal gaming state S.
It is a shorter time than in the case of T1, and it is more advantageous for the player to hit right to aim at the second start winning opening 97 and play the special figure 2 variable display game. Since the special figure 2 variable display game has a higher probability of a small hit than the special figure 1 variable display game, and the small hit has a higher probability of winning than the big hit, the small hit is higher in this third specific gaming state ST4. It occurs frequently and the player's ball increases. Since small hits occur frequently in this way, the production mode is small hit R.
It is a mode called USH.

Of these four gaming states, the normal gaming state ST1 is the most disadvantageous state for the player. The second specific game state ST3 is a state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1 because it has a general electric support, and the first specific game state ST2 is a high probability state, so that the normal game state ST1 and the second specific state It is a state more advantageous to the player than the game state ST3. Moreover,
Since the third specific game state ST4 is a state in which the player's ball is increased due to the frequent occurrence of small hits, it is more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST1, the first specific game state ST2, and the second specific game state ST3. It is in a state of being.

The transition of the game state is performed by the end of the special game state based on the derivation of the special result and the digestion of the specified number of games. Basically, if the special result that triggered the start of the special gaming state is a probabilistic jackpot that makes it a high-probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the first specific gaming state ST2
If it is a normal jackpot that shifts to, and makes a low probability state after the end of the special gaming state, the second
It shifts to the specific game state ST3.

If the first special result is not derived from the end of the special gaming state in the second specific gaming state ST3 and the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times (support count), the game shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. In addition, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times (support count) without deriving the first special result from the end of the special game state in the first specific game state ST2, the game shifts to the third specific game state ST4. .. Since the production mode of the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3 is the same chance mode, it is difficult for the player to grasp which game state he / she is staying in if it cannot be determined by the special result. be.

The third specific game state ST4 stays until the next derivation of the first special result. By providing the third specific game state ST4, it is possible to provide a period for increasing the player's ball by a small hit before the special game state based on the big hit is started, and in the third specific game state ST4. By increasing the number of balls held in the game and the subsequent increase in the number of balls held in the special gaming state, it is possible to give a lot of benefits to the player. In particular, in the situation where the transition to the third specific game state ST4 is possible, the next big hit is not derived even if the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 100 times after the special game state based on the probability change big hit is completed. It is a state, and by making it possible to give a profit to the player in such a situation, it is possible to eliminate the dissatisfaction that the big hit is not derived. On the contrary, it is possible to have an interest that is not found in conventional gaming machines, which is expected to be in a fitted state.

Since the ordinary variable winning device 37 of the present embodiment has a game ball retention function of retaining the game ball on the upper surface of the movable member 37b, the game ball is placed on the movable member 37b while the movable member 37b is in the closed state. And swallow the game ball when the movable member 37b is in the open state (movable member 3).
The game ball staying on 7b can be dropped to win a prize at the Fuden winning opening 37d). Therefore, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that fail to win the ordinary variable winning device 37, that is, the game balls that cannot be won in the general electric winning opening 37d even though they have arrived at the ordinary variable winning device 37.

Further, since the second starting winning opening 97 is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball that fails to win the normal variable winning device 37 can win the second starting winning opening 97. ..
In the case of the present embodiment, the game ball retention function of the normal variable winning device 37 reduces the number of game balls that fail to win the normal variable winning device 37, so that the game state in which the main starting area is the general electric winning opening 37d (No. 1). 1 In the specific game state ST2, the second specific game state ST3), the second start winning opening 97
It can be difficult to win a prize.

Since the main starting area of the first specific gaming state ST2 and the second specific gaming state ST3 is the general electric winning opening 37d, and the main starting area of the third specific gaming state ST4 is the second starting winning opening 97, the first specific In the case of the game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3, that is, in the high / low probability support state, it is impossible (difficult) to win the second start winning opening 97, and in the case of the third specific game state ST4, that is, It is preferable that the second starting winning opening 97 can be won only when there is no high probability support. 2nd start winning opening 9 in the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3
If a game ball wins in 7 and a small hit occurs, there is a risk that the ball output rate will greatly deviate from the design value.

The winning rate for the ordinary variable winning device 37 can be calculated using the following formula (1).
Winning rate [%] = Number of game balls won in the Fuden winning opening 37d / Ordinary variable winning device 37
Number of game balls (game balls that have flowed into the starting point of the flow path 37f) x 100 ... (1)
In the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 97 is arranged at the lower right of the game area 32, and the ordinary variable winning device 37 is arranged above the second starting winning opening 97. And the normal variable winning device 37
Since it has a game ball retention function, it is possible to reduce the number of game balls that fail to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37. Further, the time from the end of the operation of the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to the start of the operation and the residence time of the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 (flow path 3).
By adjusting the time it takes for the game ball to roll from the start point to the end point of 7f), the failure to win the normal variable winning device 37 in the hit state of the normal figure is made almost zero, that is, normal. It is also possible to set the winning rate to the ordinary variable winning device 37 in the hit state shown in the figure to almost 100%. By setting the winning rate to the normal variable winning device 37 in the hit state of the normal figure to almost 100%, it is possible to make it difficult to win the prize in the second starting winning opening 97 arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Therefore, it is possible to achieve the desired performance (ball ejection rate).

On the other hand, when there is no high probability support (third specific game state ST4), the normal variable winning device 37
Can not be opened, so the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 97, and the small hit RUSH
Can be realized. As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to configure the second start winning opening 97 to win a prize only when there is no high probability support (third specific gaming state ST4), and the desired performance can be realized. ..

Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the time of fluctuation of the normal map (that is, the fluctuation time of the normal map) is 200 msec, and the time of stop of the normal map (that is, the display time of the normal map) is 100 msec. Yes, the time for operating the normal power (that is, the sum of the total free power opening time and the total wait time for each hit state of the normal drawing) is 5800 msec, and the ending time (that is, that is).
When the sum of the remaining sphere processing time of the normal electric power and the ending time of the normal figure is 700 msec, the time from the end of the operation of the movable member 37b to the start of the operation is at least 1000 msec (= 700 msec +).
200msec + 100msec). In this case, the length of the flow path 37f and the detour 37g, the number and shape of the undulations provided on the flow path 37f and the detour 37g, and the like are appropriately designed, and the residence time of the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 is 1000 msec. By approaching to, it becomes possible to make the winning rate of the ordinary variable winning device 37 in the hit state of the normal figure almost 100%.

Of course, as in the example shown here, the winning rate to the normal variable winning device 37 in the hit state of the normal drawing becomes almost 100% according to the time from the end of the operation to the start of the operation of the movable member 37b. , The residence time of the game ball in the normal fluctuation winning device 37 may be set, or conversely, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 in the hit state of the normal figure according to the residence time of the game ball in the normal fluctuation winning device 37. The time from the end of the operation to the start of the operation of the movable member 37b may be set so that the winning rate of the movable member 37b becomes almost 100%.

That is, in the present embodiment, one of the residence time of the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 and the time from the end of the operation of the movable member 37b to the start of the operation is set according to the other (
By setting the time substantially the same as the other, the time equal to or longer than the other, etc.), the winning rate of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 can be increased. In addition, by increasing the residence time of the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 by increasing the part that suppresses the ball power such as the rising part and the prone part, it operates from the end of the operation of the movable member 37b during the interval of the normal electric power. (Until the start), more game balls can be retained on the movable member 37b, and when the movable member 37b is in the open state,
Since the game ball staying on the movable member 37b can be won, the winning rate of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 is improved. On the contrary, the fluctuation time of the normal map is shown in FIG. 22 (a).
By extending the time shown in (1), it is possible to have a possibility of winning the second starting winning opening 97 at a certain rate.

Further, in the present embodiment, the normal variable winning device 37 has a game ball retention function.
Since the second start winning opening 97 and the special variable winning device 38 are arranged below the normal variable winning device 37, they arrive at the second starting winning opening 97 and the special variable winning device 38 after the game ball is launched. The time until the game ball stays can be made longer than when the normal variable winning device 37 does not have the game ball retention function. Therefore, it is possible to avoid an unrecommended striking method and increase the degree of freedom of the opening pattern of the large winning opening (opening / closing pattern of the opening / closing member 990).

Left-handed is recommended in the normal game state ST1, but when the game ball is hit right in the normal game state ST1 and the game ball wins the second start winning opening 97, the special figure 2 variable display game is executed. In the normal game state ST1, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variation display game is set to be longer than that in the second specific game state, but by performing aiming (stop hitting, timing hitting, etc.), a big winning opening is made. It is possible to aim for a prize. If the normal variable winning device 37 arranged above the special variable winning device 38 does not have the game ball retention function, when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed during the normal game state ST1. By aiming at the start of the small hit game state (start of opening the large winning opening) and starting to hit the game ball, the game ball arrives at the special variable winning device 38 by the end of the small hit game state. It is possible to win a prize at the winning opening. Therefore, in order to execute the special figure 2 variable display game during the normal game state ST1, there is a possibility that a non-recommended striking method (right striking) may be performed.

On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, since the normal variable winning device 37 arranged above the special variable winning device 38 has the game ball retention function, the game ball arrives at the special variable winning device 38. It takes time to do it. Therefore, when the special figure 2 variable display game is executed during the normal game state, even if the game ball is started to be hit at the same time as the start of the small hit game state (start of opening the large winning opening), the game ball is started. Is a special variable winning device 3 by the end of the small hit game state.
I can't reach 8. Therefore, since it is useless to execute the special figure 2 variable display game during the normal game state ST1, it is not recommended in the hitting method of executing the special figure 2 variable display game during the normal game state ST1, that is, in the normal game state ST1. It is possible to avoid being hit.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the illegal winning by the capture, that is, the normal game state ST1
In, it is possible to generate a small hit by hitting right and prevent a small hit prize (a prize in the large winning opening during the small hit period) by aiming.

Further, when the normal variable winning device 37 arranged above the special variable winning device 38 does not have the game ball retention function, it prevents illegal winning due to capture (avoids unrecommended hitting methods). ), It was necessary to set a limit on the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small hit game state, such as performing the short opening only once. On the other hand, in the case of the present embodiment, since the normal variable winning device 37 arranged above the special variable winning device 38 has the game ball retention function, the game ball arrives at the special variable winning device 38. It takes time to do it. Therefore, even if the large winning opening is opened multiple times during the small hit game state, it is possible to prevent illegal winning due to capture, so it is possible to increase the degree of freedom of the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit gaming state. can.

Here, for example, the ordinary variable winning device 37 arranged above the special variable winning device 38.
However, it does not have a game ball retention function, and it takes about 2 seconds from the time the game ball is launched until it arrives at the special variable winning device 38. In such a case, if the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game state is, for example, the pattern shown in FIG. 22B, that is, the pattern in which the opening for 1.8 seconds is performed only once, the small hit Even if you aim to hit the game ball at the start of the game state, the small hit game state is finished by the time the game ball arrives at the special variable winning device 38, so the game ball will be in the big winning opening. I can't win a prize.

On the other hand, in such a case, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game state is, for example, a pattern as shown in FIG. 22 (c), that is, "0.5 second open state → 1.0 second closed state → 0". ..
If the pattern is "5 seconds open state-> 1.0 seconds closed state-> 0.5 seconds open state", by aiming at the start of the small hit game state and starting to hit the game ball, the small hit game state can be achieved. Since the game ball can be delivered to the special variable winning device 38 by the end, the game ball can win a prize in the large winning opening. Therefore, in such a case, if an opening pattern in which the large winning opening is opened a plurality of times is adopted as the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game state, it is not possible to prevent illegal winning due to capture. On the other hand, as an opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game state, an opening pattern in which the large winning opening is opened multiple times is adopted, that is, the degree of freedom of the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit gaming state is increased. If it can be done, it is possible to improve the small hit performance (increase the number of balls to be played in the small hit game state), but it cannot be realized due to illegal winning by capture.

In order to prevent illegal winning due to capture and improve the small hit performance, a retention device that delays the time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38 (in the present embodiment). In this case, a normal variable winning device 37) or the like will be provided. If the retention device delays by 2 seconds (a delay time of 2 seconds is given), it will take about 4 seconds from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38.

As a result, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game state is, for example, FIG. 22 (c).
The pattern shown in, that is, "0.5 second open state → 1.0 second closed state → 0.5 second open state →
In the case of the pattern of "1.0 second closed state → 0.5 second open state", it takes 3.5 seconds (= 0.5 seconds + 1.0 seconds + 0.5 seconds + 1.0 seconds) until the operation of the opening / closing member 990 ends. (+0.5 seconds), whereas it takes about 4 seconds from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38. That is, in the present embodiment, the time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38 is longer than the time from the start to the end of the operation of the opening / closing member 990 in the small hit game state. In addition, it can be configured to determine the residence time of the game ball in the normal variable winning device 37 according to the opening / closing pattern (opening pattern of the large winning opening) of the opening / closing member 990 in the small hit game state.

The time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38 (this) rather than the time from the start of operation to the end of operation of the opening / closing member 990 in the small hit game state (3.5 seconds in this example). In the example, by lengthening (about 4 seconds), even if you aim to hit the game ball at the same time as the start of the small hit game state, the small hit game will be played by the time the game ball arrives at the special variable winning device 38. The state is finished. Therefore, even if an opening pattern in which the large winning opening is opened a plurality of times is adopted as the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game state, it is possible to prevent illegal winning due to capture.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, by providing a retention device or the like that gives a delay time to the time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38, while preventing illegal winning due to capture. , Small hit performance can be improved. Further, the longer the delay time is, the longer the total time of the small hit game state can be extended, so that the small hit performance can be improved. Further, the longer the delay time is, the longer it takes to arrive at the special variable winning device 38, so that it becomes difficult to illegally win a prize by capturing. Further, providing such a retention device or the like is effective not only for aiming during normal electric support but also for aiming during small hit RUSH. In addition, the longer the delay time, the more difficult it is to aim, so it is necessary to keep hitting, and stable data can be acquired even in the operation of the hall.

Further, in the case of the present embodiment, in the normal game state ST1, a right-handed hit is made to win a prize in the second start winning opening 97 to generate a small hit, and then the game ball passes through the normal drawing start gate 34 and is normally used. When the figure is correct, the game ball retention function of the normal variable winning device 37 can reduce the number of game balls that fail to win the normal variable winning device 37, so that the game balls are arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. It is possible to make it difficult for the special variable winning device 38 to win a prize. That is, according to the present embodiment, it takes time for the game ball to arrive at the special variable winning device 38 due to the game ball retention function of the normal variable winning device 37, so that it is possible to prevent illegal winning due to capture. Further, the game ball retention function of the normal variable winning device 37 can reduce the number of game balls that fail to win the normal variable winning device 37 (it can be difficult to make the special variable winning device 38 win).
It is possible to minimize the damage caused by illegal winning due to capture.

In addition, by increasing the degree of freedom of the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit gaming state, it is possible not only to improve the small hit performance (increase the number of balls to be ejected in the small hit gaming state), but also to open the large winning opening 38d. Since it is possible to increase the number of times, the player can enjoy whether or not the game ball flows into the large winning opening 38d, and the interest of the game is improved. The time from the launch of the game ball to the arrival at the special variable winning device 38 is about 2 when there is no retention device.
In the case of seconds and a retention device, about 4 seconds are exemplified, but these arrival times are only average values of measured values, and of course, there is an error in the actual arrival times.

Further, the alert (error notification) to be performed when the player is hit right in the normal game state may be performed when the condition that a predetermined number of game balls have won the second start winning opening 97 is satisfied. , It may be performed when the condition that a predetermined number of game balls have passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is satisfied, or the number of game balls winning in the second start winning opening 97 and the normal number of game balls have passed through the normal drawing start gate 34. This may be performed when the condition that the sum with the number of game balls reaches a predetermined number is satisfied. As a result, it is possible to avoid inconveniences such as a decrease in interest and a decrease in motivation to play because the player is immediately alerted even if he accidentally hits the right side. Further, in the normal game state, the counter for counting the game balls that have won in the second start winning opening 97 and the counter for counting the game balls that have passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 are configured to be cleared at a predetermined timing. It ’s okay,
Alternatively, it may be configured to update by -1 each time the first start winning opening 36 is won.

FIG. 23 shows the probabilities of big hits and small hits, the distribution probability of the big hit type when the big hit is won, and the distribution probability of the small hit type when the small hit is won. The big hit is a special result (first special result) accompanied by the operation of the conditional device, and the small hit is a special result (second special result) not accompanied by the operation of the conditional 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.

The jackpot probability, which is the probability of a jackpot (first special result), is common to Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2.
The probabilities in the normal gaming state, which is a low probability state, and the specific gaming state, which is a high probability state, are shown in FIG. 2, respectively.
The probability is as shown in 3 (a). The gaming machine of the present embodiment is configured to be in a high probability state after the end of the special gaming state (first special gaming state) based on the probability variation jackpot.
Further, regardless of which of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game results in a high probability state, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game Both are in a high probability state.

The small hit probability, which is the probability of a small hit (second special result), is as shown in FIG. 23 (b). This small hit probability is higher in the special figure 2 than in the special figure 1. In addition, the small hit probability is always constant regardless of the gaming state and the big hit probability. In the big hit and small hit lottery, the big hit and the small hit are not won in duplicate.

Further, FIG. 23 (c) shows the jackpot types that can be selected in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, and the distribution probability of each jackpot type, and FIG. 23 (d) shows the selection in Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. The possible small hit types, the opening time, the number of opening times, and the distribution probability of each small hit type are shown. In addition, the small hit is not provided in the special figure 1, and the special figure 2
You may set it to only.

24 and 25 show fluctuation patterns of the special figure fluctuation display game. FIG. 24A shows a variation pattern in the case where the result is out of order in the normal gaming state (low probability state). In the normal gaming state, the special figure 1 variable display game is designed to be the main variation, and the special figure 2 variable display game is designed to be the irregular variation. In order for the player to proceed with the game according to this design, for Special Figure 2, a long variation in which a variation time of about 10 minutes is set is selected regardless of which variation pattern is selected. It has become. That is, in the normal gaming state, the variable time that can be determined as the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game is longer than the variable time that can be determined as the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game. The probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game than in the special figure 1 variable display game. FIG. 2 The execution of the variable display game is made inefficient in terms of time, and in the normal gaming state, the player is made to proceed mainly with the special figure 1 variable display game.

FIG. 24B shows a specific gaming state (first specific gaming state ST2, second specific gaming state ST3).
, The fluctuation pattern when the result is out of order in the third specific gaming state ST4) is shown. In this case, as the variation pattern without reach in the special figure 1 variation display game, only the variation pattern having a shorter variation time than in the normal gaming state is selected. In addition, only the variable pan without reach can be selected for the special figure 2 variable display game. In the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3, the special figure 1 variation display game is the main variation, and in the third specific game state ST4, the special figure 2 variation display game is the main variation. Further, in the specific gaming state, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the normal gaming state.

FIG. 25A shows a fluctuation pattern when the result is a big hit in the normal gaming state.
For the special figure 2, only the fluctuation pattern that does not generate the reach state can be selected. In the normal gaming state, the fluctuation time when the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a big hit is longer than the variable time which can be selected when the special figure 1 variable display game becomes a big hit.

FIG. 25B shows a specific gaming state (first specific gaming state ST2, second specific gaming state ST3).
, The fluctuation pattern when the result is a big hit in the third specific game state ST4) is shown. Special figure 1
For the variable display game, a variable time variation pattern equivalent to the normal gaming state is selected.
Further, for the special figure 2 variable display game, a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation time equivalent to the SP3 reach of the special figure 1 variable display game is set.

FIG. 25 (c) shows a fluctuation pattern when the result is a small hit in the normal gaming state.
As for the special figure 2, the reach state is not generated, and the long fluctuation in which the fluctuation time of about 10 minutes is set is selected. FIG. 25 (d) shows a specific gaming state (first specific gaming state ST2).
, 2nd specific gaming state ST3, 3rd specific gaming state ST4), the fluctuation pattern when the result is a small hit is shown. None of them generate a reach state, and a fluctuation pattern with a very short fluctuation time is selected.

