JP7025745B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game and imparting a gaming value to a player according to the result of the game .

Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine provided on the peripheral edge of a display device and provided with a movable effect device that operates in connection with the progress of a variable display game on the front side of the display unit of the display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-119951

In the conventional gaming machine, it has not been possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game when it is possible to execute the accessory movement effect for operating the movable effect device.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of gaming.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that can execute a game and give a gaming value to a player according to the result of the game.
An effect control means capable of controlling an effect related to the game,
A display means capable of displaying the effects related to the game, and
A movable accessory that can be converted into a state of being located in front of the display area of the display means and a state of being retracted from the front of the display area of the display means.
The effect control means is
When the movable accessory is located at the first position in front of the display area of the display means, the display area of the display means surrounded by the movable accessory is the effect being executed. Prescribed information about can be displayed visually ,
It is possible to change the display mode of the predetermined information in accordance with the progress of the effect displayed in the display area of the display means not surrounded by the movable accessory .
It is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the content of the subsequent production by the predetermined information .

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

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. 1st special figure It is a figure explaining the variable prize-winning apparatus. It is a figure explaining the transition of various probabilities and game states. It is a figure explaining the opening mode of the special variable winning apparatus. 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 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 payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining the winning opening switch / state monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining the common process of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the specific area switch monitoring process. Special figure It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the variation start process in FIG. 1, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the variation start process in FIG. 2. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit residual ball 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 process during a change of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process in the middle of a normal figure. It is a figure explaining the opening mode of the ordinary variable winning apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the variation effect setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of the production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production. It is a time chart explaining an example of the progress of a game. It is a time chart explaining an example of the progress of a game.

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

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

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right sides of the glass frame 15 for decoration and production, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, the lamp, LED, etc. are displayed as an abnormality notification color (for example, red). A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) with (), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, 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, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (storage plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are provided. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game balls discharged when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the lower part of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device 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. A balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device moves the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. Fire. 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.

On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30.

Further, on the left side of the game area 32, a guide wall 491 is provided along the guide rail 31 and forms a taxiway 490 that guides the launched game ball to a predetermined position in the game area 32. At the terminal portion of the taxiway 490, a launch ball detecting device 99 for detecting a game ball discharged from the taxiway 490, that is, a game ball launched in the game area 32 is provided. The launch ball detection device 99 includes a check valve member 99b for preventing the game ball that has exited the outside of the taxiway 490 from returning to the taxiway 490, and a launch ball switch 99a that detects the operation of the check valve member 429. (See FIG. 7).

The check valve member 99b is a plate-shaped member that closes the terminal portion of the taxiway 490, and the lower end portion is rotatably supported by an axis. Can be converted into a state in which the taxiway 490 is opened by rotating to the right. Further, the check valve member 99b is urged by the urging member in the direction of closing the taxiway 490. The check valve member 99b rotates in a direction to open the taxiway 490 against the urging force when the game ball launched from the launcher and reaches the terminal portion of the taxiway 490 collides with the taxiway 490. Is open, and the game ball can reach the outside of the taxiway 490. Then, after the game ball has passed, the check valve member 99b rotates in the direction of closing the taxiway 490 by the urging force and returns to the state where the taxiway 490 is closed.

Further, the launch ball switch 99a that detects the operation of the check valve member 99b is adapted to detect that the taxiway 490 is opened to the extent that the check valve member 99b rotates and the game ball can pass through. .. As a result, the game ball discharged to the outside of the taxiway 490 and used for the game is detected. Then, based on this detection, it is possible to execute an effect such as emitting a sound effect.

The configuration of the launch ball detection device 99 is not limited to this, and any configuration may be used as long as it can detect the game ball launched in the game area 32. For example, a sensor may be provided to detect a game ball passing through the taxiway 490 by a method other than detecting the operation of the check valve member 99b, or the game ball passing near the terminal portion of the taxiway 490 may be provided. It may be configured to include a sensor for detection.

In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, project forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and make it difficult for the game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube), for example. In the area (display area) where the image on the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbol), a character that directs the special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (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.

Further, on the right side of the center case 40, a board effect device 44, which is a movable effect device for producing a game including a special figure variation display game, is provided by a movable effect member 44a that operates. In the initial state of this board effect device 44, the movable effect member 44a is located at the upper right portion of the center case 40 as shown by the dotted line, and the movable effect member 44a is positioned from this position to the lower right portion of the center case 40 as shown by the solid line. It is operational. Further, the movable effect member 44a of the board effect device 44 has a ring shape penetrating the center, and by displaying the position corresponding to the penetrating portion in the display device 41, the movable effect member 44a itself is as if it were. It is possible to perform an effect display that makes the display appear to be performed.

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

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

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

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

Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the right side of the center case 40. The game ball that has won a prize in these general winning openings 35 is detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 6).
Further, on the lower side and the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate 34 (a normal figure start gate, a normal figure start area, an inflow area) that gives a start condition of a normal figure fluctuation display game is provided. .. The game ball that has won the prize in the normal drawing start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6).

Below the center case 40 in the game area 32 and directly below the normal drawing start gate 34, there is a start winning opening 36 (first starting winning opening, starting area, inflow area) that gives a starting condition for the first special figure variation display game. ) Is provided. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 6). Since the start winning opening 36 is provided directly below the normal figure start gate 34, the first start memory can be generated immediately after the normal figure start memory is generated.

Further, in the lower right of the center case 40, a pair of movable members 37b and 37b that can be opened in an inverted "C" shape at the upper part and can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in are provided, and a second start winning prize is given inside. An ordinary variable winning device (Public electric) 37 having a mouth (starting winning area) is arranged.
The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the ordinary variable winning device 37 always keeps a closed closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player) at intervals of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since a game nail is provided above the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state. Then, when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the normal fluctuation prize is opened by the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 6) as a driving device to open in an inverted "C" shape. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the device 37. The game ball that has won the ordinary variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 6). It should be noted that the game ball can be won even in the closed state, and the game ball may be more difficult to win in the closed state than in the open state.

At the lower right of the center case 40, a first special variable winning device (upper large winning opening) 38 that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. There is.
The first special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side, and is the result of a special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the big winning opening is changed from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (favorable state for the player). That is, the first special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening opened and closed by an opening / closing door 38c driven by an upper large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 6) as a driving device, and is in a special gaming state. During the small hit game state, the large winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening, and the player is given a predetermined game value (prize ball). It is designed to do. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), an upper large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 6) is arranged as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. There is.

Below the start winning opening 36, a second special variable winning device (lower large winning opening) 39 that can be converted into a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which the game ball is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game is arranged. There is.
The second special variable winning device 39 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 39c that can be opened by rotating the upper end side in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side, and is the result of a special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. Depending on how, the big winning opening is changed from the closed state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (favorable state for the player). That is, the second special variable winning device 39 is provided with, for example, a large winning opening opened and closed by an opening / closing door 39c driven by a lower large winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 6) as a driving device, and is in a special gaming state. During the small hit game state, the large winning opening is converted from the closed state to the open state to facilitate the inflow of the game ball into the large winning opening, and the player is given a predetermined game value (prize ball). It is designed to do. Inside the large winning opening (winning area), a lower large winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 6) is arranged as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. There is.
Further, below the second special variable winning device 39, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that did not win in the winning opening or the like is provided.

FIG. 3 shows the flow path of the game ball in the first special variable winning device 38. Inside the first special variable winning device 38 (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a is provided as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning device 38. ing. All the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning device 38 are detected through the upper large winning opening switch 38a and flow into the upper flow path 38j.

The upper flow path 38j is provided with a specific area 38h into which the game ball can flow in, and is operated by a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 6) so as to change the inflow probability of the game ball into the specific area 38h. A lever member 38i is provided. The lever member 38i is a plate-shaped member that can slide in the front-rear direction and projects forward to cover the specific area 38h as shown in FIG. Then, it can be converted into an open state in which the game ball can flow into the specific area 38h.

A specific area switch 38d capable of detecting the inflow of a game ball is provided in the specific area 38h, and the game ball flowing into the specific area 38h is detected by the specific area switch 38d and then flows into the lower flow path 38k. A special gaming state is generated based on the detection of a gaming ball by the specific area switch 38d during the small hit gaming state.

Further, on the downstream side to the left of the specific area 38h in the upper flow path 38j, a passage port switch 38g capable of detecting the passage of the game ball is provided, and the game ball that has not flowed into the specific area 38h is a passage port. After being detected by the switch 38g, it flows into the lower flow path 38k. The lower flow path 38k is adapted so that the flow path through which the game ball that has passed through the specific region 38h flows down and the flow path through which the game ball that has passed through the passage port switch 38g flow down are merged on the downstream side. An discharge confirmation switch 38e for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided at the downstream end of the lower flow path 38k, and all the game balls flowing into the lower flow path 38k are detected by the discharge confirmation switch 38e. After that, it flows into the discharge flow path for discharging the game ball to the outside of the game machine.

In the first special variable winning device 38 configured in this way, the number of game balls detected by the upper prize opening switch 38a and the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the passing port switch 38g match. As a result, it can be confirmed that all the game balls that have flowed into the upper flow path 38j have been discharged. Further, when the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the passage port switch 38g matches the number of game balls detected by the discharge confirmation switch 38e, all the game balls that have flowed into the lower flow path 38k are discharged. You can confirm that it was done. Further, when the number of inflowing game balls detected by the upper prize opening switch 38a and the number of game balls detected by the discharge confirmation switch 38e match, the game balls flowing into the first special variable winning device 38 can be obtained. It can be confirmed that all have been discharged.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the gaming areas 32 in which the gaming balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left gaming area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right gaming area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed), aiming to win a prize in the normal drawing start gate 34, the start winning opening 36, and the second special variable winning device 39. By launching a game ball into the right game area (so-called right-handed), you can win a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, and the second special variable winning device 39. You can aim at.

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

The batch display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. The second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display unit (normal figure display) 53 for the normal figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp. It is provided with storage display units 54, 55, 56 for notifying the start storage number of each variation display game composed of.
Further, the batch display device 50 has a first game state display unit (first game state display, right-handed notification unit) 57, which notifies that the right-handed is more advantageous than the left-handed game state. The second game state display unit (second game state display, time reduction state notification unit) 58 that lights up when a state occurs to notify the occurrence of a time reduction state, and the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (number of times of opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38). A round display unit 60 for displaying is provided.
The batch display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display device) or the like that lights up when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of the big hit.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is centered, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. Flashes the segment to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 msec. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked and driven to change. It is configured to indicate that it is inside.
Then, when the result of the game is "missing", for example, the central segment is turned on as the result mode of the loss, and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode of the hit (special result mode) is not. The game result is displayed by turning on the result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result mode.

