JP7045072B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.

A pachinko machine is known as a typical example of a game machine. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) displayed on a variable display device provided in the game area based on the fact that the game ball wins a prize in the start port provided in the game area (starting prize). ) Is variablely displayed, and a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated based on the result of the variable display game being a special result. Further, in the variable display game, various effects are performed to raise the expectation that a special result will be derived (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-144020

Even if the production related to the variable display game was performed, the player sometimes overlooked it and could not sufficiently enhance the interest of the game. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
Production control means to control the production of the game,
A movable effect device that produces a game by operating a movable member controlled by the effect control means, and a movable effect device.
A speaker that emits sound under the control of the effect control means is provided.
The effect control means is
Operation-related sounds that can be emitted from the speaker and are related to the operation of the movable effect device, and
The production sound that can be emitted from the speaker and
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the special result is highly likely to be derived depending on the pronunciation mode of the operation sound emitted from the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device.
The first effect that simultaneously emits the operation-related sound, the effect sound, and the operation sound, and
A second effect that emits the effect sound without the operation-related sound and the operation sound, and
A third effect that emits the operation-related sound and the operation sound without the effect sound, and
The effect sound that emits the effect sound and the operation sound without the operation-related sound, and the fourth effect.
It is possible to execute either the operation-related sound or the fifth effect of emitting the operation sound without the effect sound .
The first effect has a higher expectation than the fourth effect, the fifth effect has a higher expectation than the fourth effect, and the first effect has a higher expectation than the second effect. The third effect has a higher expectation than the first effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve 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. 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 an output process. It is a flowchart explaining the payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining the winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value change process. It is a flowchart explaining the probability setting value confirmation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining the common process of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. Special figure It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the 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 jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the small hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the normal figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a change of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process in the middle of a normal figure. 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 the display example in a display device. It is a figure explaining an example of a specific production. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of a specific effect. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of a specific effect. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of a specific effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the specific effect in 1st modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the effect in 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of the effect in 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining another example of the execution mode of the effect in 2nd modification. It is a figure explaining an example of the execution mode of the effect in 3rd modification.

<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, the front frame (main body frame) 12 has a game board 3
A glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of 0 is attached.

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

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (which supplies a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown))
(Reservoir), the upper plate ball outlet 22 from which the game balls paid out from the payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 flow out, and the upper plate 21 paid out with the upper plate 21 full. A lower plate (dish) 23 for storing and an operation handle 24 for a hitting ball launching device 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. Balance display section that displays the balance of the prepaid card (not shown)
Etc. are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation handle 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 a resin side case 3 provided at each of the four corners of the game board 30.
It is surrounded by 3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect component) 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. 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 performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.
Further, on the left and right portions of the center case 40, a board effect device 44, which is a movable effect device for producing a game including a special figure variation display game, is provided by an operating movable effect member. The board effect device 44 can be operated from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

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

The sub-information display device 90 is a first light emitting unit composed of a single light emitting unit forming a sub-game display unit for displaying a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game. A second sub composed of a sub-game display unit 91 and a single light emitting unit forming a sub-game display unit that displays a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. 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 fourth symbol is displayed in the display device 4.
By displaying in 1, the display area of the display device 41 is not occupied, and the display area can be effectively utilized. The sub information display device 90 is provided outside the operating range of the board effect device 44 so that the sub information display device 90 is not covered in the process of operating the board effect device 44. ..

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

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

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

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

In the 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 can adjust the firing force and launch the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed) to aim for a prize in the start winning opening 36, and launch the game ball to the right game area (so-called left-handed). Right-handed) to start the normal figure start gate 34 and normal variable winning device 3
It is possible to aim for a prize in 7 or the special variable prize device 38.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end portion of the center case 40 is disposed at a position corresponding to the right gaming region, and is launched into the right gaming region. The resulting game ball is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. Since the material at least on the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows the game ball passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside, the player or the like can see the flow path. A game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball flowing down the right game area) can be visually recognized through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42. ..

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form the special figure fluctuation display game, are 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 probability state of a big hit when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state. Third game status display unit (third game status display, probability status display unit) 59,
Round display unit 6 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed)
0 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 and notifies 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. Special figure 1 Hold display 54
Is the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = pending number) among the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. indicate. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 sets the number of start storages (= number of hold) 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 third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and the game machine 1
When the probability state of the jackpot is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the power of 0 is turned on, the lamp is turned off, and when the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state (probability change state) when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on. Turns on the lamp.

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

The CPU unit 110 is a gaming microcomputer (IC) called an amusement chip (IC).
It includes a CPU) 111, an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that generates an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. The electronic components such as the game control device 100 and the solenoid and the motor driven by the game control device 100 include DC32V, DC12V, and D generated by the power supply device 400.
A predetermined level of DC voltage such as C5V is supplied to enable operation.

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

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power source is the game microcomputer 11 of the game control device 100.
The data supplied to 1 (particularly the built-in RAM) and stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or power cutoff. That is, it is a backup storage means capable of holding the data stored in the game control device 100 even when the power is cut off. Then, when the power is restored, control can be resumed based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point. The power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B non-volatilely stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area of the CPU 111A and a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. ROM111B or RAM11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect content, the presence / absence of the occurrence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start storage to determine the variation pattern. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a missed fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is missed, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a table for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), which is a fluctuation pattern after the reach state, and fluctuations before the reach state. A table for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is a pattern (first half fluctuation group table, first half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.) is included.

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. When the special result mode is adopted, the gaming state is advantageous for the player (special gaming state).
At the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed in the gaming machine 10
A display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display. 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 special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Proximity I / F1
Of the outputs of 21, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124.

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

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

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

The set value change switch 151 detects the operation of the set value change button forming the second operation unit of the operation units. The setting value change button is a push-type button, and the setting value change switch 151 is turned on when the setting value change button is pressed.
If it is not pressed, it will be turned off.

By operating these operation units, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a probability value that gives a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game is assigned, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is a game. It is supposed to be used. Here, six settings 1 to 6 are prepared as probability setting values. The probability values assigned to each probability setting value are 1/320 for setting 1, 1/310 for setting 2, 1/300 for setting 3, 1/290 for setting 4, and 1/28 for setting 5.
0, setting 6 is 1/270. This probability value is a probability value in a normal probability state,
The probability value in the high probability state is 10 times the probability value in the normal probability state.

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the setting value change button, the setting key operation unit, and the probability setting value display device 15
3 and the like are provided in the game control device 100, and the game control device 100 selects a probability setting value to which a probability value used for a lottery of a special figure variation display game is assigned from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the operation unit. It is supposed to be a setting means that enables it. The function of the setting means may be provided on the setting sub-board and connected to the game control device 100. That is, the setting means may be provided separately from the game control device 100. In this case, the operation signal of the setting value change switch 151 or the setting key switch 152 may be input to the game control device 100 so that the game control device 100 changes the probability setting value, or the setting sub-board side may change the probability setting value. The probability setting value is changed and determined based on the operation of the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152.
The determination result may be transmitted to the game control device 100.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is the main board 10.
It is also supplied from 0 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70.
Further, of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37
The detection signal of a is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12V in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It has become.

The data held by the second input port 123 is an enable signal CE by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 by the gaming microcomputer 111.
It can be read by asserting 2 (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described later.

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

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from.
The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122, and is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the 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 for receiving signals from the outside.

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

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. It should be noted that the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

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

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the 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 achieved. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not go through the buffer, and the like. ing. The port on the relay board 70 has a game microcomputer 11
The chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

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

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

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with information about the gaming machine 10, such as jackpot information, on the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting to 1 is provided. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device installed in a game store (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and can provide information about the game machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132. Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a sixth output port 170 for outputting the display data of the probability setting value display device 153 that displays the selected probability setting value.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the open / close data signals of the large winning port solenoid 38b and the general electric current solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal to the first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , The second driver 1 that outputs the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135.
38b, the third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw side of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136, and the fifth output port 137 supply to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d for outputting an external information signal to be output to the external information terminal board 71, and a fifth driver 138e for receiving display data output from the second output port 134 and displaying the display data on the status display device 160 are provided. ..

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

A dynamic drive system in which a current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 500. Photocoupler 13
Reference numeral 9 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

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

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A holdable FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the effect content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the playback sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, etc. are executed.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

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

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30 from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311.
C, a synchronization signal STS that gives the data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
Waits to notify the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. A signal WAIT or the like is also input.

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

A voice ROM 327 in which sound 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. ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at DC 5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a 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). Board effect device 4 provided
A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling 4 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of 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, etc. are the address / data bus 340.
It is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the above. The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 are provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and a movable effect member that operates is used to produce a game including a special figure variation display game. A frame effect device forming the 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. A function to detect the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.
A switch input circuit 336 that detects the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 and inputs the detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

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

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

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

A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34.
When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. CPU 11 of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100
In 1A, 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 the normal figure start memory number is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), the normal figure start memory number is set. Add (+1) and store one normal figure start memory in ROM111B. 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.
In addition, the general figure display 53 is composed of a display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information.
It is also possible to use a character symbol or the like to display the variable for a predetermined time and then stop and display the result.

If the result of the solenoid fluctuation display game is a hit, a lighting pattern that is one of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol that has a special result mode is displayed on the solenoid display 53 according to the type of hit. Along with displaying the stop, the solenoid solenoid 37c is operated to control the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution 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, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) of the first start memory forming the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is set.
The second start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces). 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 set according to the probability setting value, and a process of determining the hit / miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including 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 a plurality of types of identification information (for example,
Displaying decorative special figure variable display games that display numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. in a variable manner 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).
In each of the right fluctuation display area (second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variablely displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to distinguish. 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 or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. In addition to displaying the lighting pattern, processing is performed to generate a special game state or a small hit game state. In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a special result mode or a small hit result mode.

In the process of generating a special game state or a small hit game state, C of the game control device 100
The PU111A controls, for example, by opening the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the large winning opening solenoid 38b so that the game ball can flow into the large winning opening. Then, until either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening, the large winning opening is satisfied. To open 1
A round is set, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

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

Further, the game control device 100 is in a time-saving state (specific game state, high probability state in normal drawing, second operation state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
Can be generated. In this time-saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) should be a high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the opening time of the 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. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the probability of normal drawing is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.
That is, the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is 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 (normal map fluctuation time) of the normal map fluctuation display game 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, 6.
When it becomes 00 msec and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500) of the first hit stop symbol
msec x 1 time), the opening time of the second stop symbol (normal power opening time) and the number of opening times (for example, 17)
00msec x 2 times), opening time of the third stop symbol (normal power opening time) and opening number of times (for example)
It is possible to set it to be 1700 msec x 3 times).

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, the execution time of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation display game (
It is possible to control the second fluctuation time, which is shorter than the first fluctuation time (for example, 10,000 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, 1604 msec). 704msec). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the one opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1).
352 ms). 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 set to the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (for example, twice) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game.
It is possible to set the second opening number of times to be larger than (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It 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. Try to extend the conversion time 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. Further, the high-probability state and the time-saving state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure 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. again,
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.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36 in the starting winning opening 36 is not particularly limited.
a, Starting port 2 switch 37a, gate switch 34a, winning port switch 35a, large winning port switch 38a, and out switch for detecting all game balls that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game in the normal variable winning device 37. A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that is equipped with a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. There is. 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.

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. 5 and 6 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. The stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and a predetermined register (step S3) is specified.
For example, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in the 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 3 (third input port 124) is read (step S6),
A process for setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to an instruction from a game control device 100 that 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.

The setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 1 are connected to the third input port 124.
A signal from 52 and a signal from the main body frame opening detection switch are input, and by reading the state of the third input port 124 before the start of the standby time, the setting value change switch 151 at the time of power-on. The state of the setting key switch 152 and the open state of the front frame 12 (main body frame) can be grasped. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an open / close detecting means capable of detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 12. As described above, the front frame 12 is left open.
When the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operation unit turned to the second position, the probability setting value can be changed to the probability setting value change state. In addition, if the power is turned on while the setting value change button is pressed without turning the setting key of the setting key operation unit to the second position, RA
The M111C is cleared (initialized). Since the setting key operation unit and the setting value change button cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened, the front frame 12
Is required to be open.

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

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed.
First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S8), and it is determined whether 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) 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 it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem when the power is turned on. ..

