JP7197910B2 - game machine - Google Patents

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can generate a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of gaming machines. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) are displayed on a variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of a game ball in a starting hole provided in the game area (start winning). ) can be executed. In addition, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting information about the result of the variable display game (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2015-107383 A

Even if it is possible to execute a plurality of types of presentations as suggested presentations, there is not much difference in suggested content for each presentation , and the effect of improving the interest in the game is not sufficient. An object of the present invention is to improve the amusement of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
A gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and can generate a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result,
Equipped with a production control means for controlling the production of the game,
A game ball can pass through a game area where the game ball can flow down regardless of the game state, and a first detection unit and a second detection unit capable of detecting the passage of the game ball are provided,
A part of the game ball detected by the first detection unit can pass through the second detection unit,
The production control means is
As a suggestion effect for suggesting a game-related item, a first suggestion effect can be executed based on the detection of one game ball by the first detection unit, and the one game ball detected by the first detection unit. is detected by the second detection unit, a second suggestive effect can be executed in conjunction with the first suggestive effect ,
The accuracy of suggestion by the second suggestion effect is higher than the accuracy of suggestion by the first suggestion effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is the 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 figure explaining a prize-winning device. It is a figure explaining the detail of a batch display. It is a figure explaining the detail of the production|presentation operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. 4 is a flowchart for explaining main processing; 4 is a flowchart for explaining main processing; 4 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing; It is a flow chart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flow chart explaining a start opening switch monitoring process. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure starting mouth switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. It is a flow chart explaining a look-ahead big hit determination process. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening switch monitoring process. It is a flow chart for explaining the special figure usual processing. (a) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing, (b) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart explaining big-hit determination processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 1 stop design setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 2 stop design setting process. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fluctuation start information setting processing; It is a flow chart explaining processing during special figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing 1; 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/during-interval processing; It is a flow chart explaining jackpot end processing. (a) is a flow chart for explaining a big hit end setting process 1, and (b) is a flow chart for explaining a big hit end setting process 2. FIG. It is a flow chart explaining big hit end setting processing 3. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing in the production control device. 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command check processing; 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command analysis processing; FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data configuration of a virtual drawing space (frame buffer); FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining single-shot command processing; FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart for explaining variable command processing; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining change production setting processing. 10 is a flow chart for explaining an advance notice effect setting process 1; It is a figure explaining an example of a display with a display. It is a figure explaining an example of a step-up notice. It is a figure explaining another example of a temporary image. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a storage position of temporary image data; It is a figure explaining the execution ratio of suggestion production|presentation. 10 is a flowchart for explaining suggestion effect setting processing; It is a figure explaining the limitation period at the time of a power failure occurrence. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a limited period setting process; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining the look-ahead pattern system command processing. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining look-ahead variation command processing; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining limited period management processing; It is a figure explaining an example of the production|presentation using a standby alerting|reporting display. It is a figure explaining an example of the production|presentation using a standby alerting|reporting display. It is a figure explaining another example of the production|presentation using a standby alerting|reporting display. It is a figure explaining another example of the production|presentation using a standby alerting|reporting display. It is a figure explaining another example of the production|presentation using a standby alerting|reporting display. It is a figure explaining another example of the production|presentation using a standby alerting|reporting display.

<First embodiment>
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, which is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 via hinges 13 so as to be openable and rotatable. A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12 .

Further, on the upper part of the glass frame 15, a lighting device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and a motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for announcing abnormal payout are provided. In addition, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, a frame decoration device 18 that incorporates a lamp or the like and emits light for decoration and presentation, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. there is Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided on the lower portion of the front frame 12. As shown in FIG.

In the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper tray 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a batted ball launching device (not shown) and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are stored. An upper tray ball outlet 22 for flowing out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation section 24 for a ball shooting device are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect operation section 550 for receiving an operation input from the player. This effect operation unit 550 is a effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. A touch panel 29 is provided for receiving operation inputs. A key 26 for opening or locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 .
In this embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided near the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

In addition, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper tray 21, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card for ejecting a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for direct operation, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation portion 24, the batted ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 on the front side of the game board 30. fire. In addition, by the player operating the effect operation unit 550, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), effect etc. that intervenes the player's operation can be performed. can be done.

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 this embodiment.

A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30 . The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30 . In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 having a display device 41 is arranged substantially in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40 . That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41 to prevent game balls from jumping into 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) or a CRT (cathode-ray tube). In the area where the image of the display screen can be displayed (display area), information related to the game such as multiple identification information (special symbols), characters that direct the special symbol fluctuation display game, and background images that enhance the performance effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game is performed. The display screen also displays images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a big win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.).

Also, in the upper right part of the center case 40, there is provided a board effect device 44 for effecting a game by operating it. The board effect device 44 has two arms to which the sub-display device 42 is attached at the tip, and the sub-display device 42 is moved with respect to the display device 41 by rotating the arm around the base end. It is possible to convert between a state of overlapping in the front-rear direction and a state of not overlapping.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start gate) 34 that provides a starting condition for the normal pattern fluctuation display game. A game ball that has won the normal figure starting gate 34 is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6).
In addition, on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, three left-side general winning openings 35 are arranged, and on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the normal figure start gate 34, one right side A general winning opening 35 is arranged. The game balls that have entered these general winning holes 35 are detected by a winning hole switch 35a (see FIG. 6).

The game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 can flow into the right general winning opening 35 provided below the normal pattern starting gate 34 . Only some of the game balls that have passed through the normal starting gate 34 flow into the right general winning port 35 provided under the normal starting gate 34 by a plurality of obstacle nails provided below the normal starting gate 34. In addition, game balls that have not passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 are prevented from flowing into the right general winning hole 35 .

In addition, a first display section 621 capable of executing a first suggestion effect suggesting a probability set value is provided in front of the normal pattern starting gate 34 . The first suggestion effect can be executed based on the passage of the game ball to the normal pattern starting gate 34.例文帳に追加In addition, a second display section 622 capable of executing a second suggesting effect suggesting a probability setting value is provided in front of the right general prize winning opening 35 positioned below the normal figure starting gate 34 . The second suggestive effect can be executed based on the passage of the game ball to the general winning hole 35.例文帳に追加

In addition, on the left side of the normal figure start gate 34, there is provided a normal variation winning device 37 (start winning opening, starting winning area) that provides the conditions for starting the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). ing.
The normal 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 to the right and can be converted into a state where game balls can easily flow in, and a partition wall 37d that regulates the inflow of game balls. ing. The movable member 37b normally stands up so that the distance from the partition wall 37d is less than the diameter of the game ball, that is, the closed state (disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball cannot enter. Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 6) as a driving device opens the game balls to easily flow into the normal fluctuation winning device 37. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 6).

Further, below the normal variable prize winning device 37, a special variable prize winning device (large winning prize opening) 38 is provided, which can be converted between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are readily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. there is
The special variable winning device 38 has an attacker-type open/close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side. The closed state (disadvantageous closed state for the player) of the big winning port is changed to the open state (advantageous state for the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open/close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 6) as a driving device. By changing the state from the closed state to the open state, the game balls can be easily flowed into the big winning hole, and a predetermined game value (prize balls) is given to the player. In addition, inside the large winning opening (winning area), a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 6) is arranged as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two large winning hole switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the large winning hole is detected by one of the large winning hole switches 38a. By providing a plurality of the 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 addition, below the center case 40, there are a first start prize opening 36 (start prize opening, start prize area) and a second special prize that provide conditions for starting the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). A winning device 90 having a second starting winning opening 97 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) that provides a condition for starting a variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is provided.
The winning device 90 includes a distributing member 92 for alternately distributing the game balls flowing into the upper inlet 90a to the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 6), and the game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening 97 is detected by the starting opening 3 switch 97a (see FIG. 6). detected by
In addition, below the prize winning device 90, an out port 30a is provided for recovering game balls that did not win a prize such as a prize winning port.

3A to 3C are front views of the winning device 90 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which the front cover member is removed.
As shown in FIG. 3(a), the winning device 90 has a sorting member 92 at a position directly below the inlet 90a. In addition, a first start prize winning port 36 is arranged at the lower left side of the distribution member 92 , and a second start prize winning port 97 is arranged at the lower right side of the distribution member 92 .
Furthermore, a front cover member is provided so as to cover the front of the distribution member 92 , the first start prize winning port 36 and the second start prize winning port 97 . This front cover member is transparent or translucent so that the behavior of the game balls in the winning device 90 can be visually recognized.

The distribution member 92 is rotatable about a shaft pin 92a extending in the front-rear direction, and has an upper arm portion 92b extending upward from the position where the shaft pin 92a is arranged and a left arm portion 92c extending leftward. and a right arm portion 92d extending rightward. On the left side of the upper arm portion 92b of the three arms, a left holding portion 92e for temporarily holding a game ball is formed by the upper arm portion 92b and the left arm portion 92c, and on the right side of the upper arm portion 92b A right holding portion 92f for temporarily holding a game ball is formed by the upper arm portion 92b and the right arm portion 92d.
The distribution member 92 has a position where the left holding part 92e can receive a game ball flowing into the inflow port 90a as shown in FIG. As shown in c), the right holding portion 92f is rotatable between a position at which the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), when the left holding portion 92e is in a position capable of receiving the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a, the right holding portion 92f directs the game ball toward the second starting winning hole 97. It will be in a state of flowing down.
Further, as shown in FIG. 3(c), when the right holding portion 92f is in a position capable of receiving the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a, the left holding portion 92e is directed toward the first starting winning port 36 to play the game. It will be in a state where the ball is flowing down.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, a distribution member side magnet 96a is attached to the rear side of the upper arm portion 92b of the distribution member 92. As shown in FIG. In addition, of the base member 93 to which the distribution member 92 is attached from the front, a base member side magnet 96b is attached at a position facing the distribution member side magnet 96a when the upper arm 92b is vertical. there is The distribution member-side magnet 96a and the base member-side magnet 96b are attached so that the opposite poles are the same. It is urged to turn left or right without staying in the closed state. As a result, when the distribution member 92 stops rotating, either the left holding portion 92e or the right holding portion 92f is always ready to receive the game ball flowing into the inlet 90a.