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

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

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

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

FIG. 4A shows the specifications of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. The jackpot probability is 1/300 for both the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. Further, the small hit occurs only in the special figure 2 variable display game, and is 200/300. In the big hit and small hit lottery, the big hit and the small hit are not won in duplicate.

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 the first as a special electric accessory. 2 It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the special variable winning device 39 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. From the above, the special result includes the first special result (big hit) that can generate the first special game state (special game state) and the game value that can be given to the player more than the first special game state. A second special result (small hit) capable of generating a low second special gaming state (small hit gaming state) is included.

There are three types of jackpots: 16R electric support 100 times, no 16R electric support, and 2R electric support 100 times. The 16R electric support 100 times is a big hit in which the number of rounds is 16 and the normal electric support state is reached until the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 100 times after the end of the special game state. 16R without electric support is a big hit in which the number of rounds is 16 and the normal electric support state is not reached after the end of the special game state. The 2R electric support 100 times is a big hit in which the number of rounds is 2 and the normal electric support state is reached until the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 100 times after the end of the special game state. The distribution probability of the jackpot type in the case of a jackpot is different between the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game. In addition, the probability of winning the normal map fluctuation display game is 10/251 in the low probability state (not in the normal power support state) and 50 / in the high probability state (normal power support state). It is 251.

FIG. 4B shows the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the normal game state ST1, there is no public electric support and there are few opportunities to open the normal variable winning device 37. Special figure 1 based on winnings The game is mainly played in a variable display game. Then, when a big hit occurs, the special game state ST2 is set. In this special gaming state ST2, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened. In the special game state ST2, the player is instructed to aim for a prize in the second special variable winning device 39 by right-handed hitting, but it is possible to aim for a prize in the second special variable winning device 39 even with a left-handed hit.

If the jackpot type does not have the normal game support, the game returns to the normal game state ST1 after the end of the special game state ST2. In addition, if the jackpot type has Fuden support, the game shifts to the specific game state ST3. In the specific game state ST3, since there is a general electric support, it is easy to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37, and the game is advanced by right-handed, and the game is mainly advanced in the special figure 2 variable display game. This specific game state ST3 is designed to continue until the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times.

When a big hit occurs in this specific game state ST3, it shifts to the special game state ST2. The game state that shifts after the end of the special game state depends on the type of jackpot. In the case of a big hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, only 100 times of 16R electric support is selected as the big hit type, so that the specific game state ST3 is set again after the end of this special game state ST2.

Further, when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game becomes a small hit in the normal game state ST1 or the specific game state ST3, the game shifts to the small hit game state ST4. In the small hit game state, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, so the game is played by hitting right. If the game ball does not flow into the specific area 38h of the first special variable winning device 38 (V winning) in this small hit gaming state ST4, the game state returns to the game state when the small hit occurs.

Further, if the game ball flows into the specific area 38h of the first special variable winning device 38 (V winning), it becomes a big hit and becomes the special gaming state ST2. In this case, the jackpot type selected is only 16R electric support 100 times. However, since the opening of the first special variable winning device 38 is the first round, the opening of the second special variable winning device 39 is the 15th round. After the end of this special gaming state ST2, the specific gaming state ST3 is set again.

FIG. 5 shows an opening mode of the first special variable winning device 38 and the second special variable winning device 39. When the jackpot type is 16R electric support 100 times and no 16R electric support, the opening mode of opening A shown in FIG. 5A is obtained in all 16 rounds. In this opening A, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened with the start of the round (t11), and either the openable time of 25,000 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins. When the condition of is satisfied, the second special variable winning device 39 is closed and the round is ended (t12). After that, the interval time is started (t12), and when the interval time ends, the next round is started (t13). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

When the jackpot type is 2R electric support 100 times, the opening mode of opening B shown in FIG. 5B is obtained in all of the two rounds. In this opening B, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened (t21) with the start of the round, and either the openable time of 200 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins. When the condition of is satisfied, the second special variable winning device 39 is closed and the round is ended (t22). Since the openable time is short, it is rare that a predetermined number of prizes are won, and in most cases, the round ends as the openable time elapses. After that, the interval time is started (t22), and when the interval time ends, the next round is started (t23). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

In the case of a small hit, the opening mode of opening C shown in FIG. 5 (c) is used. In this opening C, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened with the start of the small hit (t31), and the first special variable winning device 38 is temporarily closed when the opening time of 100 ms elapses (t32). After that, when the closing time of 2000 ms elapses, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened again (t33), and either the openable time of 1400 ms elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a prize. When the condition of is satisfied, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round is ended (t36). Since the openable time is short, it is rare that a predetermined number of prizes are won, and in most cases, the round ends as the openable time of the second open (t33 to t36) elapses.

Further, in the open C, the lever solenoid 38f is turned on with the opening of the first special variable winning device 38 for the second time, and the specific area switch 38d is effective. When the lever solenoid 38f is OFF, the lever member 38i covers the specific area 38h and the game ball cannot flow in. When the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever member 38i retracts from the specific area 38h and the game ball cannot flow. Is ready for inflow. Further, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is effective is a state in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d is treated as effective. On the other hand, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is invalid is a state in which even if the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 38d, it is treated as invalid.

The lever solenoid 38f is turned off when 200 ms has elapsed from the start of the second opening (t34). Then, 100 ms after the lever solenoid 38f is turned off, the specific area switch 38d becomes invalid (t35). That is, the game ball that has won a prize immediately after the second opening of the first special variable winning device 38 may flow into the specific region 38h.

When the game ball flows into the specific area 38h, the interval time is started after the end of the round (t36), and when the interval time ends, the special game state is set (t37). The jackpot type selected in this case is 16R electric support 100 times, but since the opening of the first special variable winning device 38 at the opening C is the first round, the opening of the second special variable winning device 39 is 15 times. It will be a round. The opening of the second special variable winning device 39 is performed at the opening A. On the other hand, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area 38h, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round (t36), the ending time is set thereafter, and the small hit game state ends.

In this way, in the opening C in the case of a small hit, by first opening for a short time (t31 to t32), the player can be made aware of the special variable winning device released by the operation, and the first special It is possible to make the player aware that the variable winning device 38 should be aimed at. Further, by temporarily closing the state after the first opening, it is possible to provide a grace period for the player to change to right-handed after recognizing that the player should aim at the first special variable winning device 38.

That is, if only the first special variable winning device 38 is opened for a certain period of time from the start of the small hit, the openable time is consumed until it is recognized that the first special variable winning device 38 should be aimed. Especially for small hits, the openable time is short, so even if you hit right after recognizing the open, you may not be in time. However, by first opening the short opening and then opening the second time after the grace period has elapsed, the player can aim for a prize.

FIG. 6 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 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like to generate. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

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

In this embodiment, the power supply 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 supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. That is, the game control device 100 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. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is 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 RAM initialization switch 112 may be operated to clear the error even when the power is not turned on, but in this case, only the error is cleared and the RAM 111C is not initialized. ..

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

The ROM 111B 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. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start 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. In addition, a fluctuation pattern table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game is also stored.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where it is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses 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 in which the identification information is used, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from this reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as reach effects in which the possibility of deriving a special result mode is different (expected value is different), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), and so on. Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. 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 (various types). Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining (including the execution time of the fluctuation display game in reach and non-reach fluctuation display), hit random numbers for determining the hit of the clock fluctuation display game, etc. A clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 is provided. There is.

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, there are a plurality of CPU 111A based on the game result (big hit, small hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the current game state (whether or not it is in the electric support mode, etc.), the number of start memories, and the like. Select and acquire any one of the fluctuation pattern tables from the fluctuation pattern tables of. Here, the CPU 111A serves as 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 prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

Various switches and sensors are connected to the input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111. Then, a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input, and the interface chips (proximity I / F) 121a and 121b are converted into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. Is provided. Since the input range of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b 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 disconnected. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as floating and output an abnormality detection signal.

For the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the gate switch 34a in the starting gate 34 of the normal drawing, the winning opening switch 35a in the general winning opening 35, the upper large winning opening switch 38a in the first special variable winning device 38, and the second special The lower large winning opening switch 39a of the variable winning device 39, the specific area switch 38d provided in the specific area in the first special variable winning device 38, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, and the normal variable winning device 37. Starting port 2 switch 37a, discharge confirmation switch 38e for detecting a game ball discharged from the first special variable winning device 38, and a passing port for detecting a game ball staying above a specific area in the first special variable winning device 38. The switch 38g and the panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine are connected.

The outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b are supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the fourth input port 126, and are read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the upper winning opening switch 38a, the lower winning opening switch 39a, the specific area switch 38d, the starting opening 1 switch 36a, and the starting opening 2 The detection signal of the switch 37a is input to the second input port 123.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signals 1 and 2 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 the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10 or a glass frame opening detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 is detected. The detection signal of the switch 63, the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the game machine 10, and the detection signal of the vibration sensor 65 for detecting vibration are also input. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the discharge confirmation switch 38e and the passage port switch 38g are input to the fourth input port 126.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the output to the second input port 123 and the output of the discharge confirmation switch 38e among the outputs to the fourth input port 126 are from the main board 100 to the relay board 70. It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121a and 121b, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. ..

As described above, the proximity I / F 121a and 121b have a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121a and 121b are 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 like.

The data held by the second input port 123 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, 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 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 directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130 to turn off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 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 not supplied to the ports 122, 123, 124, 126 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent 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 effect control device 300 side.

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 121a, 121b, 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. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device.

Further, the output unit 130 includes an upper large winning opening solenoid 38b connected to the data bus 140 to open the first special variable winning device 38, a lower large winning opening solenoid 39b to open the second special variable winning device 39, and a normal variation. A second output port 134 for outputting operation data of the normal electric solenoid 37c for opening the winning device 37 and the lever solenoid 38f for operating the lever member in the first special variable winning device 38 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 a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a 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 includes an upper large winning opening solenoid 38b, a lower large winning opening solenoid 39b, a normal variable winning device 37, and a first special variable winning device 38, which are output from the second output port 134. Current supply of the batch display device 50 output from the first driver (drive circuit) 138a and the third output port 135, which receives the operation data signal of the lever solenoid 38f that operates the lever member inside and generates and outputs the solenoid drive signal. The second driver 138b that outputs the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the side, and the third driver 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. A fourth driver 138d is provided which outputs an external information signal supplied from the 138c and the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal plate 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. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bilateral communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can send and receive data to and from 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, 124, 126 are provided. do not have.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning port switch 35a, the upper large winning port switch 38a, and the lower The large winning opening switch 39a, the specific area switch 38d in the first special variable winning device 38, and the emission confirmation switch 38e are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball 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 is a micro switch having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 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.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, 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, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. The wait signal WAIT etc. for the purpose is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by 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, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the sound source LSI 314. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 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. ). Since the gaming microcomputer 111 of the 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, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit that drives and controls a panel decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and a sub information display device 90. 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and a game board 30 (including a center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. 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. It should be noted that the glass frame 15 is provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and a frame forming a movable effect device for producing a game including a special figure variation display game by an operating movable effect member. An effect device may be provided, and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device may be provided.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes an effect button switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 29 provided on the glass frame 15, an initial position of a motor in the board effect device 44, and the like. The effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) that detects the on / off state of the launch ball switch 99a of the launch ball detection device 99, and the function of inputting the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the effect control device. A switch input circuit 336 that detects the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the 300 and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

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

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a gaming ball (pachinko ball) from a launching device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32. The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by the direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35. , The starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or the game area flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32. It is discharged from 32. Then, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38, or the second special variable winning device 39, the number according to the type of winning opening. The prize ball is discharged from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 6) to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15.