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

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step 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). When the value of the timer is not 0 (step S)
12; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of times the power failure monitoring signal is checked (step S8). When the value of the timer is 0 (step S).
12; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM and EEPROM (step S13), and off-data is output (output) to all output ports. (Set to the state where there is no) (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).
, Power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) in which the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal
) (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). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a legitimacy determining means for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is legitimate when the power is turned on. When the checksums match (step S19; Y), the RAM clear start address 2 is set (step S20), and it is determined whether the probability set value is in the changed state (step S2).
1). When the probability setting value is being changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S27; N) or the main body frame is not in the open state (step S26; N), a command (specific information) for instructing the setting change is issued to the effect control board (effect control device). It is transmitted to 300) (step S28), RAM access is prohibited (step S29), control is stopped, and the power of the gaming machine is shut off. Production control device 30
At 0, based on receiving the command of the setting change instruction, the display of the display device 41 and the sub information display device 90, the light emission of the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board effect device 44, and the speaker 19a. , 19b outputs a sound to notify the user to change the probability set value. This notification continues until the power of the gaming machine is cut off.

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

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

As a process when the power is normally restored from the power failure, in step S30 of FIG. 6, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S30). The 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 S31).

Here, if the special figure is not in the high probability (step S31; N), steps S32 and S3
3 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S34. Further, when the special figure is in high probability (step S31; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S32), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is provided. On (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S33).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In step S45, 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 S45, a process for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S46). Specifically, the setting of the code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit is performed by the CPU 111.
Performed by A. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) by exchanging them in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on.
Various initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure (big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (hit random number) ), Save in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of a random number (hit symbol random number) for determining a hit symbol of a normal figure (step S47), and then allow an interrupt (step S48).
In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial 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 S49) 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. Also, depending on the model, there are some gaming machines that do not have a random number with the initial value of the winning symbol.

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.

The number of times (for example, twice) that the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus after the initial value random number update process in step S49.
Is set (step S50), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S5).
1). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S51; N), the initial value random number update process (step S51; N)
Return to step S49). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S49) (step S48), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to avoid the interrupt processing being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step S49, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid executing the value random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process.
This has the advantage of simplifying the main process.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S50 (step S52).
.. Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S5).
2; N) returns to the determination of whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S51). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S52; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, a process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step S53).
), The process of outputting off-data to all output ports (step S54) is performed.

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

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the 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) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data and a RAM 111C.
An initialization operation unit (setting value change button, setting key operation unit) that can be operated from the outside, and an initialization means (game) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. The control device 100) 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.

In the above main process, after the process of step S28 is performed, step S26
Steps S26 to S2 until the setting key switch is turned on.
The process of 8 may be repeated. That is, the control of the game may be stopped and the setting key switch may be turned on. In this case, in steps S26 and S27, the determination is made based on the current state of the third input port 124, not the state of the third input port 124 read in step S6. Further, step S2
If the state of repeating the processes of 6 to S28 continues for a certain period of time, step S2
You may move to 9 and wait for the power to be cut off.

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

Further, it may be possible to shift to the probability setting value change state only on the condition that the setting value change switch is on without providing the setting key switch. That is, steps S22 and S
If the set value change switch is in the ON state in step S24 without performing the process of 23 (step S24; Y), the process may be performed to move to step S35 of FIG. In this case, the processing of steps S41 to S44 of FIG. 6 for initializing the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, and the area for the game control is not performed, but the setting is changed in the probability setting value change state. It is possible to initialize only the area for the initial value random number, the area for the fluctuation pattern random number, and the area for the game control by terminating without doing or setting the same probability setting value. By shifting to the probability set value change state only on the condition that the set value change switch is on, the configuration of the RAM clear switch in the conventional pachinko gaming machine can be diverted.

From the above, in a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state that grants a gaming value to a player when the game is executed based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is played. The control means (game control device 100) for controlling and the probability set value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)).
A setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a setting value change button (setting value change switch 151)) is provided, and the control means stores stored contents even when the power is cut off. The receivable storage means (RAM 111C) and the validity determination means (game control device 10) for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is legitimate when the power is turned on.
0) and an initialization means (game control device 100) capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation unit for selecting the probability set value, and the storage means are stored in the storage means by the validity determination means. When it is determined that the information is not valid, the notification prompting the selection of the probability set value is performed. Therefore, it is possible to promote the return to the normal state. Also, R
When the AM111C is initialized, the information of the probability set value set in the game store is also lost and the initial value is set. It is possible to prevent the store from leaving the unintended probability setting value set.

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

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

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

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

In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. The control means (game control device 100) and the probability set value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned are set to the first operation unit (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152)) and the second operation unit (setting value). The control means includes a setting means (game control device 100) that enables selection from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating a change button (setting value change switch 151)).
A storage means (RAM111C) capable of holding the stored contents even when the power is cut off is provided, and if the first operation unit and the second operation unit are not operated when the power is turned on, the storage means is based on the information stored in the storage means. If the first operation unit is operated when the power is turned on after recovery, the probability setting value can be changed by the setting means, and only the second operation unit is operated when the power is turned on. If so, it means that the storage means is initialized. Therefore, the work of changing the probability set value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed by using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the gaming machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

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

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

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

In addition, the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game is controlled in a game machine capable of generating a special game state that gives the player a game value. A plurality of operation units (setting key operation unit (setting key switch 152), setting value change button (setting value change)) are assigned to the control means (game control device 100) and the probability setting value to which the probability value used for the lottery of the game is assigned. Necessary for controlling the game by the setting means (game control device 100) that can be selected from a plurality of types of probability set values by operating the switch 151)) and the control means including the information of the probability set values selected by the setting means. Storage means that can store information (RAM 11
1C), and the control means is configured to initialize the storage means when the power of the gaming machine is turned on while a predetermined operation unit is operated among the plurality of operation units. .. Therefore, the work of changing the probability set value and the work of clearing the RAM can be selectively performed by using the minimum operation unit, and the work efficiency in the game store can be improved. Further, it is not necessary to provide the operation unit more than necessary, the cost of manufacturing the gaming machine can be reduced, and the space for providing the operation unit can be reduced.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, the timer interrupt processing is
The periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is CPU1.
It is started by inputting to 11A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started.

When the timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step S1).
01). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step 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. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for controlling the drive of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, normal electric solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step 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 random number update process 1 (step S10) for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, which are the targets of the initial value random number update process.
5) Random number update process 2 (step S106) for updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 is performed. After that, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, and the winning port switch 3
5a, Winning slot switch / status monitoring process (step) that monitors whether there is a normal signal input from the large winning slot switch 38a and monitors errors (whether the front frame or glass frame is open, etc.) S107) is performed.

Next, the probability setting value change process (step S1) for performing the process related to the change and confirmation of the probability set value.
08) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability set value is in the changed state (step S109). When the probability setting value is being changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set. When the probability setting value is not changed (step S109; N), it is determined whether the probability setting value confirmation mode is set (step S110). In the probability set value confirmation mode, the probability set value cannot be changed, but the currently set probability set value can be confirmed.

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

In the case of the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the payout command transmission process (step S111), the special figure game process (step S112), and the normal figure game process (step S113) should not be performed. However, you may do it for one or more of these. For example, the payout command transmission process (step S111) may be performed so that the prize balls are paid out. Further, a process other than the above-mentioned process may be included as a process that is not performed in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode. For example, in the probability setting value change state, the random number update process 1 (step S105) or the random number update process 2 (step S10).
6) may be omitted, and the random number may not be updated in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. Further, the type of processing for not executing in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S114), which is provided in the game machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, a magnetic sensor 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S115) that checks the detection signal from the LED and determines whether there is an abnormality, and the panel radio error that checks the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 and determines whether there is an abnormality. Monitoring process (step S1
16). Then, an external information editing process (step S117) 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 S118), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupt) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) are interrupt return processes. 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.

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

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

After that, the output data of the segment line is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the value of the digit counter (step S147), and the loaded data is output to the output port 135 for segment output (step S148). As a result, a plurality of light emitting display units provided in the batch display device 50 are controlled by dynamic control.

Subsequently, various output data of external information are combined (step S149), and the combined data (
For example, "big hit signal 1" data, "big hit signal 2" data, "big hit signal 3" data, "big hit signal 4" data, "design fixed number signal" data, "starting port signal" data. , Data of "main prize ball signal") and output data of launch permission (step S1
50), the synthesized data is output to the output port 137 for outputting the external information / emission permission signal (step S151).

Next, the off-output data of the probability setting value display is set as the display content in the probability setting value display device 153 (step S152), and it is determined whether or not the probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153). The probability setting value display permission flag is the probability setting value display device 15.
It is a flag set when the display regarding the probability setting value is permitted to 3.

When this probability setting value display permission flag is set (step S153; Y),
Load the probability set value display data from the probability set value display data area (step S154), and then
The display data is output to the output port 134 for displaying the probability set value (step S155). As a result, the probability set value display device 153 is displayed regarding the probability set value. On the other hand, when the probability set value display permission flag is not set (step S153; N), the display data is output to the output port 134 of the probability set value display (step S155). In this case, the off-output data set in step S152 is set, and the probability set value display device 15
Nothing is displayed in 3.

Next, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and synthesized, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (Step S156). After that, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test device is loaded and synthesized, and the combined data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S157).

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

Next, the test signal output data of the probability set value is loaded (step S161). Here, the probability set value display data is loaded as the test signal output data from the probability set value display data area. That is, as for the information regarding the probability set value among the test signals to the test firing device, the display data of the probability set value display device 153 is used as it is. This simplifies the processing and makes it possible to output accurate information without changing the information of the probability set value. Of course, the data for display may be converted into value information and output.

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

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

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are provided. The prize number counter area 1 is an area used for transmitting a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out the prize 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 winning number counter area 2 is for transmitting a main prize ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of winning balls (planned payout number) generated by winning a prize in the winning 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.

In each of these prize number counter areas, the prize number counter area is set according to the number of prize balls set for each prize opening (in the case of this embodiment, 3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls). 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, the three prize ball counter areas of the winning number counter area 1 and 10
Up to 65535 prizes can be stored in the individual prize ball counter area and the 14 prize ball counter area, respectively, and the 3 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 2, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area. Each of the ball counter areas is configured to store up to 255 prizes.

In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the prize number counter area 2 (step S181), among the plurality of prize number counter areas provided for each prize ball number, "0" is set in the prize number counter area to be checked. Determine if there is a 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), step S
Return to 181 and repeat the above process. 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 in the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184).
, Acquire the number of payouts corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 2 (step S18).
5). 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), step S.
It shifts to the process of 192. 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 step S18.
Return to the process of 8. 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 S1).
93). 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). Number of winnings counter area 1
In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in (step S195), there is a count number other than "0" in the prize number counter area to be checked among the plurality of prize number counter areas provided for each prize ball number. Is determined.

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). With this judgment,
When it is determined 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 in the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S198).
, Acquire the payout number command corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 1 (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, conventional gaming machines require a function for backing up, so
There was a problem that it led to cost increase. 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 area provided in the game area 32 (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38).
A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of the game ball to the player, and a payout control means that controls the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. (Payout control device 200), and the game control means is a prize ball based on a state signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start payout control. Control is performed to send a command to the payout control means, and when a power failure occurs and the power failure is restored, even if a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control means, the command is immediately output. The prize ball command is issued in response to the continuous output of the status signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means without transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means. It means that it is transmitted to the control means.

Further, in the game area 32, a winning area having a different number of prize balls (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 3)
7. A plurality of general winning openings 35 and special variable winning devices 38) are provided, and the game control means (game control device 100) has not yet transmitted a prize ball command instructing payout control of game balls for each number of prize balls. When the prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying the above is provided, the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, and each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal is not transmitted to each prize ball command counter to specify whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control. It means that it is done before specifying whether or not there is a prize ball command.

In addition, the game is controlled comprehensively, and a prize ball command is issued based on the winning of the game ball to a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38). (Game control device 100), a payout control means (payout control device 200) that controls payout of game balls based on a prize ball command transmitted from the game control means, and
The game control means is provided with a prize ball 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) for transmitting a command to a payout control means, and a prize ball signal (main) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when a game ball is won in a predetermined winning area. External information output means (game control device 100) that outputs a prize ball signal) to the outside of the game machine.
The external information output means outputs the prize ball signal regardless of whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control. It becomes.