FIG. 26 shows a special variable winning device in a special gaming state (first special gaming state) based on a big hit (first special result) and a special gaming state (second special gaming state) based on a small hit (second special result). The opening and closing pattern of is shown. In the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game, when the big hit type is a 10R probability variable big hit, the special variable winning device 38 is opened according to the big winning opening opening / closing pattern 1. In the grand prize opening opening / closing pattern 1, after the fanfare period of 5000 ms, the opening period of 29000 ms is set in the first round (1R). Then 20
The round in which the interval period of 00 ms and the open period of 29000 ms are set is repeated up to 10 rounds, and after the ending period of 11000 ms has elapsed, the special gaming state ends. In addition, the jackpot type is 4R in the special figure 1 variable display game or the special figure 2 variable display game.
In the case of a probabilistic big hit or a 4R normal big hit, the special variable winning device 38 is opened according to the big winning opening opening / closing pattern 2. This opening / closing pattern differs from the opening / closing pattern of the 10R jackpot only in the number of rounds.

The time described in the interval period and the ending period in each opening / closing pattern is the time obtained by adding the remaining ball processing time and the interval time or the ending time. For example, the interval period in the large winning opening opening / closing pattern 1 is 2000 ms, of which 14 in the first half.
00 ms is the remaining ball processing time, and the latter 600 ms is the interval time. again,
The ending period in the large winning opening opening / closing pattern 1 is 11000 ms, of which 1400 ms in the first half is the remaining ball processing time and 9600 ms in the latter half is the ending time.

Regarding the opening / closing pattern of small hits, the fanfare period, opening period, interval period (including remaining ball processing time) and ending period (including remaining ball processing time) as shown in the figure.
The special variable winning device 38 is opened accordingly. In addition, in both the big hit and small hit opening / closing patterns, if a specified number of prizes are won in each round, the opening period of the round ends at that point. The opening time of the small hit is shorter than the opening time of the big hit, and the number of winnings to the special variable winning device 38 in the special gaming state is small. Therefore, the small hit has a lower game value that can be given to the player than the big hit. That is, as special results, a first special result (big hit) capable of generating a first special gaming state and a second special gaming state in which the gaming value that can be given to the player is lower than that of the first special gaming state are generated. The possible second special result (small hit) is included.

The opening / closing pattern of the small hit has different lengths of the fanfare period and the ending period depending on whether or not it is in the third specific gaming state, and is set to be longer in the third specific gaming state. In the third specific game state, these times are secured in order to perform effects such as notification regarding small hits and notification of the number of prize balls by winning a prize. In addition, since small hits occur frequently in the third specific game state, the time required to digest the special game state is lengthened by lengthening the fanfare period and the ending period so that the number of prize balls per unit time does not become too large. I have to. Further, the opening time of the special variable winning device is the same regardless of whether or not it is in the third specific gaming state. Here, in the opening / closing pattern of each small hit, only one opening is performed, but it is also possible to perform a plurality of opening. In this case, the interval time for temporarily closing the special variable winning device 38 is the same regardless of whether or not it is in the specific gaming state.

Although it is said that both the fanfare period and the ending period are different depending on whether or not the third specific gaming state is reached, only one of them may be different. Further, regarding the opening / closing pattern of the big hit, one or both of the fanfare period and the ending period may be different depending on whether or not the third specific gaming state is reached.

In the following description, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game. Further, when the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a decorative special figure variable display game. again,
When the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a hit (special result). Further, when the first special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a big hit, and the second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a small hit, are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a special gaming state.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a gaming ball (from a launching device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32 (
The game is played by launching a pachinko ball). 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 general winning opening 35 and the first starting winning opening. 36, normal variable winning device 3
7. The second starting winning opening 97 and the special variable winning device 38 are either won, or flow into the out opening 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and discharged from the gaming area 32. And general winning opening 3
5. When a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the second starting winning opening 97, and the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls according to the type of winning opening is paid out. From the payout unit controlled by the control device 200 (see FIG. 19), the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the gaming ball into the left gaming area (so-called left-handed) to obtain the first starting winning opening 36 and the first starting winning opening 36. It is possible to aim for a prize in the general winning opening 35 arranged on the left side of the game, and by launching a game ball into the right game area (so-called right-handed), the normal figure starting gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, and special It is possible to aim for a prize in the variable winning device 38, the second starting winning opening 97, and the general winning opening 35 arranged above the second starting winning opening 97.

The winning ball to the first starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 is detected as the starting winning ball of the special figure 1 variable display game by the starting opening 1 switch 36a or the starting opening 2 switch 37a provided inside. As one start storage, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is stored as a limit. Special Figure 1 When the game ball wins in the first start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37 while the variable display game can be started and the first starting memory number is 0, the starting right is generated. Along with this, the first start memory is stored, the first start memory number is added by 1, and the first start memory is immediately added.
Based on the start memory, the special figure 1 variable display game is started, and at this time, the first start memory number is subtracted by 1. On the other hand, the special figure 1 variable display game cannot be started immediately, for example, the special figure 1 has already been started.
When the variable display game is played and the special figure 1 variable display game is not completed or the special game state is set, the game ball wins in the first start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. If the number of first start storages is less than the upper limit, the number of first start storages is added by 1, and one first start storage is stored. Then, when the special figure 1 variable display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure 1 variable display game or the end of the special gaming state) in the state where the first start storage number is 1 or more, the first The start memory number is subtracted by 1, and the special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the stored first start memory.

The winning ball to the second starting winning opening 97 is detected as the starting winning ball of the special figure 2 variable display game by the starting opening 3 switch 97a provided inside. If there is a prize in the second start winning opening 97 in a state where the special figure 2 variable display game can be started, the special figure 2 variable display game is immediately executed based on the winning. Further, when the special figure 2 variable display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure 2 variable display game has already been played and the special figure 2 variable display game has not ended, or when the special game state has been set. In addition, even if the game ball wins in the second start winning opening 97, the second start memory does not occur. If there is a prize in the second start winning opening 97 in a state where the special figure 2 variable display game can be started, the second start memory is temporarily generated for the convenience of processing, but the second start memory is Since it will be digested immediately, the second start memory for holding the start of the special figure 2 variable display game does not occur.

Further, when the start winning ball is detected, a big hit random value, a big hit symbol random value, and each fluctuation pattern random value are extracted as start memory information, and the extracted random value is in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 19). The special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory up to a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times for the first start memory). Then, the stored number of the special figure start memory is the memory display unit 53 (special figure 1) for notifying the start winning number of the batch display device 50.
In addition to being displayed on the hold display), it is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40 as a decorative special figure start storage display.

The game control device 100 plays a special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 (first variable display device) based on the first start memory, and is special based on winning a prize in the second start winning opening 97. FIG. 2 A special figure 2 variation display game is played on the display 52 (second variation display device). The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but during the execution of one of the special figure variable display games,
If the other special figure variation display game has the first special result (big hit) or the second special result (small hit), the other special figure variation display game is regarded as a result other than the special result (missing result). I'm trying to finish it.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a special figure based on the winning of the game ball to the general electric winning opening 37d (first starting winning area) or the first starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area). 1
It serves as a first execution control means for controlling the execution of a variable display game (first special figure variable display game).
Further, the game control device (game control means) 100 is a special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 97 (second start winning area). It serves as a second execution control means for controlling the execution of.

In the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, after the variable display is performed, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode (big hit result mode) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit and becomes the first special game state (so-called big hit state).
Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 corresponds to the second special result (small hit result mode). It becomes a small hit and becomes a second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, special figure 1
The display 51 serves as a first variable display means capable of displaying a first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37. Further, the special figure 2 display 52 serves as a second variable display means capable of displaying the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 97.

Further, the game control device (game control means) 100 is in a jackpot game state (first special game state).
After the end of, control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can proceed in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (the probability of winning is high and there is a general electric support). It is possible to do. That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 forms the specific game state generating means.

In addition, the display device 41 corresponds to the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game.
A decorative special figure variable display game that variablely displays a plurality of types of decorative identification information (numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) is being executed. The decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 includes a decorative special figure 1 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and a decorative special figure 2 variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game. Yes, these are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the variation display is performed according to the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed according to the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special map variation display game.

That is, the display device 41 variablely displays the decorative identification information in accordance with the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) and the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) (decorative variable display game). It is a decorative variation display means that can display a decorative special figure variation display game). It should be noted that different display devices may be used in the decorative special figure 1 variable display game and the decorative special figure 2 variable display game, or only one of the decorative special figure variable display games may be displayed. In addition, the gaming machine 1
The special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without providing the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 at 0.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 variable display game, but in the case of the normal gaming state which is a low probability state, the variable time is used as the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game. Very long (about 10 minutes) long variation is selected. As a result, in the normal game state, special figure 2
The execution of the variable display game becomes inefficient in terms of time, and the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game aiming at the acquisition of a small hit in the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is advantageous for the player to hit left to aim at the first start winning opening 36 and play the special figure 1 variable display game. The length variation time is about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.).

Based on the above, the game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening (1st starting winning opening 36, 2nd starting winning opening 97, normal variable winning device 37), and the result of the game is a special result. In the game machine 10 that generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player in the event of such a situation, a game control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a special variable winning device that is opened in the special game state. (Special variable winning device 38), and the game control means includes a fanfare period, which is a period from the start of the special gaming state to the start of opening of the special variable winning device, and the final special variable winning device in the special gaming state. It is possible to set the ending period, which is the period from the end of the opening of the game to the end of the special game state, and even if the special game state is based on the same special result, when the special result is derived. It is possible to make the length of one or both of the fanfare period and the ending period different according to the game state of the game. Therefore, it is possible to make the execution mode according to the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, a game ball to the first starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening 97 forming the starting winning opening, and the first starting winning opening 36 or the ordinary variable winning device 37. The first variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) that executes the first variable display game based on the winning of the prize, and the second variable display game are executed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 97. The second variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) and the specific game state (third specific game state) in which the execution time of the second variable display game is set to be shorter than the normal state.
The game control means is provided with a specific game state generating means (game control device 100) capable of generating a special game state, and the game control means specializes in the length of one or both of the fanfare period and the ending period in the special game state based on the same special result. It means that the game state when the special result is derived is longer when the game state when the special result is derived is longer than when the game state when the result is derived is not the specific game state. Therefore, it is possible to make the execution mode according to the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. For example, in the specific game state, the time for executing the effect can be secured, and in the case of not the specific game state, the game can be advanced quickly.

In addition, the first special result is that the probability of being derived can be changed according to the gaming state.
There is a special result and a second special result whose probability of being derived regardless of the gaming state is constant, and the probability that the second special result is derived is higher than the probability that the first special result is derived. It will be done. Therefore, it is possible to make the execution mode according to the game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In particular, by making the lengths of one or both of the fanfare period and the ending period different for the second special result that does not change the probability, the derivation probability does not change, but the execution mode can be changed.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming 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. 27 and 28 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 29 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 27, first, a process for disabling interrupts (step X1) is performed, and then a stack pointer, which is the start address of an area for saving the value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs. Stack pointer setting process (step X2)
)I do. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of this embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, and the upper rank is 00.
Take h or 01h, and set the first 00h in step X4. Next, the firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step X5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step X6),
The process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step X7). 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 instructions from a game control device 100 that is 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 the command is sent 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 prevent the command from being missed. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the timing of the power-on delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity determination) that is not subject to the validity determination (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 turning on the power from becoming complicated.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122.
By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the initialization switch 11
The operation of 2 can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 may be operated after the waiting time has elapsed, or the initialization switch 112 may be operated from the power-on to the waiting time. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operations, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps X8 to X12) 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 X8), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Do (step X9).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step X8 (step X10). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (step X10;
N) returns to the determination (step X9) of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step X10; 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 it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem when the power is turned on. ..

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 start 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 cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. 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 X9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X11), and whether the timer value is 0 or not. Is determined (step X12). If the timer value is not 0 (step X)
12; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks for the power failure monitoring signal (step X8). If the timer value is 0 (step X).
12; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM and EEPROM (step X13), and off-data is output (output) to all output ports. (Set to the state where there is no) (step X14).

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 X15) and read first. However, it is determined from the state of the first input port 122 whether the initialization switch is turned on (step X16).

When the initialization switch is off (step X16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step X17), and it is normal. If (step X17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step X).
18). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step X19).
It is determined whether the calculated checksum and the checksum when the power is turned off match (step X2).
0). If the checksums match (step X20; Y), step X21 in FIG. 28
And perform the processing when it recovers normally from the power failure.

Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step X16; Y), or when it is determined.
When it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X17).
N or step X18; N), checksum is not normal (step X20; N)
If it is determined, the process proceeds to step X25 in FIG. 28 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

In step X21 of FIG. 28, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (
Step X21). The area to be initialized here is a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal flag area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. It is considered to be indefinite. 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, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the special figure status prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24), and the step. Proceed to X30. In the case of this embodiment, in step X24, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a probability information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. As the screen designation command, if both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are in the normal processing described later, that is, the special figure variation display game is not being executed and the special game state is not being executed, the customer is waiting. Send the command of the waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command of the recovery screen. In addition to these commands, depending on the model, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

On the other hand, when jumping from steps X16, X17, X18, X20 to step X25, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permission (step X25), and all the areas including the busy signal flag area and the touch switch signal status monitoring area are set. Clear the RAM area to 0 (step X26) and set the RAM access prohibited area to access prohibited (step X2).
7). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step X2).
8). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the production mode. Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X29), and the process proceeds to step X30. In the case of this embodiment, step X29
Then, the model specification command, the special figure 1 hold number command, the probability information command, and the RAM initialization command (display the customer waiting demo screen and R for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) with light and sound.
Send multiple commands such as (command to notify AM initialization). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a production count information command and a support count information command, which is information on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with normal electric support, are also transmitted.

In step X30, the CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates the timer interrupt signal and the random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs the process of starting the circuit. 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 X30, a process for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X31). Specifically, the setting of the code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit is performed by the CPU 111.
Performed by A. 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 the upper bit transposition) by exchanging them in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). 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. Further, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on.
RWM is specified as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers (large hit symbol random numbers, small hit symbol random numbers) that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). After saving in the area (step X32), the interrupt is permitted (step X33). 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 random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it can be difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step X34) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the small hit symbol random number are configured to be generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. 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 and the small hit symbol random number are the timer interrupt processing that is the processing unit of the program. CTC output with the same cycle (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) for timer interrupt processing)
It is a "slow counter" that is updated based on. Further, in the big hit symbol random number and the small hit symbol random number, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. It should be noted that each random number 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 big hit random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the big hit symbol random number and the small hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

The number of times (for example, twice) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus after the initial value random number update process in step X34.
Is set (step X35), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X3).
6). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step X36; N), the initial value random number update process (step X36; N)
Return to step X34). 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 X34) (step X33), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, 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 the initial value random number update process in step X34, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process. 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 cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process.
This has the advantage of simplifying the main process.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step X36; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step X35 (step X37).
.. Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (step X3).
7; N) returns to the determination (step X36) of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step X37; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, a process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step X38).
), The process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step X39) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X40).
), The power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X41).
Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step X42) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step X43) for saving the calculated checksum, the RW
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step X44), it waits for the power of the gaming machine to be cut 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, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the subordinate control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to the instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the start of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 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 provided. , 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 and a RAM 111C.
An initialization operation unit (initialization switch) that can be operated from the outside, an initialization means (game control device 100) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit, and The operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. 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. That is, it is an interrupt routine that is started in a predetermined cycle. When a timer interrupt occurs in the game microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and FIG. 29.
Timer interrupt processing is started.

When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step X1).
01). By switching to the register bank 1, it 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 X102). In step X102, the same processing as in step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches, signal acquisition, that is, input processing (step X103) for reading the state of each input port is performed.

Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step X104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, normal electric solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step X5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the 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. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the state of launch permission as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. Generated within 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 to launch.

Next, a payout command transmission process (step X105), a random number update process 1 (step X106), in which commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes are output to the payout control device 200.
Random number update process 2 (step X107) is performed. After that, monitoring whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the starting port 3 switch 97a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a, and setting the prize ball, A winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step X108) is performed to monitor errors such as opening the front frame and the glass frame and illegally winning the normal variable winning device 37 and the special variable winning device 38.

Next, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a
The start port switch monitoring process (step X109) for monitoring the winning of the prize is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, and the second starting winning opening 97. Then, the special figure 1 game process (step X110) for processing the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure 2 game process (step X111) for performing the special figure 2 variable display game, and the normal figure variable display game processing are performed. Performs the normal map game processing (step X112).

Next, a segment LED editing process (step X113), 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 X114) that checks the detection signal from and determines whether there is an abnormality, and panel radio error that checks the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 and determines whether there is an abnormality. Monitoring process (step X1
15). Further, an external information editing process (step X116) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, 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. It is automatically performed at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, there is also a gaming machine that needs to be instructed to execute a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the register bank designation.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the start port switch monitoring process (step X109) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process.
The details of are explained. As shown in FIG. 30, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the start port 1 (first start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and the hard random number acquisition process is performed (step X492). Then, it is determined whether or not there is start opening winning information that is set when a big hit random number is acquired based on the winning to the first starting winning opening 36 in the hard random number acquisition process (step X493).

If the starting opening winning information is not set based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 36 (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set. On the other hand, when the information with the starting opening winning is set based on the winning to the first starting winning opening 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state (step X494). Then, when the game is in a normal gaming state (step X494; Y).
Goes to step X497. Also, when not in the normal gaming state (step X494)
In (N), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step X495), and an effect command setting process is performed (step X496). After that, a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 1 is prepared (step X497), and the special figure start port 1 switch process is performed (step X498).
..

Based on the reception of the right-handed instruction notification command, the effect control device 300 performs right-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform right-handed by display, voice, or the like. Right-handed is more advantageous for the player when in a specific game state or special game state, and the first start winning opening 36, which is designed so that a prize is not won unless it is left-handed, is in a specific game state or special. When a prize is detected during the game state, a right-handed instruction is notified.

Next, the starting port 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X49).
9), the hard random number acquisition process is performed (step X500), and it is determined whether or not there is information with a start opening prize that is set when a big hit random number is acquired based on the winning of the second start winning opening 97 (step X500).
Step X501).

If the information with the starting opening winning is not set based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 97 (step X501; N), the process proceeds to step X509. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set. On the other hand, when the information with the starting opening winning is set based on the winning to the second starting winning opening 97 (step X501; Y), is the Fuden (ordinary variable winning device 37) operating, that is, It is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device 37 is activated to enable the winning of the game ball (step X502), and when the normal electric power is operating (step X502; Y), step X504 Move to. On the other hand, when the normal electric power is not operating (step X502; N), it is determined whether or not the normal electric power is being generated (step X503).

In the determination of whether or not a fraudulent event is occurring, it is determined that the fraudulent event 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 the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some kind of abnormality or fraud has occurred.
If there is a winning game ball in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal winnings.
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.

If a normal electric phone fraud is occurring (step X503; Y), the process proceeds to step X509. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more. Further, when the fraudulent electric power is not occurring (step X503; N), it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state (step X).
504). Then, when not in the normal gaming state (step X504; N), step X
Move to 507. Further, in the normal gaming state (step X504; Y), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step X505), and an effect command setting process is performed (step X506). After that, a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 2 is prepared (step X507), the special figure start port 2 switch process is performed (step X508), and the step X is performed.
Move to 509.

Based on the reception of the left-handed instruction notification command, the effect control device 300 performs a left-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform a left-handed strike by means of a launch direction instruction display 99, voice, or the like. Left-handed is more advantageous for the player when in the normal game state, and left when a prize is detected in the normal game state by the normal variable winning device 37 which is designed so that the player does not win unless it is right-handed. I am trying to give a hit instruction notification.

Next, the starting port 3 (second starting winning opening 97) winning monitoring table is prepared (step X509).
), Perform a hard random number acquisition process (step X510). Then, it is determined whether or not there is start opening winning information that is set when a big hit random number is acquired based on the winning to the second starting winning opening 97 in the hard random number acquisition process (step X511).

If the start opening winning information is not set based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 97 (step X511; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated. In this case, the information that there is no starting opening prize is set. On the other hand, when the information with the starting opening winning is set based on the winning to the second starting winning opening 97 (step X511; Y), it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state (step X512). And when it is not in the normal gaming state (step X512)
; N) shifts to step X515. Also, if you are in a normal game state (step X)
512; Y) prepares a left-handed instruction notification command (step X513) and performs an effect command setting process (step X514). After that, a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 3 is prepared (step X515), and the special figure start port 3 switch process is performed (step X5).
16), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

Based on the reception of the left-handed instruction notification command, the effect control device 300 performs a left-handed instruction notification instructing the player to perform a left-handed strike by means of a launch direction instruction display 99, voice, or the like. Left-handed is more advantageous for the player when in the normal gaming state, and when the winning is detected in the normal playing state at the second starting winning opening 97, which is designed so that the player cannot win the prize unless he / she hits right. I am trying to give a left-handed instruction notification.