As shown in FIGS. 3(b) and 3(c), the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a faces the inflow port 90a of the left holding portion 92e and the right holding portion 92f and is ready to be received. It is held by one holding portion. When a game ball is held by one holding portion, the distribution member 92 rotates toward the one holding portion due to the weight of the game ball, and the distribution member 92 rotates the held game ball. It flows down toward the first starting prize-winning port 36 or the second starting prize-winning port 97 in the direction.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3(b), when the left holding portion 92e receives the game ball that has flowed in, the distribution member 92 rotates to the left due to the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is sent to the first start winning opening 36. After guiding, as shown in FIG. 3(c), the right holding portion 92f stops in a state capable of receiving the next game ball. Then, as shown in FIG. 3(c), when the right holding portion 92f receives the game ball that has flowed in, the distribution member 92 rotates to the right due to the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is sent to the second start winning opening 97. After guiding, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the left holding portion 92e stops in a state capable of accepting the next game ball.

The game balls flowing down from the holding portions 92e and 92f are highly likely to flow into the first start winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97, but they may not flow in. leak. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding portions 92e and 92f is strong, there is a high possibility that the liquid will not flow into the first start prize winning port 36 or the second start prize winning port 97. It should be noted that it may be constructed so as to always win a prize in one of the starting prize openings.

Further, by rotating the distribution member 92, the other holding portion, which is not the holding portion holding the game ball, faces the inflow port 90a and becomes ready to receive the game ball. Then, the game ball received next time is guided to the winning opening on the side of the other holding portion. As a result, the game balls sequentially flowing into the inflow port 90 a are alternately distributed to the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 .

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game area 32 in which game balls flow down, the area to the left of the center case 40 is defined as the left area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is defined as the right area. ing. Then, the player can aim to win a prize in the prize winning device 90 by adjusting the shooting momentum and shooting the game ball to the left game area (so-called left hitting), and can shoot the game ball to the right game area (so-called right hitting). By hitting), it is possible to aim to win a prize to the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38.

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), there are the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34. A collective display device 50 is provided for displaying a general pattern variation display game triggered by winning a prize and for displaying various types of information.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 indicator (first special figure Variation display unit) 51a (D1) and special figure 2 display (second special figure variation display unit) 51b (D2) for the second special figure variation display game, and for the general figure variation display game composed of LED lamps A variable display unit (general figure display) 52 (D10, D18), and memory display units 53, 54, 55 (D11 to D16) for notifying the number of starting memories of each variable display game, which are also configured by LED lamps. Prepare.

In addition, the collective display device 50 also includes a first game state display unit (first game state indicator, right-handed informing unit) 56 (D8 ), a second game state display unit (second game state display, time saving state notification unit) 57 (D9) that lights up when a time saving state occurs to notify the occurrence of the time saving state, probability of a big hit when the gaming machine 10 is powered on Third game state display unit (third game state display unit, probability state display unit) 58 (D17) for displaying that the state is in a high probability state, number of rounds at the time of big hit (opening and closing of special variable winning device 38 A round display section 59 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of rounds is provided. In addition, the collective display device 50 may further include a display section (display) or the like that lights up when a big win occurs to notify the occurrence of the big win.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51a and the special figure 2 display device 51b is, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the display device 41 is performing the decoration special figure variation display game. The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. In the case of this embodiment, in the special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 indicator 51a, in addition to the central segment, the 8th segment provided on the lower right side of the 7 segments is also blinked and varied. It is configured to display that it is inside, and to distinguish between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Then, when the result of the game is "losing", for example, the center segment (if it is a special figure 1, the 8th segment on the lower right side) is lit as a result of losing, and the result of the game is In the case of a "hit", the game result is displayed with the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the result mode of losing as the result mode of winning (special result mode) in a lighting state.

The normal figure indicator 52 blinks the lamp during the variation to indicate that the variation is in progress, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode or lighting color according to the game result. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(d), when the variable pattern number of the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 constituting the general pattern indicator 52 is "0" (that is, the result of the game is ), only the lamp D10 is lit, and when the variable symbol number is "1" (that is, when the game result is a hit and the stop symbol number is "1"), only the lamp D18 is lit. , when the variable symbol number is "2" (that is, when the result of the game is win and the winning stop symbol number is "2"), both the lamps D10 and D18 are turned on.

In addition, the general pattern holding indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= number of reservations) of the general pattern starting gate 34, which is the condition for starting the fluctuation of the general pattern display 52, by extinguishing, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(c), of the lamps D15 and D16 that make up the normal figure reservation indicator 55, both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned off when the number of reservations is "0". When the number of reservations is "1", only the lamp D15 is turned on, and when the number of reservations is "2", both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on, and when the number of reservations is "3". is configured to blink the lamp D15 and turn on the lamp D16, and to blink both the lamps D15 and D16 when the number of reservations is "4".

The special figure 1 pending display 53 is the right to execute the first special figure variation display game displayed on the special figure 1 indicator 51a. Displayed by flashing or lighting. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(b), among the lamps D11 and D12 constituting the special figure 1 holding indicator 53, when the special figure 1 start memory number is "0", the lamp D11 and Both lamps D12 are turned off, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "1", only lamp D11 is lit, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "2", both lamp D11 and lamp D12 is lit, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "3", the lamp D11 is blinking and the lamp D12 is lit, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "4", the lamp D11 and lamp D12 are configured to be in a blinking state.

The special figure 2 pending display 54 indicates the number of the second starting memory (special figure 2 pending) which is the execution right of the second special figure variation display game displayed on the special figure 2 indicator 51b, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. , flashing, and lighting. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(b), among the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special figure 2 holding indicator 54, when the special figure 2 start memory number is "0", the lamp D13 and Both lamps D14 are turned off, and when the special figure 2 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D13 is lit, and when the special figure 2 start memory number is "2", both lamps D13 and D14 is lit, and when the special figure 2 start memory number is "3", the lamp D13 is blinking and the lamp D14 is lit, and when the special figure 2 start memory number is "4", the lamp D13 and lamp D14 are configured to be in a blinking state.

The first game state display unit (right-handed informing unit) 56 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. ), the lamp is turned off, and in the case of a game state (right-handed state) in which right-handed hitting is more advantageous than left-handed hitting, the lamp is turned on.

The second game state display unit (time saving state notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. When the time is short, the lamp is turned off, and when the time-saving state is generated (during the time-saving operation), the lamp is turned on.

The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. probability state), the lamp is turned off, and when the jackpot probability state is a high probability state (probability variable state) when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

The round display unit 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big win is not in progress, the lamp is turned off. turn on the lamp to be used. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4(e), among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display section 59, when the number of rounds selected is "16", the lamps D3, D5 and D7 are turned on. state, and when the number of rounds selected is "2", the lamps D4 and D6 are turned on. It should be noted that the round display section may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

FIG. 5 shows the details of the effect operation unit 550. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 5(a) is a plan view of the effect operation unit 550. FIG. As shown in FIG. 5(a), the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment includes a effect button (push button) 25 and a touch panel 29 provided on the upper surface of the effect button (push button) 25. It is That is, the effect operation unit 550 has a touch sensor function (touch panel function) in addition to the physical push button function.

Then, from the production control board (production control device) 300 to the production operation unit 550, sensitivity setting data, LED brightness data, etc. are transmitted, and from the production operation unit 550 to the production control board (production control device) 300, production buttons A push button signal (press detection signal) from the production button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the (push button) 25 and a touch ON/OFF signal (contact/non-contact detection signal) from the touch sensor 29a provided in the touch panel 29 are output. configured to be

In the case of the present embodiment, the effect button switch (push sensor) 25a provided in the effect button (push button) 25 is used to press the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (the operation of pressing the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 and pressing down the effect operation unit 550). ). Further, a plurality of points are provided on the upper surface of the effect operation section 550 , and the touch sensor included in the touch panel 29 detects a contact operation on the points provided on the upper surface of the effect operation section 550 .

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5(b), nine points of "TSW1" to "TSW8" points and "Pa" point are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided in the center of the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550, the “TSW1” point provided to the left of the “TSW4” point, and the back side (game A "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side), a "TSW6" point provided on the right side of the "TSW4" point, and a "TSW8" provided on the front side (player side) of the "TSW4" point. 'TSW2' point provided between 'TSW1' point and 'TSW3' point, 'TSW5' point provided between 'TSW3' point and 'TSW6' point, and 'TSW6' A "TSW7" point provided between the "TSW8" point and a "Pa" point provided between the "TSW8" point and the "TSW1" point are provided. Note that the number of points is not limited to nine, and can be changed arbitrarily. Further, in FIG. 5(b), for the sake of convenience, each point of "TSW1" to "TSW8" is indicated as "TSW1" to "TSW8", respectively. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

The points at which the touch sensor of the touch panel 29 can detect the contact operation are the eight points "TSW1" to "TSW8", and the contact operation is not detected at the "Pa" point. Of course, the contact operation may also be detected at the "Pa" point. Further, at each of nine points "TSW1" to "TSW8" and "Pa", an independent system of LEDs (in this embodiment, full-color LEDs) is arranged.

The "Pa" point can be obtained, for example, by using the "Pa" point LED as a notification lamp for a one-shot announcement, or by sequentially lighting the LEDs of each point on the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 like a roulette. LEDs can be used for certain effects, such as using the "Accuracy (or probability variable confirmation)" point, and using the "Pa" point LED for predictive accuracy effects.

Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” point, etc.) for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 can be adjusted by brightness adjustment (hall setting , Player adjustment) are excluded from the target. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor has a function to forcibly turn off the touch when the touch ON state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)). signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured so as not to be able to detect continuous contact operations for a predetermined period of time or longer.