A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the game area 32 is provided. When the game ball driven inside passes through the start gate 34 of the normal drawing, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start storages is an upper limit number (for example, four) based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start storages is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in ROM 111B. The stored number of the normal map start prize is displayed on the normal map hold display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal map start memory. It is supposed to be done.

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

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time on the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50 as a process for executing the normal map variation display game. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the ordered order, the process of displaying the normal map fluctuation display game in which the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is stopped and displayed is performed. It should be noted that the normal figure display 53 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the fluctuations for a predetermined time, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured. Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 (variation display device) performs the effect display corresponding to the normal map variation display game.

If the result of the normal figure variation display game is a hit (specific result), either the first hit stop symbol or the second hit stop symbol that has a special result mode on the solenoid display 53 according to the type of hit. The lighting pattern is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to control the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms, 1700 ms or 2600 ms). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variable winning device control means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is out of sync, the normal map display 53 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the out of alignment.

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

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

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

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

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

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and generates a special game state. Perform the process of making it. Further, even when the game ball flows into the specific area 38h of the first special variable winning device 38, the process of generating the special game state is performed. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A opens the opening / closing door 39c of the second special variable winning device 39 by, for example, the lower special winning opening solenoid 39b, so that the game ball can flow into the lower winning opening. Control to do. Then, the large winning opening is opened until either a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening. Opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, when the game control device 100 results in a special result of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game or special figure 2 variable display game), or a game in which the first special variable winning device 38 is won. Based on the ball flowing into the specific region 38h, the second special variable winning device 39 is a special gaming state generating means for controlling to generate a special gaming state for converting into an open state.

Further, when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the small hit result mode on the special figure 2 display 52 and performs a process of generating a small hit game state. conduct. In the process of generating the small hit game state, the opening / closing door 38c of the first special variable winning device 38 is opened for a predetermined time by the upper large winning opening solenoid 38b, and the game ball can flow into the upper large winning opening. Control to do. That is, the first special variable winning device 38 can be converted into an open state by the game control device 100 based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (when the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a small hit). It serves as a control means for the special variable winning device. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 are controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state, high probability state of normal figure, second operation state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. It has become. In this time-saving state, it is possible to set the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) to be higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state) (normal figure high probability state). be. As a result, the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the normal variable winning device 37 is in the low probability state of the normal figure. That is, the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is configured to be controlled by either a first operating state or a second operating state in which winning is easier than the first operating state. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening of the first hit stop symbol are, for example, 1700 ms × 2 times, the second. It is possible to set the opening time (opening time of the normal electric power) and the number of times of opening of the hit stop symbol to be, for example, 2600 ms × 1 time.

It should be noted that the execution time, the normal figure stop time, the normal electric opening number of times, and the normal electric opening time of the normal figure fluctuation display game are appropriately set so as to control the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be in a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal map fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation display game to be a second variable time shorter than the first variable time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 600 msec). 500msec). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 1700 msec is 2500 msec). Further, in the time-saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening (for example, twice) for the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It can be a probability (a high probability state in the normal map, for example, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal power probability. The conversion time may be longer than usual. It is also possible to set multiple types of time saving states that change different things. Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different.

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

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. 8 and 9 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step S4. Next, the firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a 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 S6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to 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, and by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 is surely performed. Can be 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 S7), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S8), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. (Step S9).

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

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the 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 S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and whether the timer value is 0 or not. Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks for the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). When the timer value is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step S13). ), Output off-data to all output ports (set to no output) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S16), and if it is normal (step S16; Y), the power failure in the RWM. It is determined whether the value of the inspection area 2 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and the power are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the above match (step S19). When the checksums match (step S19; Y), it is determined from the state of the first input port 122 read earlier whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S20), and when the initialization switch is off. (Step S20; N) proceeds to step S25 of FIG. 9 and performs a process when the power is normally restored from the power failure.

The checksum calculated in the checksum calculation process of step S18 and step S45 described later is a sum of the checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display. The checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display may be calculated separately and it may be determined separately in step S19 whether or not they match, or only one of them (for example,). Only the checksum of the work area for game control) may be calculated and only one of them may be used for the determination in step S19.

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

When the initialization switch is on (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S30 of FIG. 9 to initialize the RAM area for game control. The initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 provides an initialization means for initializing the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Eggplant.
If it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S19; N), step S21. And the process of initializing all the RAM areas is performed. That is, the RAM area for displaying the status is initialized only when a RAM error occurs. Further, the RAM area for game control is initialized not only when the initialization switch is turned on but also when a RAM abnormality occurs.

In step S25 of FIG. 9, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25). The area to be initialized here is a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal 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, the area in the RWM for storing the game state is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S26).

Here, if the special figure is not in the high probability (step S26; N), steps S27 and S28 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S29. Further, when the special figure is in high probability (step S26; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S27), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is provided. On (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S28).
Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S29), and step S33. Proceed to. In the case of this embodiment, in step S29, a model specification command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a screen specification command (for example, a customer wait demo command in the case of a customer waiting state). , In other cases, send multiple commands such as recovery screen command). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

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

Further, in step S30 of FIG. 9, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0 (step S30), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S31). ). Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33.

On the other hand, when jumping from steps S16, S17, S19 to step S21, the RAM access prohibited area is set to the access permission (step S21), and all the RAM areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal status monitoring area are set. Is cleared to 0 (step S22), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S23). Then, the initial value at the time of initializing all the RAMs is saved in the area to be initialized (step S24). The area to be initialized here is an area of the work area for game control and the work area for status display for which a value other than 0 is to be set, and is related to, for example, the setting of the customer waiting demo area and the effect mode. It is an area.
Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33. In the case of this embodiment, in step S32, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demo screen is displayed and a predetermined time (for example, for example) (30 seconds) Send multiple commands such as (command to notify RAM initialization by light and sound). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

In step S33, 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 S33, a process for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S34). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before 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, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). RWM is specified as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (hit random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal map (win symbol random number)). After saving in the area (step S35), the interrupt is permitted (step S36). 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 S37) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 update). Here, the "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game, and the "small hit symbol initial value random number" is the special symbol variation display. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the small hit stop symbol of the game. Further, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is the hit stop symbol of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines. In this way, the randomness of the random number can be increased by continuously incrementing the initial value random number as long as time allows in the main process. It should be noted that the small hit symbol random number does not naturally exist in the model without the small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a gaming machine in which the random number of the initial value of the winning symbol does not exist.

Further, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the operating clock of the CPU, and the jackpot symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and hit symbol random number are processed by the program. It is a "slow counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing which is a unit. In addition, in the case of big hit symbol random numbers, small hit symbol random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit symbol random numbers, the so-called "initial value change method" is used to change the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number makes a round. "Is adopted. 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, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S37, 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 S38), and the power failure occurs. It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S39). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S39; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S37). 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 S37) (step S36), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to avoid the interrupt processing being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step S37, 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 and cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which causes the main processing. It has the advantage of being simplified.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S38 (step S40). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S40; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S40; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step S41) is complete. The process of outputting off-data to the output port (step S42) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S46), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S47). ), And then wait for the power of the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the sub-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) is based on the fact that the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby 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. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is specified (step S101). 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 S102). In step S102, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different.
Next, input processing from various sensors and switches, signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) is performed.

Next, based on the output data set in various processes, drive control of actuators such as solenoids (upper prize winning opening solenoid 38b, lower winning opening solenoid 39b, normal electric solenoid 37c, lever solenoid 38f) is performed. Output processing (step S104) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 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, the payout command transmission process (step S105) that outputs the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, which is the target of the initial value random number update process, Random number update process 1 (step S106) to update the initial value (start value) of the hit random number and the hit symbol random number, the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of the special figure 1, the special figure 2, and the normal figure. The random number update process 2 (step S107) for updating the above is performed.
Next, whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, the winning port switch 35a, the upper winning opening switch 38a, and the lower winning opening switch 39a. The winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108) is performed to monitor whether or not the error is monitored (whether the front frame or the glass frame is opened, etc.).

Next, it is determined whether or not an abnormal discharge error is occurring (step S109). The abnormal discharge error means that the discharge from the upper flow path 38j is detected even though the game ball existing in the upper flow path 38j is 0, or the game ball existing in the lower flow path 38k is 0. Nevertheless, it is to detect the discharge from the lower flow path 38k. If an abnormal discharge error is occurring, the abnormal discharge error flag is set.

If an abnormal discharge error is occurring (step S109; Y), the process proceeds to step S113. That is, the game is prevented from progressing. When the abnormal discharge error is not occurring (step S109; N), the special figure game process (step S110) for processing the special figure variation display game and the normal figure game process (step S110) for performing the process related to the normal figure variation display game. S111), a segment LED editing process (step S112) is performed, which is provided in the gaming 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.

Next, the abnormality emission monitoring process (step S113), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S114) that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether or not there is an abnormality, and the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62. The panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S115), which checks and determines whether or not there is an abnormality, is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S116) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and a base value is obtained from the number of game balls detected by the out switch and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The status display edit output process is performed (step S117), 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.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, the details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize in the prize area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on this payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start the payout control can start the payout control. If so, it serves as a prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means.

Since the game control device 100 controls to transmit the prize ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200 in this way, the prize is awarded only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winning that has not been paid out is held on the game control device 100 side, so that it is backed up by the game control device 100 in the event of a power failure and is backed up by the payout control device 200. Accurate payout control can be achieved without having the function to do so.

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

In addition, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay, and the prize ball is paid out by an external device such as a hall computer. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since the prize ball command counter that can store the information about the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter that can store the information about the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball with different transmission timings are provided. The signal information can be managed separately, and the information can be managed reliably.

Based on the above, the game is controlled comprehensively, and the winning areas (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38, 39) provided in the game area 32 are entered. A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on a prize of a game ball, and a payout control means (payout control means) that controls payout of a game ball based on a prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. The game control means includes a control device 200), and the game control means issues a prize ball command based on a state signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control, which is output from the payout control means. If a power failure occurs and the player recovers from the power failure by controlling the transmission to the payout control means, even if the payout control means outputs a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started, the prize ball is immediately awarded. The prize ball command is issued in response to the continuous output of a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means without transmitting the command to the payout control means. It means that it is sent to.