[Special figure start port 1 switch processing]
FIG. 31 shows the special figure start port 1 switch process (step X498) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process. In this special figure start opening 1 switch processing, first, the first start winning opening 3
The start port signal 1 output number of times, which is the number of times the information regarding the number of times of winning a prize in 6 is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10, is loaded (step X521), and the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X522). ), Determine whether the number of outputs overflows (step X523)
). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal 1 output count area of the RWM (step X524), and the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number). Is less than the upper limit value (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525.
Here, the number of outputs can be stored up to 255, but if the number of outputs is stored up to the upper limit, the value is not saved after the update because it loops due to +1 update and becomes 0.

When the number of special figure 1 hold is less than the upper limit value (4 in this case) (step X525; Y), the special figure 1 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure hold information determination process described later is set (step X525; Y). Step X526), update the number of special figure 1 holdes by +1 (step X527)
). Next, the address of the random number storage area (random number storage area for special figure 1) corresponding to the reserved number of special figure 1 is calculated (step X528), and the jackpot random number prepared by the above-mentioned hard random number acquisition process is RW.
Save in the jackpot random number storage area of M (step X529).

After that, the jackpot symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step X530), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X531). Furthermore, the small hit symbol random number is extracted and R
Save in the small hit symbol random number storage area of WM (step X532). Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM corresponding to each random number (step X533). Then, the special figure hold information determination process (step X), which is the look-ahead process,
534) is performed, a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step X535), an effect command setting process is performed (step X536), and the special figure start port 1 switch process is completed. ..

The special start port 2 switch process (step X) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process.
508) processes the start port signal 2 that outputs information regarding the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 to the external management device of the gaming machine 10 in steps X521 to X524 regarding the start port signal. The process is the same as that shown in FIG. That is, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, and the predetermined random number is used as the first starting memory. It is a first starting storage means that can store up to the maximum number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
FIG. 32 shows the special figure hold information determination process (step X534) in the above-mentioned special figure start port 1 switch process. The same process is performed in the special figure start port 2 switch process, which is not shown.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory before the start timing of the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory.
In this special figure reservation information determination process, first, a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (step X543). Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step X544; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table is set (step X545), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared big hit symbol random number is acquired (step X546). Prepare a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information (step X551).

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X544; N), a small hit determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is a small hit is performed depending on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the small hit determination value (step X544; N).
Step X547). Then, when the determination result is a small hit (step X548; Y), the stop symbol information of the small hit is set (step X549), and the look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information is prepared (step X551). If the determination result is not a small hit (step X548; N), the out-of-order stop symbol information is set (step X550), and the look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information is prepared (step X551).

After preparing the look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information (step X551),
The effect command setting process is performed (step X552). Next, the special figure 1 information setting process (step X553) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed. Processing is performed (step X554).

Then, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure 1 variation display game is prepared (step X555), and the effect command setting process is performed. Perform (step X556), and end the special figure reservation information determination process. The special figure 1 information setting process in step X553 and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting process in step X554 are the processes executed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the special figure 1 normal processing. Is similar to.

By the above processing, the look-ahead stop symbol command including the result of the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory and the information of the fluctuation pattern in the special figure 1 variable display game based on the special figure 1 start memory are included. A look-ahead variation pattern command is prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (look-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or a small hit and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory is changed to the special figure 1 change based on the corresponding special figure 1 start memory. It is possible to notify the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the display game, and in particular, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the special figure 1 variable display game is started. It is possible to notify the player of the result-related information before the timing.

That is, the game control device 100 may determine the result of the first variation display game and the variation mode information before the start of the first variation display game based on the first start storage stored in the first start storage means. Make the first possible decision-making measure. Further, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Judgment, etc.) 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 at the start prize when the start memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. good.

Note that this special figure hold information determination process is performed only for the special figure 1 variable display game, and for the special figure 2 variable display game that does not generate a start memory for holding the start of the special figure variable display game. Not done. Further, in the case of the third specific gaming state, the look-ahead processing may not be performed. This is a state in which the special figure 2 variable display game is the main body during the third specific game state, and the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly derived by deriving a special result in this special figure 2 variable display game. This is because it is almost always stopped as a result of the loss. In other words, it is not so meaningful to notify the look-ahead result because most of them are out of order, and it is forcibly changed to the off-reading result after notifying the look-ahead result which is a special result in the special figure 1 variable display game. This is because the contradiction may occur.

However, since the special figure 2 variable display game does not generate the start memory for suspending the start of the special figure 2 variable display game, the special figure is as long as the first start memory is available during the first period of the third specific gaming state. There is a high possibility that only one variable display game will be played, and in such a case, a look-ahead effect may be performed for the first start memory. Of the first start memory that performs such a look-ahead effect, the one that occurred before the start of the third specific gaming state is pre-reading, so the result is used and it occurs after the start of the third specific gaming state. For those that have been pre-read, the pre-reading process is performed for those that are the target of such pre-reading effect. Of course, the look-ahead process may be performed regardless of the probability state, and it may be determined whether or not to perform the look-ahead effect based on the result of the look-ahead process in another process.

[Special figure start port 3 switch processing]
FIG. 33 shows the special figure start port 3 switch process (step X516) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process. In this special figure start opening 3 switch processing, first, the second start winning opening 9
The start port signal 3 output number of times, which is the number of times the information regarding the number of winnings to 7 is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10, is loaded (step X561), and the loaded value is updated by +1 (step X562). ), Determine whether the number of outputs overflows (step X563)
). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step X563; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal 3 output count area of the RWM (step X564), and the start port 3 (step X564) is saved.
2nd start winning opening 97) It is determined whether or not the winning is invalid.

The start opening 3 winning invalidity means that the special figure 1 variable display game that has a special result (big hit or small hit) is stopped (during processing during special figure display described later), during the first or second special game state, and Special Figure 2 The variable display game is being executed. When this starting port 3 winning is invalid (step X565; Y)
Ends the special figure start port 3 switch processing. If the starting port 3 winning is not invalid (step X565; N), the special figure 2 hold number is set to 1 (step X566), and the address of the random number storage area for special figure 2 is calculated (step X567). ), The jackpot random number prepared in the above-mentioned hard random number acquisition process is saved in the jackpot random number storage area of the RWM (step X568).

After that, the jackpot symbol random number is extracted (step X569) and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X570). Further, the small hit symbol random number is extracted and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step X571). Subsequently, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 2 and 3 are extracted and saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM corresponding to each random number (step X572), and the special figure start port 3 switch processing is completed. That is, the game control device 100
However, it serves as a starting prize storage means for extracting and storing a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 97. Since there are few types of fluctuation patterns in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is not used.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
FIG. 34 shows the special figure 1 game processing (step X110) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing.
showed that. Special Figure 1 Variable display Controls the entire process related to the game and sets the display of Special Figure 1.
In this special figure 1 game process, first, during the big hit / small hit of special figure 2, that is, during the special gaming state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit. (Step Y101). Then, when the big hit / small hit of the special figure 2 is not in progress (step Y101; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed (step Y102).
), If the game processing timer in Special Figure 1 is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y103). again,
When the big hit / small hit of the special figure 2 is in progress (step Y101; Y), the process proceeds to step Y103.

In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning opening device 38 is monitored and transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the winning of the large winning opening. Performs processing to set the winning opening count command and processing to close the winning opening when a specified number of winnings are received in the large winning opening. In the special figure 1 game process, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit, and the special figure 2 variable display is performed. Regarding the special game state executed based on the result of the game being a big hit or a small hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process described later.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104). Special figure 1 When the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y104; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y119, and subsequent processing is performed. Further, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y104; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the process is branched to the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. The special figure 1 game sequence branch table referred to in the above is set in the register (step Y105). Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number is acquired (step Y106), and the subroutine call by the special figure 1 game processing number is performed (step Y107).

In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure 1 variation display game is monitored, and the change start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 1 variation display game, and the special figure 1 variation display game are monitored. Figure 1
Setting information necessary for processing during fluctuations Special Figure 1 Normal processing (step Y108)
I do. In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the special figure 1 sets the stop display time, sets the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display processing, and the like. 1 Perform the variable processing (step Y109).

In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command can be set according to the type of big hit, or each big hit type. Setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. Special Figure 1 Displaying processing (
Step Y110) is performed.

In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step Y111). In step Y107, when the special figure 1 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 big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step Y112) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing is performed.

In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, or
Special figure 1 The large winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y113) for setting information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed. In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", the special figure 1 jackpot end process (step Y114) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process (step Y108). I do.

In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "7", the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs is set, the fanfare command is set, and the small hit medium processing is performed. Processing during small hit fanfare (step Y1) to set necessary information for
15). In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step Y116) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. conduct.

In step Y107, when the special figure 1 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. Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y117) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
In step Y107, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "10", the special figure 1 small hit end process (step Y118) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal processing is performed.

After that, a special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 is prepared (
Step Y119), the symbol variation control process (step Y120) according to the special figure 1 display 51 is performed, and the special figure 1 game process is terminated. This special figure 1 game process is a process for performing a series of execution control related to the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game).

[Special Figure 2 Game Processing]
FIG. 35 shows the special figure 2 game processing (step X111) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing.
showed that. In the special figure 2 game process, control of the entire process related to the special figure 2 variable display game and setting of the display of the special figure 2 are performed. This special figure 2 game process basically performs the same process as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process for the special figure 2.

In this special figure 2 game processing, first, during the big hit / small hit of special figure 1, that is, during the special gaming state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit. (Step Y131). Then, when the big hit / small hit of the special figure 1 is not in progress (step Y131; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed (step Y13).
2) If the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step Y133). Further, in the case of a big hit / small hit in FIG. 1 (step Y131; Y), step Y133
Move to.

In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the large winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning opening device 38 is monitored and transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the winning of the large winning opening. Performs processing to set the winning opening count command and processing to close the winning opening when a specified number of winnings are received in the large winning opening. In the special figure 2 game processing, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed for the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being a big hit or a small hit, and the special figure 1 variable display is performed. Regarding the special game state executed based on the result of the game being a big hit or a small hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134). Special figure 2 When the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y134; N), that is, when the time is not up, the process proceeds to step Y152, and subsequent processing is performed. Further, when the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y134; Y), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, is the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer 0? Is determined (step Y135).

When the number of repetitions of this special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N)
Updates the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer by -1 (step Y150), and special figure 2
The timer value for length variation (60,000 ms in this case) is saved in the game processing timer area (step Y151), and the processing after step Y152 is performed.

In order to prevent the player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variable display game with a high probability of small hits in the normal gaming state, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game in the normal gaming state is very long. (For example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the fluctuation time at one time even if the upper limit value is set as the initial value of the timer. Therefore, the fluctuation time is measured by a plurality of times using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times the time is measured for the specified time (here, 60,000 ms).

Special figure 2 When the number of repetitions of the game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y),
The special figure 2 game sequence branch table referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is set in the register (step Y136). Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is acquired (step Y137).
), Make a subroutine call using the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y138).

In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", the fluctuation start of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the variable start setting and the effect setting of the special figure 2 variable display game, and the special figure 2 variation display game are monitored. Figure 2
Special Figure 2 Normal processing (step Y139) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuations
I do. In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the special figure 2 sets the stop display time, sets the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display processing, and the like. 2 Perform the variable processing (step Y140).

In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, the fanfare command can be set according to the type of big hit, or each big hit type. Setting the fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. Special Figure 2 Displaying processing (
Step Y141) is performed.

In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step Y142). In step Y138, when the special figure 2 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 big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step Y143) for setting the information necessary for performing the remaining ball processing is performed.

In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the final round, the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged, or
Special figure 2 The large winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y144) for setting information necessary for performing the big hit end processing is performed. In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", the special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y145) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing (step Y108). I do.

In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs is set, the fanfare command is set, and the small hit medium processing is performed. Processing during small hit fanfare (step Y1) to set necessary information for
46). In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step Y147) for setting the ending command, setting the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, and the like is performed. conduct.

In step Y138, when the special figure 2 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. Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y148) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
In step Y138, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", the special figure 2 small hit end process (step Y149) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 is prepared (
Step Y152), the symbol variation control process (step Y153) relating to the special figure 2 display 52 is performed, and the special figure 2 game process is terminated. This special figure 2 game process is a process for performing a series of execution control regarding the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). The above-mentioned special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing for special figure 2, and in the following description, the special figure 1 game processing and the special figure 2 game processing. The corresponding processing will be explained in parallel in.

[Special Figure 1 Normal processing]
FIG. 36 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y108) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process. In this special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 in this determination can start the change is not between the stop of the change of the special figure 2 change display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, and the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that although the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 1 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. , It is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 1 is not variable startable (step Y201; N), the special figure 1 normal processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y217), and the special figure 1 normal processing is terminated. Further, when the special figure 1 is capable of starting fluctuation (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handed instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step Y202). If the left-handed instruction has been notified (step Y202; Y), step Y
Move to 206. If the left-handed instruction has not been notified (step Y202; N),
Prepare a left-handed instruction notification command (step Y203), and perform production command setting processing (step Y203).
Step Y204). After that, the left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step Y205), and the left-handed instruction notification flag is set.
It is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y206). The left-handed instruction notification flag is
It is designed to be cleared when the second specific gaming state ends, so that the left-handed instruction notification is performed when shifting to the normal gaming state.

Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y206; Y), step Y217 is performed.
Move to. Further, when the number of pending special figures 1 is not 0 (step Y206; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y207), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y208). After that, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process for setting the information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is performed (step Y210), and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step Y211). , Performs the effect command setting process (step Y212). The process of preparing the decoration special figure hold number command (step Y21).
At the time of performing 0), the special figure 1 hold number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the hold corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number -1 from the current special figure 1 hold number is performed. I'm preparing a few commands.

Next, the special figure 1 changing state is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y21).
2). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure fluctuation display game, and is 0 to 5.
Is set. The special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed, and the special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only the special figure 1 variable display game is executed. The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed. Further, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 is the first special gaming state which is a special gaming state based on a big hit. The special figure status 5 indicates that there is a second special gaming state, which is a special gaming state based on a small hit. Here, since the special figure 1 variable display game is started, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player is in the third specific gaming state (step Y213). Then, in the case of the third specific gaming state (step Y213; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. Further, when the player is not in the third specific gaming state (step Y213; N), the special figure 1 fluctuation check flag is set (step Y215). That is, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is started in a state other than the third specific gaming state, the special figure 1 fluctuation check flag is set, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display is displayed during the period when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game becomes the main fluctuation. It is possible to confirm the execution of the game. After that, the special figure 1 changing process transition setting process is performed (step Y216), and the special figure 1 normal process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Normal processing]
FIG. 37 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y139) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process. In this special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 in this determination can start the change is not between the stop of the change of the special figure 1 change display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, and the end of the special gaming state. It should be noted that although the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game or the special game state based on the special figure 2 variable display game, in that case, the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. , It is not necessary to judge this here.

When the special figure 2 is not variable startable (step Y221; N), the special figure 2 normal processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y237), and the special figure 2 normal processing is terminated. Further, when the special figure 2 is capable of starting fluctuation (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222). As mentioned above, the special figure 2 is on hold (second).
(Starting memory) is temporarily used to start the special figure 2 variable display game based on the winning when the second starting winning opening 97 is won in a state where the special figure 2 variable display game can be started. It is not intended to suspend the start of the special figure variation display game as in the first start memory.

Then, when the number of reserved figures 2 is not 0 (step Y222; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y223), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y224). After that, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process for setting the information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed (step Y225), and the special figure 2 changing is set (information addition) in the special figure status area (step Y226). Here, since the special figure 2 variable display game is started, 2 or 3 is set as the special figure status.

Next, it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state (step Y227). Then, when the player is not in the normal gaming state (step Y227; N), the process proceeds to step Y230. Further, in the case of the normal gaming state (step Y227; Y), the special figure 2 fluctuation check flag is set (step Y229). That is, the special figure 2 fluctuation check flag is set when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is started during the period when the special figure 2 fluctuation display game becomes irregular fluctuation. As a result, it can be confirmed that the player intentionally executes the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in which irregular fluctuations occur. After that, the special figure 2 changing process transition setting process is performed (step Y230), and the special figure 2 normal process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved special figures 2 is 0 (step Y222; Y), it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y231). Then, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is 0 (step Y231; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is changing (step Y232). Then, when the special figure 1 is not changing (step Y232; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step Y233), and when it has not been disclosed (step Y233; N), it is in the customer waiting state. Performs the processing related to the setting. Further, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is not 0 (step Y23).
1; N), when the special figure 1 is changing (step Y232; Y) or when the customer waiting demo has been started (step Y233; Y), the process proceeds to step Y237.

In the process related to the setting of the customer waiting state, first, the customer waiting demo flag area is set (step Y234), the customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y235), and the effect is produced. The command setting process is performed (step Y236), and the process proceeds to step Y237. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

Further, if the effect control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the effect control device 300 that does not have the backup function loses the information on the gaming state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate effect. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state from the reception of this command, and the probability information command based on the change in the game state is transmitted. You will be able to return to the production according to the game state faster than waiting.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, and it is conceivable that the probability state changes depending on the processing of the special figure 1 variable display game. Therefore, the fluctuation start probability information command is transmitted every time the special figure fluctuation display game is started (steps Y207 and Y223). As a result, the effect control device 30
At 0, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect according to the gaming state.

In addition, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command every time the special figure fluctuation display game starts, even if the effect control device 300 is restarted, the effect according to the game state can be performed from the reception of this command. It becomes possible to return to the production according to the game state faster than waiting for the probability information command based on the change of the game state to be transmitted. It should be noted that the customer waiting demo command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information for allowing the effect control device 300 to return to the effect according to the game state when the effect control device 300 is restarted.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 38 shows the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step Y209) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal processing.
showed that. This special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game. 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 Y241), and the result information of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is out of alignment information. , The big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y242) for setting the big hit information or the small hit information is performed.

Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step Y) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information).
After performing 243), the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y244) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is performed, and various various settings related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game are performed. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referencing information is set, is prepared (step Y245).

After that, the special figure 1 for setting the fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game.
The variation pattern setting process (step Y246) is performed, and the variation start information setting process (step Y247) for setting the variation start information of the special figure 1 variation display game is performed. By these processes, the result and the fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game to be executed are determined. Then, after this, a process for adjusting so as not to cause an inconvenience between the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that can be executed at the same time is performed.

The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, but when a special result (big hit or small hit) is derived, the other is forcibly removed regardless of the lottery result. As a result, it ends. In particular, since there is a high probability that the special figure 2 variable display game will be a small hit, if the special figure 2 variable display game is stopped first, there is a high possibility that such processing will be performed for the special figure 1 variable display game. .. Therefore, for example, even though the effect is highly expected in the special figure 1 variable display game, the game is forcibly stopped due to the disengagement result, and the player feels distrust. Therefore, if there is a possibility that the special figure 2 variable display game will end before the end of the special figure 1 variable display game that is about to start, measures such as preventing the production with high expectations from being selected are taken. I am trying to do it.

For this purpose, first, it is determined whether or not the player is in the third specific game state (step Y248), and if the player is in the third specific game state (step Y248; Y), the process proceeds to step Y257. In the case of the third specific game state, the game is progressed mainly in the special figure 2 variable display game. In this state, since the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable display game is short and the game is executed frequently, it is known that there is a high possibility that the special figure 1 variable display game will be forcibly stopped due to a missed result. , Special Figure 1 In the variable display game, the effect with high expectation is not selected in advance, so no special processing is performed here.

Further, when the player is not in the third specific gaming state (step Y248; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is changing (step Y249). When special figure 2 is not changing (step Y249)
N) shifts to step Y257. In this case, even if the special figure 2 variable display game is started from now on, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game is a very long variable time. Therefore, since it is unlikely that the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped, no processing is performed here to prevent a highly expected effect from being selected.