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 in units of one prize to the prize device 38), and when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, the one prize ball command is issued by the payout control means (
It is configured to transmit to the payout control device 200), and is configured to be a prize ball command counter (game control device 10).
In 0), the information of the winning can be stored in units of one winning in the predetermined winning area, and the information is updated when the game ball is won in the predetermined winning area, and the prize ball command is given to the payout control means. By updating in correspondence with the transmission to, the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted can be stored, and the external information output means is decided to be paid out when the game ball is won in the predetermined winning area. The number of prize balls is accumulated, and each time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number, the prize ball signal is output to the outside of the game machine. The information of the prize can be stored, and it is updated at the time of winning the game ball to the predetermined prize area, and the cumulative processing is still performed by updating in correspondence with the cumulative processing of the number of prize balls by the external information output means. It will be possible to memorize the number of prize balls that have not been played.

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 1 game ball.
It is configured so that the main prize ball signal is output every time the number becomes zero.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the number of main prize ball number signal outputs by +1 for every 10 payout schedules (every time a payout command is transmitted) (subroutine in the payout command transmission process).
Then, the main prize ball signal is output for the number of times of the updated (set) output.
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 running out of balls, etc., and even if the payout is made after the big hit is completed, 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. 10 shows the winning port switch / status monitoring process (step S1) in the timer interrupt process.
07) is shown. In this winning opening switch / state monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability set value is in the changed state (step S299). When the probability setting value is changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set. When the probability setting value is not changed (step S299; N), it is determined whether the probability setting value confirmation mode is set (step S).
300). In the probability set value confirmation mode, the probability set value cannot be changed, but the currently set probability set value can be confirmed.

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

In the case of the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the special variable winning device 38 is monitored for fraud and winning, the normal dynamic winning device 37 is monitored for fraud and winning, and the winning slot is always available for winning. We have decided not to monitor the winnings, but you may do so for one or more of these. For example, fraudulent monitoring of the special variable winning device 38 and the ordinary variable winning device 37 may be performed. Further, a process other than the above-mentioned process may be included as a process that is not performed in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode. For example, the processing after step S309 may not be performed. Further, the type of processing for not executing in the probability setting value change state and the probability setting value confirmation mode may be different.

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

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

After that, the winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning opening device 38) is prepared (step S303), and the large winning opening is not open even though the large winning opening is not open. Fraud & detect normal prizes while monitoring for fraudulent prizes in the mouth
The winning monitoring process (step S304) is executed.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the Fuden (step S305), and monitor whether there is an illegal winning in the Fuden even though the Fuden is not open. At the same time, the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S306) for detecting a normal winning is executed. Then, a winning opening monitoring table for a winning opening switch (for example, a winning opening switch 36a of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and a winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) that can always win a prize is prepared (step S30).
7) Perform the winning number counter update process (step S308) to update the winning number.

Next, the status scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of switches and the signals whose status should be monitored 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 abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. The state monitoring based on one signal 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", the glass frame open detection switch 63
Status monitoring is set based on the signal output from, and the status scan counter value is "1".
If this is the case, status monitoring based on the signal output from the main body frame opening detection switch 64 is set. If the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the frame radio wave invalid signal is set, and if the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set. Set.

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

In the case of this embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to to the game machine status monitoring table 3, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. 2 Condition monitoring based on the signal 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 winning opening switch / status monitoring process is completed. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the mode is not the probability set value confirmation mode (step S431; N), the probability set value display permission flag is cleared (step S432). As a result, a state in which nothing is displayed is set as the display of the probability setting value display device 153. After that, it is determined whether or not the game is in progress (step S).
433).

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

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

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

Further, when the game is not in progress (step S433; N), it is determined whether the setting key switch is in the ON state, that is, whether the operation unit is operated to set the predetermined state (step S).
434). If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S434; N), the probability setting value confirmation process ends. When the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S4).
34; Y) sets the probability setting value confirmation mode flag (step S435) and sets the probability setting value display permission flag (step S436). As a result, the probability setting value confirmation mode is started, and the information of the probability setting value currently set as the display of the probability setting value display device 153 is displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step S112) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game processing, the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 3
It monitors the input of 7a, controls the entire process related to the special figure fluctuation display game, and sets the display of the special figure.

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, the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 3 forming the second starting winning opening 3
If there is a prize in the game ball in 7, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted, and the game result based on the prize is determined in advance before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the prize. Make a judgment.

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

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

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

In step A7, 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. Special figure display processing (step A10) that sets the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, sets the information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, and so on.
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In step A7, 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 A11).
In step A7, 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 A12) for setting the information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "5", if the 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. Large winning opening residual ball processing (step A13) for setting information necessary for the game
I do.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the big hit end processing (step A14) for setting the information necessary for performing the special drawing normal processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit middle processing. The small hit fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A) for setting the ending command, setting the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing, and the like.
16).
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end processing are performed. The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end processing (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the special drawing normal processing is performed.

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

The small hit is a result mode without the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of the big hit symbol) in the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and it is special as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is activated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won, for example. The "conditional device" may be a software means such as a flag that is turned on / off by software as described above, or a hardware means such as a switch that is turned on / off electrically. Further, "conditional device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of an electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term that has a meaning.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the first start port (start winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to perform the first step. 1 It is determined whether or not there is a prize in the starting port (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no prize in the first starting port (step A103).
In N), the process proceeds to the process of step A109, and the 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 A).
In 103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure time is shortened (during normal power support) (step A).
104).

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 is being shortened (step A104;
In Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and an effect command setting process (step A106) for transmitting the command to the effect control device 300 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 to strike by the effect control device 300.
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, the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A1).
09), the hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a prize in the second starting port (step A111).
When it is determined in step A111 that there is no prize in the second starting port (step A111).
In N), the start 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 A).
At 111; Y), an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is in operation, that is,
When it is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state where it is possible to win a prize (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y). , The process proceeds to the process of step A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, step A
If it is determined in 112 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 the game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some kind of abnormality or fraud has occurred.
If there is a winning game ball in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal winnings.
Then, when the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fraud occurrence determinations (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

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 Start port switch common processing (step A115) is performed,
The start port switch monitoring process is terminated. If it is determined in step A113 that an illegal electric power is being generated (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process.
, A110) will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 15, in the hard random number acquisition process,
First, of the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variable winning device 37)
Set the non-winning information of the start port to be monitored (step A121), and start port 1 switch 3
It is determined whether or not there is an input in the start port switch to be monitored among 6a 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 opening 36) and the second starting opening (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 figure start port switch common processing, first, the start port 1 switch 36
Of a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the number of times the start port signal is output, which is the number of times the information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10, is loaded (step). A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the number of outputs 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). When the number of special figures to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; N)
) Ends the special figure start port switch common processing.

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 A13
6), save the target start opening winning flag (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the winning is to the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A14).
2).
When it is determined in step A142 that the prize is not given to the first starting port (step A142).
In N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A142 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A).
In 142; Y), the small hit symbol random number is extracted, prepared (step A143), and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (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, a start port switch to be monitored and a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step A147), and an effect command setting process (step A148) is performed.
Special figure Start port switch common processing is completed.

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. Various random value values memorized and extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) are stored.
It is stored as a second start memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the special figure hold information determination process (step A14) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process.
The details of 6) 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).
When it is determined in step A151 that the prize is not given to the first starting port (step A151).
In N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A151 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A).
In 151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time reduction is in progress (step A152).

If it is determined in step A152 that the special figure time is being shortened (step A152; Y), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A152 that the special time is not shortened (step A152;
In N), it is determined whether a big hit or a small hit is in progress (step A153).
When it is determined in step A153 that a big hit or a small hit is in progress (step A1).
53; Y) ends the special figure reservation information determination process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that the jackpot is not in progress or the small hit is not occurring (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot depending 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).
When it is determined in step A158 that the prize is not given to the first starting port (step A158).
In (N), the stop symbol information of the outlier is set (step A163), and step A164
Move to the processing of.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A).
In 158; Y), a small hit determination process (step A159) for determining whether or not the jackpot is a small hit is performed depending on whether or not the large hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. Then, when the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A).
163), the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. Acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the random number (step A1)
62), the process proceeds to step A164.

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

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

The big hit determination process in step A157 and the small hit determination process in step A159 are the same as the processes shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 which are executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process. That is, the determination is made according to the set probability setting value. Further, the special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special 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 variation 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 winning prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (the game control device 100).
For example, it is determined whether or not it will be a special result). 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.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A8) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is "0" (step A305). Then, the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A3).
If it is determined as 05; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has been started (step A309).
If the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A309; N), the customer waiting demo flag area is set to 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), and the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316).
), Special figure Ends normal processing. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command that forms the standby information is output to the effect control device 300.
It means that it is sent to.
On the other hand, when the customer waiting demo has already started in step A309 (step A309;
Y) shifts to the process of step A313 without performing the process of steps A310 to A312.

Further, in step A301, when the number of reserved special figures 2 is not "0" (step A301;
N) prepares a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (step A302).
). Next, the effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A303) is performed.
Step A304) is performed to end the special drawing normal processing.
Further, in step A305, when the number of reserved special figures 1 is not "0" (step A305;
N) prepares a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number (step A306).
). Next, the effect command setting process (step A307) is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A307) is performed.
Step A308) is performed to end the special drawing normal processing.

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. 19A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321).
The jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a big hit is set with deviation information and jackpot information, and whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit is determined. The jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the missed hit flag and the small hit information is performed.

Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information).
After performing 323), the special figure information setting process (step A324) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is performed, and various various settings related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game are performed. A special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referencing information is set, is prepared (step 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 processing during the special figure change is set as the processing number (step A328).
, The processing number is saved in the special figure game processing 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 blinking control timer (special figure 1 display 5) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area.
Set the initial value (here, 100 ms) of the blinking cycle timer of 1 (step A33).
3). 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. 19A is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

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

Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information).
After performing 343), the special figure information setting process (step A344) for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is performed, and various matters relating to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referencing information is set, is prepared (step 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 processing during the special figure change is set as the processing number (step A348).
, The processing number is saved in the special figure game processing 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 blinking control timer (special figure 2 display 5) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area.
Set the initial value (here, 100 ms) of the blinking cycle timer of 2 (step A35).
3). 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.

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

[Big hit judgment process]
Next, the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process.
) And the details of the jackpot determination process performed in the jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process.

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

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

When the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A383; Y), a deviation is set as the determination result (step A389), and the jackpot determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the loss in step A389 means that it is not a big hit, and there is a possibility that it is determined as a small hit in a later small hit determination process. If the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A3).
83; N) determines whether it is in a high probability state (step A384). Then, in the case of a high probability state (step A384; Y), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is acquired (step A).
385), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A38).
7). Further, in the case of not in the high probability state (step A384; N), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (step A386), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A387). .. The upper limit determination value to be acquired here is acquired with reference to the upper limit determination value table set in step A381 described above.

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

[Small hit judgment processing]
Next, the jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation start process.
) And the small hit determination process performed in the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described in detail.

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

The small hit means that the big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is equal to or higher than the small hit lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and the small hit upper limit is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. If it is equal to or less than the determination value, it is determined to be a small hit. By setting the small hit upper limit determination value corresponding to the probability set value, the small hit determination can be performed with the probability value corresponding to the probability set value.

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

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

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

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

[Processing during special figure 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. 22, in the special figure change processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the change symbol discrimination flag (special figure 1 change flag or special figure 2 change flag) is prepared (step A).
601), the effect command setting process is performed (step A602). That is, the symbol stop command forming the stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the variation time of the special figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. In the effect control device 300,
Upon receiving this symbol stop command, the variation display of the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is stopped and the result is stopped and displayed.

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 processing number "2" related to the processing during display of the special figure is set as the processing number (step A6).
05), the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing 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 fixed number related to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal. Initial control timer in the signal control timer area. Save the value (eg 256 ms) (step A609). After that, as 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 A10) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure display processing, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM The process of clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process are loaded. (Step A703), the process of clearing the jackpot flag 1 region and the jackpot flag 2 region of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A705), and it is a jackpot (step A70).
5; If it is determined to be Y), a test signal relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second 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 2) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708), and the round number upper limit value 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) as a result of checking the jackpot flag 2, it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A705; N).
Step A706), if it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot (step 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 Turn on the signal during operation of the continuous operation device, turn on the signal per special symbol) RW
The process of saving in the test signal output data area of M (step A707) and setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709) is performed.