Further, a plurality of winning areas (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38, 39) having different numbers of winning balls are provided in the game area 32, and the game control means (game control device 100) is provided. ) Equipped with a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has not been transmitted for each number of prize balls, and a status signal can start payout control. When there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal is the payout control. It means that the identification of whether or not the payout control can be started is performed before the identification of whether or not there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter.

In addition, the game is controlled comprehensively, and a prize is awarded based on the winning of the game ball in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38, 39). A game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a ball command and a payout control means (payout control device 200) for controlling payout of a game ball based on a prize ball command transmitted from the game control means are provided. , The game control means issues a prize ball command when the state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start the payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. A prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) to be transmitted to the payout control means, and a prize ball signal (main prize ball) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined winning area. An external information output means (game control device 100) that outputs a signal) to the outside of the game machine is provided, and the external information output means is a state signal output from the payout control means, and the payout control means starts payout control. It means that the prize ball signal is output regardless of whether it is possible or not.

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

Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can store information about the prize ball command and a prize that can store information about the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100) is provided, and the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) is provided with a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation). A prize ball command is generated for each prize in the prize devices 38, 39), and when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the one prize ball command is issued by the payout control means (payout control). The prize ball command counter (game control device 100) is configured to transmit to the device 200), and can store the prize information in units of one prize in a predetermined prize area, and to the predetermined prize area. By updating when the prize ball of the game ball is won and updating in correspondence with the transmission of the prize ball command to the payout control means, it is possible to store the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted, and the external information output means. Is configured to accumulate the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in connection with the winning of the game ball to the predetermined prize area, and output the prize ball signal to the outside of the game machine each time the accumulated value reaches the predetermined number. , The prize ball signal counter can store the prize information in units of one prize in the predetermined prize area, updates the prize ball when the game ball is won in the predetermined prize area, and uses an external information output means. By updating in correspondence with the cumulative processing of the number of prize balls, it is possible to store the number of prize balls that have not been cumulatively processed yet.

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

[Winning opening switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 12 shows a winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this winning opening switch / status monitoring process, first, a winning opening monitoring table corresponding to the winning opening switch (upper major winning opening switch 38a) in the upper large winning opening (first special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step). S301), the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S302) is executed to monitor whether or not there is an illegal winning in the upper winning opening even though the upper winning opening is not open and to detect a normal winning.

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

After that, a winning opening monitoring table corresponding to the winning opening switch (lower large winning opening switch 39a) in the lower large winning opening (second special variable winning opening device 39) is prepared (step S303), and the lower major winning opening is open. The fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S304) for detecting a normal winning while monitoring whether or not there is an illegal winning in the lower prize winning opening is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, it is determined whether the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S314), and if the value of the state scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), the process proceeds to step S318. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next.
When the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314; Y), the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315), and the gaming machine determines the status such as whether an error has occurred. The state check process (step S316) is performed.

In the case of this embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the game machine status monitoring table 3, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. Status monitoring based on the detection signal 2 is set. It should be noted that the game machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is "1" to "3".

After that, the payout busy signal check process (step S317) for checking the payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start the payout control is performed, and the process proceeds to step S318. Since the processes of steps S315 to S317 are executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is "0", they are executed once for every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processes of steps S315 to S317 are performed every 16 ms.

Next, an abnormal passage monitoring process (step S318) for monitoring the detection of an abnormal input on the specific area switch 38d is performed, and a residual ball monitoring process (step S319) for monitoring the game ball remaining in the upper flow path 38j is performed. .. Further, a discharge ball monitoring process (step S320) for monitoring the game ball remaining in the lower flow path 38k is performed, and the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is completed.

In the abnormality passage monitoring process (step S318), when the specific area switch 38d is not active and there is an input to the specific area switch 38d, a process of determining that the abnormality is performed is performed. Further, in the remaining ball monitoring process (step S319), all the game balls are discharged from the upper flow path 38j even after a predetermined time (here, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the inflow of the last game ball into the upper flow path 38j. If not, it is judged as a remaining ball error. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as leaving a game ball (thread fishing ball) with a thread attached in the upper flow path 38j. Further, in the discharge ball monitoring process (step S320), all the game balls are discharged from the lower flow path 38k even after a predetermined time (here, 3 seconds) has elapsed from the last inflow of the game balls into the lower flow path 38k. If not, it is judged as a discharge ball error. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as leaving a game ball (thread fishing ball) with a thread attached in the lower flow path 38k.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step S110) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

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

Next, the large winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this large winning opening switch monitoring process, monitoring of the detection of a game ball by the upper special winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the lower provided in the second special variable winning device 39. Performs a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball on the large winning opening switch 39a. Then, a specific area switch monitoring process for monitoring the detection of the game ball in the specific area 38h is performed (step A3).

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A4). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5). When the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A5; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been timed up, it is referred to for branching to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table is set in the register (step A6), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired using the table (step A7). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A8).

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure change display game is monitored, the change start setting and the effect setting of the special figure change display game, and the special figure change are in progress. Special figure for setting information necessary for processing, etc. Ordinary processing (step A9) is performed.
When the special figure game processing number is "1" in step A8, the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. (Step A10) is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of big hit, and the big winning opening of each big hit. The special figure display processing (step A11) for setting the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure 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 A12).
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the big hit round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the remaining big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure 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 and the big hit end processing are performed. The large winning opening residual ball processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the big hit end process (step A15) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the large winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit middle processing. The small hit fanfare middle process (step A16) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A17) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. ..
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end processing are performed. The small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A8, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end process (step A19) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (step A20), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A21) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 1 display 51 is performed. .. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (step A22), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A23) related to the control of the fluctuation of the special symbol by the special figure 2 display 52 is performed. .. After that, the lever solenoid control process (step A24) for controlling the operation of the lever solenoid 38f is performed to end the special figure game process. On the other hand, in step A5, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not "0" (step A5; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process shifts to the process of step A20, and the subsequent processes are performed. conduct.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special map normal processing.

Through the above processing, a look-ahead symbol command containing the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command including information on the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are 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 not and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is controlled to be produced before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the device 300, and in particular, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, 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.

[Specific area switch monitoring process]
FIG. 18 shows a specific area switch monitoring process (step A3) in the above-mentioned special figure game process. In this specific area switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit is in progress (step A181). Here, the small hit during the small hit is a period during which the small hit medium treatment and the small hit remaining ball treatment are performed. If this small hit is not in progress (step A181; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the specific area switch 38d is effective only during the period during which the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing are performed. Further, in the case of a small hit (step A181; Y), it is determined whether the condition device is in operation (step A182).

When the condition device is in operation (step A182; Y), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the condition device is not in operation (step A182; N), it is determined whether or not there is an input in the specific area switch (step A183). Then, when there is no input to the specific area switch (step A183; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. When the specific area switch has an input (step A183; Y), the specific area passage flag is set (step A184), and the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. Later, based on the presence of this specific area passage flag, a process for generating a special gaming state will be performed.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step A309), and when the customer waiting demo has not started (step A309). A309; N) sets the customer waiting demo flag area in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

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

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 20A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321), and the first step is made. The jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the missed information and the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot is performed.

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

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

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 20A is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 20B, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second In order to set the missed information and the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to determine whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a small hit. The big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting the misalignment information and the small hit information in the small hit flag of is performed.

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

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

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special figure variation display game execution control means for executing a special figure variation display game based on the start storage stored in the start storage means. Further, the special figure variation display game execution control means executes the first special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. Figure The variable display game will be executed.

[Processing during special figure change]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure fluctuation processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag (special figure 1 fluctuation flag or special figure 2 fluctuation flag) is prepared (step A601), and an effect command setting is performed. Processing is performed (step A602). That is, the symbol stop command forming the stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. Upon receiving this symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game, and stops and displays the result.

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

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

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

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A11) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, in the special figure display processing, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM The process of clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process are loaded. (Step A703), the process of clearing the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, when it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A705) and it is determined to be a jackpot (step A705; Y), the jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot) of the second special figure variation display game is started. (For example, ON the signal during operation of the condition device, ON the signal during operation of the accessory continuous operation device, ON the signal per special symbol 2) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708). The round number upper limit table is set (step A709).

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

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (“16” or “2” in the case of the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM is obtained. Save in the upper limit area of the number of rounds of (step A710). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

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

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

After that, the big winning opening opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are set. It is set (step A719), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and time saving state of the special figure when a special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special gaming state is determined based on the information stored later.

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

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

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

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

Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A736), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is turned ON (large hit + small hit output). )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A737), and the signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, turning on the special symbol 2 small hit signal) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the number of high-probability fluctuations for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state. The high probability fluctuation number update process (step A743) for updating the area value (high probability fluctuation number) and the effect mode information check process (step A744) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the remaining rotation for switching corresponding to the effect mode number is performed. A number is set (step A745), and it is determined whether or not the effect remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A746). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes, or the same value in any of the plurality of production modes. It may be (rotation speed), or it may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes.
When it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speed for effect and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation do not match (step A746; N), "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A747). ), The processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A750), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A751). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

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

[Small hit residual ball treatment]
FIG. 24 shows the small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing. In this small hit remaining ball processing, first, it is determined whether or not a remaining ball error is occurring (step A801). If a residual ball error is occurring (step A801; Y), the process proceeds to step A803. Further, when the remaining ball error is not occurring (step A801; N), it is determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A802). When the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step A802; N), the small hit remaining ball processing is terminated. When the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A802; Y), a process for ending the small hit after step A803 is performed.

That is, the process for ending the small hit is performed after all the remaining balls in the first special variable winning device 38 are discharged. However, if the remaining ball error is in a state where the ejection cannot be confirmed even after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or more has passed since the game ball finally flowed into the first special variable winning device 38, the time required for ejection. Is supposed to have passed enough, and the process for ending the small hit is started. Of course, if there is a remaining ball error, it may not be possible to shift to the process for ending the small hit. Therefore, the process of step A801 may not be performed.

In the process for ending the small hit, first, it is determined whether or not the specific area has been passed (step A803). When the game ball flows into and passes through the specific area 38h, it is detected by the specific area switch 38d and the specific area passage flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not the specific area has been passed based on the presence or absence of the specific area passage flag. When there is a passage through a specific area (step A803; Y), the process proceeds to step A811 to generate a special gaming state. If there is no passage through the specific area (step A803; N), the process proceeds to step A804 to end the small hit game state and perform a process for enabling the special figure variation display game to be executed.

In the process for ending the small hit game state after step A804 and enabling the special figure variation display game to be executed, 10 related to the small hit end process is set as the processing number (step A804), and the special figure game processing number is set. The processing number is saved in the area (step A805). Next, the small hit ending time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A806), and the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the upper prize winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A807). Then, the large winning opening count area is cleared (step A808), the small hit medium control pointer area is cleared (step A809), and the small hit remaining ball processing is completed.