When the special figure 2 is changing (step Y249; Y), it is determined whether the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being executed is out of order (step Y250), and when it is out of order (step Y250; Y). ) Goes to step Y257. In this case, the special figure 1 variable display game is not forcibly stopped. Further, when the result of the special figure 2 variable display game being executed is not out of alignment (step Y250; N), it is determined whether the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y251). Special figure 2 When the number of repetitions of the game processing timer is 0 (step Y251; Y), the process proceeds to step Y254. Further, when the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y251; N), it is determined whether the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 4 or more (step Y252).

Special figure 2 When the number of repetitions of the game processing timer is 4 or more (step Y252; Y)
Goes to step Y257. In this case, the remaining variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game is sufficiently long, and the special figure 1 variable display game ends earlier. Therefore, in order to prevent the production with high expectation from being selected. No processing is performed.

Further, when the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 4 or more (step Y252).
N) calculates the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 variable display game (step Y253), and is the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed less than the remaining variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game? Is determined (step Y254). When the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed is less than the remaining variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game (step Y254; Y).
Goes to step Y257. In this case, since the special figure 1 variable display game ends first, no processing is performed to prevent the production having a high expectation from being selected.

Further, when the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game to be executed is not less than the remaining variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game (step Y254; N), it is notified that the variable time of the special figure 1 is longer. Prepare a command (step Y255), perform a production command setting process (step Y256), and perform a support management process to manage the period for setting the Fuden support (step Y256).
Step Y257), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated. This command also includes information on whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit or a small hit. Based on receiving a command notifying that the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is longer, the effect control device 300 regulates the selection of the effect with high expectation for the special figure 1 variation display game or performs a specific execution. Processing such as setting the mode is performed.

If the variation time of the special figure 1 variation display game to be executed is not less than the remaining variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game (step Y254; N), the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step Y254; N)
Information about the fluctuation pattern set in step Y246) (first and second half fluctuation pattern numbers, etc.)
May be performed to reset the effect so that the effect control device 300 does not select the effect with high expectation. In the process of resetting the fluctuation pattern,
The fluctuation time may be unchanged or may be changed. Further, the process of preparing the command for notifying that the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is longer (step Y255) may or may not be performed.

That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern processing (step Y246) performed by the game control device 100.
) S), when determining the variation mode information including the variation time of the first variation display game in the normal gaming state, the variation mode information of the first variation display game without referring to the variation mode information of the second variation display game. It is a first variable mode determining means capable of determining. Further, the process of resetting the above-mentioned variation pattern performed by the game control device 100 is performed when the variation mode information including the variation time of the first variation display game is determined by the first variation mode determining means. Refers to the fluctuation time included in the fluctuation mode information of the second fluctuation display game, and provides information on the fluctuation pattern without changing the fluctuation time of the determined first fluctuation display game. It serves as a second variation mode determining means that can be redetermined.

Further, the variation pattern once determined in the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step Y246) is not changed later, but the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step Y246) is performed.
In the process of determining the fluctuation pattern in, it is determined whether the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game to be executed is less than the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (step Y25).
4) may be performed to determine the fluctuation pattern according to the game situation from the beginning.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
FIG. 39 shows the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step Y225) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 normal process.
showed that. This special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game. 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 Y261), and the result information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is out of alignment information. , The big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y262) for setting the big hit information or the small hit information is performed.

Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step Y) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information).
After performing 263), the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y264) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is performed, and various kinds of setting of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are performed. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referencing information is set, is prepared (step Y265).

After that, the special figure 2 which sets the fluctuation pattern which is the fluctuation mode in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.
A support management process that manages the period for setting the fluctuation start information setting process (step Y267) by performing the variation pattern setting process (step Y266) and setting the variation start information of the special figure 2 variation display game. (Step Y268) to end the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 that can be executed at the same time
No processing is performed to adjust so that inconvenience does not occur between variable display games. this is,
This is because the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 variable display game is low, so that the special figure 2 variable display game is less likely to be forcibly terminated with a missed result. However, as in the case of the special figure 1 variable display game, if the game is forcibly stopped due to a loss result, the selection of a highly expected effect may be restricted.

[Support management process]
FIG. 40 shows the support management processing (steps Y240, Y260) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special drawing 2 fluctuation start processing. In this support management process, first, it is determined whether or not the support is being supported (step Y1521), and if the support is not being supported (step Y1521; N), the support management process is terminated. Also, if you are in the support of Fuden (
Step Y1521; Y) is updated by -1 if the number of times of support for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game to be supported by Fuden is not 0 (step Y1522), and the number of times of support is 0.
(Step Y1523).

When the number of times of support is not 0 (step Y1523; N), that is, when the specified number (here, 100 times) of special figure variation display games has not been executed since the end of the special game state (first specific game state or second specific). If the game state continues), the support management process is terminated. Further, when the number of times of support is 0 (step Y1523; Y), that is, when the special figure variation display game exceeding the specified number (here, 100 times) is started from the end of the special gaming state, the special figure variation display game is started.
It is determined whether the state is a high probability state (step Y1524).

In the case of not a high probability state (step Y1524; N), in order to end the second specific gaming state and shift to the normal gaming state, first, the signal related to the end of working hours is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1525). .. Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to be turned off. Further, the signal related to the end of working hours is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y).
1526). Here, the special symbol 1 variation time shortened state signal is set to OFF, and the special symbol 2 variation time shortened state signal is set to OFF.

Then, a number with a low probability of special figure and no time reduction is saved in the game state display number area (step Y).
1527), save the special figure low probability, no support flag in the special figure game mode flag area (1527)
Step Y1528). After that, clear the left-handed instruction notification flag (step Y152).
9) The left-handed instruction is notified at the start of the next special figure variation display game, a low probability of the normal figure is set (step Y1531), and the support management process is terminated. As a result, the second
The specific gaming state ends and the game shifts to the normal gaming state.

On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (step Y1524; Y), the special figure low probability and the no-support flag are saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1530), and the normal figure low probability is set (step Y1531). ), End the support management process. As a result, the first specific gaming state ends and the third specific gaming state is entered. Information such as the end of the Fuden support is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 performs processing such as changing the effect mode based on this information.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 41 shows the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step Y) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process.
242) is shown. In this big hit flag 1 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 1 area (step Y271), and the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step Y272). Next, the big hit random number is loaded and prepared (step Y273) from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for the holding number 1) of the RWM, and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for the holding number 1) is cleared to 0. It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1).

After that, it is determined whether the jackpot flag 2 which is the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure 2 variable display game being executed is a jackpot (step Y275), and when it is a jackpot (step Y275; Y).
) Goes to step Y279. That is, both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed at the same time are not made a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y275; N), a big hit determination process (step Y276) is performed to determine whether or not the acquired big hit random value is a big hit depending on whether or not it matches the big hit determination value.

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step Y276) is a jackpot (step Y277; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step Y272 (step Y278). ), The jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the big hit determination process (step Y276) is not a big hit (step Y277; N), whether or not the acquired big hit random number value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. The small hit determination process (step Y279) for determining the above is performed.

When the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y279) is a small hit (step Y280; Y), the small hit information is overwritten and saved in the small hit flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step Y271. (Step Y281), and the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y279) is not a small hit (step Y280; N), the large hit flag 1 setting process ends. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area and the small hit flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 42 shows the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step Y) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process.
262) is shown. In this big hit flag 2 setting process, first, the deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step Y291), and the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step Y292). Next, the big hit random number is loaded and prepared from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area of RWM (step Y293), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area is cleared to 0.

After that, it is determined whether the jackpot flag 1 which is the result of the jackpot determination of the special figure 1 variable display game being executed is a jackpot (step Y295), and when it is a jackpot (step Y295; Y).
) Goes to step Y299. That is, both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game that are executed at the same time are not made a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y295; N), a big hit determination process (step Y296) is performed to determine whether or not the acquired big hit random value is a big hit depending on whether or not it matches the big hit determination value.

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (step Y296) is a jackpot (step Y297; Y), the jackpot information is overwritten and saved in the jackpot flag 2 area where the loss information was saved in step Y292 (step Y298). ), The jackpot flag 2 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the judgment result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is not a big hit (step Y297; N), whether or not the acquired big hit random number value is a small hit depending on whether or not it matches the small hit determination value. The small hit determination process (step Y299) for determining the above is performed.

When the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is a small hit (step Y300; Y), the small hit information is overwritten and saved in the small hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step Y291. (Step Y301), the jackpot flag 2 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the determination result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is not a small hit (step Y300; N), the large hit flag 2 setting process ends. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area and the small hit flag 2 area.

[Big hit judgment process]
FIG. 43 shows the jackpot determination process (steps Y276, Y296) in the above-mentioned jackpot flag 1 setting process and jackpot flag 2 setting process. In this jackpot judgment process, first
The lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step Y311), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step Y312). 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.

If the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step Y312; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step Y317), and the jackpot determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big hit has been missed. If the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step Y312).
N) determines whether the state is in a high probability state (step Y313).

Then, in the case of a high probability state (step Y313; Y), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is set (step Y314), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step Y316). ). Further, in the case of not in the high probability state (step Y313; N), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (step Y315), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step Y316). ..

If the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step Y316; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a deviation is set as the determination result (step Y317), and the jackpot determination process is terminated. Further, when the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step Y316).
N), that is, if it is a big hit, a big hit is set as a determination result (step Y31).
8), the jackpot determination process is completed.

[Small hit judgment processing]
FIG. 44 shows the small hit determination process (steps Y279, Y299) in the above-mentioned big hit flag 1 setting process and big hit flag 2 setting process. In this small hit determination process, first
It is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321). The small hit means that the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. In some cases, it is determined to be a small hit. Further, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value do not overlap.

When the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321; Y),
That is, if it is not a small hit, a deviation is set as the determination result (step Y326), and the small hit determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for small hits has been missed. Further, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321; N), it is determined whether the information of the special figure 1 is being set, that is, whether the determination is for the special figure 1 variation display game. (Step Y322).

Then, when the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y322; Y), the small hit upper limit determination value for the special figure 1 is set (step Y323), and the value of the target big hit random number is the small hit upper limit determination value. It is determined whether it is larger (step Y325). Also, when the information in Special Figure 1 is not being set (
In the case of step Y322; N), that is, the determination for the special figure 2 variable display game,
A small hit upper limit determination value for special figure 2 is set (step Y324), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step Y325).

If the value of the big hit random number is larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step Y325; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, a deviation is set as the determination result (step Y326), and the small hit determination process is terminated. If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the small hit upper limit determination value (step Y325; N), that is, if it is a small hit, a small hit is set as the determination result (step Y327), and the small hit determination process is completed. do.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 45 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step Y) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process.
243) is shown. In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step Y331), and if it is a big hit (step Y331; Y), the special figure 1
Load the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) (step Y3)
32). Next, the special figure 1 big hit symbol table is set (step Y333), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area (step Y333).
Step Y334). The jackpot type is selected by this process. It should be noted that the stop symbol of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 1 stop symbol area when the special result is derived in the special figure 2 variable display game. This is because there is a possibility that the result will be forcibly removed.

After that, the special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y335), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern area (step Y335).
Step Y336). The stop symbol pattern is a special figure display (here, special figure 1 display 51).
This is for setting the stop symbol at the display device 41 and the stop symbol at the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 round number upper limit value information area (step Y337), and the large winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. Special figure 1
Save in the large winning opening opening information area (step Y338). This information is for setting the execution mode of the special gaming state. Then, the decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y346).

On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step Y331; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step Y339), and when it is a small hit (step Y339; Y), the special figure 1 small hit symbol Load the small hit symbol random number from the random number storage area (for 1 hold number) (step Y)
340). Next, the special figure 1 small hit symbol table is set (step Y341), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded small hit symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area (step Y342). The small hit type is selected by this process. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern area (step Y343), and the decorative special symbol 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y).
346).

If the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step Y339; N), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area (step Y344), and the loss stop symbol pattern is stopped in special figure 1. Save in the symbol pattern area (step Y345), and prepare the decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step Y346). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decorative special figure 1 command is saved in the decorative special figure 1 command area (step Y347).
), The effect command setting process (step Y348) is performed. This decorative special figure 1 command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y349), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y350), and the special figure The 1 small hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) is cleared to 0 (step Y351), and the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 46 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step Y) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 fluctuation start process.
263) is shown. The special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is the same as the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process for the special figure 2. In this special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step Y361), and when it is a jackpot (step Y).
361; Y) loads the jackpot symbol random number from the special figure 2 jackpot symbol random number storage area (step Y362). Next, the special figure 2 big hit symbol table is set (step Y363), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area (step Y364). The jackpot type is selected by this process. The stop symbol of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 2 stop symbol area when the special result is derived in the special figure 1 variable display game. This is because there is a possibility that the result will be forcibly removed.

After that, the special figure 2 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step Y365), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and the stop symbol pattern is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y365).
Step Y366). The stop symbol pattern is a special figure display (here, special figure 2 display 52).
This is for setting the stop symbol at the display device 41 and the stop symbol at the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 round number upper limit value information area (step Y367), and the large winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired. Special figure 2
Save in the large winning opening opening information area (step Y368). This information is for setting the execution mode of the special gaming state. Then, a decorative special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y376).

On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step Y361; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y369), and when it is a small hit (step Y369; Y), the special figure 2 small hit symbol The small hit symbol random number is loaded from the random number storage area (step Y370). Next, the special figure 2 small hit symbol table is set (step Y371), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded small hit symbol random number is acquired, and the stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area (step Y3).
72). The small hit type is selected by this process. After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern area (step Y373).
A decorative special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step Y376).

If the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y369; N), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area (step Y374), and the loss stop symbol pattern is stopped in special figure 2. Save in the symbol pattern area (step Y375), and prepare the decorative special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step Y376). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decorative special figure 2 command is saved in the decorative special figure 2 command area (step Y377).
), The effect command setting process (step Y378) is performed. This decorative special figure 2 command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y379), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area is cleared to 0 (step Y380), and the special figure 2 small hit symbol random number is stored. The area is cleared to 0 (step Y381), and the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is terminated.

By the above processing, the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is,
Based on the first start storage stored in the first start storage means, the game control device 100 starts the first variation display game with the result and variation mode information of the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game). It is the first decision-making tool that can be decided before. In addition, the game control device 100
A predetermined random number is extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 97, and the result and the variation mode information of the second variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) are obtained based on the predetermined random number. It is a second decision-making means that can be decided before the start of the variable display game. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means capable of determining a variation pattern of the identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.

From the above, the first start winning opening 36 is arranged at a position where the game ball fired on one side of the game area 32 can win, and the second starting winning opening 97 fires on the other side of the game area 32. The game ball is arranged at a position where a prize can be won, and the variation mode information of the variation display game includes information on the variation time in which the execution time of the variation display game can be specified, and is in a normal state (normal game state). The variable time that can be determined as the variable time of the second variable display game by the second determining means is larger than the variable time that can be determined as the variable time of the first variable display game by the first determining means. It will be a long time.

Then, the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. Decorate special figure variable display Set detailed production contents in the game. Information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games includes a decorative special figure hold number command including information on the start storage number (holding number), a decorative special figure command including information on a stop symbol, and a variation of the special figure fluctuation display game. Examples include variable commands that contain information about patterns. By transmitting the decorative special figure command before the variable command, the processing by the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

That is, the game control device 100 forms the first variable display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the determination result of the first determination means. .. Further, it can be said that the first variable display game execution control means performs a series of execution control related to the first variable display game from the whole of the special figure 1 game processing. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a second variation display game execution control means capable of performing execution control of the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) based on the determination result of the second determination means. .. Further, it can be said that the second variable display game execution control means performs a series of execution control related to the second variable display game from the whole of the special figure 2 game processing.

Further, the game control device 100 controls the result and variation mode information of the first variation display game determined by the first determination means and the result and variation mode information of the second variation display game determined by the second determination means. As a transmission means capable of transmitting to the effect control means (effect control device 300). Further, when the game control device 100 starts measuring the fluctuation time for each of the first fluctuation display game and the second fluctuation display game according to the start of the fluctuation display game, and the measurement time has elapsed. It serves as a measurement means for ending the measurement of the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game.

If the result of the special figure 2 variation display game in the normal gaming state, which is a low probability state, is off or a small hit, a long variation with a very long variation time is set. In this case, the variation is set. The information about the time may not be transmitted to the effect control device 300, but a command indicating only the long fluctuation may be transmitted. In the case of long fluctuation, it is sufficient to simply display the fluctuation, and it is not necessary to determine the effect in detail. Therefore, the effect control device 300 starts the variation display based on receiving the command of long variation. The fluctuation time is managed only by the game control device 100, the stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 based on the end of the variation time, and the effect control device 300 stops the variation display based on the reception of the stop command. To do so. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the burden of control on the effect control device 300.

[Special Figure 1 Processing during change Transition setting processing]
FIG. 47 shows the special figure 1 changing process transition setting process (step Y21) in the special figure 1 normal process.
6) was shown. In this special figure 1 changing process transition setting process, first, "1" is set as the special figure 1 game process number (step Y601), and the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y602).

Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y603), and the signal relating to the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y604). Here, the special symbol 1 changing signal is set to ON. After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y605), and the blinking control timer (special figure 1) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area.
An initial value (for example, 100 ms) of the blinking cycle timer of the display 51) is set (step Y606). Further, the initial value is set in the symbol number area during the change in Special Figure 1 (step Y60).
7), Special figure 1 Processing during change The transition setting processing is completed.

Special figure 1 The initial value set in the symbol number area during fluctuation is 0, so that the fluctuation display is started from the state where all the segments are turned off. Since at least one segment is lit in the state where the result mode is displayed, it is possible to immediately recognize that the variable display has started by starting the variable display from the state where all the segments are turned off.

[Special Figure 2 Transition processing during fluctuations Transition setting processing]
FIG. 48 shows the special figure 2 changing process transition setting process (step Y23) in the special figure 2 normal process.
0) was shown. In this special figure 2 changing process transition setting process, first, "1" is set as the special figure 2 game process number (step Y611), and the process number is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step Y612).

Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step Y613), and the signal relating to the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y614). Here, the special symbol 2 changing signal is set to ON. After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y615), and the blinking control timer (special figure 2) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area.
An initial value (for example, 100 ms) of the blinking cycle timer of the display 52) is set (step Y616). Further, the initial value is set in the symbol number area during the change in Special Figure 2 (step Y61).
7), Special figure 2 Processing during change The transition setting process is completed.

Special figure 2 The initial value set in the symbol number area during fluctuation is 0, so that the fluctuation display is started from the state where all the segments are turned off. Since at least one segment is lit in the state where the result mode is displayed, it is possible to immediately recognize that the variable display has started by starting the variable display from the state where all the segments are turned off.

It should be noted that when the variable display is started on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, it is said that all the segments are turned off, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable display may be started from a lighting mode different from the lighting mode of any result mode, and if there is a segment that is not used in any result mode, the variable display is started from at least the state in which the segment is lit. You may try to do it. Further, the variable display may be started from the state where the same one segment is always lit each time. In addition, special figure 1
The lighting mode when the display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 start to fluctuate may be the same or different.

[Special Figure 1 Processing during fluctuation]
FIG. 49 shows the special figure 1 changing process (step Y109) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
showed that. In this special figure 1 changing process, first, the number of times the symbol is confirmed is updated by +1 (step Y621), a command is loaded and prepared from the decorative special figure 1 command area (step Y622), and the effect command setting process is performed. Do (step Y623).

Next, the decorative special figure 1 stop command is prepared (step Y624), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y625). Since the gaming machine of the present embodiment may be forcibly stopped before the fluctuation time set at the start of the fluctuation, a stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the fluctuation is stopped. .. Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y626). Here, the display time is set to 600 ms in the case of a miss, 2000 ms in the case of a big hit, and 136 ms in the case of a small hit.

After that, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is out of alignment, that is, whether the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is out of alignment (step Y627). When the special figure 1 is off (step Y627; Y)
Goes to step Y647. Further, when the special figure 1 is not out of alignment (step Y627;
N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is also being executed (step Y628). Whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is running can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

Then, when the special figure 2 variation display game is not being executed (step Y628; Y), the process proceeds to step Y643. Further, when the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed (step Y).
628; Y) determines whether or not the process during display of the special figure 2 is in progress (step Y630). That is, in this case, based on the fact that the special figure 1 variable display game has a special result, the running special figure 2 variable display game is forcibly stopped with a missed result. Note that even if the variable display game in Special Figure 2 has already finished the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to forced stop.