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (“16” or “4” in the case of 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 the round LE of the RWM is acquired.
Save in the D pointer area (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 A71) is performed.
3) 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, the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process.
The fanfare command corresponding to is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step A717) is performed. This fanfare command forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the 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 O 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).
N, a big hit with no balls (so-called sudden big hit, etc. The big winning opening opening information is the big winning opening opening information 1
), It is ON if it is a big hit in the time saving state, and it is OFF in other cases.
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 hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 470) corresponding to the state of the probability that the winning result will be obtained in the big winning opening opening information and the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game.
0msec, 7700msec or 300msec) 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. Save the flag outside the fraud monitoring period in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A72)
3). After that, fanfare / fanfare for shifting to in-interval processing /
Interval processing Transition setting processing 1 (step A724) 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 jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (step A706).
N) determines 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 A72).
5; Y) is a high-probability fluctuation count update process (step) for updating the value (high-probability fluctuation count) of the high-probability fluctuation count region for managing the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state. A
726), effect mode information check process related to effect mode setting (step A727)
To determine whether the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is a high probability state (step A).
728).

When it is determined in step A728 that the probability of the special figure is not high (step A728; N).
In), load the decoration special drawing command from the decoration special drawing command area and prepare (step A).
729), the effect command setting process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), and an effect command setting process (step A73) is prepared.
2) 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 of the special figure is high (step A72).
8; Y) proceeds to the process of step A733. As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment
At 0, when the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is a high probability state, the big winning opening opens due to the occurrence of a small hit, but in order to prevent the player from being aware of the occurrence of a small hit. The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed.
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 output as ON (big hit + small hit)). )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A)
737), a signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, turning on the special symbol 1 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 fluctuation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state. High probability fluctuation number update process (step A743) for updating the area value (high probability fluctuation number), effect mode information check process (step A7) for setting the effect mode.
44) is performed, and the remaining rotation speed for switching preparation corresponding to the effect mode number is set (step A7).
45), it is determined whether the production remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed match (step A7).
46). 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 production remaining rotation speed and the switching preparation remaining rotation speed 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).
), Ends the process while displaying the special figure.

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.

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

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

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

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

Further, in step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "2", if the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal power 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 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, in step B4, the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4;
N), that is, when it is determined that the time is not up, the process proceeds to the process of step B14, and the subsequent processes are performed.

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

If 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 hold 1) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 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 B).
303; 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 the value is less than the lower limit determination value set in (Step B).
307).

When the value of the winning random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the winning random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in steps B304 or B305 (step B3).
07; Y) saves the loss information in the hit flag area (step B308), sets the loss stop symbol number (step B309), and saves the loss symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B310). , The stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop 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 B).
311), the hit stop symbol number corresponding to the hit symbol random number loaded in step B302 is set (step B312), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B313). ), The stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314).

In the case of this embodiment, the probability of hit at the time of low probability of normal map is 0/251, the probability of hit at the time of high probability of normal map is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is "251", and the lower probability judgment value is low probability. "251", the high probability lower limit determination value is "1". Therefore, when the probability is low, the value of the hit random number will be different in all cases of "0" to "250". Further, at the time of high probability in the normal figure, the case where the value of the hit random number is any of "1" to "250" is a hit, and the case where the value of the hit random number is "0" is out of the question.
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), and the free area after the shift is set to 0.
Clear (step B317) and update the number of reserved figures by -1 (step B318). That is, as the oldest normal figure holding number 1 game is executed, the order of the normal figure holding numbers 2 to 4 held after the normal figure holding number 1 is advanced one by one. 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 of reserved numbers 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of reserved numbers is decremented by 1.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation time is saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B3).
20). 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 execution means by which the game control device 100 executes the normal map variation display game as the variable display game (based on the normal map start memory) based on the detection of the game ball at the normal map start gate 34 (inflow region). Make.
In the case of the present embodiment, in step B320, the fluctuation time is set to 500 msec with a probability of 200/256, 1500 msec with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 msec with a probability of 16/256. ..

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

[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 end pointer area per normal figure (step B506). Next, the normal power opening time corresponding to the normal map stop symbol information (for example, 1700 m)
Acquires seconds or 2600 msec) and saves it in the normal map game processing timer area (step B5).
07).

Next, "3" is set as the processing number for shifting to the processing during normal drawing (step B).
508), the processing number is saved in the normal figure 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).
) Updates the per-figure control pointer by +1 (step B603), and performs branch processing according to the value of the per-figure control pointer (the value before the +1 update in step 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).
Does not perform the process of updating the per-figure control pointer area by +1 in step B603, but performs the branch process according to the value of the per-figure 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.

If the value of the control pointer is "6", the process proceeds to step B609 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is controlled.
Save the opening time of the normal power, which is the opening time of the game, in the game processing timer area of the normal figure (step B60).
9) In order to turn on the Fuden solenoid 37c, the on-data is saved in the Fuden solenoid output data area (step B610), and the processing during the normal drawing is completed.

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.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, in step B605, the wait time is 300 m.
Seconds are 1700 msec as the normal power opening time in step B607, 2600 msec as the normal power opening time in step B609, and 6 as the normal power remaining ball processing time in step B613.
Save 00ms.
Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 1", "0" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 28, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "1700 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 msec, the normal power release time is "1700 msec", so that the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then, since the control pointer is "0", the wait time is 300 msec. The time is set, and then the control pointer for hitting the normal map is updated to "1", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the control pointer for hitting the normal map is set to "2".
Since the wait time is set to 300 msec, the control pointer is updated to "3", so that the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the control pointer is set to "4". , So that the remaining ball processing time of 600 msec is set.

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

[External information editing process]
Next, the details of the external information editing process (step S117) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information editing process, the payout command transmission process (step S111)
, Winning port switch / status monitoring process (step S107), magnet fraud monitoring process (step S)
115), based on the monitoring result in the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S116), create 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, and set it in the output buffer. Perform processing, etc.

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

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

Then, when the magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), when the panel radio wave fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), and when the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S81).
2; Y), when the fraudulent electric service is occurring (step S813; Y), or when the fraudulent prize opening is occurring (step S814; Y), the on-data of the security signal is output as external information. Saved in the data area (step S817), saved the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal in the test signal output data area (step S818), and step S819.
Move to the processing of. 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), and frame radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S812; N).
, When the fraudulent electric power is not occurring (step S813; N) and the fraudulent prize opening is not occurring (step S814; N), it is determined whether or not a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
When a switch error is occurring (step S815; Y), the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. If a switch error is not occurring (step S815).
In 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.
)I do.
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. 32 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

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

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

Then, the setting of the changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal, and the LED by the player
The hall / player setting mode process for accepting operations such as changing the brightness and volume of the liquid crystal display and the liquid crystal display 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. 1/3
If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 0 seconds (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 this embodiment, a V blank interrupt (1/6) is created in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second).
When (0 seconds) is entered twice, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached. The frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, 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) to be performed and the movable body control process (step C19) to control the motor and solenoid of the panel effect device 44 are performed, and W
The process returns to the process of clearing the DT (step C8).

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

Then, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204).
), The command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not the copy of the command corresponding to the number of received commands is completed (step C206).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer.
The contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis work is performed in the command area. As a result, the command (data) is prepared in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
Can be moved to make room. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one round of main processing.

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 34 shows the received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). MODE and A
When CT is determined to be in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y)
To determine if the ACT for MODE is the correct combination (step C23).
4).

Further, when it is determined in step C232 and C233 that the MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or when it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is not the correct combination (step). C2
34; N) ends the received command analysis process.

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

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

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

Further, when it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not within the range of the symbol-based command (
In step C239; N), MODE determines whether or not it is within the range of one-shot commands such as a hold count command and an error command (step C241). A single-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This one-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold count command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / invalid command, a model specification command, and the like. Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of a single-shot command (step C24).
In 1; Y), a single-shot command process (step C242) is performed to end the received command analysis process.

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

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

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the 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.

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

[Read-ahead design command processing]
FIG. 35 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,
If the received look-ahead symbol command is related to the special figure 2 hold, save the command in the special figure 2 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (step C303), and set the look-ahead fluctuation command reception wait flag. Set (step C304) to end 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. 36 shows a 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. When not waiting for the look-ahead fluctuation command reception (step C311)
; N) ends the look-ahead variable command processing. 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, a look-ahead variation command (look-ahead variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is converted so as to be convenient for processing by 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). Moreover,
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, the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, to stop one frame ahead, and to hit.
There are various aspects of the same type of reach, and 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 C31).
7). When both MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C317; N),
Since the command value is abnormal, the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, MO after conversion
When both DE and ACT are 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).
), A look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) for determining whether the combination of MODE 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 a look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C322; Y
) Determines whether the pre-reading notice effect that occurs (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C321)) is an effect that starts immediately (step C3).
23). 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. 37 shows a variable command process (step C2) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process.
36) was shown. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 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 figure type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C361; N).
Step C362), it is determined whether the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C).
363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variable command process is terminated. If the variable command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3).
63; N) determines the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means the category of the symbol, and the symbol type includes, for example, an out-of-order symbol, 16R electric support 1.
There are 00 times symbol, 16R electric support no symbol, 2R electric support 100 times symbol, small hit symbol and so on.
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. 38 shows a variation effect setting process (step C364) in the above-mentioned variable command process.
)showed that. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is reachless variation (step C381). When the fluctuation pattern type is non-reach fluctuation (
Step C381; Y) sets the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, and the effect mode at that time (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. The notice lottery that appears in is performed (step C386).

Next, a lottery will be drawn for the advance 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, a 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. Lottery for notice of appearance will be conducted (step C389)
).

After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C390).
The content of the production corresponding to the 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, etc., and the running memory display unit 8
The display mode of 4 and the like will be determined. In addition, as will be described later, the presence or absence of execution of a specific effect suggesting the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of a special result, and the number of times of execution are also 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 C).
394). 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, set the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type (
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. Make settings (step C3)
98), the variable effect setting process is terminated.

Next, an example of the effect produced by the effect control device 300 will be described. First, the effect of the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 39 (a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 for displaying the first decorative game of the decorative special figure variation display games 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 88 for displaying the second decorative game among the decorative special figure variation display games is provided in the upper left portion of the display area. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 is the left area, the middle area, and the right area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85. After displaying the identification information in a variable manner, it stops and displays the result.

Further, in the lower center of the display area, a storage display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special drawing start storage display corresponding to the start storage is provided. 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.
They are displayed side by side in the order of memory, indicating that there are three first start memories here. 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 FIG. 39 (a), it should be noted.
A look-ahead effect is performed to change the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display 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. This running storage display unit 8
No. 4 is a first storage display unit 83a or a second storage display unit 83b at the start of the special figure variation display game.
The decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of is shifted, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed, the variation 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 display area. The start storage number display unit 86 is a first start storage number display unit 86a that displays the number of first start storages.
And a second start memory number display unit 86b for displaying the number of the second start memory.

When the first start memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 39 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the first memory display unit 83a is the running memory display as shown in FIG. 39 (b). Part 8
The display of flowing into 4 is performed. Here, the execution memory display unit 84 also suggests the result of the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern, and the like in the same manner as the look-ahead effect. Further, in the start storage number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first start storage number display unit 86a is reduced by one.

Then, the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 starts the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first start memory, and is identified in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas. The variable display of information is started. Further, in the second decorative game display unit 88, the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game based on the first start memory is started, and the identification information is stored in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. The variable display starts.

After that, first, as shown in FIG. 39 (c), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variable display area of the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed in a swaying manner, indicating that the information has not been completely stopped. Further, in the second decorative game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. Next, FIG. 39 (d)
As shown in the above, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the right variable display area of the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85. Here, the same identification information is stopped in the left fluctuation display area and the right fluctuation display area, and the reach effect is started. Of course, there are cases where different identification information stops in the left fluctuation display area and the right fluctuation display area, and the reach state is not reached. In addition, the second decorative game display unit 8
In 8, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region. In this way, the first half fluctuation is until the right fluctuation display area is temporarily stopped in the reach state, and the second half fluctuation is thereafter.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39 (e), the identification information is temporarily stopped in the middle variation display area of the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85, and the identification information is identified in all the variation display areas of the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85. The information is temporarily stopped. In addition, the state of temporary stop is the same as during variable display,
Here, it is still in the state of variable display. Further, in the second decorative game display unit 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern can be selected. This pseudo-continuous variation pattern is a variation pattern in which the variation display is performed once or more to start the variation display again after temporarily stopping in a result aspect other than the special result aspect in the decorative special figure variation display game in the middle of the special figure variation display game. Is. In addition, a variation pattern that derives the result mode by performing a unit variation display that temporarily stops after displaying a plurality of identification information variable for a predetermined time in the decorative special map variation display game in the middle of the special map variation display game two or more times. It can also be said that.