On the other hand, when there is a passage through a specific area (step A803; Y) and a process for generating a special gaming state after step A810 is performed, a command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area to prepare (step A810), and a production command is used. Perform the setting process (step A811). Next, a V jackpot fanfare command is prepared (step A812), and an effect command setting process is performed (step A813).

After that, it is saved in the signal external information output data area regarding the start of the big hit (V big hit) (step A814), and the test signal regarding the start of the big hit (V big hit) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operation device is turned on). The operating signal is turned on and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A815).

Then, the number during the big hit is saved in the game state display number area (step A816), the round number upper limit value table is set (step A817), and the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information (this embodiment). 16) is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area (step A818). 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 A819), and the initial value (here, 1) is saved in the round number area (step A820). 16 rounds are set as the upper limit of the number of rounds, but since the small hit operation corresponds to the first round, by setting 1 as the initial value of the number of rounds, 15 rounds are released in the special game state. I am doing it.

After that, 3 related to fanfare / interval processing is set as the processing number (step A821), and the game is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A822). Further, the V jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A823), the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process (step A824) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A808.

[Public game processing]
Next, the details of the normal figure game processing (step S111) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the normal map game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal map variation display game is controlled, and the normal map display is set.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the Fuzu game process, first, 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). In this general-purpose winning switch monitoring process (step B2), a process of storing a hit random number as a normal-figure start memory up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4) based on the input from the gate switch 34a is performed. That is, the game control device 100 stores the execution right of the normal map variation display game as the normal map start memory up to a predetermined number based on the detection of the game ball in the normal map start area (normal map start gate 34). Figure Start storage means.

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

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

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

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

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

In the case of this embodiment, the probability of hitting at the time of low probability of Fuzu is 10/251, the probability of hitting at the time of high probability of Fuzu is 50/251, the upper limit judgment value is "251", and the lower probability judgment value is low probability. "241", the high probability lower limit determination value is "201". Therefore, when the probability of hitting is low, the case where the value of the hit random number is any of "241" to "250" is hit, and the case where the value of the hit random number is "0" to "240" is out of the question. Further, at the time of high probability of normal drawing, the case where the value of the hit random number is any of "201" to "250" is hit, and the case where the value of the hit random number is "0" to "200" is out of the question. Further, in the case of this embodiment, there are two types of hit symbols.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
After that, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the number of reserved normal figures is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, 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.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation time is saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B320). In the case of the present embodiment, in step B320, one of 1 second, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or 16 seconds is selected as the fluctuation time when the result is out of order. If the result is a hit, 16 seconds is selected. That is, in the case of a hit (specific result), only the longest fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation times is selected. Further, the result of the normal map fluctuation display game and the information of the fluctuation time set in the above processing are transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the normal map variation command, and the effect control device 300 displays the result and the information. Perform the corresponding effect based on the information of the fluctuation time.

Then, the normal map changing process transition setting process (step B321) for shifting to the normal map changing process is performed, and the normal map normal process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 executes the normal map fluctuation display game as a variable display game (based on the normal map start memory) based on the detection of the game ball at the normal map start gate 34 (inflow region). Display game execution control means. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a normal map fluctuation pattern selection means for selecting a normal map fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal map fluctuation display game.

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

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

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

On the other hand, when the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), the hit processing setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information (for example, "0"). Or "5") and save it in the control pointer area during normal drawing (step B505). Next, the value of the hit end pointer corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information (for example, “4” or “7”) is acquired and saved in the normal figure hit end pointer area (step B506). Next, the normal power opening time (100 ms) corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B507).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FIG. 30 shows an opening mode of the ordinary variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 30A, when the normal symbol stop symbol is the hit symbol 1, it is opened with the start of the hit state (t51) and temporarily closed after the opening time of 100 ms has elapsed (t52). Then, when the closing time of 2000 ms elapses, it is opened again (t53), and when the opening time of 1700 ms elapses, it is temporarily closed (t54). Further, when the closing time of 300 ms elapses, it is opened again (t55), when the opening time of 1700 ms elapses, it is closed (t56), and then the hit state ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the normal symbol stop symbol is the hit symbol 2, it is opened with the start of the hit state (t61) and temporarily closed when the opening time of 100 ms elapses (t62). Then, when the closing time of 2000 ms elapses, it is opened again (t63), when the opening time of 2600 ms elapses, it is closed (t64), and then the hit state ends.

In this way, when the normal variable winning device 37 is opened, the player is made aware that the normal variable winning device 37 is opened by the operation by first opening the normal variable winning device 37 for a short time (t51 to t52, t61 to t62). It is possible to make the player aware that the normal variable winning device 37 should be aimed at. Further, by temporarily closing the state after the first opening, it is possible to provide a grace period for the player to change to the right-handed after recognizing that the player should aim at the normal variable winning device 37. That is, if only the normal variable winning device 37 is opened for a certain period of time from the start of the hit state, the openable time is consumed until the recognition that the normal variable winning device 37 should be aimed is consumed, and then right-handed. Even if you do, you may not be in time. However, by first opening the short opening and then opening the second time after the grace period has elapsed, the player can aim for a prize. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal fluctuation winning device control means for converting the normal fluctuation winning device 37 into an open state when the result of the normal fluctuation display game becomes a specific result.

[External information editing process]
Next, the details of the external information editing process (step S116) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information editing process, the monitoring results of the payout command transmission process (step S105), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S114), and the panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S115) are used. Based on this, information to be output to an external device such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device or a test firing test device is created and set in an output buffer.

As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, in the external information editing process, first, when the glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S801; N) and the main body frame opening error has not occurred (step S802; N), , The off-data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), the off-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. ..
On the other hand, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y), or when the main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is externally transmitted. It is saved in the information output data area (step S805), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to the process of step S807.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 33 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, 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 C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure 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 hall / player setting mode processing for accepting operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the player is performed (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

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

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be 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, the sound control process (step C17) that controls the output of the sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and the control of LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the sub information display device 90 are performed. The decoration control process (step C18) and the movable body control process (step C19) that controls the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the effect based on the detection of the launch ball by the launch ball detection device 99 is controlled. The effect process (step C20) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

In the launch effect process (step C20), a process of outputting a sound effect based on the detection signal from the launch ball switch 99a of the launch ball detection device 99 is performed. This makes it easier to recognize the launch of the game ball. It should be noted that the LED may be emitted or the accessory may be operated based on the detection signal from the launch ball switch 99a. Further, when the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit or a small hit, or when there is a high possibility that the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit or a small hit, the sound effect may be changed to notify the player. Further, when the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit or when there is a high possibility that the result is a hit, the sound effect may be changed to notify the player. Further, the firing balls for a predetermined period may be counted and the effects of the special figure fluctuation display game or the normal map fluctuation display game may be changed according to the counting result.

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 34 shows the received command check process in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is 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).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. (Step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one 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. 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 corresponding to the number of received commands is not completed (step C210; N), the process returns to the process of step C207. Further, when it is determined that the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C210; Y), the received command check process is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, the commands received in one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 35 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). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and 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). At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The variable system command is a command for instructing a variable pattern of a special figure or a result or a variable pattern of a general map. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C235 that the MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C235; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the range of the jackpot command (step C237). The jackpot command is a command for commanding an operation related to a big hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen or a round screen, etc.) or a command for an operation related to a small hit medium effect (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, etc.). When it is determined that the MODE 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 process (step C240) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), MODE determines whether it is in the range of single-shot commands such as hold count commands and error commands. (Step C241). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This 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. When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C241; Y), the single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

If it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not in the range of the one-shot command (step C241; N), MODE determines whether or not it is in the range of the look-ahead symbol command (step C243). When the MODE determines that the command is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; Y), the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C244) 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. If it is determined in step C245 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead variable command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the start memory (holding) in which the special figure change display game has not been executed 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 displayed. 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.

[Read-ahead design command processing]
FIG. 36 shows a look-ahead symbol-based command process (step C244) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead symbol-based command processing, first, it is determined whether the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301). When the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, when the received look-ahead symbol system command is related to the special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. FIG. 1 Saves in the look-ahead symbol command area (step C302), sets the look-ahead fluctuation command reception waiting flag (step C304), and ends the look-ahead symbol command processing.

Further, when the latest hold information is not the special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is, when the received look-ahead symbol system command is related to the special figure 2 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number. Special figure 2 Saves in the look-ahead symbol command area (step C303), sets the look-ahead fluctuation command reception waiting flag (step C304), and ends the look-ahead symbol command processing. The read-ahead variation command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 because the look-ahead symbol command and the look-ahead variation command (look-ahead variation pattern command) are set (paired).

[Read-ahead variable command processing]
FIG. 37 shows the look-ahead variable command process (step C246) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead variation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead variation command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a look-ahead fluctuation command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned look-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the command is waiting for reception. If the read-ahead variation command is not waiting to be received (step C311; N), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when waiting for the look-ahead fluctuation command reception (step C311; Y), the look-ahead fluctuation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, the look-ahead variation command (look-ahead variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is converted so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control device 300. First, a process (step C313) for setting a look-ahead fluctuation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of holds of the latest hold information symbol is performed, and the information of the special figure type of the start memory corresponding to the look-ahead fluctuation system command received this time and the corresponding information. A MODE conversion table for converting MODE is set according to the current number of reservations of the special figure type.

Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, the sub-read-ahead variation command MODE corresponding to the look-ahead variation command MODE is acquired (step C314). Further, the look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the sub-pre-reading conversion command ACT corresponding to the look-ahead variation command ACT is acquired (step C316).

The MODE contains information on the first half fluctuations, but since the content and time of the first half fluctuations set based on this MODE change depending on the number of holdings at the time of judgment, the judgment at the time of pre-judgment and the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. The judgment result may differ depending on the judgment of the time. Therefore, in order to be able to easily and surely process the look-ahead notice effect without being affected by the number of holds at the time of determination, the MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of holds, and at the time of judgment. It is possible to handle in common regardless of the number of pending items. For example, a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation with a short first half fluctuation time depending on the hold situation, or a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation with a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the hold status. It is converted into a MODE classified by the matters to be considered in the setting of the look-ahead notice effect so that the process of the look-ahead notice effect can be easily and surely performed.

In addition, the ACT contains information on the latter half fluctuation such as the presence / absence of reach and the type of reach. The content of the latter half fluctuation set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of holdings at the time of determination. However, even in normal reach, for example, there are various modes even in the same type of reach, as the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, stop one frame ahead, and hit. Since the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. Therefore, by converting the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system to the same ACT, the number is reduced, and the processing load such as the check in the processing of the look-ahead notice effect is reduced.

Next, it is determined whether the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C317). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C317; N), the command value is abnormal, and the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the latest hold information and the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the number of holds (step C318), and the MODE is saved. A look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) for determining whether the combination of ACT and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed.