If the process during display of Special Figure 2 is in progress (step Y630; Y), the process proceeds to step Y632. Further, when the special figure 2 display is not being processed (step Y630; N), the number of times the symbol is confirmed is updated by +1 (step Y631), and the display time of the special figure 1 set above as the display time of the special figure 2 is set. The display time of +4 ms is set (step Y632). By setting the display time of the special figure 1 + the display time of 4 ms as the display time of the special figure 2, the display time of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 ends at the same time. Even if the special figure 2 variable display game is already in the display time, the display time is reset and a new display time is started.

Next, save the display time in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y633), set and prepare the decorative special figure 2 off symbol command (step Y634), and send the symbol command to the decorative special figure 2 command area. Save (step Y635) and perform the effect command setting process (step Y636). After that, prepare the decoration special figure 2 stop command (step Y637).
), The effect command setting process is performed (step Y638), and the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 is performed (step Y639).

Then, the command is loaded from the decorative special figure 1 command area and saved in the hit symbol command area (step Y643), and is the special figure 1 small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a small hit. Is determined (step Y644). In the case of a special figure 1 small hit (step Y644; Y), the process proceeds to step Y647. Also, if it is not a special figure 1 small hit (
Step Y644; N), that is, in the case of a big hit, the information is loaded from the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step Y645), and the special figure 1 big winning opening opening information Information is loaded from the area and saved in the large winning opening opening information area (step Y646).

After that, the information is loaded from the special figure 1 stop symbol save area and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y647), and the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y648).
, Special figure 1 Displaying process ends.

[Special Figure 2 Processing during fluctuation]
FIG. 50 shows the special figure 2 changing process (step Y140) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process.
showed that. In this special figure 2 changing process, first, the number of times the symbol is confirmed is updated by +1 (step Y651), a command is loaded and prepared from the decorative special figure 2 command area (step Y652), and the effect command setting process is performed. Do (step Y653).

Next, the decorative special figure 2 stop command is prepared (step Y654), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y655). Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y656). Here, 600 ms in the case of off, 200 in the case of a big hit
A display time of 0 ms and 136 ms in the case of a small hit is set.

After that, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is out of alignment, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is out of alignment (step Y657). When the special figure 2 is off (step Y657; Y)
Goes to step Y677. In addition, when the special figure 2 is not out of alignment (step Y657;
N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is also being executed (step Y658). Whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is running can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

Then, when the special figure 1 variation display game is not being executed (step Y658; Y), the process proceeds to step Y673. Further, when the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed (step Y).
658; Y) determines whether or not the process during display of the special figure 1 is in progress (step Y660). That is, in this case, based on the fact that the special figure 2 variable display game has a special result, the running special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped with a missed result. Note that even if the variable display game in Special Figure 1 has already finished the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to forced stop.

If the process during display of Special Figure 1 is in progress (step Y660; Y), the process proceeds to step Y662. Further, when the special figure 1 display is not being processed (step Y660; N), the number of times the symbol is confirmed is updated by +1 (step Y661), and the process proceeds to step Y663.

Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y663), the decorative special figure 1 off symbol command is set and prepared (step Y664), and the symbol command is sent to the decorative special figure 1 command area. Save (step Y665) and perform the effect command setting process (step Y666). After that, prepare the decoration special figure 1 stop command (step Y667).
), The effect command setting process is performed (step Y668), and the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2 is performed (step Y669).

Then, the command is loaded from the decorative special figure 2 command area and saved in the hit symbol command area (step Y673), and is the special figure 2 small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a small hit. Is determined (step Y674). In the case of a special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; Y), the process proceeds to step Y677. Also, if it is not a special figure 2 small hit (
Step Y674; N), that is, in the case of a big hit, the information is loaded from the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step Y675), and the special figure 2 big winning opening opening information Information is loaded from the area and saved in the large winning opening opening information area (step Y676).

After that, the information is loaded from the special figure 2 stop symbol save area and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y677), and the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y678).
, Special figure 2 Displaying processing ends.

[Special Figure 1 Displaying Process Transition Setting Process 1]
FIG. 51 shows the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1 (step Y648) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 changing process. In the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1, first, the special figure 1 game process number “2” related to the special figure 1 display process is set (step Y681), and the process number is set in the special figure 1 game process number area. Is saved (step Y682).

Next, the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation in FIG. 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y683). Here, the special symbol 1 changing signal is set to OFF. 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 Y684). ), Special figure 1 Ends the process transition setting process 1 during the change.

[Special Figure 2 Displaying Process Transition Setting Process 1]
FIG. 52 shows the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 (step Y678) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 changing process. In the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1, first, the special figure 2 game process number “2” related to the special figure 2 display process is set (step Y691), and the process number is set in the special figure 2 game process number area. Is saved (step Y692).

Next, the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation in FIG. 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y693). Here, the special symbol 2 changing signal is set to OFF. After that, 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 Y694). ), Special figure 2 Processing during change The transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Special figure 1 Displaying process Transition setting process 2]
FIG. 53 shows the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2 (step Y669) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 changing process. In the special figure 1 display process transition setting process 2, first, the special figure 1 game process number “2” related to the special figure 1 display process is set (step Y701), and the process number is set in the special figure 1 game process number area. Is saved (step Y702).

Next, the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y703), and then, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51, the special figure 1 The stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the display 51 is saved in the fluctuation control flag area of FIG. 1 (step Y704).

Up to this point, it is the same as the above-mentioned special figure 1 display process transition setting process 1, and hereinafter, information is set to obtain an outlier result. First, the stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step Y705), and the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area is cleared (step Y706).

Next, clear the special figure 1 large winning opening opening information area (step Y707), and the small hit flag 1
The deviation information is saved in the area (step Y708), and the deviation information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area (step Y709). Then, the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area is cleared (step Y710), and the shift stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y7).
11), Special Figure 1 Displaying process Transition setting process 2 is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Displaying Process Transition Setting Process 2]
FIG. 54 shows the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 (step Y639) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 changing process. In the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2, first, the special figure 2 game process number “2” related to the special figure 2 display process is set (step Y721), and the process number is set in the special figure 2 game process number area. Is saved (step Y722).

Next, the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y723), and then, as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52, the special figure 2 The stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the display 52 is saved in the fluctuation control flag area of FIG. 2 (step Y724).

Up to this point, it is the same as the above-mentioned special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1, and hereinafter, information is set to obtain an outlier result. First, the stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step Y725), and the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area is cleared (step Y726).

Next, clear the special figure 2 large winning opening opening information area (step Y727), and the small hit flag 2
The deviation information is saved in the area (step Y728), and the deviation information is saved in the jackpot flag 2 area (step Y729). Then, the special figure 2 stop symbol evacuation area is cleared (step Y730), and the shift stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y7).
31), Special Figure 2 Displaying process Transition setting process 2 is terminated.

By the above processing of FIGS. 49 to 54, when one special figure variation display game becomes the first special result (big hit) or the small hit (second special result), the other special figure variation display game is compulsory. It will be stopped as a result of the loss. That is, the first end control process is performed in which the special figure 2 variable display game is forcibly stopped with the disengagement result based on the special figure 1 variable display game having a special result, and the special figure 2 variable display game has a special result. Based on this, the second end control process is performed in which the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of the deviation.

From the above, the first variable display game execution control means (game control device 100) executes the second variable display game when the execution control of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) is performed. When the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) whose execution control is performed by the control means (game control device 100) has a special result, the first variation display game that performs the execution control is performed. Can be terminated as a result other than the special result, and the second variable display game execution control means is executed by the first variable display game execution control means when the execution control of the second variable display game is being performed. When the first variable display game under control has a special result, the second variable display game under the execution control can be terminated as a result other than the special result. As a result, when a special result is derived in one variable display game, the other variable display game can be forcibly stopped at the off result, so that no problem occurs even when simultaneous fluctuations are performed. Can be.

[Processing during display of special figure 1]
55 and 56 show the process during display of the special figure 1 in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process (step Y).
110) was shown. In this special figure 1 display process, first, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (
Step Y751), clear the small hit flag 1 area (step Y752).

Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 area in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y753), and the jackpot flag 1 area is cleared (step Y754). Then, the special figure 1 determines whether it is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is big hit information (step Y755), and when it is not a big hit (step Y).
755; N) proceeds to step Y777. Also, if it is a big hit (step Y7)
55; Y) is a test signal (for example, ON the signal during operation of the condition device, ON the signal during operation of the accessory continuous operation device, special symbol 1) regarding the start of the jackpot (special figure 1 jackpot) of the special figure 1 variation display game.
The hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y756).

Then, the special figure 2 abnormality change release command is prepared (step Y757), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y758). That is, the abnormal change notification is terminated with the occurrence of the first special gaming state. After that, the round number upper limit value table is set (step Y759), the round number upper limit value (10 or 4 in the case of this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and saved in the round number upper limit value area. (Step Y760). Further, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y761).

Next, the decorative special symbol command corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the hit symbol command area and prepared (step Y762), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y7).
63). After that, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y764), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y765).

Next, the signal corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability of becoming a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the external information output data area (step Y766). In the case of this embodiment
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.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time corresponding to the jackpot opening information (for example, 5000 ms)
) Is set (step Y767), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y768). Then, the area of the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (step Y770), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y771). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y7).
74), save in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y775). Further, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing (step Y776) is performed, and the processing during display of the special figure 1 is terminated.

On the other hand, in step Y755, when the special figure 1 is not a big hit (step Y755; N),
That is, when the big hit flag 1 is the missed information, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 1 is the small hit (small hit information) (step Y777). When the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step Y777; Y), a command is loaded from the hit symbol command area to prepare (step Y783), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y784). Further, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y785), an effect command setting process is performed (step Y786), and it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state (step Y787).

When not in the normal gaming state (step Y787; N), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y788). Here, the launch position designation signal 1
Is set to OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y789). As a result, the first game status display unit 56 is turned off, and a display instructing left-handed strike is displayed.

On the other hand, in the normal gaming state (step Y787; Y), the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y790). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to be ON. Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y791). As a result, the first game status display unit 56 is turned on, and a display instructing right-handed strike is made.

After that, the area for the number of illegal prizes in the large prize opening is cleared (step Y793), the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large prize opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y794), and the special figure 1 small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting is made. The process (step Y797) is performed, and the process during display of the special figure 1 is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in step Y777 that the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step Y777; N), the special figure 1 in the special figure status area is cleared (information subtraction) (step Y806). FIG. 1 Normally, the process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y807), and the special figure 1
Ends the process being displayed.

[Processing during display of special figure 2]
57 and 58 show the process during display of the special figure 2 in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process (step Y).
141) is shown. It should be noted that this special figure 2 display process is the same process as the special figure 1 display process described above for the special figure 2. In this special figure 2 display process, first, the small hit flag 1 set in the small hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y811), and the small hit flag is flagged. Clear two areas (step Y812).

Next, the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 area in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y813), and the jackpot flag 2 area is cleared (step Y814). Then, the special figure 2 determines whether it is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is big hit information (step Y815), and if it is not a big hit (step Y).
815; N) shifts to step Y837. If it is a big hit (step Y8)
15; Y) is a test signal (for example, ON the signal during operation of the condition device, ON the signal during operation of the accessory continuous operation device, special symbol 2) regarding the start of the jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot) of the special figure 2 variation display game.
The hit signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y816).

Then, the special figure 2 abnormality change release command is prepared (step Y817), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y818). That is, the abnormal change notification is terminated with the occurrence of the first special gaming state. After that, the round number upper limit value table is set (step Y819), the round number upper limit value (10 or 4 in the case of the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area. (Step Y820). Further, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y821).

Next, the decorative special symbol command corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the hit symbol command area and prepared (step Y822), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y8).
23). After that, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y824), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y825).

Next, the signal corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability of becoming a big hit in the special figure fluctuation display game is saved in the external information output data area (step Y826). In the case of this embodiment
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.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time corresponding to the jackpot opening information (for example, 5000 ms)
) Is set (step Y827), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y828). Then, the area of the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (step Y830), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y831). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y8).
34), save in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y835). Further, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing (step Y836) is performed, and the special figure 2 display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, in step Y815, when the special figure 2 is not a big hit (step Y815; N),
That is, when the big hit flag 2 is the missed information, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is the small hit (small hit information) (step Y837). When the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y837; Y), a command is loaded from the hit symbol command area to prepare (step Y843), and an effect command setting process is performed (step Y844). Further, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y845), an effect command setting process is performed (step Y846), and it is determined whether or not the game is in the normal gaming state (step Y847).

When not in the normal gaming state (step Y847; N), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y848). Here, the launch position designation signal 1
Is set to OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y849). As a result, the first game status display unit 56 is turned off, and a display instructing left-handed strike is displayed.

On the other hand, in the normal gaming state (step Y847; Y), the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y850). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to be ON. Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y851). As a result, the first game status display unit 56 is turned on, and a display instructing right-handed strike is made.

After that, the area for the number of illegal prizes in the large prize opening is cleared (step Y853), the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large prize opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step Y854), and the special figure 2 small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting is made. The process (step Y857) is performed, and the process during display of the special figure 2 is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in step Y837 that the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y837; N), the special figure 2 in the special figure status area is cleared (information subtraction) (step Y866). FIG. 2 Normally, the process transition setting process 1 is performed (step Y867), and special figure 2 is performed.
Ends the process being displayed.

That is, based on the fact that the variable display game has the first special result, the game control device 100 generates a first special game state in which the special variable winning device is opened with the operation of the conditional device. A second special game generating means for generating a second special gaming state in which the special variable winning device is opened without the operation of the conditional device based on the fact that the variable display game has achieved the second special result. Eggplant.

[Fanfare / Interval processing Transition setting processing 1]
FIG. 59 shows the fanfare / in the above-mentioned processing during display of special figure 1 and processing during display of special figure 2.
The details of the process transition setting process during the interval (steps Y776, Y836) will be described. In this fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing, first, the signal related to the start of the big hit (first special game state) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y8).
71). Here, the big hit 1 signal output by the big hit or the small hit is set to ON. Next, the signal relating to the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (the state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y872). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is O.
FF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal OFF,
Special symbol 2 Set the fluctuation time shortening status signal to OFF.

After that, the number of rounds area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (step Y873), the number in the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step Y874), and the special figure game mode is used. The special figure low probability flag is saved in the flag area (step Y875).

Then, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery, which saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step Y876).
As a result, the high probability state and the time saving state are terminated, and the normal probability state and the normal state are set.

Next, the jackpot information is saved in the special figure status area (step Y878), the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y880), and the game state display number 2 area is in the right-handed state. Save the number (step Y881).

After that, the release flag is saved in the special figure 2 abnormal change flag area (step Y882), and the special figure 2 abnormal number area for storing the special figure 2 abnormal change number is cleared (step Y883). Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation frequency area is cleared to 0 (step Y884), the special figure 2 abnormality change notification timer area is cleared to 0 (step Y885), and the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process is terminated. That is, with the occurrence of a big hit, all the information related to the abnormal change in Special Figure 2 is cleared.

[Special figure 1 Small hit fanfare medium processing Transition setting processing]
FIG. 60 shows a special figure 1 small hit fanfare middle process transition setting process (step Y797) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 display process. In this special figure 1 small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting process, first, "7" related to the small hit fanfare middle processing is set as the processing number (step Y891), and the processing number is set in the special figure 1 game processing number area. Save (step Y892).

Next, the small hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y893). Here, referring to the current gaming state, 1000 ms is set as the small hit fanfare time in the case of the specific gaming state, and 4 ms is set as the small hit fanfare time in the case of not in the specific gaming state. Then, the signal relating to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step Y894). Here, the big hit 1 signal output by the big hit or the small hit is set to ON. Further, the signal relating to the start of the special figure 1 small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y895). Here, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned on.
Set to.

After that, the small hit medium information is saved in the special figure status information (step Y896), the small hit display pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y897), and the special figure 1
Ends the process transition setting process during small hit fanfare.

[Special Figure 2 Small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting processing]
FIG. 61 shows a special figure 2 small hit fanfare middle process transition setting process (step Y857) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 display process. In this special figure 2 small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting process, first, "7" related to the small hit fanfare middle processing is set as the processing number (step Y901), and the processing number is set in the special figure 2 game processing number area. Save (step Y902).

Next, the small hit fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y903). Here, referring to the current gaming state, 1000 ms is set as the small hit fanfare time in the case of the specific gaming state, and 4 ms is set as the small hit fanfare time in the case of not in the specific gaming state. Then, the signal relating to the start of the small hit is saved in the external information output data area (step Y904). Here, the big hit 1 signal output by the big hit or the small hit is set to ON. Further, the signal relating to the start of the special figure 2 small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y905). Here, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is turned on.
Set to.

After that, the small hit medium information is saved in the special figure status information (step Y906), the small hit display pointer is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y907), and the special figure 2
Ends the process transition setting process during small hit fanfare.

[Fanfare / Processing during interval]
FIG. 62 shows the fanfare / in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing and special drawing 2 game processing.
Processing during the interval (steps Y111, Y142) is shown. In this fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is updated by +1 (step Y95).
1) Prepare the round command corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the number of rounds (step Y)
952), the effect command setting process is performed (step Y953).

Next, the initial value of the jackpot processing control pointer corresponding to the jackpot opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y954), and the pointer initial value is saved in the jackpot processing control pointer area (step Y955). Then, the large winning opening opening information and the large winning opening opening time corresponding to the number of rounds are set (step Y956), and 4 is set as the processing number (step Y957).
). The opening time set here is, for example, 29000 ms.

Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit (step Y958), and if it is a special figure 1 big hit (step Y958; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y959). ), The opening time of the big winning opening is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y960). On the other hand, when it is not the big hit of the special figure 1 (step Y958; N), the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y961), and the big winning opening opening time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area. (Step Y962).

Then, the signal relating to the opening start of the large winning opening is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y963). Here, the signal during operation of the special electric accessory is set to ON. Next, in order to open the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, the large winning opening on-data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y964), and the large winning opening is counted. The number of mouth counts is cleared (step Y965), and the fanfare / interval processing is completed.

[Processing while opening the big prize opening]
FIG. 63 shows the processing during opening of the large winning opening (steps Y112 and Y143) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing and special drawing 2 game processing. In this large winning opening opening process, first, the current number of rounds in the running special gaming state and the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit value area are compared to determine whether the current round is the final round. (Step Y1005)
.. If it is not the final round (step Y1005; N), an interval command related to the interval between rounds is prepared (step Y1006), and an effect command setting process (step Y1008) is performed. If it is the final round (step Y100)
5; Y) prepares an ending command related to display control of the ending display screen at the end of the special gaming state (step Y1007), and performs an effect command setting process (step Y1008).

Next, the remaining ball processing time corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is set (step Y1009), and the remaining ball processing time is set.
As the processing number, 5 related to the processing of the remaining balls in the large winning opening is set (step Y1010). The remaining sphere processing time is set to 600 ms, 800 ms, or 1400 ms. and,
It is determined whether it is a big hit in the special figure 1 (step Y1011).

In the case of a big hit in the special figure 1 (step Y1011; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y1012), and the remaining ball processing time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y1012). Step Y1013). On the other hand, when it is not a big hit of the special figure 1 (step Y1011; N), the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1).
014), the remaining ball processing time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y10).
15). After that, the off-data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y1016), and the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is completed.

[Treatment of remaining balls in the large winning opening]
FIG. 64 shows the large winning opening residual ball processing (steps Y113, Y144) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing and special drawing 2 game processing. In this large winning opening remaining ball processing, first, the current number of rounds in the running special gaming state and the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit value area are compared to determine whether the current round is the final round. (Step Y1041)
..

Then, when the current round in the special gaming state is not the final round (step Y).
1041; N) saves a signal relating to the end of opening the large winning opening in the test signal output data area (step Y1042). Here, the special electric accessory operating signal is set to OFF. Next, the interval time corresponding to the large winning opening opening information and the number of rounds this time is set (step Y1043), and the fanfare / interval processing 3 is set as the processing number (step Y1044).