The player's operation detected by the effect operation unit 550 includes, for example, the operation shown in FIG. 5(c). A “single hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 once, and a “continuous hit” is an operation of pressing the effect operation unit 550 a plurality of times within a predetermined time interval. A “long press” is an operation of holding down the effect operation unit 550 for a predetermined time or longer, and a “touch” is an operation of touching the touch panel 29 . ““Pa” operation (TSW1 or 8) + long press” is a long press while in contact with the “Pa” point or one (or both) of the two adjacent points “TSW1” and “TSW8”. A “flick” operation is an operation of sliding the touch panel 29 while touching the touch panel 29 as if it were flipped. Of course, the operations to be detected are not limited to these operations.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by shooting game balls (pachinko balls) toward the game area 32 from a shooting device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills placed in various places in the game area 32, and the normal figure start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 , first start winning port 36, second starting winning port 97, normal variable winning device 37 or special variable winning device 38, or flow into out port 30a provided at the bottom of game area 32 and play area 32 discharged from When the game ball wins the general winning port 35, the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number corresponding to the type of the winning winning port Prize balls are discharged to the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15 from a payout unit controlled by a payout control device 200 (see FIG. 6).

On the other hand, in the normal pattern starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6) consisting of a non-contact type switch or the like for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball hit into the area 32 passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the normal pattern variation display game is performed. In addition, a state in which the normal pattern fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, a state in which the normal pattern fluctuation display game has already been played and the normal pattern fluctuation display game has not been completed, or a state in which the normal pattern fluctuation display game is won and a normal fluctuation winning device 37 is converted to the open state, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4) of the normal pattern start memory number, the normal pattern start memory number is added ( +1) and one general pattern starting memory is stored. The number of memory of this normal figure start winning prize is displayed on the normal figure reservation indicator 55 of the collective display device 50. - 特許庁In addition, the normal pattern starting memory stores a hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal pattern variation display game. to determine the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game. When the hit determination random number matches the determination value, the normal pattern variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal pattern specific result) is derived.

The general pattern variation display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed by the variation display unit (normal pattern display device) 52 composed of LEDs, and the lighting mode and lighting color of this LED are normal. Makes identification information (normal pattern, normal pattern). The normal figure display 52 is composed of a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are used as the normal identification information, and after the information is variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, it is stopped and the result is displayed. You can If the stop display of this normal pattern fluctuation display game results in a normal pattern identification result, the normal pattern wins, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. As a result, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning hole inside the normal variable winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure variable display game is executed increases.

The winning ball to the first starting winning port 36, the winning ball to the second starting winning port 97, and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are respectively provided inside the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 3 It is detected by the switch 97a and the start port 2 switch 37a. The game ball that has won the first start prize opening 36 is detected as the start prize ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as the first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), A game ball that has won the second start winning port 97 or the normal variable winning device 37 is detected as a starting winning ball of the second special figure variable display game, and is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) as a second start memory. stored in In addition, when the start winning ball is detected, a jackpot random number value, a jackpot pattern random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively, and the extracted random number values are stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 6). To the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM), each predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 4 times) is stored as a special figure start memory. Then, the number of memories of this special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display unit (special figure 1 reservation indicator 53, special figure 2 reservation indicator 54) for notifying the number of starting winnings of the collective display device 50, and the center The display device 41 of the case 40 is also displayed as a decoration special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100, based on the first start winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, or the winning to the normal variable winning device 37, or their starting memory, the special figure 1 indicator 51a (fluctuation display device) Alternatively, the first or second special figure variation display game is performed with the special figure 2 display device 51b (variation display device). The first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special symbols, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. Also, a display device (image display device) 41 executes a decorative special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed. Then, as a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 indicator 51a or the special figure 2 indicator 51b becomes a special result mode (special result), it becomes a big hit and a special game state ( so-called jackpot state). Also, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also the special result mode.

The decoration special symbol variation display game in the display device 41 is, for example, the decoration special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers etc. in the display device 41 in the left variation display area (first special symbol), the right variation display area ( 2nd special symbol), in each of medium fluctuation display area (3rd special symbol), each symbol is variably displayed (high-speed variability) at a speed at which identification is difficult. After a predetermined time, the changing symbols are sequentially stopped in 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 configured by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 carries out a variable display game with decorative special symbols corresponding to the number of special symbol starting memories, and various effects such as the appearance of characters are performed to improve interest.

In addition, the special figure 1 indicator 51a and the special figure 2 indicator 51b may be separate indicators or the same indicator, but each special figure fluctuation display so as not to be executed at the same time. Game is displayed. Also, the display device 41 may use separate display devices and separate display areas for the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, or the same display device and display area may be used. However, the decorative special figure variation display games are displayed independently and not simultaneously. Also, the game machine 10 may not be equipped with the special figure 1 display device 51a and the special figure 2 display device 51b, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

In addition, in a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the number of starting memories is 0, the first start winning port 36 (or the second starting winning port 97 or ordinary variable winning device 37), the starting memory is stored with the generation of the starting right, the number of starting memories is incremented by 1, and immediately based on the starting memory, the first special A figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started, and 1 is subtracted from the starting memory number at this time. On the other hand, the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure variation display game has already been played and the special figure variation display game has ended. When the game ball wins the first start winning port 36 (or the second starting winning port 97 or the normal variable winning device 37) in the state where it is not in or in the special game state, the number of starting memories reaches the upper limit number If it is less than 1, the starting memory number is incremented by 1 and one starting memory is stored. Then, in a state where the number of starting memories is 1 or more, the state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state When it comes to the end), the starting memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started based on the stored starting memory. In the following description, when the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as special figure variation display games.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning port 36, the starting port 3 switch 97a in the second starting winning port 97, and the starting port 2 switch in the normal variable winning device 37 37a, gate switch 34a, winning slot switch 35a, and big winning slot switch 38a are provided with coils for detecting magnetic fields. magnetic proximity sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like of the game machine 10 are microswitches having mechanical contacts. can be used.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for overall control of the game. an input unit 120 having an input port; an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver; and a data bus 140 connecting between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit .

The CPU unit 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a reference clock for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generation and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 to enable operation. be done.

The power supply device 400 is a normal power supply having an AC-DC converter that generates the DC32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from the DC32V voltage, and the like. 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 at the time of power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure. and a control signal generator 430 for generating and outputting a control signal such as a reset signal.

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. Backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (especially built-in RAM) of the game control device 100 so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as backup storage means capable of retaining stored data even when the power is cut off. When the power supply is restored, the control can be restarted based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, and when it drops below 17 V, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and changes the power failure monitoring signal after a predetermined time. to output Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, the reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that time. The power outage monitoring signal is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by the game microcomputer 111 . A reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

The ROM 111B nonvolatilely stores immutable information (programs, fixed data, various random number determination values, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 111C is a work area for the CPU 111A during game control, and a storage area for various signals and random values. used as An electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C.

Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the content of the effect, the presence or absence of the occurrence of the ready-to-win state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the starting memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. In addition, the variation pattern table includes a winning variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a big hit variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables for determining the second half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after reaching the reach state (second half fluctuation group table, second half fluctuation pattern selection table, etc.), fluctuation before reaching the reach state Tables for determining the first half variation pattern (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) are included.

Here, reach (reach state) means that the display device has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are determined in advance. In the gaming machine 10 in which the game state becomes a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player when the special result mode is set, a part of a plurality of display results has not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the conditions for the special result mode. In other words, the ready-to-reach state means that even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, the display conditions for the special result mode are not met. It refers to a display mode that does not exist. And, for example, a state in which variable display is performed using a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, 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 means a display state when at least some of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas that are present satisfy the conditions for the special result mode.

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

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-win effects with different possibilities of deriving special result modes (different expected values), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value is higher in the order of no reach<normal reach<special 1 reach<special 2 reach<special 3 reach<premier reach. Further, this ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it becomes a loss). Therefore, the state in which the ready-to-win state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of winning a big hit than the case in which the ready-to-win state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices, and output them to the game machine. 10 overall control. In addition, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot random number for determining a hit in the special figure variation display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining the jackpot pattern, and a variation pattern (various types) in the special figure variation display game. Random number generation circuit for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining reach and execution time of variation display game in variation display without reach, hit random numbers for determining hit of normal figure variation display game, etc. and a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit. there is

In addition, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small win) or loss), the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (normal probability state or high probability state), the operating state (time-saving operating state) of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current gaming state, the number of starting memories, etc., from among a plurality of variation pattern tables, any one variation pattern table is selected. to get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table out of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives the payout motor of the payout unit according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby releasing the prize balls. Perform control for paying out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the game microcomputer 111 includes a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a starter 1 switch 36a in the first starter prize winning port 36, and a starter 2 switch in the normal variable prize winning device 37. 37a, the starting port 3 switch 97a in the second starting winning port 97, the gate switch 34a in the normal starting gate 34, the winning port switch 35a, and the special winning port switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38 are connected to these switches. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided for inputting a negative logic signal such as 11 V at the high level and 7 V at the low level supplied from and converting it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch may be illegally shorted, the sensor or switch may be disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire may be cut and floating. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as an abnormal condition, and to 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 . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the starting port 3 switch 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a and the big winning port switch 38a are the second input. Input to port 123 . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124 .

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

Further, the third input port 124 is provided with a set value change detecting means for detecting an operation in the operating section for selecting from a plurality of set probability values to which a probability value for a special result in the special figure variation display game is assigned. 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 operating section forming the first operating section of the operating sections. The setting key operation unit has a keyhole into which a setting key is inserted, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it has been turned to the second position. In some cases, it is turned off.

The set value change switch 151 detects operation of a set value change button forming a second operation section of the operation section. The set value change button is a push button, and the set value change switch 151 is turned on when the set value change button is pressed, and turned off when not pressed.

By operating these operation units, it is possible to select a probability setting value to which a special result probability value is assigned in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is in the game. It's meant to be used. Here, three settings 1 to 3 are prepared as probability setting values. The probability value assigned to each probability setting value is 1/320 for setting 1, 1/300 for setting 2, and 1/280 for setting 3. This probability value is the probability value in the normal probability state, and the probability value in the high probability state is ten times the probability value in the normal probability state.

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

In addition, 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 when the setting key of the setting key operation unit is turned on after the power of the game machine is turned on. When it is turned to the second position, the probability setting value currently selected is displayed on the probability setting value display device 153, but the probability setting value confirmation mode in which the probability setting value cannot be changed is entered.