If the command combination is not normal as a result of the look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) (step C320; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), the look-ahead lottery process (step C321) for drawing the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether the look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C322).

Then, when the look-ahead notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C322; Y), is the pre-reading notice effect (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C321)) immediately started? Is determined (step C323). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a look-ahead notice effect performed during the execution of the special figure change display game, and is an effect that continuously generates a specific effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure change display games, or changes. It is a production that gives a notice by a character appearing during the display, a hold change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display at a timing later than the present time, and the like. As for the timing to start the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure variation display game starts. The timing of the game is applicable.

If the effect is not immediately started (step C323; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. In this case, the notice is set at the start of the special figure variation display game for executing the look-ahead notice effect. On the other hand, in the case of the effect to be started immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected look-ahead notice effect is set (step C324), and the look-ahead variable command process is terminated.

It should be noted that the game control device 100 may perform a preliminary determination process for the normal drawing start memory and transmit the result to the effect control device 300. Then, the effect control device 300 may perform a look-ahead notice effect for the normal map variation display game by the same process as the above process.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 38 shows a variable command process (step C236) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether the received command is a normal map variable command (step C361). When the received command is a normal map fluctuation command (step C361; Y), the normal map fluctuation effect setting process for setting the normal map effect corresponding to the fluctuation time is performed (step C367), and the variable system command process is terminated. .. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for the display device 41 to perform a normal map effect, which is an effect corresponding to the normal map variation pattern selected by the normal map variation pattern selection means in the normal map variation display game.

Further, if the received command is not a normal map variation command (step C361; N), that is, if it is a special map variation pattern command, it is determined whether the special map type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol system command processing.

When this special figure type is undetermined (step C361; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. If the special symbol type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special symbol type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are changed. It is determined whether there is an inconsistency (step C363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variable command process is terminated. When the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a missed symbol, a 16R electric support 100 times symbol, a 16R electric support no symbol, a 2R electric support 100 times symbol, and a small hit symbol. When the fluctuation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the effect is as if the deviation command (variation pattern command) was received, but the symbol command of the 16R electric support 100 times was received. It means that the combination is inconsistent in terms of execution (combination of variable command and symbol type).

In the process of determining the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364), the variation pattern type, which is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure, is determined according to the received command. Then, the variation effect setting process for setting the information for performing the effect according to the variation command is performed (step C365).

Next, the special figure change is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366). Here, "during special map change" means that the special figure is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (number of times of pre-reading execution) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by -1 (process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing is terminated.

[Variable effect setting process]
FIG. 39 shows the variation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-mentioned variation system command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is reachless variation (step C381). When the variation pattern type is non-reach variation (step C381; Y), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, and the production mode at that time is set (step C382). Since it is a variation without reach, the symbol type is always a missed symbol, and it is not necessary to refer to the symbol type in particular here. The effect mode corresponds to the game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and is naturally different depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode and a time saving mode. Further, each mode is provided with a plurality of modes in which the distribution rate of the advance notice effect and the effect mode of the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different.

Next, with reference to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the reserved number of MODE and special figure type is acquired (step C383). As a result, in the case of non-reach variation, it is possible to change the lottery content of the advance notice effect (specifically, the appearance rate of each advance notice effect mode) that appears during each change according to the number of reservations. After that, the notice lottery that appears during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice distribution group table (step C386).

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern type is not reachless fluctuation (step C381; N), the first half advance notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special symbol type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the fluctuation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the first half is changing using the first half notice distribution group table. A lottery for the notice that appears in is performed (step C386).

Next, a lottery will be drawn for the notice of changes in the second half. The latter half of the special figure variation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, variation display in a special result mode (combination of special symbols) in which the display area excluding a specific area among the display areas of multiple columns of the special figure is a big hit). Is stopped and variable display is performed only in a specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is the fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

First, the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C387). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting the address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the address of the second half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and the second half is changing (during reach) using the second half notice distribution group table. A lottery for the notice of appearance is performed (step C389).

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

Next, the stop symbol setting process for determining the stop symbol is performed with reference to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special symbol variation display game and the notice content (step C392). Next, the display setting of the variable effect is set (step C393), and the display setting of the advance notice effect is set (step C394). By these processes, it becomes possible to execute the effect and the advance notice in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above. After that, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type is performed (step C395). In this process, a setting is made to reduce the decorative special figure start memory display in response to the corresponding decrease in the start memory when the special figure variation display game is started.

Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by the decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C396), and the decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is performed. Set the display (step C397). Further, in the sub-information display device 90, in order to set the variation display of the fourth symbol that displays the decorative special symbol variation display game separately from the variation display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type is displayed. The setting is made (step C398), and the variation effect setting process is terminated.

Next, an example of the game control by the game control device 100 and the effect by the effect control device 300 will be described. 40 to 46 show an example of the progress of the game and an example of the display contents on the display device 41. As shown in FIG. 40 (a), in the normal game state ST1, a special figure variation display game display unit 81 is provided in the center of the display area of the display device 41, and the normal map variation is provided on both sides of the special figure variation display game display unit. A display game display unit 82 is provided. The boundary line between the special figure variation display game display unit 81 and the left and right normal map variation display game display units 82 is a parallel diagonal line. As a result, the left and right normal map fluctuation display game display units 82 can be seen as being divided by the special figure fluctuation display game display unit 81, and the left and right normal map fluctuation display game display units 82 are integrated and used. Figure Fluctuation display Make it clear that the game is being displayed. In addition, at first glance, it becomes easier to understand the special map effect corresponding to the special map variable display game and the normal map effect corresponding to the normal map variable display game.

In the center of the special figure variable display game display unit 81, a decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 for displaying the first decorative game among the decorative special figure variable display games corresponding to the special figure variable display game 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. A second decorative game display unit 87 for displaying the second decorative game among the decorative special figure variable display games is provided in the upper left portion of the special figure variable display game display unit 81. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 87 is the left area, the middle area, and the right area, as in the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85. After the identification information is displayed in a variable manner, it is stopped and the result is displayed.

Further, a storage display unit 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided at the lower center of the special figure variation display game display unit 81. The storage display unit 83 is provided with a first storage display unit 83a for displaying the first start storage and a second storage display unit 83b for displaying the second start storage. 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. 40 (a), 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. Further, the second storage display unit 83b displays the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the second start storage one-to-one, similarly to the first storage display unit 83a. Here, it is shown that the second start memory is 0.

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. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the first storage display unit 83a or the second storage display unit 83b is transferred to the running storage display unit 84, and the special figure is executed. Fluctuation display The result of the game, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are suggested by the display mode.

A start storage number display unit 86 for displaying the start storage number is provided in the upper right portion of the special figure variation display game display unit 81. The start storage number display unit 86 is provided with a first start storage number display unit 86a for displaying the number of first start storages and a second start storage number display unit 86b for displaying the number of second start storages. ing.

Of the normal map fluctuation display game display unit 82, the normal map fluctuation display game display unit 82a on the right side has a map display and this map display as a part of the normal map production corresponding to the customer waiting effect and the normal map variation display game. The pointer 88 that moves above can be displayed. Further, on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, the character 96 can be displayed as a part of the normal map effect corresponding to the customer waiting effect and the normal map variation display game. The normal map variation display game display unit 82 performs an effect corresponding to the normal map variation display game by the operation of the pointer 88 and the character 96, other effect displays, and the like, and shows the result of the normal map variation display game. There is.

Next, the production along the flow of the game shown in FIGS. 45 and 46 will be described. In one example of the game shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (t110 to t116) by hitting the normal fluctuation display game (t102 to t110), and the special feature is based on the winning of the game ball. FIG. 2 The variable display game is executed (t118 to t120). Then, this special figure 2 variation display game becomes a small hit, the first special variation winning device 38 is opened (t121 to t125), a game ball flows into the specific area 38h (t124), and a special gaming state occurs (t125). It is an example of doing.

First, in the state where there is no first start memory and no second start memory, a customer waiting effect is displayed on the special figure variation display game display unit 81 as shown in FIG. 40 (b) (t100 in FIG. 45). In this customer waiting effect, the effect is displayed by the character. The storage display unit 83, the start storage number display unit 86, and the second decorative game display unit 87 may not be displayed. Further, in the state where there is no memory for starting the normal map, the customer waiting effect is displayed on the normal map variation display game display unit 82 as shown in FIG. 40 (b) (t100 in FIG. 45). In this customer waiting effect, the effect display in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display is performed on the right side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82a. Further, on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, the effect display by the character 96 is performed.

When the game ball passes through the normal map start gate 34 and is detected by the gate switch 34a (t101 in FIG. 45), the normal map variation display game is started (t102 in FIG. 45). Further, since the starting winning opening 36 is provided directly under the starting gate 34, the game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 immediately after passing through the starting gate 34, and is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a. Then (t103 in FIG. 45), the special figure 1 variable display game is started (t104 in FIG. 45).

As shown in FIG. 40 (c), with the start of the special figure 1 variable display game, the special figure variable display game display unit 81 displays the special figure 1 effect which is a special figure effect corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game. To. Further, with the start of the normal map fluctuation display game, the normal map variation display game display unit 82 displays the normal map effect. The special figure variation display game and the normal map variation display game can be executed at the same time, and the display device 41 can visually recognize both the special figure variation display game and the normal map variation display game that are executed at the same time. In particular, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure 1 start which is the execution right of the special figure 1 variable display game is directly under the normal figure start gate 34 which generates the normal figure start memory which is the execution right of the normal figure change display game. Since the start winning opening 36 that generates memory is arranged, there are many opportunities that the normal figure variable display game and the special figure 1 variable display game are executed at the same time, and the production of two variable display games that are executed at the same time. By making it visible, the fun of the game is enhanced.

The fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game is 1 second, 2 seconds, 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or 16 seconds, and the effect displayed on the normal map fluctuation display game display unit 82 selects any fluctuation time. Even if it is done, a series of common effects over 16 seconds, which is the longest fluctuation time, is performed from the beginning, and if a fluctuation time shorter than 16 seconds is selected, it is in the middle of this series of common effects. The production is about to end.

From the start of the normal map fluctuation display game until 1 second, which is the time corresponding to the shortest fluctuation time, elapses (t102 to t105 in FIG. 45), the same figure as the customer waiting effect is used as the first stage of the common effect. The effect of moving the pointer 88 on the map display as shown in 40 (c) is performed. If the fluctuation time is 1 second, this effect is performed, the normal map fluctuation display game ends, and the normal map effect ends. In this case, although the result of the normal map variation display game is out of order, the display that clearly shows the out of place is not performed, and the result is shown to be out of order by not progressing to the next stage.

If the fuzu production is completed at this point, the first stage of the common production corresponding to the customer waiting effect or the new fuzu variation display game to be started after this is the same production, so that the fuzu production is the same. Even after the game is finished, the effect that the pointer moves on the map display continues. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that the normal map variation display game has been played, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special map production corresponding to the special map variation display game that is of great interest to the player. ..