The interval period between rounds is the period from the end of the round to the elapse of the remaining ball processing time, and further from the elapse of the remaining ball processing time to the elapse of the interval time. For example, in the case of the special figure 1 large winning opening opening / closing pattern 1, the remaining ball processing time of 1400 ms and the interval time of 600 ms are set, so that the interval period is 2000 ms. Will be executed.

On the other hand, when the current round in the special gaming state is the final round (step Y1).
041; Y) performs the jackpot end processing transition setting process (step Y1045), sets the ending time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step Y1046), and sets the special figure 1 jackpot end process or the special figure 2 jackpot as the processing number. Set 6 for the end process (step Y1)
047).

Then, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in the special figure 1 (step Y1048). In the case of a big hit in the special figure 1 (step Y1048; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y1049), and the set time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y1049).
Step Y1050), the processing of the remaining balls in the large winning opening is completed. On the other hand, when it is not a big hit of the special figure 1 (step Y1048; N), the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1051), and the set time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1051). Step Y1052), the processing of the remaining balls in the large winning opening is completed.

The ending period from the end of the final round to the end of the special gaming state is the period from the end of the final round to the lapse of the remaining ball processing time and the lapse of the remaining ball processing time to the lapse of the ending time. For example, in the case of special figure 1 large winning opening opening / closing pattern 1, 14
Since the remaining ball processing time of 00 ms and the ending time of 9600 ms are set, the ending period is 11000 ms, and the ending effect is executed by the display device 41 or the like in this ending period.

[Big hit end processing Transition setting processing]
FIG. 65 shows the jackpot end processing transition setting processing (step Y1045) in the above-mentioned large winning opening remaining ball processing. In this jackpot end process transition setting process, first, the signal relating to the end of opening of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1071).
.. Here, the special electric accessory operating signal is set to OFF.

Next, the information in the large winning opening count area for storing the number of winnings in the large winning opening is cleared (step Y1072), and the information in the round number area for storing the number of rounds in the special gaming state is cleared (step Y1073). ), Clear the information in the round number upper limit area for storing the upper limit of the number of rounds in the special gaming state (step Y1074).

Then, the information in the round number upper limit value information area for storing the flag for determining the upper limit value of the number of rounds is cleared (step Y1075), and the opening information determination flag for the large winning opening is stored in the large winning opening opening information area. The information is cleared (step Y1076), the information in the jackpot middle control pointer area for setting the opening / closing mode of the jackpot is cleared (step Y1077), and the jackpot end processing transition setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 1 jackpot end processing]
FIG. 66 shows the special figure 1 jackpot end process (step Y11) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
4) was shown. In this special figure 1 big hit end process, first, "0" is set as the process number related to the special figure 1 normal process (step Y1101), and the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y1102).

Next, the signal regarding the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y).
1103). Here, the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, the signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1104).
.. Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 hit signal, and the special symbol 2 hit signal are set to OFF.

Next, the turn-off number is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1105), and the light is turned off.
Save the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the large prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y110)
6), clear the special figure status area (step Y1108). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed is set. Then, the special figure 2 game wait time value (here, 8 ms) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1109).

By performing this special figure 1 jackpot end processing, it is possible to start the special figure variation display game for both special figure 1 and special figure 2, but in the timer interrupt processing, the special figure 2 game is performed after the special figure 1 game processing. In order to perform the processing, the processing to start the special figure variation display game is performed in the special figure 2 game processing by the timer interrupt that has performed the special figure 1 big hit end processing, and the special figure 2 variation display game is performed rather than the special figure 1 variation display game. Can be started earlier. Therefore, by saving the special figure 2 game wait time value in the special figure 2 game processing timer area in step Y1109,
The start process of the special figure 2 variable display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt process, and the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are processed by the same timer interrupt. That is, until the game control device 100 can execute the process related to the start of the first variable display game after the end of the special game state, until the first variable display game execution control means can execute the process.
It serves as a game processing standby means for preventing the second variable display game execution control means from making the process related to the start of the second variable display game executable.

Next, it is determined whether the special result is a probabilistic jackpot (step Y1110), and if it is a probabilistic jackpot (step Y1110; Y), a process of setting a high probability state is performed. In this process, first, the signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the time saving state (the state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1111). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. The big hit 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued. Next, the signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the time saving state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1112). Here, the special symbol 1 high-probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high-probability state signal, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal, and the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal are set to ON.

Next, save the number with high probability and time reduction in the game status display number area (step Y111).
4) Save the special figure game mode flag area with high probability of special figure and support flag (step Y1116). Further, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y1117), and the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1126). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to ON.
Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1127).
), Save the initial value (here, the value equivalent to 100 times) to the number of times of support for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game that sets the normal electric support (step Y1128), and the special figure 1 big hit ends. End the process.

On the other hand, when it is not a probability variation jackpot (step Y1110; N), a process of setting a low probability state is performed. In this process, first, the signal relating to the start of the low probability state and the time saving state is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1119). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. The big hit 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued. Next, the signal relating to the start of the low probability state and the time saving state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1120). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal and the special symbol 2 high probability state signal are set to OFF, and the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal and the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal are set to ON.

Next, save the numbers with low probability and time reduction in the game status display number area (step Y112).
2) Save the special figure low probability, support flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1124). Further, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y1125), and the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1126). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to ON.
Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1127).
), Save the initial value (here, the value equivalent to 100 times) to the number of times of support for managing the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game that sets the normal electric support (step Y1128), and the special figure 1 big hit ends. End the process.

[Special figure 2 big hit end processing]
FIG. 67 shows the special figure 2 big hit end process (step Y14) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process.
5) is shown. This special figure 2 big hit end process is the step Y11 in the above-mentioned special figure 1 big hit process.
The processing is the same except that 09 is not performed. First, as a processing number related to special figure 2 normal processing, "
0 ”is set (step Y1131), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1132).

Next, the signal regarding the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y).
1133). Here, the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, the signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1134).
.. Here, the condition device operating signal, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal, the special symbol 1 hit signal, and the special symbol 2 hit signal are set to OFF.

Next, the turn-off number is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1135), and the light is turned off.
Save the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the large prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y113)
6), clear the special figure status area (step Y1138). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed is set.

Next, it is determined whether the special result is a probabilistic jackpot (step Y1110), and if it is a probabilistic jackpot (step Y1139; Y), a process of setting a high probability state is performed. In this process, first, the signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the time saving state (the state in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1140). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. The big hit 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued. Next, the signal relating to the start of the high probability state and the time saving state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1141). Here, the special symbol 1 high-probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high-probability state signal, the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal, and the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal are set to ON.

Next, save the number with high probability and time reduction in the game status display number area (step Y114).
3) Save the special figure high probability and support flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1145). Further, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y1146), and the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1155). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to ON.
Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1156).
), Save the initial value (here, the value equivalent to 100 times) to the number of times of support for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that sets the normal power support (step Y1157), and the special figure 2 big hit ends. End the process.

On the other hand, when it is not a probability variation jackpot (step Y1139; N), a process of setting a low probability state is performed. In this process, first, the signal relating to the start of the low probability state and the time saving state is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1148). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. The big hit 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued. Next, the signal relating to the start of the low probability state and the time saving state is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1149). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal and the special symbol 2 high probability state signal are set to OFF, and the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortened state signal and the special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortened state signal are set to ON.

Next, save the numbers with low probability and time reduction in the game status display number area (step Y115).
1) Save the special figure low probability and support flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1153). Further, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y1154), and the signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1155). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is set to ON.
Then, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1156).
), Save the initial value (here, the value equivalent to 100 times) to the number of times of support for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that sets the normal power support (step Y1157), and the special figure 2 big hit ends. End the process.

By these special figure 1 big hit processing and special figure 2 big hit processing, the first specific gaming state with high probability state and general electric support is set after the end of the special gaming state based on the probability variation big hit. In addition, after the end of the special gaming state based on the normal jackpot, a second specific gaming state with a low probability state and a normal electric support will be set. That is, the game control device 100
After the end of the special gaming state, it serves as a probability setting means capable of setting a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the game becomes the first special result among the special results is higher than that in the low probability state. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a specific game state generating means capable of generating a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the end of the special game state.

[Small hit fanfare processing]
Next, the details of the small hit fanfare middle process (steps Y115, Y146) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 68, in this small hit fanfare middle processing, first, a small hit opening command is prepared (step Y1).
201), the effect command setting process is performed (step Y1202). Next, the signal relating to the start of the small hit operation is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1203). Here, the signal during operation of the special electric accessory is set to ON. Then, the large winning opening on-data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y1204), and the large winning opening count number area for counting the number of winnings to the large winning opening is cleared (step Y1205).

After that, 8 related to the small hit middle processing is set as the processing number (step Y1206), and it is determined whether the small hit type is the small hit 1 (step Y1207). Small hit type is small hit 1
In the case of (step Y1207; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y1208), and the small hit opening time 1 (here, 48 ms) is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area. (Step Y1209), the processing during the small hit fanfare is completed.

When the small hit type is not 1 small hit (step Y1207; N), the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1210), and the opening time corresponding to the small hit type is set to the special figure 2 game. It is saved in the processing timer area (step Y1211), and the processing during the small hit fanfare is terminated. As the opening time corresponding to the small hit type, 1000 ms is set for the small hit 2, 1200 ms for the small hit 3, and 1600 ms for the small hit 4.

[Small hit processing]
FIG. 69 shows the small hit medium processing (steps Y116, Y147) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing and special drawing 2 game processing. In this small hit middle process, first, the small hit end screen command is prepared (step Y1241), and the effect command setting process is performed (step Y12).
42). Next, the off-data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y1243), and 9 related to the small hit remaining ball processing is set as the processing number (step Y12).
44).

After that, it is determined whether the small hit type is small hit 1 (step Y1245). When the small hit type is small hit 1 (step Y1245; Y), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y1246), and the small hit remaining ball processing time 1 (here, 600 m).
s) is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y1209), and the small hit middle processing is terminated.

When the small hit type is not 1 small hit (step Y1245; N), the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1248), and the small hit remaining ball processing time corresponding to the small hit type is set. Special figure 2 Save in the game processing timer area (step Y1249),
End the small hit process. As the small hit remaining ball processing time corresponding to the small hit type, 600 ms is set in the case of the small hit 2, and 800 ms is set in the case of the small hit 3 or 4.

[Small hit residual ball treatment]
FIG. 70 shows the small hit remaining ball processing (steps Y117, Y148) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game processing and special drawing 2 game processing. In this small hit remaining ball processing, first, it is determined whether or not the small hit is a small hit in FIG. 1 (step Y1271). In the case of the small hit of the special figure 1 (step Y1271; Y), 10 related to the special figure 1 small hit end processing is set as the processing number (step Y1271; Y).
Step Y1272), the processing number is saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y).
1273). Next, the small hit ending time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (
Step Y1274) and step Y1278.

If it is not the small hit of the special figure 1 (step Y1271; N), 10 related to the special figure 2 small hit process is set as the processing number (step Y1275), and the processing number is set in the special figure 2 game processing number area. Save (step Y1276). Next, the small hit ending time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1277), and the process proceeds to step Y1278.

Regardless of whether the small hit is in the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, in the setting of the small hit ending time (steps Y1274, Y1277), the current gaming state is referred to, and in the case of the specific gaming state, the small hit ending 1200 ms or 1400 ms is set as the time, and 100 ms is set as the small hit ending time when it is not in the specific gaming state. As a result, the length of the ending period including the remaining ball processing time and the ending time is 2000 ms in the specific gaming state, and 700 ms or 900 ms in the non-specific gaming state.

Then, the signal relating to the end of the small hit operation is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1278). Here, the special electric accessory operating signal is set to OFF. Further, the large winning opening count area is cleared (step Y1279), and the small hit remaining ball processing is completed.

[Special figure 1 small hit end processing]
FIG. 71 shows the special figure 1 small hit end process (step Y11) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process.
8) was shown. In this special figure 1 small hit end process, first, 0 related to the special figure 1 normal process is set as the process number (step Y1301), and the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y1302).

Next, the signal regarding the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y).
1303). Here, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is set to OFF. Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1304), the turn-off number is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1305), and the special figure status area is cleared (step Y1306). ). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player is in the normal gaming state (step Y1307), and if the player is not in the normal gaming state (step Y1307; N), the process proceeds to step Y1310. Further, in the normal gaming state (step Y1307; Y), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1308). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is O.
Set to FF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1309), and the special figure 2 game processing timer area 8 is used as the special figure 2 game wait time value.
The value corresponding to ms is saved (step Y1314), and the special figure 1 small hit end process is terminated.

By saving the value corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing timer area 8 ms as the special figure 2 game wait time value, the start processing of the special figure 2 variable display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt processing, and the special figure 1 The variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are processed by the same timer interrupt.

[Special figure 2 small hit end processing]
FIG. 72 shows the special figure 2 small hit end process (step Y14) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process.
9) was shown. In this special figure 2 small hit end process, first, 0 related to the special figure 2 normal process is set as the process number (step Y1331), and the process number is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step Y1332).

Next, the signal regarding the end of the small hit is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y).
1333). Here, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is set to OFF. Then, the flag during the fraudulent monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1334), the turn-off number is saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y1335), and the special figure status area is cleared (step Y1335). Y1336). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status 0 indicating that neither the special figure 1 variable display game nor the special figure 2 variable display game is executed is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the player is in the normal game state (step Y1337), and if the player is not in the normal game state (step Y1337; N), the process proceeds to step Y1340. Further, in the normal gaming state (step Y1337; Y), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1338). Here, the launch position designation signal 1 is O.
Set to FF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1339), and the special figure 2 small hit end process is terminated.

[Public game processing]
Next, the details of the normal figure game processing (step X112) 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. 73, in the Fuzu game process, first, the 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 is performed. Perform the monitoring process (step B2). 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 is "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 has already been timed 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).

If the normal map game processing number is "0" in step B7, the fluctuation start of the normal map fluctuation display game is monitored, and the fluctuation start setting and effect setting of the normal map fluctuation display game are being set, and the normal map is being changed. 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 release time is set according to whether or not the time is shortened. In addition, the normal map display processing (step B10) for setting 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 map 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 related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display (step B15). ) To end the normal map game processing.
On the other hand, in step B4, the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4;
N), that is, when it is determined that the time is not up, the process proceeds to the process of step B14, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[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. 74, 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 B201; Y). )
Performs the normal process transition setting process 1 (step B322) of the normal figure, and ends the normal process of the normal figure. If the number of reserved figures is not "0" (step B301; N), the winning random number, the winning symbol random number, and the random number of the ordinary map fluctuation pattern are loaded from the random number storage area (for the number of reserved numbers 1) of the RWM (step). B302), clear the random number storage area (for 1 hold number) to 0 (step B303).
), It is determined whether the probability of winning the result in the normal map fluctuation display game is in the high probability of the normal figure (that is, the low probability of the normal figure), that is, in the time saving state (that is, in the short time state). Step B304).

When the normal probability is not high (step B304; N), the lower limit judgment value (low probability lower limit judgment value) at the low probability of the normal figure is set (step B305), and when the normal high probability is in progress (step B).
304; Y) sets the lower limit determination value (high probability lower limit determination value) at the time of high probability in the normal figure (step B306). After that, it is determined whether the value of the winning random number is equal to or higher than the upper limit determination value (step B30).
7) When the value of the hit random number is not equal to or more than the upper limit determination value (step B307; N), it is determined whether the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in steps B305 or B306 (step B308).

When the value of the winning random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B307; Y), or when the value of the winning random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in steps B305 or B306 (step B3).
08; Y) saves the loss information in the hit flag area (step B309), sets the loss stop symbol number (step B310), and saves the loss symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B311). , The stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B315).

On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value set in step B305 or B306 (step B308; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B).
312), the hit stop symbol number corresponding to the hit symbol random number loaded in step B302 is set (step B313), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B314). ), The stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B315).

In the case of this embodiment, the probability of hit at the time of low probability of normal map is 0/251, the probability of hit at the time of high probability of normal map is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is "251", and the lower probability judgment value is low probability. "251", the high probability lower limit determination value is "1". Therefore, when the probability is low, the value of the random number will be different in all cases of "0" to "250". Further, at the time of high probability in the normal figure, the case where the value of the hit random number is any of "1" to "250" is a hit, and the case where the value of the hit random number is "0" is out of the question.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B315), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B316). After that, the normal map fluctuation time corresponding to the normal map game mode state and the normal map fluctuation pattern random number is saved in the normal map game processing timer area (step B317). Then, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B3).
18), the free space after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B319), and the number of reserved figures is updated by -1 (step B320).

That is, a process of moving up the ranks of the number of reserved numbers 2 to 4 held after the number of reserved numbers 1 by one as the game for displaying the fluctuation of the number of normal figures related to the oldest number of reserved numbers 1 is executed. I do. By this processing, the value for the number of holdings of the normal figure 2 to the number of holdings of the normal figure 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is moved from the number of holdings of the normal figure 1 in the random number storage area for the normal figure to the number of holdings of the normal figure 3. Will be done. Then, the value for the number 4 hold of the normal figure in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of hold the normal figure is decremented by 1. Then, the process transition setting process (step B321) during the change of the normal map is performed, and the normal process of the normal map is terminated. The result of the normal drawing and the fluctuation pattern set by the above processing are transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 can execute the corresponding effect.

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. 75 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 75, 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 initial setting of the CPU is performed (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C).
5), 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 occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

After performing the processing at the start of the program in steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, the WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, the effect button input process (step C9) 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 and 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 setting of the changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal, and the LED by the player
And the hall / player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as changing the brightness and volume of the liquid crystal display (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, a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes the command from the game control device 100 and responds to the command is performed to control the progress of the effect including the setting of the launch direction instruction display 99 that indicates the launch direction of the game ball. (Step C13) Set the end of preparation for the drawing command by performing the effect display editing process (step C13) for editing the settings and drawing commands.
.. In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and finally the drawing data is set in the frame buffer. 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec)
If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, a V blank interrupt (1/6) is created in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second).
When (0 seconds) is entered twice, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. 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, a sound control process (step C17) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18. C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44, a board effect setting process (step C20) for controlling the effect, and a process for clearing the WDT (step C8). ).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 76 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), it is determined whether or not the number of commands received is not 0 (step C202).
.. Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process is terminated. 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).

Then, 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 it is determined whether or not the copy of the command corresponding to 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 analysis work is performed in the command area. As a result, the command (data) is prepared in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
Can be moved to make room. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one round of main processing.

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 the process of step C204. Further, when it is determined that the copy of the command 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 command 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 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. 77 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 in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). MODE and A
When CT is determined to be in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y)
To determine if the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C23).
4).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and C233 that the 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). C2
34; N) ends the received command analysis process.

When it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (
In 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. Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235).
In Y), a variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variable command (
In step C235; N), MODE determines whether or not it is within 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.). And MO
When it is determined that the DE is within the range of the jackpot command (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 the jackpot command (step C237; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the symbol command (step C239). The symbol-based command is a command for instructing information about the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what the stop symbol of the special symbol should be). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbol-based command (step C239; Y), the symbol-based command processing (step C239; Y) is performed.
Step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of the symbol-based command (
In step C239; N), MODE determines whether or not it is within the range of one-shot commands such as a hold count command and an error command (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 one-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / invalid command, a model specification command, and the like. Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of the one-shot command (step C24).
In 1; Y), a single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of the one-shot command (
In step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the look-ahead symbol-based command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol-based command processing (step C2) is performed.
44) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

Further, when it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is in the range of the look-ahead variable system 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. Also, in step C245,
When it is determined that the MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N).
Ends the received command analysis process.

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 may be used. It is a production such as performing a production display. 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. Production control device 3 as described above
By the process in 00, the effect according to the game state in the display device 41 is performed.

Next, the execution mode of the normal map fluctuation display game during the normal electric support will be described. Figure 7
No. 8 shows a normal map fluctuation pattern that can be selected during the normal electric support. There are three patterns 1 to 3 in the normal map fluctuation pattern during the normal power support, and one of them is selected based on the normal map fluctuation pattern random number.

In pattern 1, the fluctuation time of the normal map is 200 ms, and the selection probability is 90%. This pattern 1 has the highest selection probability, and is likely to be selected in a plurality of consecutive normal map variation display games. In the period in which the normal map variation display game in which this pattern 1 is selected is continuous, FIG. 22 (a)
), Almost all of the game balls launched by the opening of the normal variable winning device 37 and the retention of the game ball in the movable member 37b flow into the normal variable winning device 37. This is the first zone where only the game is executed.