The probability set value display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and displays the probability set values in numerals 1-6. Of course, the display mode is not limited to this, and any display mode may be used as long as the probability setting value can be recognized. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a set probability value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs. Alternatively, the probability set value display device 153 may not be provided, and the probability set value information may be displayed using the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and character ratio. In this case, while operating on the probability setting value (probability setting value change state, probability setting value confirmation mode, etc.), information on the probability setting value is displayed, otherwise the calculated base value and role ratio Give priority to display.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 is provided with a set value change button, a set key operation unit, a probability set value display device 153, and the like, and the game control device 100 uses the probability value for the lottery of the special figure fluctuation display game. can be selected from a plurality of types of probability setting values by operating the operation unit. The function of this setting means may be provided in the sub board for setting 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 set value change switch 151 or the set key switch 152 may be input to the game control device 100 to change the probability set value in the game control device 100, or the setting sub board side Based on the operation of the set value change switch 151 or the set key switch 152, the probability set value may be changed and determined, and the determination result may be transmitted to the game control device 100. FIG.

In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 through the relay board 70 to a test fire test apparatus (not shown). Furthermore, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 are configured to be input to the game 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 12 V in addition to a voltage of 5 V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It's becoming

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

The input unit 120 also receives a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by a frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device 200 is ready to accept commands), abnormal payout status signal (status signal indicating abnormal payout), shot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 (filled)), touch switch signal (input of the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24) based signal), and an out-ball detection switch signal (a signal based on the detection of the out-switch for detecting all the game balls that have been shot into the game area 32 and have finished playing), and through the data bus 140, the game microcomputer 111 A first input port 122 is provided that feeds into the .

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 game microcomputer 111 and the like. It has the function of removing noise from A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . That is, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals for receiving signals from the outside provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, by outputting the reset signal RESET directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, the test-firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus is turned off. is configured as Also, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122 , 123 , 124 of the input section 120 . The data set in each port of the output section 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the game microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200 . Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. In addition, it is made into the one-way communication which made it impossible to input a signal to the game control apparatus 100 from the production control apparatus 300 side.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data for notifying the special symbol pattern information of the variable display game to a trial firing test device of a certification organization (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, etc. via the relay board 70. A buffer 133 for output is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in amusement arcades. A detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a starting 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, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor 61 and board radio wave sensor 62, which cannot be directly supplied to the test firing test device, are temporarily taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, by the game machine controlling the game. An error signal indicating that it is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing apparatus. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector for relaying the signal line of the detection signal of the switch without the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the game microcomputer 111 is also supplied to a port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

The output unit 130 also includes a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38b that is connected to the data bus 140 and opens the special variable winning device 38, and a solenoid (universal electrical solenoid) 37c that opens the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the open/close data of the. Also, the second output port 134 outputs the display data of the state display device 160 for displaying the calculated base value and character product ratio.

The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected in accordance with the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50 , and the collective display device 50 . A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on/off data for the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as big win information to the external information terminal board 71 . The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game arcade, and information about the game machine 10 is transmitted. It can be supplied to an external device. Also, a firing permission signal is output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132 . Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a sixth output port 170 for outputting display data of the probability setting value display device 153 that displays the selected probability setting value.

Further, the output section 130 is provided with a first driver (driving circuit) 138a that receives open/close data signals of the big winning opening solenoid 38b and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. , a second driver 138b that outputs an ON/OFF drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 that is output from the fourth output port 136. A third driver 138c for outputting an ON/OFF drive signal for the lead-in side digit line, and a fourth driver 138d for outputting to the external information terminal board 71 an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device. , and a fifth driver 138e for receiving display data output from the second output port 134 and causing the status display device 160 to display the data.

DC 32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so as to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Also, the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 is supplied with DC 12V. The third driver 138c, which drives the digit lines, draws current from the digit lines according to display data, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A second driver 138b that outputs 12 V supplies a current to the anode terminal of the LED through a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal through the segment line. A power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the game control device 100, that is, not on the main board but on the relay board 70 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500 . The photocoupler 139 is configured to enable two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. It should be noted that since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using a serial communication terminal of the game microcomputer 111 as in a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the 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 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111, and a command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 for displaying images on the display device 41. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a program ROM 321 consisting 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 a memory content that can be restored even if power is not supplied at the time of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 capable of holding data and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 forming a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a working area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311 . A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the performance, instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lights the decorative lamp, and controls the motor. , solenoid drive control, performance time management, etc.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a working area, and a scaler 312b that enlarges and reduces images. The VDP 312 also includes an image ROM 325 storing character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 are connected.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in parallel. Sending and receiving data in parallel allows commands and data to be sent in a shorter time than in serial mode.

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

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

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

Also, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 for receiving commands transmitted from the game control device 100 . Via this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure pending number command, decoration special figure command, variation command, stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are transmitted to the production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. there is

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes decorative LEDs provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and a first display unit 621 and a second display unit 622 for executing a suggestive effect of the set probability value. A board decoration LED control circuit 332 is provided for driving and controlling the board decoration device 46 such as the above. In addition, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18, etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and a game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling a board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory or the like that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340 . In addition, the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and is provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. Also good.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by it, and drives a motor and a solenoid. DC 32 V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving motors and LEDs, DC 5 V as power supply voltage for command I/F 331, and DC 15 V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. is configured to Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC- A DC converter is provided in the production control device 300 . Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410 .

The reset signal generated by the control signal generator 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. In addition, in the form output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps and motors. signal) to put them in the reset state. A cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the game machine 10 is connected to the performance control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the performance control device 300 is powered on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal game start gate 34, the random number for normal game hit determination is extracted and ROM 111B. It compares with the judgment value stored in , and performs the process of judging the hit or miss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed on the general pattern display device 52 for a predetermined period of time, a process of displaying the general pattern variation display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of this normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display device 52 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first to third hit stop symbols, and the general electric solenoid 37c is turned on. Then, control is performed to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 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 conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display 52 is controlled to display the result mode of the loss.

In addition, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the first starting winning port 36, the starting winning prize (starting memory) is stored, and based on this starting memory, the first special figure fluctuation display A random number value for judging a big hit of the game is extracted and compared with the judging value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of judging the hit/missing of the first special figure variation display game is performed. In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37 and the starting port 3 switch 97a provided in the second starting winning port 97, the start memory is stored, Based on the starting memory, a random number value for judging the big hit of the second special figure fluctuation display game is extracted, compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and the process of judging the hit or miss of the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed. .

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (production control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game. Then, after the identification pattern (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display device 51a and the special figure 2 display device 51b, processing for displaying the special figure variation display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. That is, the game control device 100 performs the variable display game based on the winning of the game ball flowing down the game area 32 to the starting winning area (first starting winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 97, normal variable winning opening 37). It constitutes game control means for performing progress control.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs processing for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the setting of the production state, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the processing of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. In other words, the effect control device 300 serves as effect control means for controlling effects related to games (such as variable display games).

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a special result mode on the special figure 1 display device 51a and the special figure 2 display device 51b, and generates a special game state. process to cause In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A, for example, causes the large winning opening solenoid 38b to open the opening/closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, and performs control to enable the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening. . Then, until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big winning opening or a predetermined openable time elapses after the opening of the big winning opening is achieved. is set as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeated) this for a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening/closing control means for controlling opening and closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is lost, the special figure 1 display device 51a and the special figure 2 display device 51b are controlled to display the result mode of the loss.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state is finished based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high-probability state is a state in which the probability of winning results in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal probability state (low-probability state). Also, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, after the end of the special game state, as a game state time saving state (also referred to as a specific game state, general figure high probability state, general electric support state). It can occur. In this time-saving state, the probability of a winning result in the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern per probability) is set to a high probability (normal pattern high probability state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state). It is possible. As a result, the opening time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 per unit time is increased more than when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state.

In addition, the execution time of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the normal pattern stop time, the number of times the normal pattern is opened, and the normal pattern open time are set appropriately so as to control the normal pattern fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 to the time saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (ordinary figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (eg 10000ms is 1000ms). In addition, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal pattern stop time for displaying the results of the normal pattern fluctuation display game to be a second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 704 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation display game results in a winning result and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (general electric open time) is set to the normal state (normal low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (eg 100 ms to 1352 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, the number of openings of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 (the number of openings of the general electric power) is greater than the first number of openings (for example, 2 times) for one winning result of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to set a second opening number of times (eg, four times). In addition, in the time-saving state, the probability of a winning result in the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern per probability) is higher than the normal probability in the case of the normal operation state (normal pattern low probability state, for example, 0/251) It is possible to have a high probability (normal pattern high probability state, eg, 250/251).

In the time saving state, by changing one or more of the normal pattern fluctuation time, the normal pattern stop time, the normal pattern opening number of times, the normal pattern opening time, and the normal pattern per probability, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened. Makes the time to change state longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-saving states with different things to be changed. In addition, it is also possible to select either the first opening mode or the second opening mode when the win is achieved. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Also, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated.

The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of main processing shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be explained. Main processing is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, a process of prohibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of this embodiment, the range of RAM addresses is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order, and 00h at the beginning is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step S5). When at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 is outputting a firing stop signal, the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state, and the firing of game balls is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 3 (the third input port 124) is read (step S6), and processing for setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, the program of the subordinate control means (for example, the payout control device 200 and the performance control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instructions from the game control device 100 that constitutes the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set for waiting for normal startup. As a result, when the power is turned on, if the game control device 100 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 avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) when the power is turned on, and waits for the start of the sub-control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It constitutes waiting means for setting a waiting time.

In addition, the power-on delay timer clocks time using a storage area that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation) (RAM area not subject to validity determination, registers, or the like). As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area from the calculation, so that the control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

The third input port 124 receives signals from the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 and signals from the body frame open detection switch. By reading the state of the input port 124, it is possible to grasp the state of the setting value change switch 151 and the setting key switch 152 when the power is turned on, and the open state of the front frame 12 (body frame). As described above, when the power is turned on with the front frame 12 opened and the setting key of the setting key operating section turned to the second position, the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed is entered. becomes. In addition, when the power is turned on with the setting key of the setting key operation section not turned to the second position, and the setting value change button is pressed, the RAM 111C is cleared (initialized). ing.