From the start of the balloon variation display game, 1 second, which is the time corresponding to the shortest fluctuation time, elapses, and until 2 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the second shortest fluctuation time, elapses (t105 to t106 in FIG. 45). ), As shown in FIG. 40 (d), a balloon is displayed on the character 96 of the normal figure variation display game display unit 82b on the left side as the second stage of the common effect, and the line "..." is displayed. To. In the normal map variation display game display unit 82a on the right side, the effect of the pointer 88 moving on the map display is continued.

If the fluctuation time is 2 seconds, this effect is performed, the normal map fluctuation display game ends, and the normal map effect ends. In this case as well, the result of the normal map variation display game is out of order, but the display that clearly shows the out of place is not performed, and the result is shown to be out of order by not progressing to the next stage. In addition, the only change accompanying the end of the normal map effect is that the display of the balloon displayed on the normal map variation display game display unit 82b on the left side is erased, and the player is played the normal map variation display game. It is possible to prevent the player from being aware of this, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special figure production corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is of great interest to the player.

From the start of the normal map fluctuation display game, 2 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the second shortest fluctuation time, elapses, and until 4 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the third shortest fluctuation time, elapses (t106 in FIG. 45). ~ T107), as the third stage of the common effect, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the dialogue of the character 96 of the left-side normal figure variation display game display unit 82b is changed to "???". In the normal map variation display game display unit 82a on the right side, the effect of the pointer 88 moving on the map display is continued.

If the fluctuation time is 4 seconds, this effect is performed, the normal map fluctuation display game ends, and the normal map effect ends. In this case as well, the result of the normal map variation display game is out of order, but the display that clearly shows the out of place is not performed, and the result is shown to be out of order by not progressing to the next stage. In addition, the only change accompanying the end of the normal map effect is that the display of the balloon displayed on the normal map variation display game display unit 82b on the left side is erased, and the player is played the normal map variation display game. It is possible to prevent the player from being aware of this, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special figure production corresponding to the special figure variation display game that is of great interest to the player.

From the start of the normal map fluctuation display game, 4 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the third shortest fluctuation time, elapses, and until 8 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the fourth shortest fluctuation time, elapses (t107 in FIG. 45). ~ T108), as the fourth stage of the common effect, the icon 89 appears at the position where the pointer 88 has passed in the normal figure variation display game display unit 82a on the right side as shown in FIG. 40 (f). Further, the board effect device 44 operates to perform display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. Here, the same display as the icon 89 is performed to indicate that the icon 89 has appeared. In addition, the dialogue of the character 96 of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b on the left side is changed to "Maybe ??".

If the fluctuation time is 8 seconds, the pointer 88 does not reach the position of the icon 89, the normal map fluctuation display game ends, and the normal map effect ends. In this case as well, the result of the normal map variation display game is out of order, but the display that clearly shows the out of place is not performed, and the result is shown to be out of order by not progressing to the next stage. When the game progresses to this stage, the player can be made aware of the execution of the normal map variation display game by changing the display on the normal map variation display game display unit 82 and the operation of the board effect device 44, and the game is enjoyed. Can be enhanced.

When 8 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the fourth shortest fluctuation time from the start of the normal map fluctuation display game, elapses, the fifth stage production is performed (t108 to t109 in FIG. 45). In the fifth stage of the production, first, as shown in FIG. 40 (g), the pointer 88 reaches the icon 89 in the normal map variation display game display unit 82a on the right side. Along with this, the board effect device 44 operates downward and displays corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. Here, "Start!" Is displayed to indicate that the fifth stage production is started. In addition, the dialogue of the character 96 of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b on the left side changes to "Start!".

The fifth stage effect is selected from a plurality of types. That is, when this stage is reached, the common effect ends and branches into a plurality of effects. Here, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), the enemy character 97 displayed on the right side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82a and the ally character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b confront each other. The production is selected. After that, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), the effect of fighting the characters is performed, and the result is displayed when 16 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the longest fluctuation time, has elapsed from the start of the normal map fluctuation display game (FIG. 45). T109 to t110).

If the result of the normal figure variation display game is out of order, the result display is such that the ally character 96 loses as shown in FIG. 41 (c). Further, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, "defeat" is displayed to indicate that the result of the normal map variation display game is out of order. Then, the normal map effect is completed, and the pointer 88 returns to the effect of moving on the map display.

Further, when the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit, the result display is such that the ally character 96 wins as shown in FIG. 41 (d). Further, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, "Victory !!" is displayed to indicate that the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit.

FIG. 42 shows an example of another effect that can be selected as the effect of the fifth stage. This effect is a treasure hunt effect, and as shown in FIG. 42 (a), the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41 displays "treasure hunt" indicating the type of effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), three treasure chests 98 are displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 89b, and a cursor 98a for selecting the treasure chest 98 is displayed. The cursor 98a automatically moves to the adjacent treasure chest 98 in sequence. The player may be able to select the treasure box 98 by operating the effect button 25.

Then, the result is displayed when 16 seconds, which is the time corresponding to the longest fluctuation time, has elapsed from the start of the normal map fluctuation display game (t109 to t110 in FIG. 45). In this result display, the treasure box 98 on which the cursor 98a is located is opened. If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of order, the result display is that the opened treasure box is empty as shown in FIG. 42 (c). Further, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, "off" is displayed to indicate that the result of the normal figure variation display game is out of order. Then, the normal map effect is completed, and the pointer 88 returns to the effect of moving on the map display.

Further, when the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit, the display of "win" is displayed as a result of popping out from the opened treasure box 98 as shown in FIG. 42 (d). Further, in the display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, "hit!" Is displayed to indicate that the result of the normal map variation display game is a hit.

The effect of the fifth stage is not limited to that shown here, and any effect can be used. Further, although the map display and the effect of the fifth stage are not related in the above description, the effect corresponding to the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 on the map display may be performed. That is, the map display and the production of the fifth stage may be related. For example, the map display is a map of the school, if the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 is behind the school building, the effect is behind the school building, and if the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 is the stairs, it is on the stairs. As a production, if the position of the icon 89 reached by the pointer 88 is in the classroom, the production may be performed in the classroom. By relating the map display and the effect of the fifth stage in this way, it is possible to suggest what kind of effect is performed depending on the position where the icon 89 is displayed even before the start of the effect.

The position of the icon 89 on the map display may indicate the possibility of hitting. Further, the possibility of hitting may be suggested by the display mode (color, size, shape, etc.) of the icon 89. Further, a plurality of icons 89 may be displayed on the map display so that the pointer 88 reaches any of the icons 89, and the possibility of hitting may be suggested depending on which icon 89 is reached. good.

As described above, as the normal map production corresponding to the normal map fluctuation display game, the effect from the beginning of the common effect to the time point corresponding to the fluctuation time selected by the normal map variation pattern selection means is executed. This makes it easier to understand the step-by-step production. In addition, it is of utmost concern for the player that the result of the special figure variable display game is a special result, and the normal figure variable display game is an auxiliary game. By making it easier to understand the normal map production as described above, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special map production corresponding to the special map variation display game that is of great interest to the player.

After displaying the result for a predetermined time, the hit state of the normal drawing is started (t110 in FIG. 45). Along with this, as shown in FIG. 43 (a), the line "Right-handed!" Is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left-side normal figure variation display game display unit 82b, and the right-handed instruction is given. Further, the board effecting device 44 operates to the lower right near the ordinary variable winning device 37, and as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, "Aim!" With an arrow pointing to the ordinary variable winning device 37. Is displayed, and an instruction is given to aim for a prize in the normal variable prize device 37.

As shown in FIG. 45, the player indicates that the normal variable winning device 37 is opened for a short time (t110 to t111) with the start of the hit state of the normal drawing, and the normal variable winning device 37 is opened by the operation. I try to make you aware of it. Further, after a short opening, the player is temporarily closed (t111 to t112), and a grace period is provided for the player to recognize that the normal variable winning device 37 should be aimed at and then change to a right-handed one. ..

When a game ball wins a prize in the opened normal variable winning device 37 (t113 in FIG. 45), the dialogue of the character 96 displayed on the left-side normal variable display game display unit 82b as shown in FIG. 43 (b). The line "OK!" Is displayed and it is notified that the prize has been won. Further, the display of the second storage display unit 83b and the second start storage number display unit 86b that display the number of the second start storages is updated in response to the winning of the normal variable winning device 37.

If the game ball has won a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 and the hit state of the normal drawing has ended, and the special drawing 1 variable display game is being executed, the special drawing 2 based on the generated second start memory The execution of the variable display game is in a state of waiting until the end of the special figure 1 variable display game (t116 to t118 in FIG. 45). In this state, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the line of "Soon relief mode" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal figure variation display game display unit 82b, and the line of the special figure 2 variation display game is displayed. Indicates that it is waiting for execution. Further, "waiting" is displayed as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41.

The effect display on the normal map variation display game display unit 82 from here is an effect display related to the special map variation display game. When the hit state of the normal map ends, a new normal map variable display game can be started, but for the player, a series of the special figure 2 variable display game, the small hit game state, and the special game state after this can be started. Due to the high interest in the game, the production display of the normal map variation display game will not be performed until this series of games is completed. However, if the normal map fluctuation display game is a winning result, the normal map fluctuation display game may be produced as part or all of the normal map fluctuation display game.

If the game ball does not win the normal variable winning device 37 and the hit state of the normal figure ends, the character displayed on the left normal variable display game display unit 82b as shown in FIG. 43 (d). As 96 lines, the line of "Zannen" is displayed and it is notified that the prize was not won. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, a "failure" display for notifying that the normal variable winning device 37 has not been won is displayed. Then, the effect corresponding to the normal map variation display game display unit is completed, and the effect returns to the effect in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display.

When the special figure 1 variable display game ends with a missed result and the special figure 2 variable display game based on the second start memory is started (t118 in FIG. 45), the special figure variable display is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (e). On the game display unit 81, a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variable display game is displayed. Further, the line of "relief mode" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, indicating that the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. Further, "relief" is displayed as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. That is, the fact that the special figure 1 variable display game is missed results in the progress of the game such that the special figure 2 variable display game and the small hit game state and the special game state that may follow the special figure 2 game are relieved. Therefore, the production is executed as a relief mode.

Then, when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a small hit, the result mode of the small hit is displayed on the special figure variation display game display unit 81 as shown in FIG. 43 (f) (FIG. 46). t119-t120). This result mode is the same as the result mode in the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85 and the second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 87. The same identification information (here, "1") is stopped in the left and right variable display areas, and the identification information of "salvation" is stopped in the central variable display area. The identification information of "salvation" is identification information that is not used except for the result mode of the small hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (f), the line of "OK!" Is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, and the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is small. It is shown to be a hit. Further, the display of "relief" is continued as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. After this, the small hit game state is started.