Patterns 2 and 3 are fluctuation patterns in which the fluctuation time of the normal map is longer than that of pattern 1. By selecting a longer time than pattern 1, the closing time of the normal variable winning device 37 becomes longer than that of pattern 1, and the game ball can easily flow down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37 and flow down to the downstream side. The number of game balls to be played increases, and the second start winning opening 9 is being supported at a certain rate.
The prize 7 is generated, and it becomes the second zone where the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed. That is, the second zone is a zone in which the game ball can easily flow down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37 from the first zone. Since the result of the normal map fluctuation display game and the normal map fluctuation pattern are transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the normal map variation display game, the effect control device 300 grasps whether it is the first zone or the second zone. It is possible, and the corresponding production can be set.

In the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3, as a condition for shifting to another game state, it is stipulated that the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times, that is, the ceiling is reached. By providing two zones and making it possible to execute the special figure 2 variable display game, it is possible to accelerate the achievement of this transition condition.

That is, since the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed at the same time, the number of times the special figure variable display game is executed per unit time increases. In addition, since the special figure 2 variable display game has a high probability of small hits, the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped with a missed result without waiting for the end of the variable time of the special figure 1 variable display game. The number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game per unit time increases. Furthermore, even if the special figure 1 variable display game that is a big hit is executed, the small hit is derived first in the special figure 2 variable display game, so that the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of the loss. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from shifting to another game state due to the occurrence of a big hit.

As a result, in the case of the first specific gaming state ST2, the third is more advantageous for the player.
The timing of transition to the specific game state ST4 is accelerated, and it is possible to raise the expectation of the player and improve the interest of the game. Further, in the case of the second specific gaming state ST3, the timing of transition to the normal gaming state ST1, which is more disadvantageous to the player, is accelerated, and the player's anxiety can be aroused and the interest of the game can be improved.

In pattern 2, the fluctuation time of the normal map is 5000 ms, and the selection probability is 5%. In this pattern 2, since the fluctuation time of the normal map is long, the closing time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is long, and the second on the downstream side.
There is a possibility of winning the starting prize opening 97. When this pattern 2 is selected, the number of special figure 2 variable display games expected to be executed is two. That is, it is expected that the special figure 2 variable display game will be a small hit and the special figure 1 variable display game will be forcibly stopped as a result of the deviation, and the special figure variable display game will be stopped twice in total. Will be executed in a short time, and it is possible to give an effect that the number of games until reaching the ceiling is shortened by that amount.
During the opening period of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 when the normal fluctuation display game in which this pattern 2 is selected and the normal fluctuation display game having a specific result, the effect corresponding to the second zone can be executed. As the effect corresponding to the second zone, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the period until reaching the ceiling is shortened.

In pattern 3, the fluctuation time of the normal map is 10000 ms and the selection probability is 5%. The second zone is in the opening period of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 when the normal fluctuation display game in which this pattern 3 is selected and the normal fluctuation display game have a specific result. Similar to pattern 2, this pattern 3 also has a long closing time of the normal variable winning device 37 due to the long fluctuation time of the normal figure, and there is a possibility that the second starting winning opening 97 on the downstream side will win a prize. When this pattern 3 is selected, the number of special figure 2 variable display games expected to be executed is 4, and 8 special figure variable display games including the special figure 1 variable display game are executed in a short time. Therefore, it is possible to give an effect that the number of games until reaching the ceiling is shortened by that amount.

FIG. 79 shows an example of the case where the first specific gaming state ST2 or the second specific gaming state ST3 is executed as the execution mode of the special figure variation display game during the normal electric support. In the upper row, there are zones classified according to the ease with which the game ball can flow down to the downstream side of the normal fluctuation winning device 37, an execution mode of the normal fluctuation display game, an operation mode of the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and a second start winning prize. The state of the start port 2 switch of the port 97 is shown, and the execution mode of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game and the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 are shown in the lower row. The upper and lower rows are progressing on the same time axis.

In this example, first, the opening of the normal variable winning device 37 is completed (t11), the ending time of the hit state of the normal figure is finished (t12), and a new normal variable display game is started (t12). ). In this normal map fluctuation display game, pattern 1 is selected, and a short fluctuation time (
The hit result is derived via t12 to t13). After that, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (t14), closed after a predetermined time (t16), and the normal fluctuation winning state ends. ..

Here, since pattern 1 is also selected in the normal map fluctuation display game before this normal map fluctuation display game, the first zone continues. During the period in which the first zone continues, the closing time of the normal variable winning device 37 is short (t11 to t14), and the game ball that reaches the normal variable winning device 37 during closure stays on the movable member 37b. Become. Therefore, the normal variable winning device 37
Since the game ball hardly flows down to the downstream side of the game and the possibility that the game ball wins the second start winning opening 97 is low, only the special figure 1 variable display game is mainly executed.

After that, a new game of changing the normal map has been started (t17). Pattern 2 is selected in this normal map fluctuation display game, and a longer fluctuation time is set as compared with pattern 1 (t).
17-t23). As a result, the closing time of the normal variable winning device 37 becomes long, and the game ball flows down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37 to win a prize in the second starting winning opening 97 (t19).
When the fluctuation time of this normal fluctuation display game ends and a hit result is obtained (t23), and the normal fluctuation winning state is reached, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is released (t24). As a result, the game ball does not flow down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37, but the game ball that has flowed down to the downstream side before opening wins the second start winning opening 97 (t27).

When a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, the normal variable winning device 37 is closed (t33), and the winning state of the normal drawing ends (t34). The period (t17 to t33) from the start of the normal fluctuation display game in which this pattern 2 is selected to the end of the hit state of the normal map based on the normal fluctuation display game is the normal fluctuation winning device 37 rather than the first zone. The second zone has a large number of game balls flowing down to the downstream side, that is, the game balls can be easily flowed down to the downstream side, and the second starting winning opening 97 can be won.

The special figure variation display game can be executed independently of the normal map variation display game. Since the special figure 1 variable display game can store the execution right as a start memory, it is executed without interruption in the first zone in most cases (t15, t18). Each time the special figure variation display game is started, the number of remaining games, which is the number of games that can be executed in the specific game state, is subtracted.

As described above, the selection of the pattern 2 causes a prize to be awarded to the second start winning opening 97 (
t19), along with this, the special figure 2 variable display game has started (t20). The number of remaining games is also subtracted by the start of this special figure 2 variable display game. This special figure 2 variable display game ends with a small hit result earlier than the running special figure 1 variable display game ends (t21), and the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped due to a missed result. It becomes. Special Figure 2 When the variable display game is stopped due to a small hit result, the second special gaming state is set, and the special variable winning device 38 is released (t22 to t25). When the second special gaming state ends (t26), a new special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the start memory (t26).

During the execution of this special figure 1 variable display game, a game ball is newly won in the second start winning opening 97 (t27), and the special figure 2 variable display game is started accordingly (t28). The number of remaining games is also subtracted by the start of this special figure 2 variable display game. The special figure 2 variable display game ends with a small hit result earlier than the running special figure 1 variable display game ends (t29), and the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped due to a missed result. Special Figure 2 When the variable display game is stopped due to a small hit result, the second special gaming state is set, and the special variable winning device 38 is released (t30 to t31). When the second special gaming state ends (t32), a new special figure 1 variable display game is started based on the start memory (t32).

In the specific game state, the execution time of the special figure 1 variable display game in which the result is out of order is 46.
It is 00 ms, and the time from the start of the special figure 2 variable display game, which is a small hit, to the end of the second special gaming state based on the special figure 2 variable display game is 4204 ms at the maximum. Although it depends on the start timing of the special figure 2 variable display game, the digestion speed of the number of games is about twice as high as the case where the special figure 2 variable display game is not executed. In this way, by providing a zone in which the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed in the first specific game state ST2 or the second specific game state ST3, the subtraction of the number of remaining games can be accelerated, and the ceiling ( Here, it is possible to shorten the time required to reach 100 games).

In addition, here, by lengthening the fluctuation time of the normal map, the game ball flows down to the downstream side of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 so that the second starting winning opening 97 may be won. A method other than the above may be used so that the game ball flows down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37. For example, the fanfare time set before the opening of the normal variable winning device 37 in the normal drawing stop time and the normal drawing hit state, and the ending time set after all the opening of the normal variable winning device 37 in the normal drawing hit state. Etc. may be lengthened. Further, in the opening pattern of the normal variable winning device 37, a closing time may be provided as an interval time so that the game ball flows down to the downstream side.

When these times are lengthened so as to flow down to the downstream side, the same time may always be set, or these times may be selected by lottery or the like. However, if the selection probability of a long time that can flow down to the downstream side is high, the frequency of winning the special variable winning device 38 in the second special gaming state based on the small hit increases, and the number of balls held during the Fuden support increases. Therefore, it is necessary to appropriately set the time setting and frequency in consideration of the structure of the game area 32 and the like.

Further, a method other than the above-mentioned method can be considered. For example, a period may be provided in which the normal variable winning device 37 is not opened so that many misses occur even during the normal electric support. Further, even when the normally variable winning device 37 is open, a certain number of game balls may flow down to the downstream side without winning. Further, if a certain number of start memories can be stored for the special figure 2 variable display game, the second start winning opening 97 during the execution of the special figure 2 variable display game 97
By winning the prize, the start memory is generated, the special figure 2 variable display game can be executed a larger number of times, and the period until the ceiling is effectively reached can be shortened. In this case, the effect corresponding to the second zone may be continued until all the start memories of the special figure 2 variable display game are exhausted.

FIG. 80 shows an example of the display in the display device 41. FIG. 80A shows an example of the display in the normal game state ST1. In the center of the display area of the display device 41, the first decoration special figure 1 game display unit for displaying the decoration special figure variation display game related to the special figure 1 variation display game among the first decoration games forming the decoration special figure variation display game. 85a is provided. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by displaying the identification information in a variable manner in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then stopping and displaying the identification information. The result is displayed in a result mode composed of a combination of three identification information, and one of a big hit, a small hit, and a miss is displayed according to the result of the special figure variation display game. In the normal game state ST1, the special figure 1 variable display game is the main variable, so the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the irregular variable special figure 2 variable display game is not displayed but is displayed. Is also good.

Further, in the lower center of the display area, a first storage display unit 83a for displaying the decorative special drawing start storage display corresponding to the first start storage is provided. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83a has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory and is displayed side by side in the order of storage. Here, there are three first start memories. It is shown that. The decorative special figure start memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left each time it is digested. Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure 1 variation display game corresponding to each start memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode.
In addition, in FIG. 80A, a look-ahead effect for changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display is performed for the first start memory having the first digestion order.

On the left side of the first storage display unit 83a, an execution storage display unit 84 for displaying information related to the start storage corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. This running storage display unit 8
In 4, the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the first storage display unit 83a shifts to the start of the special figure variation display game, and the result, variation pattern, etc. of the special figure variation display game to be executed are displayed. Is more suggestive.

A first start storage number display unit 86a for displaying the first start storage number is provided in the upper right portion of the display area. The first start memory number display unit 86a displays the number of the first start memories numerically, and FIG. 80 (a) shows that there are three first start memories. Further, in the upper left portion of the display area, an effect mode display unit 87 for displaying the current effect mode is provided.
Here, it is shown that the mode is the normal mode, that is, the normal game state ST1.

In this embodiment, since the second start memory for holding the start of the special figure 2 variation display game is not generated, the start memory display unit for displaying the second start memory is not provided, but the special figure 2 variation is provided. When the second start storage for suspending the start of the display game is to be generated, the second start memory is displayed in the same manner as the first storage display unit 83a and the first start storage number display unit 86a.

FIG. 80B shows an example of the display in the first specific gaming state ST2 and the second specific gaming state ST3. In the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41, there is a first start memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first start memories, and a special figure 1 variable display among the second decorative game that makes a decorative special figure variable display game. Decoration special figure related to the game Variable display 2nd decoration special figure 1 to display the game Game display unit 8
8a is provided. Further, in the lower right of the display area, the second decorative figure 2 game display unit 88b that displays the decorative special figure variable display game related to the special figure 2 variable display game among the second decorative games that make up the decorative special figure variable display game. Is provided.

The first start memory number display unit 86a displays the number of the first start memory numerically, and FIG. 80 (b) shows that the first start memory is 0. The first decorative special figure 1 game display unit 85a displays the decorative special figure variable display game by displaying the identification information in a variable manner in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then stopping and displaying the identification information. 2nd decoration special figure 1 game display unit 88
The a and the second decorative special figure 2 game display unit 88b display the decorative special figure variable display game by displaying a plurality of identification information in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the information. The result is displayed in a result mode composed of one identification information, and one of "◯" indicating a big hit, "Δ" indicating a small hit, and "x" indicating a loss is displayed.

In this embodiment, since the second start memory for holding the start of the special figure 2 variable display game is not generated, the second start memory number display unit for displaying the number of the second start memories is not provided. , Special figure 2 When the second start memory for suspending the start of the variable display game is generated, the second start memory for displaying the number of the second start memory is displayed in the same manner as the first start memory number display unit 86a. A number display unit is provided.

The effect mode display unit 87 is in the chance mode, that is, the first specific game state ST.
2 or the second specific gaming state ST3 is shown. Here, the first specific game state ST2
And the second specific gaming state ST3 are not clearly shown, but it may be suggested or notified which gaming state it is.

At the lower left of the display area, a remaining number display unit 90 for displaying the remaining number of executions of the special figure variation display game that supports the general electric system is provided. 1st specific gaming state ST2 and 2nd specific gaming state ST
In No. 3, the game shifts to another game state by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (here, 100 times) from the end of the special game state, and the display of the remaining number display unit 90 is the first. 1
It can also be said to indicate the period from the specific gaming state ST2 or the second specific gaming state ST3 to the transition to another gaming state.

At the lower center of the display area, a continuous number display unit 96 is provided, which starts when a predetermined start condition is satisfied and displays the number of big hits in a specific period when the predetermined end condition is satisfied. The continuous number display unit 96 can display in a game state other than the normal game state ST1. FIG. 80 (b) shows that three big hits have occurred.

The start condition of the specific period is satisfied by deriving the big hit in the normal game state ST1, and the end condition of the specific period is satisfied by returning from the game state other than the normal game state ST1 to the normal game state ST1. Therefore, as a general rule, the continuous number display unit 96 sets the first big hit in the normal game state ST1 which is the big hit for which the start condition of the specific period is satisfied, and the number of big hits generated before returning to the normal game state ST1 again. Is displayed.

Further, a launch direction instruction display 99 for instructing the launch direction of the game ball is displayed at the lower right of the display area. As the launch direction instruction display 99, it is possible to display a display indicating that the game is right-handed during a specific game state or a special game state in which the game is advanced by right-handed. Further, when the game shifts to the state of progressing by left-handed, it is possible to display a display indicating that the game is left-handed as the firing direction instruction display 99. In some cases, the launch direction instruction display 99 may not be displayed.

FIG. 80 (c) shows an example of the display in the third specific gaming state ST4. In the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41, there is a first start memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first start memories, and a special figure 1 variable display among the first decorative game that makes a decorative special figure variable display game. Special figure 1 variable display game related to special figure 1 variable display game among the 1st decorative special figure 1 game display unit 85a that displays the decorative special figure variable display game and the 2nd decorative game that makes up the decorative special figure variable display game. A second decorative special figure 1 game display unit 88a for displaying the above is provided.

Further, in the center of the display area, an effect display unit 89 for displaying an effect by a character or the like is provided. The effect display unit 89 mainly displays the effect according to the variation pattern and the result of the special figure 2 variation display game, which is the main variation, and the player can display the effect according to the effect display to show the progress of the special figure variation display game. And the result can be grasped.

In the third specific game state ST4, unlike the first decorative special figure 1 game display unit 85a in FIG. 80 (a), the identification information is not displayed in a large size, but the result is obtained only when the result is derived. The mode may be displayed in a large size. For example, the identification information is enlarged and displayed in the center of the display area from the first decoration special figure 1 game display unit 85a or the first decoration special figure 2 game display unit 85b corresponding to the special figure variation display game from which the result is derived. Then, when the stop display time ends, the original display unit is displayed so that the identification information is reduced. Even during such display, the display of the first decoration special figure 1 game display unit 85a and / or the first decoration special figure 2 game display unit 85b is maintained.

The effect mode display unit 87 indicates that the small hit RUSH mode is set, that is, the third specific gaming state ST4. Further, in the lower left of the display area, a prize ball number display unit 91 showing the number of prize balls acquired in the second special game state during the execution of the second special game state is provided. Here, it is shown that 30 prize balls have been won in the second special game state. Further, in the lower left of the display area, the cumulative number of prize balls obtained from the start of the third specific game state ST4 accompanying the end of the third specific game state ST4 to the transition to the first special game state is shown. A display unit 92 is provided. Here, it is shown that 600 prize balls have been won so far.

In addition, the total number of prize balls acquired in the first special game state is also added to the cumulative prize ball number display unit 92, and the number of prize balls acquired from the start of the third specific game state ST4 to the end of the first special game state. May be shown. Further, the first specific gaming state ST2 and the second specific gaming state ST3
The number of prize balls acquired in is also added, and from the end of the normal game state ST1 to the normal game state ST
The number of prize balls won before returning to 1 may be shown. However, the first specific game state ST
In the 2nd and 2nd specific game states ST3, although a certain number of prize balls are acquired, more balls are consumed. Therefore, regarding the number of prize balls in the 1st specific game state ST2 and the 2nd specific game state ST3, You may not add them.

FIG. 81 shows an example of the effect in the second zone in which the pattern 2 or the pattern 3 which is the normal figure fluctuation pattern having a long fluctuation time in the first specific gaming state ST2 and the second specific gaming state ST3 is selected. In this example, an example of the production according to the example shown in FIG. 79 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 81 (a), first, the special figure 1 variable display game is stopped in the state of the first zone. When the normal map fluctuation display game, which is the second zone, is started during this stop display time (
As shown in t17) of FIG. 79 and FIG. 81 (b), the zone notification display 93 is displayed as a “ceiling shortening zone !!” indicating that the zone is the second zone.

After that, as shown in FIG. 81 (c), the special figure 1 variable display game is started (t18 in FIG. 79).
), The variable display is started on the first decoration special figure 1 game display unit 85a and the second decoration special figure 1 game display unit 88a, and the value of the first start storage number display unit 86a is subtracted. Further, the remaining number display unit 90 displays the subtracted value of the remaining number of games by the special figure variation display game started in the second zone instead of displaying the remaining number of games. Here, "-1 game" is displayed with the start of the special figure 1 variable display game.

Then, as shown in FIG. 81 (d), the special figure 2 variable display game is started during the execution of the special figure 1 variable display game (t20 in FIG. 79), and the variable display is displayed on the second decorative special figure 2 game display unit 88b. Is started. The remaining number display unit 90 displays "-2 game" with the start of the special figure 2 variable display game. After that, as shown in FIG. 81 (e), the special figure 2 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of the small hit, and the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of the loss (t in FIG. 79).
21). The first decoration special figure 1 game display unit 85a and the second decoration special figure 1 game display unit 88a display the missed result mode as a stop, and the second decoration special figure 2 game display unit 88b displays the small hit result mode. To.

Although not shown, when the second special game state based on this small hit ends and the special figure 1 variable display game is started (t26 in FIG. 79), the display of the remaining number display unit 90 is "-3 game. When the special figure 2 variable display game is started during the execution of this special figure 1 variable display game (Fig. 79).
T28), the display of the remaining number display unit 90 is "-4 games". As shown in FIG. 81 (f), as the special figure 2 variable display game stops as a small hit result, the special figure 1 variable display game is forcibly stopped as a result of the loss (t29 in FIG. 79).

When the second special game state based on this small hit is completed, the special figure 1 variable display game is started as shown in FIG. 81 (g) (t32 in FIG. 79), and the display of the remaining number display unit 90 is "-5 games.""
Will be. The second zone ends when the normal map variation display game, which is the first zone, is started during the execution of the special figure 1 variation display game (t34 in FIG. 79). Along with this, the remaining number display unit 9
At 0, the effect of displaying the subtraction value shown on the zone notification display 93 is performed on top of the state in which the number of remaining games before the start of the second zone is displayed, and the number of remaining games after subtraction is performed as shown in FIG. 81 (i). Is displayed. By performing such an effect, it is possible to effectively notify that the number of games until reaching the ceiling is shortened by the second zone.