By reading the state of the third input port 124 before the standby time starts, the operation of the set value change button can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the set value change switch 151 is read after the standby time has elapsed, it is necessary to continue operating the set value change button from power-on until the standby time has elapsed. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, such troublesome operations are not required, and a situation in which the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on can be prevented from being accepted.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) to be checked is set (step S8), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. (step S9).

If the power failure monitor signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitor signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal has not continued for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S9). Also, if the power failure monitoring signal has been turned on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine waits for the power to be cut off. In this way, by judging that a power failure has occurred when a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and to appropriately handle problems that occur when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with problems that occur when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the standby time is over, and the memory contents of the previous power shutdown are still retained, so backup processing, etc. will be performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

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

Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111 and 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 normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S16), and if normal (step S16; Y), the power failure in the RWM It is determined whether the value of inspection area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), checksum calculation processing is performed to calculate the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM (step S18). match the checksum (step S19). That is, the game control device 100 serves as validity determination means for determining whether the information stored in the storage means is valid when the power is turned on. If 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 changed (step S21). When the probability setting value is being changed, it can be determined from the fact that the probability setting value changing flag is set.

If it is in this probability setting value change state (step S21; Y), the process proceeds to step S35 to perform RAM initialization processing and processing to make the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed. Here, it is determined that the probability setting value is being changed when the power supply is cut off while the probability setting value is being changed and the data in the RAM is normally backed up. It is designed to be in a value change state. If the probability setting value is not changed (step S21; N), it is determined whether the body frame (front frame 12) is open based on the previously read state of the third input port 124 (step S22).

In the storage area of the RAM 111C, a probability setting value area, an initial value random number area, a variation pattern random number area, a game control area, and a state display area are set in order from the top. In the probability setting value area, a probability setting value area for storing information on 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. be done. This work area includes a working probability setting value area for storing information on the probability setting value selected in the probability setting value change state, and an area for storing various flags. In addition, the area for the initial value random number stores the jackpot design initial value random number, the small winning design initial value random number, the winning initial value random number, and the winning design initial value random number which are updated at any time. In addition, fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3, which are updated as needed, are stored in the fluctuation pattern random number area. In the area for game control, a work area and a stack area are set in which information (various data and programs) necessary for game control is stored. In addition, in the work area for status display, a work area for storing information necessary for displaying the base value, the character 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 game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been shot into the game area 32 and finished playing, and the number of payouts based on winnings in the winning area. The information necessary for displaying the base value includes, for example, information on the number of game balls detected in the out switch and information on the number of payouts based on winnings in the winning area. In addition, the role ratio is the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by entering the prize opening from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present, during the big hit state (that is, fanfare and ending It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (number of winning balls by role) obtained by winning the big prize gate (excluding middle ones) (so-called continuous role ratio), information necessary to display the role ratio includes, for example, information on the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) and information on the number of prize balls (number of winning balls by role).

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

Regarding the status display area, the legitimacy of the status display edit output process in the timer interrupt process, which will be described later, is determined, and if there is an abnormality, the area is initialized, but the backed up information is not normal. The state display area may also be initialized in the process of clearing the RAM in the state where the RAM clear start address 1 set in the case is set. That is, in the process of clearing the RAM with the RAM clear start address 1 set, all areas 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 more of the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number, the area for the game control and the area for the state display may be targeted. When multiple areas are targeted, the checksum of each area may be calculated individually and the validity may be determined individually. You may make it determine collectively.

If the body frame is open (step S22; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is on based on the previously read state of the third input port 124 (step S23). If the setting key switch is in the ON state (step S23; Y), the process proceeds to step S35 to perform RAM initialization processing and processing to change the probability setting value change state in which the probability setting value can be changed. If the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S23; N) or if the body frame is not in the open state (step S22; N), the process proceeds to step S24, and the state of the previously read third input port 124 is checked. (step S24).

If the set value change switch is not in the ON state (step S24; N), the process proceeds to step S30, and the process for normal recovery from the power failure is performed. In addition, if the set value change switch is in the ON state (step S24; Y), the process proceeds to step S41, the initialization of the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number and the RAM area for game control. process. That is, the setting value change switch 151 also has a function as an initialization operation section that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 is configured to operate the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation section. Initialization means for initializing the

On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S19; N), step S25 to initialize all RAM areas. That is, the RAM area for probability setting values and the RAM area for status display are initialized only when a RAM abnormality occurs. In addition, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number and the RAM area for game control are used 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 head address 1 is set (step S25), and it is determined whether the body frame (front frame 12) is open based on the state of the third input port 124 read earlier (step S26). If the body frame is open (step S26; Y), it is determined whether the setting key switch is on based on the previously read state of the third input port 124 (step S27). If the setting key switch is on (step S27; Y), the process proceeds to step S35 to initialize the RAM and to change the probability set value changeable state. As will be described later, in steps S35 and S36, the RAM is initialized. In this case, since the RAM clear start address 1 is set, the probability setting value area and the initial value random number area , the area for variation pattern random numbers and the area for game control (work area and stack area) are cleared and the initial values are saved. Note that the state display area may also be initialized here.

Also, if the setting key switch is not in the ON state (step S27; N) or if the main body frame is not in the open state (step S26; N), the command (specific information) for setting change instruction is sent to the effect control board (effect control device). 300) (step S28), prohibits access to the RAM (step S29), stops control, and waits for power off of the gaming machine. In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the setting change instruction command, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board effect device 44, the speaker 19a, 19b A notification prompting the user to change the probability set value is provided by outputting voice or the like. This notification continues until the game machine is powered off.

In this case, after turning off the power of the game machine, if the power is turned on again with the front frame 12 opened and the setting key of the setting key operation section turned to the second position, the setting key is turned on in the process of step S27. It is determined that the switch is on (step S27; Y), and the process proceeds to step S35, where the RAM is initialized and the probability set value changeable state is performed. In addition, when the control is stopped after moving to step S29, without opening the front frame 12 after shutting off the power of the game machine, or without turning the setting key of the setting key operation section to the second position. When the power is turned on again, the data in the RAM remains abnormal and it is not possible to shift to the probability set value change state, so the processing of steps S28 and S29 is reached again.

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

In step S30 of FIG. 9, the initial values at the time of power failure recovery are saved in the area to be initialized (step S30). The areas to be initialized here are the blackout inspection area, the checksum area, and the area related to error monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept commands, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. It is in an indeterminate state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared and set to an indeterminate state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. After that, the area for storing the game state in the RWM 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), skip steps S32 and S33 and proceed to step S34. In addition, when the special figure is in the 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 saved in the segment area (step S33).

Then, the command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special game processing described later is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S34), and step S45. proceed to In the case of this embodiment, in step S34, model designation command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of the selected probability setting value, screen designation A plurality of commands such as a command (for example, a customer waiting demo command in the case of a customer waiting state, and a recovery screen command in other cases) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a number-of-effects information command or a high-probability number-of-times information command is 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, it is possible to perform the effect according to the probability set value, and the effect of the game according to the probability set value. It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a set probability value such as different selection probabilities.

The screen designation command transmits a command corresponding to the state of the resumed game. When resuming the special figure variation display game that was interrupted by the power cutoff with the resumption of control, a recovery screen command that constitutes recovery information is transmitted as a screen designation command. Furthermore, in this case, information regarding the result of the restarted special figure variation display game is also transmitted. Also, when the power supply is interrupted during the customer waiting state and the control is resumed in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power supply, a customer waiting demo command is transmitted as a screen designation command. Also, when resuming the special game state that was interrupted by the power shutdown along with resuming the control, a special game state resuming command is transmitted as a screen designation command.

In step S35 of FIG. 9, the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S35) as a process of initializing the RAM and setting the probability setting value to a changeable state in which the probability setting value can be changed. The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area (step S36). Here, when the backed-up information is normal and the process proceeds from step S21 or S23, since the RAM clear head address 2 is set, the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number and the area for game control The RAM areas (work area and stack area) are cleared to 0 and the initial values are saved. That is, the probability setting value area and the state display area are not initialized. However, it is not necessary to clear the area for initial value random numbers and the area for variation pattern random numbers.

On the other hand, if the backed-up information is abnormal and the process proceeds from step S27, since the RAM clear head address 1 is set, the area for the probability setting value, the area for the initial value random number, and the area for the variation pattern random number. And the area for game control (work area and stack area) is cleared and the initial value is saved. That is, the game control device 100 serves as initialization means capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation section (here, the setting key operation section). Note that the state display area may also be initialized here.

Further, the area to be initialized is an area to be set to a value other than 0 among the areas cleared to 0, such as an area related to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. Further, when all RAM areas are cleared to 0, the probability setting value is set to 1 by setting 0 to the probability setting value area. By setting the probability setting value with the lowest probability, damage to the gaming parlor can be minimized even when the RAM is cleared due to an abnormality or fraudulent act. By setting a value other than 0 as the initial value, it is possible to set a specific probability setting value (for example, setting 3) when the entire RAM area is initialized.

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

Then, the value of the probability setting value area is loaded, saved in the working probability setting value area (step S39), and the command for changing the probability setting is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S40). , the process proceeds to step S45. In the production control device 300, based on the reception of the command for changing the probability setting, the display of the display device 41, the light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speakers 19a and 19b A notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed is provided by outputting a voice by In addition, although RAM is initialized, the command at the time of RAM initialization is not transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 here. A setting for outputting a security signal is also performed. In this case, a timer may be set so that the security signal is output only for a predetermined period of time, or the security signal may be continuously output during the period of the probability setting value change state. Also, since the RAM has not yet been initialized here, the setting for outputting the security signal may not be performed.

In step S41 of FIG. 9 as a process of initializing the RAM area for game control, the RAM clear head address 2 is set (step S41), the RAM area to be cleared is cleared to 0 (step S42), and the initialization is performed. The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the target area (step S43). As a result, the area for initial value random numbers, the area for variation pattern random numbers, and the RAM area for game control (work area and stack area) are cleared to 0 and the initial values are saved. A timer is also set for outputting the security signal. That is, the game control device 100 serves as initialization means capable of initializing the storage means based on the operation of the operation section (set value change button in this case).