In the case of this pseudo-continuous variation pattern, the identification information of "continuous" is temporarily stopped in the medium variation display area as shown in FIG. 39 (f) from the state of FIG. 39 (d), and then the identification information of "continuous" is temporarily stopped, and then in FIG. 39 (b). It shifts to the state of performing variable display. The identification information of "ream" is identification information that is not used as a result of the decorative special figure variation display game. In the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, temporary stop and re-variation can be repeated a plurality of times, and FIGS. 39 (b), (c), (d), and (f) are repeated a predetermined number of times to display a decorative special figure fluctuation display game. When the fluctuation time of FIG. 39 (d) ends, the state of FIG. 39 (d) is changed to FIG. 39 (e).
It will be in the state of temporary stop shown in.

After that, when the fluctuation time ends, as shown in FIG. 39 (g), the identification information of the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. In the second decorative game display unit 88, the variation display of the identification information is completed in each of the left region, the middle region, and the right region, the identification information is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. Further, the special figure variation display game and the decorative special map variation display game end with the end of the stop time. Along with this, FIG. 39 (h)
As shown in the above, the display of the running storage display unit 84 is erased, and the next decorative special figure variation display game can be started. If there is no start memory in the state of FIG. 39 (h), the customer is waiting. Further, if the result is a special result in the state of FIG. 39 (h), the special gaming state is set.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest a degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of a special result by emitting a specific sound. As an effect capable of emitting such a specific sound, the gaming machine of the present embodiment can execute a button effect accompanied by an operation of the effect button 25 during the execution of the decorative special figure variation display game. In this button effect, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), an operation instruction display 81 for instructing the display device 41 to press the effect button 25 is performed. In addition, the remaining time display 82 indicating the operable time is also performed. Further, the speaker 19
The voice of "press" is emitted from a and 19b. This voice corresponds to the character "press !!" displayed on the operation instruction display 81. This voice is not a specific sound, but simply a voice instructing an operation.

Then, when the player presses the effect button 25, the operation instruction display 81 and the remaining time display 82 are displayed.
Is erased, and the effect corresponding to the operation is executed. Further, as an effect corresponding to the operation, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), the sound of "still" is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the display device 41 is displayed with the related display 83 of "still more !!". Run and
The production ends as shown in FIG. 40 (c). This "still more" voice is a specific sound for suggesting the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of a special result, and the character "still more !!" displayed on the display device 41 is emitted. It is a related display related to the voice.

Further, as an effect capable of emitting a specific sound, it is possible to execute the same effect as the button effect even in the case of the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern. As shown in FIG. 40 (d), "
When the "ream" is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the sound of "still" is emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the display device 41 is displayed with the related display 83 of "still !!". Execute. This "still more" voice is a specific sound for suggesting the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of a special result, and the "still more !!" displayed on the display device 41.
The letters are related indications associated with the emitted voice.

In this way, it is possible to emit a specific sound in common in the separate productions that can be executed in one special figure variation display game, and the production that emits this specific sound can suggest the degree of expectation. Make a specific production. In the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by the number of times this specific effect is executed. The related display 83 may or may not be displayed in the specific effect, and the presence or absence of the related display 83 may or may not affect the degree of expectation suggested.

FIG. 41 shows an example of an effect that suggests the degree of expectation by a specific effect. For example, production 1
As a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, it is a fluctuation pattern in which temporary stop is performed four times, and since no button effect is performed, the specific effect is performed for each of the temporary stops so that the specific effect is executed four times. be. The degree of expectation suggested when this effect is performed is 100%. That is, it is an effect that definitely informs that a special result will be obtained.

Further, the effect 2 is a fluctuation pattern in which temporary stop is performed three times as a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern.
Since the button effect is not performed, the specific effect is performed for each of the temporary stops so that the specific effect is executed three times. The degree of expectation suggested when this effect is performed is 50%. The effect 3 is a variation pattern in which two temporary stops are performed as a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and since the button effect is performed once, the specific effect is performed by each of the button effect and the two temporary stops. The specific effect is executed three times. The degree of expectation suggested when this effect is performed is 25%.

Although the specific effect is performed the same number of times in the effect 2 and the effect 3, the opportunity to execute the specific effect is different and the degree of expectation is also different. The same applies to the production 4 and the production 5. Of course, the degree of expectation may be suggested only by the number of times the specific effect is executed regardless of the opportunity to execute the specific effect, and the degree of expectation suggested by the effect 2 and the effect 3 or the effect 4 and the effect 5 are the same. You can do it.

In this way, by suggesting the degree of expectation by the number of executions of the specific effect that emits the specific sound, the effect can be easily understood by the player. In addition, the player will pay attention to each production, and the effect of the production can be enhanced. Further, since a specific sound is emitted, it can be grasped even if the eyes are taken away from the display device 41, and the execution of the specific effect can be surely grasped. Further, by repeatedly emitting the same specific sound, the player can be repeatedly uplifted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, it is possible to execute a common specific effect in different effects such as a button effect and a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and by suggesting the degree of expectation by this specific effect, it is specified over the entire period of the special figure variation display game. You will be able to pay attention to whether or not the production is executed, and you will be able to concentrate on the game and improve the interest of the game.

In the variation effect setting process shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the specific effect is executed and which of the effects 1 to 5 is executed when the specific effect is executed is based on the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed and the presence or absence of the reach state. To decide. For example, when the result is a big hit, the execution of the specific effect is selected with a higher probability than when the result is out of order. In addition, when the result is a big hit, the probability that a highly expected effect is selected is higher than when the result is out of order.

In the above example, the pattern is selected from the five patterns of effect 1 to effect 5, but it may be possible to independently select whether or not to execute the button effect and whether or not to execute the pseudo-continuous pattern. In this case, the number of specific effects to be executed or the expected degree of suggestion is determined in advance, and the presence / absence and number of button effects and the presence / absence and number of pseudo-continuous fluctuation patterns are selected based on the determination result.

Further, although the specific effect is a button effect and a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, other effects may be used. Further, the button effect may be executed only once in one special figure variation display game, or may be executed a plurality of times. Further, the specific effect may be executed at any timing in the period from the start to the stop of the fluctuation regardless of the execution of other effects. In particular, when the fluctuation time is short as in the time saving state, the specific sound may be emitted as many times as necessary with the start of the fluctuation.

Further, a light emitting effect device such as the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, which produces an effect by emitting light from an LED, may be made to emit light in a specific light emitting mode in accordance with the execution of the specific effect. again,
The number of executions of the specific effect may be displayed, or the suggested degree of expectation may be displayed.

Further, although the specific sound is a voice including a line and the related display is a character of the line, the specific sound may be a sound not including the line and the related display may be an onomatopoeia of the specific sound. Further, the number of times the specific effect is executed may be displayed, and the reliability suggested by the display may be displayed. Further, the volume of the specific sound may be one of the factors suggesting the degree of expectation. Also, set multiple types of specific sounds that have the same lines but different voices,
The degree of expectation suggested may differ depending on the type of voice.

Further, a plurality of sounds may be set as specific sounds, and may be used as a specific effect when any of them is emitted, or when all of them are emitted at the same time or within a predetermined period. For example, "
If this voice is emitted as one of the specific sounds, the voice of "press" may be used as a specific effect, and in one button effect, the sound of "press" in FIG. 40 (a) and "still" in FIG. 40 (b). It may be a specific effect when both of the voices of are emitted.

Further, the specific sound may be a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, an operation sound emitted by the operation of the effect device provided on the board effect device 44 and the front frame 12, and a payout according to the payout of the game ball. It may be an operating sound emitted from the device. Further, it may be an operation sound related to the movement of the game ball, for example, the game ball comes into contact with the payout device, the flow path, the upper plate 21, the lower plate 23, or another game ball with the payout of the game ball. It may be a sound emitted by doing.

Further, the specific sound may be a sound emitted when the game ball launched in the game area comes into contact with a structure provided on the game board such as the cover glass 14, the game nail, and the center case 40. In this case, a sound emitted by the control of the game machine without the operation of the player is preferable. For example, a stop device for stopping the game ball in the game area is provided, and the game ball for which the stop by the stop device is released covers the game ball. A sound emitted by contacting a structure provided on a game board such as a glass 14, a game nail, or a center case 40 can be mentioned. In addition, the flow path of the game ball, the game area 32
A sound generating member such as a metal bell that emits a sound when the game ball comes into contact with the game ball may be provided at a portion such as the center case 40 where the game ball comes into contact.

That is, the specific sound is a sound emitted from the gaming machine, and can be said to be a sound emitted based on the control of control means such as the gaming control device 100 and the effect control device 300, and can be said to be a sound emitted intentionally rather than accidentally. I can say. It can also be said that it is a sound emitted along with the production.
Further, it can be said that the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b is a sound emitted based on the sound data stored in the storage means, and the operating sound is not a sound emitted based on the sound data stored in the storage means.

Further, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42 (a) and 42 (c), and the related display 83 is performed as shown in FIGS. 42 (b) and 42 (d). It is also possible that the degree of expectation suggested may differ depending on whether or not there is a case. For example, as shown in FIG. 42 (e), it is a variation pattern in which two temporary stops are performed as a pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and as an effect 3 in which a specific effect is executed three times by performing a button effect once, respectively. The effects 3-1, the effects 3-2, and the effects 3-3, which are different in the number of times the related display 83 is performed, are provided so that the degree of expectation is different for each. By doing so, the player can pay attention to whether or not the related display 83 is performed in addition to the specific sound, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the degree of expectation suggested may differ depending on the display mode of the related display 83.
For example, the color of the character, the background for decorating the character, the size of the character, the typeface of the character, the orientation of the character, the effect display when the related display is displayed, and the like can be mentioned.

Further, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, as shown in FIG. 42 (f), the specific effect may not be performed at all the timings at which the specific effect can be executed, depending on the number of times and the execution timing of the specific effect. Expectations may be different. For example, in the production 3-4, the timing that can be executed is three times, but in the button production, the specific production is not executed, and the first pseudo-ream.
This is the case where the specific effect is executed only twice for the second time. Further, in the effect 3-5, the timing that can be executed is three times, but this is the case where the specific effect is executed only twice, the button effect and the second pseudo-ream. In this way, in production 3-4 and production 3-5, where the number of executions of the specific effect is the same,
The degree of expectation to be suggested is different, and the execution timing of the specific effect is also an element that suggests the degree of expectation.

Further, in the effect 3-4, the specific effect is executed in the first and second consecutive execution opportunities of the pseudo-ream, whereas in the effect 3-5, the execution opportunity between the button effect and the second pseudo-ream is executed. The specific effect is not executed at the first execution opportunity of the pseudo-ream. In such a preset execution opportunity, when the specific effect is continuously executed, the degree of expectation to be suggested is high. In order to make it possible for the player to clearly grasp that the specific effect is not continuously executed in this way, a sound that is not a specific sound is emitted or a character is emitted at the first execution opportunity of the pseudo-ream in the effect 3-5. May be displayed.

Further, the effect 3-6 is a case where the specific effect is executed only by the first pseudo-ream. In this case, the same expectation as that of the effect 4 shown in FIG. 41 is suggested. The production 3-7 also suggests the same degree of expectation as the production 5 shown in FIG.

Further, by combining FIGS. 42 (e) and 42 (f), the presence / absence of the related display 83, the number of specific effects, and the number of times of the specific effect,
The degree of expectation may be set in consideration of the execution timing. For example, in the effects 3-2 and 3-3, the degree of expectation depends on whether the effect of performing the related display 83 is the button effect or the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, and the number of temporary stops in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern. It may be different.

When performing a specific effect as shown in FIG. 42, it may be selected from the effect patterns as shown in FIGS. 41 and 42 (e) and 42 (e), and a button effect or a pseudo effect may be selected regardless of the specific effect. It is also possible to determine an effect such as a continuous fluctuation pattern, and then set where in the determined effect the specific effect is to be performed.

Further, as a variation of the effect that affects the suggestion of the degree of expectation, there is a case where only the related display 83 is performed without emitting a specific sound as shown in FIG. 43 (a), or a specific sound is emitted as shown in FIG. 43 (b). You may set the case where the display is not related to the specific sound. Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), when a voice different from the specific sound is emitted and a display related to the voice is performed, or when a display related to the voice is performed, or
As shown in FIG. 43 (d), a sound different from the specific sound is emitted, but the related display 8 related to the specific sound 8
You may set the case of performing 3. Then, it is also possible to set the expected degree to be suggested corresponding to the effect executed including the effect as shown in FIG. 43 and the execution timing.