From the above, the game is provided based on the game area 32 in which the game ball can flow down, and the game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening provided in the game area 32, and the result of the game is a special result. In this case, in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, a gaming control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game is provided, and the gaming area 32 has a start winning opening for the game. It is equipped with a normal variable winning device 37 that can be converted into a closed state in which the ball cannot be won and an open state in which the game ball can be easily won, and a second starting winning opening 97 that forms a starting winning opening. The device 37 and the second starting winning opening 97 are arranged on the same game ball flow path so that they can be aimed at the same time, and the game control means sets the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 as the first operating state. , It is possible to set to any of the second operating states, which is easier to win than the first operating state, and in the case of the second operating state, the first zone and the second zone are satisfied with the predetermined conditions. It will be possible to switch based on. Therefore, even in the game state (specific game state) which is the first operation state, it is possible to prevent the game from being changed and becoming a monotonous game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the second zone is easier to flow down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37 than the first zone. Further, in the second zone, the number of game balls flowing down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37 is larger than that in the first zone. Further, in the second zone, it is more difficult to win a prize in the ordinary variable winning device 37 than in the first zone. Therefore, even in the game state (specific game state) which is the first operation state, it is possible to prevent the game from being changed and becoming a monotonous game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the game control means executes a normal map fluctuation display game in which the identification information is variablely displayed for a predetermined variable time based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition and then stopped, and the result of the normal map variable display game is a specific result. It is configured to convert the normal variable winning device from the closed state to the open state when it becomes, and the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game in the second zone is larger than the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game in the first zone. It means that it was made longer. Therefore, it is possible to prolong the period in which the normally variable winning device 37 is closed in the second zone and facilitate the flow to the downstream side from the first zone.

Further, the game control means executes the first game as a game based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and executes the second game as a game based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 97. It means that I tried to do it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the type of game to be executed from changing due to the difference in the ease of flowing the game ball to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37, resulting in a change in the game and becoming a monotonous game. Can be improved.

Further, the game control means can execute the first game and the second game at the same time, and the special result includes the first special result and the second special result, and the probability that the result of the game becomes the first special result is determined. , The first game and the second game have the same probability, and can be set to either a low probability state or a high probability state higher than the low probability state, and the result of the game is the second special result. The probability of becoming is the same in both the low probability state and the high probability state, and when the first game and the second game are running, the other is based on the fact that one game has the second special result. It means that the game of is stopped with the result of the loss. Therefore, the type of the game to be executed and whether or not the game is executed at the same time are changed due to the difference in the ease of flowing the game ball to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37, and the game becomes monotonous. Can be prevented and the fun of the game can be improved. In addition, since the other game is stopped as a result of the loss, the digestion speed of the game can be increased.

Further, the normal variable winning device 37 is located on the upstream side of the second starting winning opening 97, the second game has a higher probability of having a second special result than the first game, and the game control means is in a special gaming state. It is possible to set the first game state to be the first operation state after the end, and the second operation state is set based on executing the game a predetermined number of times without deriving the first special result in the first game state. It means that the game shifts to the second game state. Therefore, depending on the difference in the ease with which the game ball is allowed to flow down to the downstream side of the normal variable winning device 37, whether the game is executed at the same time changes, and the length of the period until the transition of the game state can be changed. Can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

If the result of the other variable display game becomes the second special result and the second special gaming state is executed during the execution of one variable display game, the variable time of the other variable display game ends. Then, when the second special result is stopped and displayed, one of the variable display games is forcibly stopped due to the missed result, but the stop display time of the other variable display game ends and the second special game state is reached. When is started, one of the variable display games may be forcibly stopped as a result of being missed.

If the result of the other variable display game becomes the second special result and the second special gaming state is executed during the execution of one variable display game, the variable time of the other variable display game ends. Then, one of the variable display games may be interrupted from the time when the second special result is stopped and displayed until the end of the second special gaming state. Further, one variable display game may be interrupted from the time when the stop display time of the other variable display game ends and the second special gaming state starts to the end of the second special gaming state.

Further, the start time of interruption or forced stop may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and it is selected from the time when the special result is stopped and displayed and the time when the special gaming state is started. You can do it. Further, the interruption or the start of the forced stop is not limited to the time when the special result is stopped and displayed or the special gaming state is started, and may be started at other timings. The end of the interruption may be a timing other than the end of the special gaming state. Further, even when the result of the other variable display game becomes the first special result and the first special gaming state is executed during the execution of one variable display game, the interrupted state may be generated. Further, for each of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, it is possible to arbitrarily set whether to suspend or forcibly stop when the first special result or the second special result is derived.

Next, the display mode of the launch direction instruction display 99 will be described. FIG. 82 shows an example of the display mode of the launch direction instruction display 99 for instructing right-handed striking. The launch direction instruction display 99 is an animation display that changes at regular intervals. In the launch direction instruction display 99 shown in FIGS. 82 (a) to 82 (c), the display with one arrow is changed from the display with one arrow as shown in FIG. 82 (a) to the display with two arrows as shown in FIG. 82 (b). Further, as shown in FIG. 82 (c), the arrow changes to three displays, and the animation display returns to the display of FIG. 82 (a). FIGS. 82 (a) to (c)
The display time of each display of) is a predetermined time, and the time of one cycle until returning to the same display is always a constant time.

FIGS. 82 (d) to 82 (f) show another example of the launch direction instruction display 99. In this launch direction instruction display, the arrow pointing to the right gradually becomes longer, and it is an animation display that returns to the original length again. The change of the arrow may be continuous or gradual, but the time of one cycle until returning to the same display is always a constant time. FIGS. 82 (g) to 82 (i) also show another example of the launch direction instruction display 99. In this launch direction instruction display, the color inside the arrow pointing to the right is an animation display that changes toward the right. The change in color may be continuous or gradual, but the time of one cycle until returning to the same display is always a constant time.

FIG. 83 shows an example of the progress of the game and the display mode of the launch direction instruction display 99. FIG. 83 (
In the example shown in a), first, the game is in the normal game state ST1 in which the game is advanced by left-handed strike. In this state, the launch direction instruction display 99 is not performed. When the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit and the first special game state in which the game is advanced by right-handed is reached (t51), the launch direction instruction display 99 for instructing right-handed is started. The display modes a, b, and c mean the display of (a), (b), and (c) in FIG. 82, respectively. When starting the launch direction instruction display 99, it starts from the display of a. Of course, it may start from the display of b or c, it may always start from the same display, or it may start from a display selected according to a certain rule or randomly selected.

During the first special game state, the displays of a, b, and c are repeatedly displayed at regular intervals. This cycle remains unchanged at the start and end of fanfare, rounds, intervals and endings and the opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38. Then, when the first special gaming state ends, the first specific gaming state starts (t52). The first specific gaming state is also a state in which the game progresses by hitting right, and the firing direction does not change before and after the change in the gaming state. In this case, in the launch direction instruction display 99, the cycle displayed in the first special gaming state is maintained, and here, the display of b straddles the first special gaming state and the first specific gaming state. Continues, and the change progresses without breaking the cycle.

Special Figure 1 in the first specific gaming state Stop (t53), end (t54) of the variable display game,
Start (t54), special figure 2 variable display game start (t55), stop (t56), end (t5)
7) The cycle of change of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained even if the other special figure variation display game is forcibly stopped (t56) by deriving the small hit result (t56) and deriving the small hit result. In addition, the start (t56) and end (t59) of the second special game state based on the small hit generated in the first specific game state, the opening (t57), closing (t58) of the special variable winning device 38, and the second special game. Even if there are start and end of fanfare, round, interval and ending in the state, the cycle of change of the launch direction indication display 99 is maintained.

Then, when the special figure variation display game is executed a predetermined number of times in the first specific game state, the game shifts to the third specific game state (t60). The third specific gaming state is also a state in which the game progresses by hitting right, and the firing direction does not change before and after the change in the gaming state. In this case, in the launch direction instruction display 99, the cycle displayed in the first specific gaming state is maintained, and here, the first
The display of c continues across the specific gaming state and the third specific gaming state, and the change progresses without breaking the cycle. Further, the display position of the launch direction instruction display 99 changes between the display in the first specific gaming state shown in FIG. 80 (b) and the display in the third specific gaming state shown in FIG. 80 (c). But
Even if there is such a movement of the launch direction instruction display 99, the cycle of the cycle display is maintained.

Special Figure 1 in the third specific gaming state Start (t60), stop (t62) of the variable display game,
Special Figure 2 Start (t61, t65), stop (t62, t66), end (t6) of the variable display game
3, t67), the cycle of change of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained even if there is a forced stop (t62) of the other special figure fluctuation display game due to the derivation of the small hit result (t62) and the derivation of the small hit result. To. In addition, the start of the second special gaming state based on the small hit generated in the third specific gaming state (t6).
2), end (t65), opening (t63), closing (t64) of the special variable winning device 38, second
Even if there are start and end of fanfare, round, interval and ending in the special game state, the cycle of change of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained.

In addition, when maintaining the change cycle of the launch direction instruction display 99, it is not limited to the above-mentioned ones.
For example, at the timing when the identification information is temporarily stopped in each variable display area, or at the timing when the first decorative figure 1 game display unit 85a displayed in the center of the display area is moved or reduced when the reach state is developed. Also maintains the cycle of change of the launch direction indication display 99. Moreover,
Special figure variation display In the middle of the special figure variation display game, the unit variation display that temporarily stops after displaying multiple identification information variable for a predetermined time is performed multiple times, so-called pseudo-continuous variation to derive the result mode. In the display mode, the cycle of change of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained even at the timing of temporarily stopping the identification information and the timing of starting the re-variation.

FIG. 83B shows an example of a display mode in which the launch direction instruction display 99 is temporarily hidden. In this example, the launch direction instruction display 99 is temporarily hidden during execution of the special figure variation display game (t82 to t83). Even during the period in which the launch direction instruction display 99 is hidden, the cycle of change of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained as shown by the display mode shown by the dotted line. Then, when it is redisplayed (t83), it is redisplayed from the state according to this cycle.

In the example shown in FIG. 83 (b), the special figure 1 variable display game in the first specific gaming state is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch direction instruction display 99 is temporarily displayed during the period when the launch direction does not change. Applicable to all cases where is hidden. It is also applicable when the launch direction instruction display 99 is hidden due to a change in the launch direction and the launch direction is changed again to start the display of the launch direction instruction display 99.

FIG. 84 shows an example in which the launch direction instruction display 99 moves. In this example, it is in the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, the special figure 1 variable display game is finished as shown in FIG. 84 (a), and a new one is shown in FIG. 84 (b). Special Figure 1 The variable display game has started.
After that, it becomes N reach state as shown in FIG. 84 (c), and SP as shown in FIG. 84 (d).
It has evolved into reach.

With the development to this SP reach, the launch direction instruction display 99 moves to the upper center of the display area, and the display mode is changed to a single row form. Even if there is such a movement or a change in form, the cycle of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained. After that, as shown in FIG. 84 (e), S
As the P reach effect progresses, the launch direction instruction display 99 is temporarily hidden, and FIG. 84 (f) shows.
As shown in FIG. 84, an effect showing the deviation result is performed in the SP reach, and as shown in FIG. 84 (g), the SP reach effect is completed and the original display form is returned to show the result mode of the deviation result.

With the return to the original display form, the launch direction instruction display 99 is redisplayed. The display position and form at this time are different from the position and form before being hidden as shown in FIG. 84 (d). That is, the display position and form of the launch direction instruction display 99 before hiding and the display position and form of the launch direction instruction display 99 after redisplaying are different. Even if there is such a movement or a change in form, the cycle before being hidden is maintained even after the redisplay, as described in FIG. 83 (b).

In this example, the development to SP reach has been described as an example, but the launch direction instruction display 99 may be moved or the form may be changed by other occasions, and in this case as well, the movement or the form may be changed. Try to maintain the cycle before and after. In addition, only one of movement and change of form may be performed, and in this case, the cycle is maintained. Further, in addition to the movement and the change of the form, the display area of the launch direction instruction display 99 may be enlarged or reduced, and the cycle is maintained in this case as well.

As described above, by maintaining the cycle of the launch direction instruction display 99 regardless of the change in the game state and the progress of the special figure change display game, the change and the special feature of the launch direction instruction display 99 and the game state. Figure It becomes clear that the progress of the variable display game is independent of. The firing direction instruction display 99, which has changed periodically, ends the periodic display up to that point in response to a change in the gaming state or some change in the special figure fluctuation display game, and is newly periodic. When the display is started, it may be perceived as if it is an instruction to start firing from the trigger. That is, there is a possibility that the launch direction instruction display 99 that indicates the launch direction may be misunderstood as indicating the launch timing. However, by maintaining the cycle of the launch direction instruction display 99, it is possible to prevent such a misunderstanding.

From the above, the game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening provided in the game area 32, which is provided with the game area 32 in which the game ball can flow down, and the result of the game is a special result. In this case, in a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300) for controlling the game and a display device 41 capable of displaying information about the game are provided. The game area 32 includes a game area on one side and a game area on the other side.
By adjusting the firing force of the game ball, the player can select whether to let the game ball flow down to the game area on one side or the game area on the other side, and the control means is out of a plurality of game states. It is possible to set one game state from, and it is configured to shift the game state based on the satisfaction of the predetermined transition condition, and for each game state, either the game area on one side or the game area on the other side. It is predetermined whether to launch the game ball and proceed with the game, and the launch direction instruction display 99 for instructing the launch direction of the game ball according to the game state can be displayed on the display device 41, and the launch direction can be displayed. In the instruction display 99, it is possible to execute a cycle display that changes at a constant cycle, and if the game state does not change, the cycle of the cycle display is maintained regardless of the execution state of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the launch direction instruction display 99 that indicates the launch direction from being misunderstood as indicating the launch timing, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

Further, the control means can hide the launch direction instruction display 99 and then redisplay it during the period when the gaming state does not change, and the cycle of the cycle display before the display is maintained even after the redisplay. It will be done. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the launch direction instruction display 99 that indicates the launch direction from being misunderstood as indicating the launch timing, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

In addition, the launch direction instruction display can be displayed at different positions in the display area of the display device 41.
It means that the cycle of the periodic display is maintained even if the display position is changed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the launch direction instruction display 99 that indicates the launch direction from being misunderstood as indicating the launch timing, and to ensure the fairness of the game. Further, it can be said that the launch direction instruction display can be moved within the display area of the display device 41, and the cycle of the cycle display is maintained before and after the movement. Further, it can be said that the launch direction instruction display can be displayed in different display modes, and the cycle of the periodic display is maintained even if the display mode is different.

Further, the control means can hide the launch direction instruction display 99 and then redisplay it during the period when the gaming state does not change, and the display position of the launch direction instruction display before the display is hidden and the display position of the launch direction instruction display again. Even if the position is different from the display position of the launch direction instruction display after display, the cycle of the cycle display before hiding is maintained even after redisplay. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the launch direction instruction display 99 that indicates the launch direction from being misunderstood as indicating the launch timing, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

Although the right-handed instruction notification for instructing right-handedness is shown as the launch direction instruction display 99, the left-handed instruction notification for instructing left-handedness can also be performed in the same manner. In addition, the cycle of the launch direction instruction display 99 is maintained for all the triggers such as changes in the game state and some changes in the special figure fluctuation display game, but for some triggers, a new periodic display is displayed. You may want to start.

In addition, the initial display displayed at the start of the launch direction instruction display 99 (display of a in the above example).
However, it may be avoided that the display is started at an opportunity such as a change in the gaming state or some change in the special figure variation display game. Depending on the cycle of the periodic display, there is a possibility that these triggers and the display start timing of the initial display unintentionally match. In such a case, the display start timing of the initial display may be shifted. For example, the display time of the display before the initial display (display of c in the above example) is slightly lengthened so that the display start timing of the initial display is delayed.

Further, the launch direction instruction display 99 may be displayed at a plurality of locations at the same time, and these periodic displays may be synchronized. Synchronizing a plurality of launch direction instruction displays 99 means, for example, that when a plurality of launch direction instruction displays 99 change stepwise, the display mode shifts to the next stage at the same time. Further, the time required for one cycle of the cycle display may be the same.

Further, the launch direction instruction display 99 to be displayed in a plurality of places may display the same display mode in a plurality of places. In this case, the sizes may be the same or different. Further, items having different display modes may be displayed in a plurality of places. For example, a plurality of launch direction instruction displays 99 having different display modes as shown in FIG. 82 may be displayed.

Further, in addition to the launch direction instruction display 99 displayed on the display device 41, a display indicating the launch direction may be displayed on another display device, or a lamp for instructing the launch direction may be provided. Further, the firing direction may be instructed by a moving accessory. Also in this case, the periodic display of the firing direction instruction display 99 displayed on the display device 41 may be synchronized with the display mode on the other display device, the lighting mode of the lamp, and the operation mode of the accessory.

Further, in the case of performing the periodic display which changes periodically in the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, it may be synchronized with the periodic display of the launch direction instruction display 99. Further, as for the periodic display in the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the cycle of the periodic display is maintained regardless of the change in the gaming state or the non-display state, as in the above-mentioned case. You may do so.

Further, the game may be suggested or notified by changing the display mode such as breaking the cycle of the cycle display of the launch direction instruction display 99. By breaking the cycle of the periodic display of the firing direction instruction display 99, it is possible to form a discomfort state that deviates from the routine state of the periodic display impressed by the player, and the discomfort state suggests or notifies the game. be able to. The content of the suggestion or notification may be anything, but the result or fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed may be suggested or notified, or the pre-reading result of the start memory may be suggested or notified. You may do so. In addition, when the probability of deriving a special result can be selected and set from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the operating means provided in the gaming machine, the set probability setting value is suggested or notified. You may try to do it.

Further, as shown in FIG. 79, the first decoration special figure 1 game display unit 85a, the second decoration special figure 1 game display unit 85b, the second decoration special figure 1 game display unit 88a, and the second decoration special figure 2 game display. Part 8
Make sure that the interval at which the identification information changes in 8b does not match the interval at which the display changes on the launch direction instruction display 99, so that the special figure variation display game and the launch direction instruction display 99 are not considered to be linked. May be. For example, the interval at which the identification information changes when the identification information is variablely displayed at a low speed before the stop or the temporary stop does not match the interval at which the display changes on the launch direction instruction display 99. In addition, the period of shaking when displaying the identification information so that it shakes at the time of temporary stop is
In the launch direction instruction display 99, the interval until the display changes to the next display, the interval until the display changes to the display a predetermined number of points ahead, or the cycle in which the display goes around may not match. Further, the interval of the display change on the special figure display in the batch display device 50 provided on the game board may also not match the interval of the display change in the launch direction instruction display 99.

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as the 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. In addition, the configurations of the above-mentioned modifications can be applied in combination as appropriate.

It should also be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are 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 32 Game area 41 Display device 99 Launch direction instruction display 100 Game control device (control means)
300 Production control device (control means)

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A game area is provided in which the game ball can flow down, and the game is executed based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening provided in the game area, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the player is notified. In a gaming machine that generates an advantageous special gaming state
Control means to control the game,
Equipped with a display device that can display information about the game,
The game area is configured so that the player can select whether to let the game ball flow down into the game area on the left side or the game area on the right side by adjusting the firing force of the game ball.
The control means is
In the game area on the right side, the launch direction instruction display instructing the launch of the game ball is composed of the first component and the second component, and the cycle display that changes at a constant cycle is displayed so that the cycle is maintained. The display is the first aspect and the second aspect which is composed of the first component and the second component, executes the periodic display, and displays the display at a position different from the first aspect in a different display mode. Can be displayed on the device
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the launch direction instruction display instructing the launch of the game ball in the right game area is displayed on the display device in the second aspect, and the launch instructing the launch of the game ball in the right game area is displayed. While the direction instruction display is being displayed in the second aspect, a predetermined effect image can be displayed on the display device .
Further, the control means can simultaneously display a plurality of launch direction instruction displays instructing the launch of the game ball in the right game area in different sizes or different modes, and the game ball can be displayed in the plurality of right game areas at the same time. A gaming machine characterized in that the periodic display is synchronized in a launch direction instruction display for instructing launch .

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