And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the production|presentation control board (production|presentation control apparatus 300) (step S44), and it progresses to step S45. In the case of this embodiment, in step S44, model designation command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, probability setting value information which is information of the selected probability setting value, RAM initial A plurality of commands such as an initialization command (a command to display a customer waiting demo screen and notify RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a number-of-effects information command or a high-probability number-of-times information command is 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, it is possible to perform the effect according to the probability set value, and the effect of the game according to the probability set value. It is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying a set probability value such as different selection probabilities.

In step S45, a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator)
Perform processing to activate the circuit. Incidentally, the CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111 . The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. and a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for triggering random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC start-up process of step S45, a process of starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S46). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, the bit permutation pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generating circuit is set. A bit permutation pattern is a method of permuting the extracted random number bit arrangement (the arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit permutation pattern, it is possible to break the regularity of the random number and improve the secrecy of the random number. The bit transposition pattern may be a single fixed pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of prepared patterns. In addition, the user may be allowed to arbitrarily set.

After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on is extracted, and the corresponding various initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random number that determines the winning pattern of the special figure (Big hit pattern random number, small hit pattern random number), random number to determine the hit of the normal pattern (hit random number), random number to determine the hit pattern of the normal pattern (hit pattern random number)) as the initial value (start value) of RWM After saving in the area (step S47), interrupt is permitted (step S48). Since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time power is turned on, 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, making it difficult for the player to acquire illegal random numbers.

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

Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the jackpot random numbers, jackpot pattern random numbers, small hit pattern random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit pattern random numbers are generated using random numbers generated in a random number generating circuit. is configured as However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock that is equal to or faster than the CPU operating clock, and the jackpot pattern random number, small hit pattern random number, winning random number, and winning pattern random number are processed by the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from the CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt process) that has the same period as the timer interrupt process, which is a unit. In addition, in the jackpot pattern random number, the small hit pattern random number, the hit random number, and the hit pattern random number, each time the random number goes around, the initial value random number (generated by software) is used to change the start value. ” is adopted. Each of the random numbers may be updated by a counter with +1 or -1, or may be updated by a random method in which all values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random numbers are random numbers updated only by hardware, and the jackpot pattern random numbers, small hit pattern random numbers, hit random numbers, and hit pattern random numbers are random numbers updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S49, the number of times (for example, 2 times) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply 400 via the port and data bus is set (step S50), and the power failure is performed. It is determined whether or not the monitor signal is on (step S51). If the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S51; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S49). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By enabling the interrupt (step S48) before the initial value random number update process (step S49), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt processing due to the waiting by the initial value random number update processing.

Note that the initial value random number update process in step S49 may be performed in the main process or in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid executing the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable interrupts and then update to cancel the interrupts. In addition, if the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and it is only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing. It has the advantage of being simplified.

If the power failure monitor signal is on (step S51; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitor signal has been on for the number of checks set in step S50 (step S52). If the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal has not continued for the number of checks (step S52; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S51). Further, if the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks (step S52; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily inhibiting interruption (step S53) is performed. A process of outputting OFF data to the output port (step S54) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S55), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S56). Furthermore, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S57) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off and a process (step S58) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S59) is performed. ), and then wait until the gaming machine is turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. It can be determined when re-entering.

From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game overall, 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 delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device when the power is turned on (game control device 100) and power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

Also, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) , it is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be received for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation section (set value change button, setting key operation section) that can be operated from the outside, and an initialization operation section. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time. becomes.

Also, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

In the above main processing, after performing the processing of step S28, the processing of step S26 may be returned to, and the processing of steps S26 to S28 may be repeatedly performed until the setting key switch is turned on. . That is, the game control may be stopped to wait until the setting key switch is 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 rather than the state of the third input port 124 read in step S6. Furthermore, if the state of repeating the processes of steps S26 to S28 continues for a certain period of time, the process may proceed to step S29 and wait for the power to be cut off.

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

Alternatively, the setting key switch may not be provided, and the setting value change state may be shifted to the probability setting value change state only on the condition that the setting value change switch is in the ON state. That is, if the set value change switch is in the ON state in step S24 (step S24; Y), the process may proceed to step S35 of FIG. 9 without performing the processing of steps S22 and S23. In this case, steps S41 to S44 in FIG. 9 for initializing the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number and the area for the game control are not performed, but the setting is changed in the probability setting value change state. It is possible to initialize only the area for the initial value random number, the area for the variation pattern random number and the area for the game control by ending without setting or ending with the same probability set value. In this way, the configuration of the RAM clear switch in the conventional pachinko game machine can be diverted by shifting to the probability set value change state only on the condition that the set value change switch is in the ON state.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, timer interrupt processing is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled, and the timer interrupt processing of FIG. 10 is started.

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). By switching to register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register saving process to transfer 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 head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, an input process (step S103) for reading inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed. Then, output processing (step S104) for driving control of actuators such as solenoids (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) and the like is performed based on output data set in various processes. 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 permission state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, signal processing and the like are not performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the state of launch permission viewed from the game control device, and the second signal (fire permission signal) indicating the state of firing permission viewed from the payout control device is also payout control. It is generated within the device and output to the launch control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

Next, random number update processing 1 (step S105) for updating the initial value (start value) of the jackpot pattern random number, the small hit pattern random number, the hit random number, and the hit pattern random number that are the targets of the initial value random number update process (step S105), the special figure 1. Random number update process 2 (step S106) for updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 2 is performed. After that, it monitors whether there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the normal gate switch 34a, the prize winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, and monitors errors ( Winning hole switch/state monitoring processing (step S107) is performed to check whether the front frame or the glass frame is open.

Next, a probability setting value change process (step S108) is performed to change or confirm the probability setting value, and it is determined whether or not the probability setting value is changed (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. If it is not in the probability set value change state (step S109; N), it is determined whether it is in the probability set value confirmation mode (step S110). In the probability setting value confirmation mode, the probability setting value cannot be changed, but the currently set probability setting value can be confirmed.

If it is not in the probability setting value confirmation mode (step S110; N), as processing related to the progress of the game, payout command transmission processing (step S111) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, A special figure game process (step S112) for performing processing relating to the figure variation display game, and a normal figure game processing (step S113) for performing processing relating to the normal figure variation display game are performed. On the other hand, if it is in the probability set value change state (step S109; Y) or if it is in the probability set value confirmation mode (step S110; Y), the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the above-described game-related processing. That is, in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode, the game cannot be progressed.

It should be noted that, if the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode, payout command transmission processing (step S111), special figure game processing (step S112), normal figure game processing (step S113) so as not to be performed However, one or more of these may be performed. For example, the payout command transmission process (step S111) may be performed and the prize balls may be paid out. Further, processing other than the above-described processing may be included as processing that is not performed in the probability setting value change state or the probability setting value confirmation mode. For example, random number update processing 1 (step S105) and random number update processing 2 (step S106) are not performed in the probability set value change state, and random number update is not performed in the probability set value change state or the probability set value confirmation mode. You can do it. Also, the type of processing that is not to be executed 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) for driving the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display the special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired content (step S114), the magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring processing (step S115) for checking the detection signal from the board to determine whether there is an abnormality, board radio fraud monitoring processing (step S115) for checking the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 and determining whether there is an abnormality Monitoring processing (step S116) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S117) is performed to set signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer, and a base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch and the number of payouts based on winnings in the winning area. is performed (step S118), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

Here, in this embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of enabling interrupts) and the process of restoring the specification of the register bank (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) automatically (at the end of timer interrupt processing). It should be noted that depending on the CPU used, there are game machines that require an instruction to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game process (step S112) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the special figure game processing, the input of the starter 1 switch 36a, the starter 2 switch 37a, and the starter 3 switch 97a is monitored, the control of the whole processing relating to the special figure variation display game, and the display of the special figure are set.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special game process, first, a start switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start 1 switch 36a, the start 2 switch 37a, and the start 3 switch 97a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when there is a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, or the normal variable winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a jackpot random number) are extracted, and the winning Before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the game result pre-determination is performed to determine the game result based on the winning prize in advance.
Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of game balls by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

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

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure variation display game is monitored, the setting of the variation start of the special figure variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure variation A special figure normal process (step A8) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
At step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "1", the setting of the special figure stop display time, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

At step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the kind of the big win and the big winning opening of each big win are performed. Processing during special figure display (step A10) for setting fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare/interval, etc. is performed.
At step A7, if the special game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning gate, the update of the number of times of opening, and the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning gate are performed. A fanfare/interval process (step A11) is performed.

At step A7, if the special game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, and if it is the final round, an ending command is set; A large winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for ball processing is performed.
At step A7, if the special game process number is "5", if the big win round is the last round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged and the big win end process are performed. A large winning hole remaining ball processing (step A13) is performed for setting information necessary for performing the processing.
At step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "6", a jackpot end process (step A14) for setting information necessary for carrying out the special figure normal processing is performed.

Thereafter, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51a (step A15), the symbol variation control process (step A16) relating to the special figure 1 indicator 51a is performed. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 indicator 51b (step A17), the symbol variation control process (step A18) pertaining to the special figure 2 indicator 51b is performed, and the special figure game process is finished. do. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special game processing timer is not "0" (step A4; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step A15, and the subsequent processes are executed. conduct.

A big hit is a special result that accompanies the operation of a conditional device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit pattern). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable prize winning device 38 is set (the character product continuous operating device is operated). The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on and off. In addition, "conditional device" is a term commonly used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of electric accessories, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term with a meaning.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the startup switch monitoring process (step A1) in the special game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening switch monitoring process, first, a first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hardware random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (starting port 1 switch 36a in this case), the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared, and is sent to the target starting port. Set information indicating that a prize has been won. After that, it is determined whether or not there is a prize to the first start opening, which is the start opening of Toku-zu 1 (step A103).
At step A103, when it is determined that there is no winning to the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A103, when it is determined that there is a prize to the first start port (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not during the special figure time saving (during general electricity support) (step A104 ).