Further, when the effect as shown in FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (d) can be executed, "still more"
The voice of "Ikuzo" is the first specific sound, the display of "Still more !!" is the first related display, the voice of "Ikuzo" is the second specific sound, and the display of "Ikuzo !!" is the second related display. Is also good. Then, the degree of expectation suggested changes according to the combination of the first specific sound, the first related display, the second specific sound, and the second related display executed in one specific effect and the timing of execution. It is also possible to do. Of course, the specific sound and the related display may be three or more.

Further, the specific effect is not limited to the effect of emitting a specific sound (here, “still”) as described above, and the condition for the specific effect may be other than this. For example, it may be a specific effect that at least one of emitting a specific sound and displaying the related display 83 is executed. Further, a production other than the production that emits a specific sound may be a specific production. For example, the effect of a specific light emitting mode among the effects of LED light emission such as the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be the specific effect. Further, the specific operation of the specific board effect device 44 among the effects produced by the operation of the board effect device 44 may be used as the specific effect. Further, a specific display such as a character display among the effects displayed by the display device 41 may be used as the specific effect. Then, the degree of expectation is suggested by the number of times these specific effects are repeated.

Further, although the specific effect is predetermined, the effect that is the specific effect may be changed during the game. For example, an effect in the special figure variation display game may be specified at the start of the special figure variation display game, and the expected degree may be suggested by the number of executions or the like with the specified effect as a specific effect. Further, a sound may be emitted when the game is explained in the waiting state for customers or during the variable display, and the expected degree may be suggested by the number of executions or the like with the sound as a specific sound. Further, although it is said that the degree of expectation is suggested by the specific effect, the probability setting value may be suggested.

Further, the suggestion of the degree of expectation based on the number of executions of the specific effect may be performed as a look-ahead effect. FIG. 43 (e) shows an example of the look-ahead effect according to the number of times the specific effect is executed. here,
In the state where there are four start memories for executing games A to D, the look-ahead effect suggests in games A to D the degree of expectation for game D, which is a special figure variation display game based on the latest start memory. An example is shown.

First, there is a start memory for executing the game D before the execution of the game A, and the read-ahead effect is executed and the content thereof is determined in the look-ahead variable command process (see FIG. 36) for the start memory. Here, it is decided to execute a specific effect that emits a specific sound seven times. Then, the look-ahead effect is executed based on this decision. Here, the specific effect that emits a specific sound is executed three times in the game A, the specific effect is executed once in the game B, the specific effect is executed twice in the game C, and the specific effect is executed once in the game D. A total of seven specific effects are executed, and the player can estimate the degree of expectation for the game D from the number of executions.

In this way, by performing a specific effect that suggests the degree of expectation in the period from the generation of the start memory for executing the game D to the time when the result is shown in the game D, the player's interest can be attracted for a long period of time, and the game can be played. Can improve the interest of. In addition, since the content of the effect is to suggest the degree of expectation by the number of times the specific effect is executed, the chances of executing the specific effect increase and the number of times the specific effect can be executed increases, so that the effect can be broadened. In addition, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the total number of specific effects performed over multiple games.
The range of production can be expanded and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the look-ahead effect as described above, information indicating which start memory or special figure variation display game the specific effect executed over a plurality of games is targeted is displayed, and the number of executions is totaled. May be clarified. Further, the total number of executions may be displayed to indicate that the total number of executions is not cleared to 0.

Further, in the present embodiment and the modifications described later, the sound may include all sounds recognizable by human hearing such as mechanical sounds and sound effects in addition to voices such as human voices and animal calls. It is also possible to use non-speech sounds for the parts described as voices such as "still".

From the above, the game is executed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player controls the game production. The control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can suggest the degree of expectation that the special result is highly likely to be derived by the number of times the specific sound is emitted in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, a display device 41 that is controlled by the effect control means and can display information about the game is provided.
The effect control means can display the related display 83 related to the specific sound on the display device 41 as the specific sound is emitted, and suggests a case where the related display 83 is performed and a case where the related display 83 is not performed. It means that the degree of expectation is different. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means is configured to emit a voice including a line as a specific sound, and a character display in which the line is used as a related display 83 is performed. Therefore, the relationship between the specific sound and the related display 83 can be easily understood, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can emit a specific sound in common in a plurality of effects independently executed in one game. A player who has been playing a game for a long period of time with the game machine has grasped the contents of each production, and at the start of the production, the subsequent development is known and the player loses interest, so the player's interest is for a long period of time. It was not possible to attract the game for a long time, and it was not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest of the game. It is possible to attract the interest of the game and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, a starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) in which a game ball can be won,
A start storage means (game control device 100) that can store a random number based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning opening and store the right to execute the game together with the random number as a start memory up to a predetermined upper limit, and the random number. A pre-determination means (game control device 100) capable of determining before a game based on the start memory is executed is provided, and the effect control means is a plurality of games based on the determination result of the pre-determination means. It is possible to execute a continuous effect over a period of time, and as the continuous effect, it is possible to execute an effect of emitting a specific sound in a plurality of games, and a specific start is performed by the number of specific sounds emitted in the plurality of games. It will be possible to suggest the degree of expectation of the game based on memory. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of continuous production. In addition, it is possible to attract the interest of the player over a plurality of games that execute continuous production, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game in the gaming machine 10 that executes the game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The effect control means is provided with an effect device (frame decoration device 18, board effect device 44, board decoration device 46) that is controlled by the effect control means and can execute an effect related to the game, and the effect control means emits a specific sound and specifies the specific sound. It is possible to execute a specific effect that is produced by the effect device along with the sound.
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is the high possibility that a special result will be derived, depending on the number of times the specific effect is executed in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect device includes a display device 41 capable of displaying information related to the game, and the effect control means is configured to display a specific image (related display 83) on the display device 41 in the specific effect. .. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect device includes a light emission effect device (frame decoration device 18, board decoration device 46) that produces an effect according to a light emission mode, and the effect control means causes the light emission effect device to emit light in a specific light emission mode in a specific effect. It will be done. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[First modification]
Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically,
It has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and the same reference numerals will be given to the parts having the same configuration, and the description thereof will be omitted, and the different parts will be mainly described. The gaming machine of this modification can suggest the degree of expectation by the execution period (execution interval), which is the period from the previous specific effect to the subsequent specific effect in the continuous specific effect.

In the gaming machine of the present modification, in addition to the effect shown in FIG. 41, the effect shown in FIG. 44 (a) is possible. As shown in FIG. 44 (a), it is a fluctuation pattern in which temporary stop is performed three times as a pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, and the specific effect is executed as the effect 2 in which the specific effect is executed three times by not performing the button effect. The effects 2-1 and 2-2 are provided at different intervals so that the degree of expectation is different from each other.

FIG. 44 (b) shows the execution mode in the effect 2-1 and FIG. 44 (c) shows the execution mode in the effect 2-2. Temporary stop interval (temporary stop interval), which is the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. 44 (b).
The temporary stop interval (t21 to t22, t22 to t23), which is the execution timing of the specific effect in FIG. 44 (c), is longer than that of t11 to t12 and t12 to t13). That is, FIG. 44 (b) has a short interval, and FIG. 44 (c) has a long interval. In addition, FIG. 44 (b)
The entire period (t11 to t14) for executing the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in FIG. 44 and the entire period (t21 to t24) for executing the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in FIG. 44 (c) are the same period, but FIG. 44.
(B) includes a shorter interval between two consecutive specific effects than (c).

There is a difference in the execution interval to the extent that the player can recognize it, and it is possible to recognize whether it is the effect 2-1 or the effect 2-2. Of course, the difference may be such that it is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, the execution intervals of t11 to t12 and the execution intervals of t12 to t13 in FIG. 44B are the same, but may be different. Execution intervals of t21 to t22 and t22 to in FIG. 44 (c)
The execution interval of t23 may be different as well.

Further, from two types of intervals, short interval and long interval, as the execution interval, these may be appropriately selected and combined in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern in one special figure variation display game. Then, the degree of expectation may be suggested by the number of short intervals and long intervals, the combination method, and the like. Further, it may be shown in FIG. 44 (d) instead of FIG. 44 (a), and even if the execution intervals are different, if the number of executions of the specific effect is the same, the suggested degree of expectation is the same. May be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44 (e), the period from the execution timing (t21) of the first specific effect to the execution timing (t23) of the last (third time in this case) specific effect is shown in FIG. 44 (e).
It is the same as c), but it may be possible to select a pattern in which the execution intervals of two consecutive specific effects are different, and the degree of expectation suggested by FIGS. 44 (c) and (e) may be different. For example, since FIG. 44 (e) includes a shorter interval between two consecutive specific effects than FIG. 44 (c), it may be considered that the degree of expectation is high. That is, FIG. 44 (
In c) and (e), the cumulative value of the execution intervals of two consecutive specific effects is the same, but the execution intervals included are different, and the degree of expectation suggested by the included execution intervals is different. ing. Of course, the degree of expectation suggested by FIGS. 44 (c) and (e) may be the same, or the degree of expectation of FIG. 44 (c) may be higher than that of (e).

In addition, here, the execution interval of the specific effect is changed by changing the timing of the temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous variation pattern, which is one of the execution opportunities of the specific effect. It is also possible to change the interval with the execution opportunity of other specific effects such as the interval of temporary stop of the above, thereby suggesting the degree of expectation. again,
The configuration for changing the execution interval of the specific effect in this modification can be applied to other embodiments and modifications, and can be used as one of the elements suggesting the degree of expectation.

In addition, although it was stated that the degree of expectation is suggested by the execution period (execution interval), which is the period from the previous specific effect to the subsequent specific effect in the continuous specific effect, the execution period of the specific effect itself is an element that suggests the degree of expectation. It may be one, or the degree of expectation may be suggested only by the execution period of the specific production itself. For example, the time for temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern may be set to form the execution period for executing the specific effect, and the time for this temporary stop may be selected to suggest the degree of expectation by the length of this time. .. Further, when the specific sound is emitted as the specific effect as in the first embodiment described above, the time for emitting the specific sound can be selected to suggest the degree of expectation by the length of this time. May be.

From the above, the game is executed based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions, and when the result of the game becomes a special result, the game machine 10 that generates a state advantageous to the player controls the game production. A control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can execute a specific effect a plurality of times in a predetermined period, and is a period from the previous specific effect to the later specific effect in a continuous specific effect. It will be possible to select the period (execution interval).
A player who has been playing a game for a long period of time with the gaming machine has grasped the contents of each production, and at the start of the production, the subsequent development is known and the player loses interest, so the player's interest is for a long period of time. It was not possible to sufficiently attract the interest of the game, but by doing so, even with the same specific production, changes can be made and the interest of the player can be attracted, and the interest of the game can be improved. be able to.

In addition, the effect control means can suggest the degree of expectation, which is the high possibility that a special result will be derived, depending on the number of times the specific effect is executed in a predetermined period. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, if the number of times the specific effect is executed is the same, the effect control means suggests the same degree of expectation regardless of the execution interval. Therefore, in addition to suggesting the degree of expectation by the number of times the specific effect is executed, it is possible to have an interest by changing the execution timing of the specific effect.

Further, an effect control means for controlling the effect of the game on the gaming machine 10 that executes the game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The effect control means can execute the specific effect a plurality of times in a predetermined period, and is an execution period (a period from the previous specific effect to the subsequent specific effect in the continuous specific effect).
It is possible to select the execution interval), and it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is the high possibility that a special result will be derived, depending on the combination of the selected execution periods. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, a display device 41 that is controlled by the effect control means and can display the effect of the game is provided, and the effect control means displays a result corresponding to the result of the game after variablely displaying a plurality of identification information corresponding to the game. A decorative game to be stopped and displayed can be displayed on the display device 41, and in the decorative game, a pseudo stop is performed by performing a unit variation display two or more times after displaying a plurality of identification information variable for a predetermined time and displaying the result. Pseudo-continuous production is possible, and is configured to execute a specific effect when a temporary stop is performed, and includes a shorter execution period in a pseudo-continuous effect in which the combination of execution periods is different but the cumulative value of the execution period is the same. This means that the degree of expectation suggested by the pseudo-ream production is higher. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second modification]
Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically,
It has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and the same reference numerals will be given to the parts having the same configuration, and the description thereof will be omitted, and the different parts will be mainly described. The gaming machine of this modification can suggest the degree of expectation by a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 45, in the present modification, as a plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine, an operation sound emitted from the board effect device 44 by operating the board effect device 44 and a board effect device 44.
The operation-related sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b in accordance with the operation of the panel effect device 44 and the BGM that is the effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b regardless of the operation of the board effect device 44 are set. ing. Then, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation by these pronunciation modes at a predetermined timing (t31) during the execution of the special figure variation display game.