Any result mode may be used as the result mode of the small hit, but if the result mode is such that the same identification information is lined up as in the special result mode, the player may mistakenly recognize it as a big hit. In addition, if the result mode uses the identification information that is normally used, the player may mistakenly think that the result is out of order. Therefore, in this embodiment, the identification information of "salvation" used only in the result mode of the small hit is used.

If the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is out of alignment, the deviation result mode is displayed in the special figure variation display game display unit 81 as shown in FIG. 43 (g). In addition, the line of "Zannen" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, indicating that the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is out of order. Further, "failure" is displayed as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. If there is no second start memory, the pointer 88 returns to the effect of moving on the map display in the normal map variation display game display unit 82. Further, if there is a second start memory, the game returns to the state shown in FIG. 43 (e), and the production of the new special figure 2 variable display game is started.

Further, when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, the special result mode is displayed on the special figure variation display game display unit 81 as shown in FIG. 43 (h). In addition, the line "Congratulations!" Is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, indicating that the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit. Further, "Success!" Is displayed as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41. And after this, the special game state is started.

When the small hit game state is started (t120 in FIG. 46), as shown in FIG. 44 (a), "right-handed!" A line is displayed and a right-handed instruction is given. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a, "Aim!" Is displayed along with an arrow pointing to the first special variable winning device 38 opened in the small hit game state, and the first special variable winning device is displayed. They are instructing them to aim for a prize in 38. In addition, the special figure variation display game display unit 81 is displayed with the message "Aim for V and give relief!" To instruct to aim for inflow to the specific area 38h inside the first special variation winning device 38. .. The second decorative game display unit 87 is in a state in which the result mode of the small hit is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 46, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened for a short time (t121 to t122) with the start of the small hit game state, and the first special variable winning device 38 is opened by the operation. I try to make the player aware of. Furthermore, after a short period of opening, the player is temporarily closed (t122 to t123), and after recognizing that the player should aim at the first special variable winning device 38, a grace period for changing to right-handed is provided. ing.

When the game ball flows into the specific area 38h of the opened first special variable winning device 38 (t124), as shown in FIG. 44 (b), the special figure variable display game display 81 shows "Relief successful !!". Is displayed to notify that the game ball has flowed into the specific area 38h. In addition, the fact that the game ball has flowed into the specific area 38h is also notified by displaying the line "Congratulations!" As the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, "success!" Is displayed to notify that the game ball has flowed into the specific area 38h.

When the small hit game state ends after the game ball has flowed into the specific area 38h, the special game state starts (t125 in FIG. 46). Along with this, as shown in FIG. 44 (c), the special figure variation display game display unit 81 is displayed with "Big hit !!" to notify that it is in a special gaming state. In addition, the special result mode is displayed on the second decorative game display unit 87. In addition, it is also notified that the game is in a special game state by displaying the line "Big hit!" As the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a, "Aim!" Is displayed along with an arrow pointing to the second special variable winning device 39 opened in the special gaming state, and the second special variable winning device 39 is displayed. It is designed to instruct you to aim for a prize.

If the small hit game state ends without the game ball flowing into the specific area 38h, "Relief failed !!" is displayed on the special figure variation display game display unit 81 as shown in FIG. 44 (d). It is notified that the game ball has not flowed into the specific area 38h. In addition, the line of "Zannen" is displayed as the line of the character 96 displayed on the left side of the normal map variation display game display unit 82b, and it is notified that the game ball has not won a prize in the specific area 38h. Further, as a display corresponding to the penetrating portion of the movable effect member 44a in the display device 41, a "failure" display for notifying that the game ball has not been won in the specific area 38h is displayed. After that, if there is no second start memory, the pointer 88 returns to the effect of moving on the map display in the normal map variation display game display unit 82. Further, if there is a second start memory, the game returns to the state shown in FIG. 43 (e), and the production of the new special figure 2 variable display game is started.

By performing the special figure effect and the normal figure effect as described above, in the normal game state ST1, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are changed to the special figure 1 while the special figure 1 variable display game is mainly used. It can be positioned as a relief when the display game is out of order, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game by giving it new playability. In particular, since it is possible to simultaneously display the special map production corresponding to the special map fluctuation display game and the normal map production corresponding to the normal map fluctuation display game, these effects can be performed in cooperation with each other, and the interest of the game can be improved. Can be done.

From the above, the special figure variable display game that displays the special symbol in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition is executed, and when the result of the special figure variable display game becomes a special result, the game value is given to the player. In a game machine capable of generating a special gaming state, a normal variable winning device 37 that can convert a closed state in which a game ball cannot be won and an open state in which a game ball can be won, and a normal symbol based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The normal fluctuation display game execution control means (game control device 100) for executing the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize device 37 when the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a specific result. The normal fluctuation winning device control means (game control device 100) that converts the state to the open state, the normal map fluctuation pattern selection means (game control device 100) that selects the normal map fluctuation pattern of the normal map fluctuation display game, and the normal map fluctuation. The display game includes an effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing a normal figure effect, which is an effect corresponding to the normal figure variation pattern selected by the normal figure variation pattern selection means, and the normal map variation pattern selection means is provided. , The fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game is to select one from a plurality of predetermined fluctuation times, and if a specific result is obtained, the longest fluctuation time among the plurality of fluctuation times is selected. The effect control means is configured to select only, and the effect control means is an effect of a series of common effects from the beginning of the common effect to a time point corresponding to the fluctuation time selected by the object variation pattern selection means. Will be executed.

Therefore, since the effect control means may select a portion to be used according to the fluctuation time from a series of common effects as the effect, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data to be stored. That is, it is possible to use common production data even in games having different fluctuation times, suppress an increase in the amount of data, and reduce the burden of control. In addition, since it is possible to perform a common effect display even in variable display games having different variable times, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, since the normal drawing production progresses step by step, it becomes easier to grasp the production, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, by making it easier to understand the normal map production, it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special map production corresponding to the special map variation display game that is of great interest to the player.

Further, a display device 41 controlled by the effect control means and capable of displaying the effect of the game is provided, and the effect control means is provided on the display device 41 with a special figure effect which is an effect corresponding to the special figure variation display game. The effect and the effect can be displayed at the same time, and the area for displaying the normal figure effect (normal figure variation display game display unit 82) is arranged on both sides of the area for displaying the special figure effect (special figure variation display game display unit 81). It means that it was done. Therefore, the left and right normal map fluctuation display game display units 82 appear to be divided by the special figure fluctuation display game display unit 81, and the left and right normal map fluctuation display game display units 82 are integrated into the normal map. You will be able to see that you are displaying a variable display game. In addition, at first glance, it is possible to grasp the special map effect corresponding to the special map variable display game and the normal map effect corresponding to the normal map variable display game.

Further, based on the start winning opening 36 forming the starting winning area and the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening, the starting storage means (game control) that stores the execution right of the special figure variation display game as the starting memory up to a predetermined number. The device 100), the special figure variation display game execution control means (game control device 100) that executes the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means, and the normal diagram capable of detecting the passage of the game ball. A normal map start storage means that stores the execution right of the normal map variation display game as the normal map start memory up to a predetermined number based on the detection of the game ball in the start area (normal map start gate 34) and the normal map start area. (Game control device 100), and the normal map variation display game execution control means is configured to execute the normal map variation display game based on the normal map start memory, and the start winning opening is directly below the normal map start area. 36 is provided so that the start memory can be generated immediately after the start memory is generated. Therefore, it is possible to increase the chances that the special figure variation display game and the normal map variation display game are executed at the same time, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game. In particular, since the special figure variation display game display unit 81 and the normal map variation display game display unit 82 are displayed side by side, the special figure variation display game and the normal map variation display game can be executed at the same time to produce an effect. You can improve your interest.

Further, the common effect executed when the shortest variation time is selected among a plurality of predetermined variation times is the same effect as the effect executed when the normal figure variation display game is not executed. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware that the normal map variation display game has been played, and it is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the special map production corresponding to the special map variation display game that is of great interest to the player. ..

When the special figure variation display game is not executed and only the normal map variation display game is executed, it may be notified that the normal map variation display game is being executed. Since the customer waiting effect and the common effect of the normal figure are similar to each other, the player may not notice that the normal figure variation display game is being executed, but the player is notified by notifying the player. It is possible to recognize that the normal map fluctuation display game is being executed.

In addition, when the normal figure fluctuation display game is not executed and only the special figure fluctuation display game is executed, the normal figure fluctuation display game display unit 82 should display the effect corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. You can do it.

In addition, the effect of the pointer 88 moving on the map display in the common effect in the normal map effect is stored in advance as a series of images in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display, and this series of images is displayed from the beginning. You may do so. If it is stored in advance as a series of images, it is only necessary to store the image, so that the storage capacity can be further reduced and the burden of control can be reduced.

However, in the case of a series of images in this way, when the normal map variation display game ends and the normal map production ends by the fourth stage of the common production, and the next production starts, the map display range and the pointer 88 May be displayed as if it were flying. Therefore, the range of the map display and the movement route of the pointer 88 may be made independent of the progress stage of the common effect. By doing so, even if the normal map variation display game ends and the normal map production ends by the fourth stage of the common production and the next production starts, the map display range and the position of the pointer 88 remain as they are. It will be continued, and it will be possible to produce a natural feeling.

As a method of making the range of the map display and the movement route of the pointer 88 independent of the progress stage of the common effect, it is conceivable to make it possible to arbitrarily set the range of the map display and the movement route of the pointer 88. In addition, prepare an image in which the pointer 88 moves on the map display as a series of images sufficiently longer than the maximum time (about 8 seconds) used in one common effect, and keep the image in progress at all times. At the same time, it is conceivable to use the video at the time of executing the normal map production.

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.

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 Pachinko machine 34 Pachinko machine start gate (Pachinko machine start area)
36 Start winning opening (starting winning area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (starting prize area)
81 Special figure variation display game display unit 82 Normal figure variation display game display unit 100 Game control device (starting storage means, special figure variation display game execution control means, normal figure variation display game execution control means, ordinary variation winning device control means, Normal map fluctuation pattern selection means, normal map start storage means)
300 Production control device (Production control means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a game and give a gaming value to a player according to the result of the game.
An effect control means capable of controlling an effect related to the game,
A display means capable of displaying the effects related to the game, and
A movable accessory that can be converted into a state of being located in front of the display area of the display means and a state of being retracted from the front of the display area of the display means.
The effect control means is
When the movable accessory is located at the first position in front of the display area of the display means, the display area of the display means surrounded by the movable accessory is the effect being executed. Prescribed information about can be displayed visually ,
It is possible to change the display mode of the predetermined information in accordance with the progress of the effect displayed in the display area of the display means not surrounded by the movable accessory .
A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to suggest the content of the subsequent production by the predetermined information .

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