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

Next, the second starting point (normal variable winning device 37) prepares a winning monitoring table (step A109), and performs hardware random number acquisition processing (step A110). In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (starting port 2 switch 37a in this case), the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared, and is sent to the target starting port. Set information indicating that a prize has been won. After that, it is determined whether or not there is a prize to the second start opening which is the start opening of the special figure 2 (step A111).
At step A111, when it is determined that there is no winning in the second start opening (step A111; N), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A111, when it is determined that there is a prize to the second start port (step A111; Y), the normal electric accessory (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, normal fluctuation It is determined whether or not the prize winning device 37 is in an open state in which the game ball can win a prize (step A112). It shifts to the processing of A114 and performs the subsequent processing. On the other hand, in step A112, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not normal electric fraud is occurring (step A113).

In step A113, it is determined that fraud 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 (eg, 5). The normal variable winning device 37 cannot win a game ball when it is closed, and can win a game ball only when it is open. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some kind of abnormality or dishonesty has occurred, and if there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent wins. Then, when the number of fraudulent prizes thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (upper limit) for determination of fraud occurrence, it is determined that fraud is occurring.

At step A113, if it is determined that the general electric fraud is not occurring (step A113; N), prepare a table for setting information on suspension by the second start port (normal variable winning device 37) (step A114), After performing the special figure starting mouth switch common processing (step A115), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processing is performed. Further, when it is determined in step A113 that electricity fraud is occurring (step A113; Y), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed.

Next, a third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A116), and hardware random number acquisition processing (step A117) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (starting port 3 switch 97a in this case), the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared, and is sent to the target starting port. Set information indicating that a prize has been won. After that, it is determined whether or not there is a prize to the third start opening, which is the start opening of the special figure 2 (step A118).
In step A118, when it is determined that there is no winning to the third start opening (step A118; N), the start opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A118, when it is determined that there is a winning prize to the third start port (step A118; Y), it is determined whether or not during special figure time saving (during general electricity support) (step A119 ).

At step A119, when it is determined that it is not in the special figure time saving (step A119; N), the process proceeds to step A122 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A119, when it is determined that it is in the special figure time saving (step A119; Y), prepare a right-handed instruction notification command (step A120), and perform production command setting processing (step A121) . That is, if it is a time-saving state, regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game, a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and effect command setting processing (step A121) is performed. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, no prize is awarded to the third start port (second start prize port 97) unless the player is left-handed, and the normal variable prize-winning device 37 is not awarded unless the player is right-handed. Therefore, the time-saving state is a game state in which right-handed hitting is more advantageous than left-handed hitting, but when there is a third start opening winning during the time-saving state (that is, when left-handed during the time-saving state) , a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 performs notification (warning) instructing to hit to the right.
Then, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) (step A122), special figure starting opening switch common processing (step A123) is performed, starting opening switch monitoring End the process.

[Common process for special figure start switch]
Next, the details of the special figure starting opening switch common processing (steps A108, A115, A123) in the starting opening switch monitoring processing described above will be described. Special figure starting opening switch common processing, when there is an input of starting opening 1 switch 36a or starting opening 2 switch 37a or starting opening 3 switch 97a, is a process that is performed in common for each input.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure starting opening switch common processing, first, of the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 37a, and the starting opening 3 switch 97a, the number of winnings to the starting opening switch to be monitored information is output to the management device external to the gaming machine 10 (step A141), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A142), and the output count overflows. (Step A143).
If the output count does not overflow (step A143; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM starting signal output count area (step A144), and the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A143; Y), the process proceeds to step A145. In this embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting signal output count area. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is determined that the number of output times overflows, so that saving is not performed.

Next, among the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a, it is determined whether the update target special figure holding (starting memory) number corresponding to the monitored starting port switch is less than the upper limit value. Determine (step A145).
When the special figure reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A145; N), the special figure start opening switch common processing is terminated.
Also, if the number of special figures pending to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A145; Y), the number of special figures pending to be updated (the number of special figures 1 pending or the number of special figures 2 pending) is updated by +1 ( Step A146), prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number (step A147), perform production command setting processing (step A148), target starting opening winning flag is saved (step A149). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number is calculated (step A150), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hardware random number acquisition process of steps A102, A110, and A117 is RWM. (step A151). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A152), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A153). This jackpot symbol random number is used in the special figure reservation information determination process (step A157).

Next, the variation pattern random numbers (fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 2 in this embodiment) are saved in the corresponding RWM variation pattern random number storage area (step A154).
Then, the address of the variation order flag storage area corresponding to the sum of the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number (any place from reservation 1 to 8) is calculated (step A155), and the calculated area is targeted (Special figure 1 or special figure 2) to save the fluctuation order flag (step A156), perform special figure reservation information determination processing (step A157), and end the special figure start opening switch common processing.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the starting winning areas of the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the normal variable winning opening 37. It constitutes a start memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a start memory which is the execution right of the variable display game. In addition, the starting storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting winning port 36, which is the starting port of the special figure 1, to the first Stored as a start memory, various random values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning port 97 or the normal variable winning device 37, which is the starting port of the special figure 2, are the second start with a predetermined number as the upper limit Store as memory.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
Next, the details of the special figure reservation information determination process (step A157) in the special figure start opening switch common process described above will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process that determines the 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. 14, first, a low probability determination flag is prepared (step A161), and the prediction determines whether or not the big hit is a big hit depending on whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value (low probability big hit determination value). A big hit determination process (step A162) is performed, and it is determined whether or not a big hit is set as a determination result (step A163).
In step A163, when it is determined that a big hit is set as a determination result (step A163; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting switch is set (step A164) and prepared in step A152. Stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A165), and the process proceeds to step A167.
On the other hand, in step A163, when it is determined that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A163; N), that is, when the loss is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A166 ), the process proceeds to step A167.

At step A167, the stop design information acquired at step A165 or the stop design information set at step A166 is saved in the design information area (step A167).
Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target starting port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and effect command setting processing (step A169) is performed.
Next, a high probability determination flag is prepared (step A170), and the prediction big hit determination process (step A171) determines whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value (high probability determination value of big hit). is performed, and it is determined whether or not a big hit is set as a determination result (step A172).
At step A172, when it is determined that a big hit has been set as the determination result (step A172; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step A173), and prepared at step A152. Stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is obtained (step A174), and the process proceeds to step A176.
On the other hand, in step A172, when it is determined that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A172; N), that is, when the loss is set as the determination result, set the stop symbol information of the loss (step A175), the process proceeds to step A176.

In step A176, it is determined whether it is in the high probability of a special figure (step A176).
At step A176, when it is determined that the special figure is not in the high probability (step A176; N), the process proceeds to step A178.
On the other hand, in step A176, when it is determined that the special figure is in the high probability (step A176; Y), the stop design acquired in step A174 is stored in the design information area where the stop design information is saved in step A167. The information or the stop pattern information set at step A175 is overwritten and saved (step A177), and the process proceeds to step A178. It should be noted that the stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for prefetching of variation patterns and the like.

At step A178, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A178), and effect command setting processing (step A179) is performed. Thus, in this embodiment, each time the special figure reservation information determination process is executed, the result determined by the jackpot low probability determination value and the result determined by the jackpot high probability determination value are sent by the production control device 300. be done.
Next, a special figure information setting process (step A180) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern, is performed, and a variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A181).

After that, prepare a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game (step A182), perform the effect command setting process (step A183), and determine the special figure reservation information. End the process. In addition, the special figure information setting process in step A180 and the variation pattern setting process in step A181 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

By the above processing, the look-ahead stop pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and the look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are generated. It is prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300 . As a result, the judgment result (read-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the device 300, especially by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc., to the player before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to notify.
That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the starting memory in the starting winning memory means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the starting memory (for example, whether a special result will be obtained). determination of whether or not) constitutes prior determination means. The timing for determining the random value stored in correspondence with the starting memory in advance is not limited to the time when the starting memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played. good.

[Look-ahead big hit determination processing]
Next, the details of the look-ahead big hit determination process (steps A162, A171) in the special figure reservation information determination process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the look-ahead big-hit determination process, first, the lower limit judgment value of the big-hit judgment value is set (step A191), and it is judged whether the value of the target big-hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A192).

At step A192, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A192; Y), a loss is set as the judgment result (step A197), and the look-ahead big hit judgment processing is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A192, when it is determined that the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step A192; N), it is judged whether the judgment flag prepared immediately before the prefetch big hit judgment process is a high probability judgment flag. (step A193).

At step A193, if it is determined that the high probability determination flag (step A193; Y), that is, if the look-ahead big hit determination process is the process of step A171, set the upper limit determination value in the high probability ( Step A194), it is determined whether the target jackpot random number value is greater than the upper limit determination value (step A196).
On the other hand, in step A193, if it is determined that it is not a high probability determination flag (step A193; N), that is, if the prefetch big hit determination process is the process of step A162, set the upper limit determination value in the low probability (Step A195), it is determined whether the target jackpot random number value is greater than the upper limit determination value (step A196).

At step A196, when it is determined that the value of the target jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step A196; Y), deviation is set as the judgment result (step A197), and the look-ahead jackpot judgment processing ends.
On the other hand, in step A196, when it is determined that the target jackpot random number value is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (step A196; N), that is, in the case of a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the judgment result (step A198). , ends the look-ahead big hit determination process.

[Special winning opening switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) in the special game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the big winning opening switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether the value of the special game processing number is "4", that is, whether the big winning opening opening process is in progress (step A201). . If it is in the process of opening the big winning opening (step A201; Y), it is determined whether there is an input to the big winning opening switch 38a (step A203). Also, if the large winning opening opening process is not being performed (step A201; N), it is determined whether the value of the special game processing number is "5", that is, whether the large winning opening remaining ball processing is being performed (step A201; N) A202).
If the big winning hole remaining balls are being processed (step A202; Y), it is determined whether there is an input to the big winning hole switch 38a (step A203). Also, if the big winning hole remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A202; N), the big winning hole switch monitoring process is terminated.
Since the special game processing number does not move to the next until the special game processing timer reaches "0", the progress of the game can be checked by the special game processing number in this way.