As shown in FIG. 45 (a), it is suggested that the operation sound due to the operation of the board effect device 44 is not emitted at a predetermined timing, the operation-related sound is not emitted, and only the BGM is emitted. The expectation is the lowest, 10%. As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the operation-related sound and the BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing, the expected degree of suggestion is 40%, and FIG. 45
As shown in (c), when the operation sound and the BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing, the suggestion degree of expectation is 50%. Then, as shown in FIG. 45B, when all of the operation sound, the operation-related sound, and the BGM are emitted at a predetermined timing, the suggestion degree of expectation is 70%.

In this way, by suggesting the degree of expectation by the sound emitted from the gaming machine at a predetermined timing, the degree of expectation can be grasped even if the player takes his eyes off the display device 41, and the specific effect can be obtained. It becomes possible to surely grasp the execution of. Further, since the operation sound emitted from the board effect device 44 is one of the elements indicating the degree of expectation, it is possible to make an unprecedented notification and improve the fun of the game. In addition, since vibration is also generated as the operation sound is emitted, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation to the player by a sense other than hearing, and it is possible to make a novel notification.

Further, the above-mentioned expectation degree is based on the state of FIG. 45A, and 30% is added when the operation-related sound is emitted, and 40% is added when the operation sound is emitted. .. Further, as shown in FIGS. 45 (e) to 45 (h), the fact that BGM is not emitted 1
0% is added. By associating the addition value of the expectation degree with each sound in this way, the player can easily grasp the expectation degree.

In addition, a display, a sound, or light emission indicating that the timing is such that a sound suggesting the degree of expectation can be emitted may be displayed. Then, it is possible to emit a sound suggesting the degree of expectation earlier or later than the predetermined timing, and a deviation from the predetermined timing may be an element suggesting the degree of expectation. FIG. 46 shows an example of suggestion of the degree of expectation due to the deviation from the predetermined timing.

As shown in FIG. 46 (a), when it is suggested that the expectation degree is 70% by emitting the operation sound, the operation-related sound, and the BGM at a predetermined timing (t31) (when shown in FIG. 45 (d)). On the other hand, in FIG. 46 (b), the operation-related sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31). In this case, the suggested expectation is added by 5% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).
Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (c), when the operation-related sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggestion degree of expectation is subtracted by 5% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), when the operation sound is emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggested expectation degree is added by 10% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a), and FIG. 46 (d) e)
As shown in FIG. 46, when the operation sound is emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggested expectation degree is subtracted by 10% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).

Further, as shown in FIG. 46 (f), when the operation sound and the operation-related sound are emitted later than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggestion degree of expectation is added by 15% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).
As shown in FIG. 46 (e), when the operation sound and the operation-related sound are emitted earlier than the predetermined timing (t31), the suggestion degree of expectation is subtracted by 15% as compared with the case of FIG. 46 (a).

That is, the expectation degree suggested by being later than the predetermined timing is added, and the expectation degree suggested by being earlier than the predetermined timing is subtracted. The value of addition or subtraction is determined by the type of sound, and is 10% for operation sounds and 5% for operation-related sounds. Since the values to be added and subtracted are also determined in this way, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the suggested degree of expectation.

It should be noted that the timing for muting the BGM can also be made earlier or later than the predetermined timing, and the suggested degree of expectation can be changed accordingly. Further, the value of addition or subtraction may be different depending on the deviation width from the predetermined timing.

Further, it may be notified that the operation sound is being emitted. Examples of such notification include displaying on the display device 41 and turning on a specific LED. Since the operating sound is often smaller than the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, the player can clearly recognize that the operating sound is being emitted by performing such notification. Further, even if the board effect device 44 that emits an operating sound is in an inoperable state due to a malfunction and cannot emit an operating sound, it is possible to notify that the operating sound is normally emitted. It can be done so that it does not affect the suggestion of expectations.

Further, the operation sound may be any sound as long as it is a sound accompanying the operation of the board effect device 44, but if it is a vibration sound generated by reciprocating the board effect device 44 a plurality of times within the operation range, the player Is easier to recognize audibly, and it is also possible to recognize it by transmitting vibration to the hand or the like. Further, the operating sound may be emitted from an operating mechanism for operating the panel effect device 44 such as a gear or a motor, or a sound generating member having a function of generating a sound with the operation is provided separately from the operating mechanism. It may be provided in the effect device 44 and may be emitted from this sound generating member.

Further, when the board effect device 44 emits an operation sound, the board effect device 4 is invisible to the player.
4 may be operated. By doing so, the player can concentrate on the generation of the operation sound and the vibration, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the volume of the operating sound is preferably such that the player can recognize it during the business of the game store, but the volume may be difficult for the player to recognize.

Further, the plurality of types of sounds emitted from the gaming machine are not limited to the above-mentioned combinations, and may be any kind. For example, one specific board effect device 4 among a plurality of board effect devices 44.
Only the sound based on the operation of 4 may be used as the operation sound. Further, the sound based on the operation of each of the plurality of board effect devices 44 is defined as a separate operation sound such as the first operation sound and the second operation sound, and these plurality of operations are combined into a plurality of types of sounds suggesting the degree of expectation. Sound may be included.

Further, the operation sound is not limited to the board effect device 44, and may be an operation sound generated by the operation of the effect device provided on the front frame 12, an operation sound generated by the payout of the game ball, or the like. Examples of the effect device provided on the front frame 12 include an effect button 25 that operates so as to change the protrusion ratio. FIG. 47 shows an example of the case where such an effect button 25 is provided.

With the effect button 25 in the initial position, first, operation-related sounds related to the operation of the effect button 25 are emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b (t41). After that, the effect button 25 starts the operation of projecting from the initial position to the projecting position (t42), and stops the operation when the effect button 25 reaches the projecting position (t44). The first operation sound is emitted with the operation of the effect button 25 (t42 to t).
44). Although the operation-related sound ends before the effect button 25 reaches the protruding position (t4).
3) You may continue to emit until you reach the protruding position.

As the effect button 25 reaches the protruding position, the operation standby state (t44) is set to wait for the player to operate the effect button 25. In this operation standby state, the operation-related sound and the operation sound are not emitted, the BGM is set to the mute state, and the board decoration device 46,
A part or all of the LEDs provided in the frame decoration device 18 are turned off. It should be noted that sounds other than BGM and operation-related sounds may be emitted.

Then, when the player presses the effect button 25 (t45), the speaker 1 accompanies the operation.
Operation sounds are emitted from 9a and 19b. In addition, the operation standby state is released, the BGM is emitted, and the LED light emission is restarted. Further, the effect button 25 returns to the initial position by being pressed from the protruding position along with the operation, and remains in the initial position after that. Furthermore, the production button 2
Along with the operation of 5, the board effect device 44 operates to emit a second operation sound, and operation-related sounds are emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b.

Then, the operation-related sound, the first operation sound, the second operation sound, the operation sound, and the BG emitted in this way.
Presence / absence of each of M, operation of the effect button 25 to the protruding position, and the board effect device 44
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation depending on whether or not the LED is turned off and whether or not the LED is turned off.

Further, in FIG. 47, the first operation sound and the second operation sound are emitted by separate effect devices, but one board effect device 44 emits different operation sounds by different operation modes and operation ranges. These may be used as the first operation sound and the second operation sound. For example, the operation sound when operating from the initial position to the first position may be the first operation sound, and the operation sound when operating from the first position to the second position may be the second operation sound. Further, the operation sound when returning from the first position to the initial position may be the third operation sound, and the operation sound when returning from the second position to the first position may be the fourth operation sound.

Further, the operating sound may be louder when returning from the first position or the second position to the initial position than when operating from the initial position to the first position or the second position. .. When moving from the initial position to the first position or the second position, the player's attention is focused on the movement, so there is a possibility of missing the movement sound, but when returning to the initial position, attention is paid to the movement. Since it is not high, it is possible to hear the operating sound reliably.

Further, by making the operation mode and the operation range of one board effect device 44 different, it is possible to emit only the first operation sound and the case where the first operation sound and the second operation sound are emitted at the same time. These multiple operating sounds may be included in a plurality of types of sounds suggesting. For example, the first operation sound may be emitted when operating from the initial position to the first position, and the first operation sound and the second operation sound may be emitted at the same time when operating from the first position to the second position. good. Further, the third operation sound may be emitted when returning from the first position to the initial position, and the third operation sound and the fourth operation sound may be emitted at the same time when returning from the second position to the first position.

Further, in this modification, a part or all of the sound suggesting the degree of expectation may also serve as the specific sound in the first embodiment or the like. For example, at the start of a special figure fluctuation display game, when the reach state is started, when the reach state develops into SP reach, or at the time of the first temporary stop of the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous fluctuation pattern, etc. At the time of re-variation, when the effect button 25 is operated, the operation sound of the board effect device 44 may be emitted as a specific sound. Further, instead of the timing that is easily recognized by other effects, the player may emit an operation sound that makes a specific sound at an unexpected timing that does not cause a special effect in the other effects.

Further, the specific sound is a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and it is possible to emit the operation sound of the board effect device 44 along with the emission of the specific sound, and whether or not the operation sound is emitted together with the specific sound. The expectations suggested by may be different.

From the above, the effect of controlling the effect of the game on the game machine 10 that executes the game based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means emits a first sound (for example, an operation-related sound) and a second sound (for example, an operation sound) different from the first sound, thereby producing a special result. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of being derived, and the first sound production (for example, FIG. 45 (b)) that emits the first sound without the second sound and the first sound without the first sound. A second sound effect that emits the second sound (for example, FIG. 45 (c)) and a third sound effect that emits the second sound with the first sound (for example, FIG. 45).
(D)) and) can be executed, and the first sound effect, the second sound effect, and the third sound effect have different expectations to be suggested. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, a movable effect device (board effect device 44) that produces a game by being controlled by the effect control means to operate a movable member, and a speaker 19a that is controlled by the effect control means to emit sound.
, 19b, and the first sound is an operation-related sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and is related to the operation of the movable effect device, and the second sound is the operation of the movable effect device. This is the operation sound emitted from the movable effect device. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish each sound by different parts and types of sounds, and it becomes easier to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that a special result will be derived, improving the interest of the game. can do.

Further, as a production control means for controlling the production of the game in the game machine 10 that executes the game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A movable effect device that produces a game by being controlled by an effect control means to operate a movable member, and speakers 19a and 19b that are controlled by the effect control means to emit sound, and the effect control means is a speaker. An operation-related sound that can be emitted from 19a and 19b and is related to the operation of the movable effect device, an effect sound that can be emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and the movable effect by operating the movable effect device. The operation sound emitted from the device and
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation, which is the high possibility that a special result will be derived, depending on the pronunciation mode of. As the effect sound, for example, BGM can be mentioned. In addition to this, sounds other than motion-related sounds may be used as sound effects. For example, sounds different from BGM and may be emitted in response to or without the effect display of characters and the operation of the player. The sound effect or voice to be played is mentioned. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means is not accompanied by the first effect (for example, FIG. 45 (d)) that simultaneously emits the operation-related sound, the effect sound, and the operation sound at a predetermined timing during the execution of the game, and the operation-related sound and the operation sound. It is possible to execute either the second effect (for example, FIG. 45 (a)) that emits the effect sound, and the first effect and the second effect have different expectations. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means is either a first effect, a second effect, or a third effect (for example, FIG. 45 (h)) that emits an operation-related sound and an operation sound without an effect sound at a predetermined timing. This is feasible, and the first effect, the second effect, and the third effect have different expectations. Therefore, it becomes easy to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that the special result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means emits an operation sound by reciprocating the movable member a plurality of times. Therefore, it becomes easier to distinguish each sound by different parts and types of sounds, and it becomes easier to understand the relationship between the content of the production and the high possibility that a special result will be derived, improving the interest of the game. can do.

[Third modification example]
Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically,
It has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and the same reference numerals will be given to the parts having the same configuration, and the description thereof will be omitted, and the different parts will be mainly described. The gaming machine of this modification is designed to control the sound emitted from the gaming machine in connection with the result of the special figure variation display game being shown.

In the gaming machine of this modification, it is possible to emit a result presentation sound when showing the result of the special figure variation display game in the decoration special figure variation display game. As a result, the presented sound is, for example, a sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b, and is a sound corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game. The operation sound generated by operating the operating effect device such as the board effect device 44 may be used as the result presentation sound.

FIG. 48 shows an example of the case where the result presentation sound is emitted. FIG. 48A shows a case where the result is a big hit. Here, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is in progress in the reach state,
As a BGM, a game BGM corresponding to the production content of the decorative special figure variation display game is issued. The game BGM at this time is a BGM corresponding to the reach production. Then, at a predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown, the volume reduction effect in which the BGM is muted is started (t51).

After that, the identification information of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 39 (e)) on the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85, and the result is shown (t52). This temporarily stopped state does not definitively indicate the result, but it indicates whether or not it is a big hit, and it can be said that the result is shown. When all the identification information is temporarily stopped in this way, a result presentation sound is emitted. Further, when the player presses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted in association with this operation.

When all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, the BGM is in the mute state.
The result presentation sound and operation sound can be emitted without lowering the volume. As for the result presentation sound and the operation sound emitted at this timing, the result presentation sound and the operation sound corresponding to the result (here, a big hit) are emitted. Of course, one or both of the result presentation sound and the operation sound may be emitted regardless of the result.

After the result presentation sound is finished, the operation sound is emitted by operating the board effect device 44 (t53 to t54). The BGM remains in the mute state even during the period when this operation sound is emitted. Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends, the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 changes from the temporary stop state to the stopped state (t55). At this time, the volume reduction effect ends and the BGM is emitted again. Here, since it is the stop time of the special figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game has not ended yet, a game BGM corresponding to the production content of the decorative special figure variation display game is issued as the BGM. The game BGM at this time is a BGM corresponding to the result display effect. That is, in the case of a special figure variation display game in which the result is a big hit, the BGM is emitted again in the special figure variation display game after the BGM is muted.

When the stop time of the special figure variation display game ends, the special gaming state is started (t56). Along with this, the game BGM corresponding to the effect content of the decorative special figure variation display game ends, and the special game state BGM corresponding to the game state is issued. The special gaming state BGM at this time is a BGM corresponding to the fanfare production.

FIG. 48 (b) shows a case where the result is out of order. First, the decorative special figure variation display game is in progress in the reach state, and a BGM corresponding to the reach effect is issued as a game BGM corresponding to the effect content of the decorative special figure variation display game as a BGM. Then, before a predetermined time before the timing at which the result is shown, the volume reduction effect in which the BGM is muted is started (t61).

After that, the identification information of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped on the decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85, and the result is shown (t62). When all the identification information is temporarily stopped, the result (
Here, the presentation sound is emitted as a result corresponding to (off). Further, when the player presses the effect button 25 at the timing when all the identification information is temporarily stopped, an operation sound is emitted in association with this operation. Even if the result is off, when all the identification information is temporarily stopped and the result is shown, BGM
Is in a mute state, and the result presentation sound and operation sound are emitted without a decrease in volume. Further, since the result is out of order here, the operation sound due to the operation of the board effect device 44 may not be emitted but may be emitted.

Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends, the decorative special map variation display game changes from the temporary stop state to the stopped state (t64). Even during the stop time, the BGM will continue to be muted, and the volume reduction effect will end and the BGM will be emitted based on the end of the stop time of the special figure fluctuation display game and the start of the next special figure fluctuation display game. become. That is, in the case of a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is out of order, after the BGM is muted, the BGM is not emitted again in the special figure fluctuation display game, and until the next special figure fluctuation display game (or until the start of the customer waiting effect). ) Leave the BGM in the mute state.

As described above, by performing the volume reduction effect when the result is shown, the player's consciousness can be concentrated on the shown result, the expectation for the big hit can be raised, and the interest of the game can be improved. .. In addition, it is possible to notify that the result is shown by emitting the result presentation sound, and at this time, B
By setting the GM to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to grasp the result not only visually but also aurally. In addition, by making it possible to emit the operation sound accompanying the operation of the board effect device 44 in the volume reduction effect, it is basically easier to hear the operation sound whose volume is lower than the sound emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b. It is possible to give an unprecedented effect.

In FIG. 48, the BGM is set to the mute state in the volume reduction effect, but the volume of the BGM may be lowered as compared with the case where the volume reduction effect is not performed. Further, sounds other than BGM may be muted or the volume may be lowered. For example, there is a sound effect or voice that is different from the BGM and is emitted in response to or not corresponding to the effect display of the character or the like or the operation of the player. That is, as a sound other than the result presentation sound, the staging sound including the BGM, the sound effect, or the voice may be muted or the volume may be lowered. Furthermore, FIG. 4
In No. 8, the operation sound accompanying the operation of the effect button 25 does not lower the volume, but the operation sound may be muted or the volume may be lowered.

Further, although it is assumed that the volume reduction effect is started before a predetermined time when the result is shown, it may be started at the timing when the result is shown, or it may be started after the result is shown. Further, although the volume reduction effect is set as the result presentation effect when the result is shown, it may be performed at a time other than when the result is shown. In this case, the volume reduction effect does not emit the result presentation sound, but the operation sound associated with the operation of the effect button 25 and the operation sound associated with the operation of the board effect device 44 may be emitted without reducing the volume as described above. It may be good, or the sound may be muted or the volume may be lowered.

Further, at the start and end of the volume reduction effect, the volume may be changed by fading out and fading in the BGM. In addition, during the period from the start of the volume reduction effect to the emission of the result presentation sound, the sounds related to the reach effect other than BGM may be emitted, or these sounds may not be emitted. good. In addition to the sound related to the reach effect, a sound that incites the special result to be shown may be emitted.
Further, the LEDs provided in the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46 may be turned off as the BGM is muted or the volume is lowered. Then, when the mute or decrease of the volume of the BGM is completed, the lighting of the LED provided in the frame decoration device 18 or the board decoration device 46 may be restarted.

Further, in the control of setting the BGM to the mute state in the volume reduction effect, the volume may be set to 0 while the BGM reproduction is continued, or the silent BGM may be reproduced as the BGM. In addition, the BGM is advanced during the volume reduction effect, and the volume reduction effect is completed and the BGM is completed.
When the operation is restarted, the BGM may be in the advanced state as in the case where the volume reduction effect is not executed. By doing so, when a series of BGMs up to the end of the special figure variation display game are set corresponding to the effect content in the decoration special figure variation display game, the effect content and the BGM are deviated from each other. There is no sense of incongruity, and it is possible to produce a natural feeling.
Of course, when the BGM is restarted after the volume reduction effect is completed, the BGM may be played from the beginning.

Further, in FIG. 48 (a), the result presentation sound and the operation sound are not emitted at the same time.
It may be emitted at the same time. Further, although the operation sound is emitted after the result presentation sound, the operation sound may also be emitted at the timing when the result is shown. In addition, FIG. 4
In 8 (a), the timing at which the BGM is reissued is set as the start of the stop time, but other timings may be used, and the BGM may be restarted at least before the end of the stop time.

In addition, in the volume reduction effect, it was stated that the volume was not reduced for sounds other than BGM.
At least the volume of the result presentation sound may not be lowered, and the volume of other sounds may be lowered. Further, although the length of the volume reduction effect is different depending on whether the result is a big hit or not, the same length may be used. Further, although the length of the volume reduction effect is different depending on whether the operation sound is emitted or not in the volume reduction effect, the same length may be used.

From the above, the production control that controls the production of the game in the gaming machine that executes the game based on the satisfaction of the predetermined conditions and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. A means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can control to emit a result presentation sound when showing the result of the game, and when the result presentation sound is emitted, the volume of other sounds is lowered or muted. It will be possible to make it into a state. Therefore, it is possible to notify that the result is shown by emitting the result presentation sound, and at this time, by setting the other sounds to the mute state or the state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous and visually. It is possible to grasp the result not only visually but also audibly, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the effect control means can control to emit the BGM, the sound effect or the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, and when the result presentation sound is emitted, the volume of the BGM, the sound effect or the sound is lowered or muted as another sound. It will be possible to make it into a state. Therefore, by setting the BGM, sound effect, or voice to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to grasp the result not only visually but also aurally. , The interest of the game can be improved. The sound effect or voice here is, for example, a sound different from the BGM, and is a sound effect or voice emitted in response to or not corresponding to the effect display of the character or the like or the operation of the player. Can be mentioned.

Further, a movable effect device (board effect device 44) that produces a game effect by operating a movable member controlled by the effect control means is provided, and the effect control means operates the movable effect device to perform the movable effect device. It is possible to control to emit an operation sound from, and it is possible to execute a result presentation effect that emits an operation sound in response to the result presentation sound and the result corresponding sound. It is possible to reduce or mute the volume of BGM, sound effect or voice. Therefore, by setting the BGM, sound effect, or voice to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound and the operation sound become more conspicuous, and the result can be grasped not only visually but also aurally. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, a production control means for controlling the production of a game in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The effect control means includes a movable effect device for producing a game by being controlled by the effect control means to operate a movable member, and speakers 19a and 19b controlled by the effect control means to emit sound, and the effect control means is the speaker 19a. From 19b, it is possible to control the operation-related sound related to the operation of the movable effect device and the effect sound, and it is possible to execute a volume reduction effect that reduces the volume of the effect sound or puts it in a mute state for a predetermined period. In the volume reduction effect, it is possible not to reduce the volume of the operation-related sound. The production sound is, for example, BGM.
Can be mentioned. In addition to this, sounds other than motion-related sounds may be used as sound effects. For example, sounds different from BGM and may be emitted in response to or without the effect display of characters and the operation of the player. The sound effect or voice to be played is mentioned. Therefore, by setting the BGM to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the movement-related sounds become more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to recognize the movement not only visually but also aurally, which makes the game more interesting. Can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can control to emit the result presentation sound when showing the result of the game, and the volume of the result presentation sound is not reduced in the volume reduction effect. Therefore, by setting the effect sound to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to grasp the presentation of the result not only visually but also aurally.
It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect control means is configured to emit a result presentation sound according to the result of the game. Therefore, by setting the production sound to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the result presentation sound becomes more conspicuous, and it becomes possible to grasp the result not only visually but also aurally. Can be improved.

A production control means for controlling the production of a game and a production control in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result. The effect control means includes a movable effect device that produces a game by being controlled by the means to operate a movable member, and speakers 19a and 19b that are controlled by the effect control means to emit a sound. It is possible to control to emit the operation sound and to operate the movable effect device to emit the operation sound from the movable effect device, and the volume of the effect sound can be lowered or muted and the operation sound can be emitted. When the effect can be executed for a predetermined period of the game and the operation sound is not emitted in the volume decrease effect, the effect sound is not emitted in the game in which the volume decrease effect is executed after the end of the volume decrease effect. Become. Therefore, by setting the effect sound to a mute state or a state in which the volume is lowered, the operation sound becomes more conspicuous, and the interest of the game can be improved not only visually but also aurally. again,
It is possible to perform an effect that the effect sound can be heard again if the operation sound is emitted, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can execute the volume reduction effect when showing the result of the game, and if the result of the game is not a special result, the operation sound is not emitted in the volume reduction effect. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the result not only visually but also auditorily, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the effect control means emits an operation sound in the volume reduction effect when the result of the game is a special result, and emits the effect sound without reducing the volume in the game after the end of the volume decrease effect. It will be. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the result not only visually but also auditorily, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

10 Pachinko machine 19a Speaker 19b Speaker 44 Board effect device (movable effect device)
300 Production control device (Production control means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on the fulfillment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result.
Production control means to control the production of the game,
A movable effect device that produces a game by operating a movable member controlled by the effect control means, and a movable effect device.
A speaker that emits sound under the control of the effect control means is provided.
The effect control means is
Operation-related sounds that can be emitted from the speaker and are related to the operation of the movable effect device, and
The production sound that can be emitted from the speaker and
It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation that the special result is highly likely to be derived depending on the pronunciation mode of the operation sound emitted from the movable effect device by operating the movable effect device.
The first effect that simultaneously emits the operation-related sound, the effect sound, and the operation sound, and
A second effect that emits the effect sound without the operation-related sound and the operation sound, and
A third effect that emits the operation-related sound and the operation sound without the effect sound, and
The effect sound that emits the effect sound and the operation sound without the operation-related sound, and the fourth effect.
It is possible to execute either the operation-related sound or the fifth effect of emitting the operation sound without the effect sound .
The first effect has a higher expectation than the fourth effect, the fifth effect has a higher expectation than the fourth effect, and the first effect has a higher expectation than the second effect. The gaming machine is characterized in that the expectation is high, and the third effect has a higher expectation than the first effect.

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