If it is determined in step A203 that there is no input to the big winning opening switch 38a (step A203; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A203, when it is determined that there is an input to the large winning opening switch 38a (step A203; Y), a large winning opening count command is prepared (step A204), and effect command setting processing (step A205). I do.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game processing number is "4", ie, whether or not the large winning opening is being opened (step A206).

If it is determined in step A206 that the process of opening the big winning opening is not in progress (step A206; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A206 that the process of opening the large winning opening is in progress (step A206; Y), the large winning opening count is updated by +1 (step A207), and the large winning opening count is the upper limit. A value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round. For example, 9) or more is determined (step A208).

If the large winning opening count number is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A208; N), the large winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the number of large winning opening counts is equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A208; Y), the special game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (step A209), and the large winning opening switch monitoring process ends. As a result, the big winning slot is closed and one round ends.

[Special normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A8) in the special figure game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are both "0" (step A301).
In step A301, if it is determined that both the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are not "0" (step A301; N), the flag is loaded from the fluctuation order flag storage area (for the total number of reservations 1) Then (step A302), it is determined whether this change is the change of special figure 1 (step A303).
In step A303, if it is determined that the current variation is the variation of special figure 1 (step A303; Y), prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number (step A304), Effect command setting processing (step A305) is performed, special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A306) is performed, and special figure normal processing is ended. It should be noted that, at this point, the special figure 1 reservation number is not updated by -1, but in step A304, prepare a command (decoration special figure reservation number command) corresponding to the -1 updated value.

On the other hand, in step A303, if it is determined that this variation is not the variation of special figure 1 (step A303; N), that is, if this variation is the variation of special figure 2, it corresponds to the number of special figures 2 pending Prepare the decoration special figure reservation number command (step A307), perform the effect command setting process (step A308), perform the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A309), and end the special figure normal process. It should be noted that, at this point, the special figure 2 reservation number is not updated by -1, but in step A307, prepare a command (decoration special figure reservation number command) corresponding to the -1 updated value.

Also, in step A301, when it is determined that both the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number are "0" (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started ( Step A310), if the customer waiting demonstration has not started yet (step A310; N), the customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step A311).
Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A312), and effect command setting processing (step A313) is performed.
Next, set "0" for special figure normal processing as the processing number (step A314), save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A315), and clear the fluctuation pattern discrimination flag area ( Step A316). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A317), and the special figure normal processing is terminated.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A306) in the special figure normal processing described above will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 18(a), 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 pattern discrimination flag area (step A321), A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed for setting deviation information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not one special figure variation display game is a jackpot.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure to set the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern Information setting processing (step A324) is performed to prepare a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set. (Step A325). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A327) is performed.
Next, set "1" for special figure fluctuation processing as the processing number (step A328), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A329).

Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal relating to the start of variation of special symbol 1 (for example, a special symbol 1 varying signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value ( For example, 100 ms) is saved (step A333), the initial value (eg, 0) is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A309) in the special figure usual processing described above will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This is done with memory as the target.

As shown in FIG. 18(b), 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 pattern discrimination flag area (step A341), A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the 2 special figure variation display game is a big hit is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure to set the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern Information setting processing (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set. (Step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.
Next, set "1" for special figure fluctuation processing as the processing number (step A348), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A349).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A350), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 2 (for example, the signal during special symbol 2 fluctuation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value ( For example, 100 ms) is saved (step A353), the initial value (eg, 0) is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.

[Jackpot determination process]
FIG. 19 shows the jackpot determination processing (steps A364 and A374) in the jackpot flag 1 setting processing and the jackpot flag 2 setting processing described above. In this jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step A381), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A382). A big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a series of multiple 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 below the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value , is determined to be a jackpot.
If the value of the jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step A382; Y), set a loss as the judgment result (step A387), and end the jackpot judgment processing.

Also, if the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step A382; N), it is judged whether the probability is high (step A383).
And, if the high probability state (step A383; Y), set the upper limit judgment value in the high probability (step A384), determine whether the target jackpot random number value is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step A386 ). Also, if it is not a high probability state (step A383; N), set the upper limit judgment value in the low probability (step A385), and determine whether the value of the target jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step A386) .
If the value of the jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step A386; Y), the judgment result is set to be lost (step A387), and the jackpot judgment processing is terminated.
If the value of the jackpot random number is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (step A386; N), that is, if the game is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the judgment result (step A388), and the jackpot judgment process is terminated.

[Special figure 1 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 20 shows the special figure 1 stop design setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In this special figure 1 stop pattern setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A391), and if it is a big hit (step A391; Y), the special figure 1 big hit pattern random number storage area (reservation number 1 ) to load the jackpot pattern random number (step A392). Next, a special figure 1 jackpot design table is set (step A393), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded jackpot design random number is acquired, and saved in a special figure 1 stop design number area (step A394). This process selects the type of special result.

After that, the special figure 1 jackpot stop design information table is set (step A395), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A396). The stop design pattern is for setting the stop design in the special figure display (here special figure 1 display 51a) and the stop design in the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit information (information indicating 16R or 6R in this embodiment) corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A397), and the stop symbol number Acquires the probability variation determination data corresponding to , saves it in the probability variation determination data area (step A398), and prepares a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A401). Here, the probability fluctuation determination data is information indicating which mode to shift to after the big hit. Data 1 (probability variation (with general electricity support))” or “high probability data 2 (latent probability variation (without general electricity support))” is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination data area.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (step A391; N), the stop pattern number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop pattern number area (step A399), and the losing stop pattern pattern is saved in the stop pattern pattern area. Then (step A400), a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A401). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A402), and production command setting processing (step A403) is performed. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A404), the special figure 1 jackpot symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step A405), and the special figure The 1-stop symbol setting process is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 21 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In this special figure 2 stop design setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A411), and if it is a big hit (step A411; Y), the special figure 2 big hit pattern random number storage area (reservation number 1 ) to load the jackpot pattern random number (step A412). Next, a special figure 2 jackpot design table is set (step A413), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded jackpot design random number is acquired, and saved in a special figure 2 stop design number area (step A414). This process selects the type of special result.

After that, the special figure 2 big hit stop design information table is set (step A415), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A416). The stop design pattern is for setting the stop design in the special figure indicator (here special figure 2 indicator 51b) and the stop design in the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit information (information indicating 16R or 6R in this embodiment) corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A417), and the stop symbol number Acquires the probability fluctuation judgment data corresponding to , saves it in the probability fluctuation judgment data area (step A418), and prepares the decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A421).

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A411; N), the stop pattern number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop pattern number area (step A419), and the losing stop pattern pattern is saved in the stop pattern pattern area. Then (step A420), a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A421). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A422), and production command setting processing (step A423) is performed. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A424), the special figure 2 jackpot symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step A425), and the special figure 2 End the stop symbol setting process.

That is, the game control device 100 executes the first variable display game as a variable display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start prize winning port 36, and the second start prize winning port 97 and the normal variable prize winning device 37 A variable display game executing means for executing a second variable display game as a variable display game based on the detection of the game ball. Also, the game control device 100 serves as variable display game execution control means for controlling execution of the variable display game based on the determination result of the determination means (game control device 100).

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation start information setting process (steps A327, A347) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the fluctuation start information setting process, first, the random number storage area for the target fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 and 2 is cleared (step A451). Next, the variable time value table is set (step A452), the variable time value corresponding to the variable pattern number is acquired, and saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A453).

Then, a variation command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number is prepared (step A454), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A455). Next, the special figure reservation number corresponding to the variable design discrimination flag is updated by -1 (step A456), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variable design discrimination flag is set (step A457). Next, the random number storage area is shifted (step A458), and the free area after the shift is cleared (step A459). Next, the variable order flag storage area is shifted (step A460), the free area after the shift is cleared (step A461), and the variable start information setting process is terminated.

Information about the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the above processing. That is, the game control device 100 serves as determination means for determining various random numbers stored in the start storage means (game control device 100). Also, the game control device 100 serves as variation pattern determination means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variation display game based on the determination information in the start memory.
Then, the information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games is later transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 receives the information on the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and responds to the determined fluctuation pattern. Set the detailed production contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. Information on the start of these special figure fluctuation display games includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information on the number of starting memories (number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information on the stop pattern, and a variation of the special figure fluctuation display game A variation command containing information about a pattern and a stop information command containing information about extension of stop time are mentioned, and a command is transmitted to production control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command earlier than the variation command, the processing in the production control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure fluctuation processing, first, a design stop command corresponding to the fluctuation design determination flag is prepared (step A501), and effect command setting processing (step A502) is performed.
Next, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is set (step A503), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A504). In the case of this embodiment, the display time is set to 800 milliseconds when the stop symbol pattern is the winning symbol pattern, and the display time is set to 2000 milliseconds when the stop symbol pattern is the jackpot symbol pattern.
Next, set "2" for special figure display processing as the processing number (step A505), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A506).

Then, the signal related to the end of the variation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the special symbol 1 variation is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A507), and the signal related to the end of the variation of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 during fluctuation signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A508), and the pattern determination number signal control timer area according to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal Control timer initial value (for example, 256 ms) is saved (step A509). After that, as the information for controlling the special figure 1 variation display game in the special figure 1 indicator 51a, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 indicator 51a is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area (step A510 ), as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 indicator 51b, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 indicator 51b is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area (step A511), end the processing during special figure fluctuation.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure displaying process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A601), and clear the jackpot flag 1 area and jackpot flag 2 area of RWM (step A602). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A603), and when it is determined to be a big hit (step A603; Y), the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure variation display game is started. Related test signals (for example, condition device operating signal ON, character continuous operating device operating signal ON, special symbol 2 winning signal ON) are saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A606), A round number upper limit table is set (step A607).

On the other hand, in step A603, as a result of checking the big hit flag 2, if it is determined that it is not a big hit (step A603; N), it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A604), and it is a big hit (step A604). If determined as A604; Y), a test signal related to the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game jackpot (special figure 1 jackpot) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned ON, the role continuous operation device operating signal is turned ON, Special symbol 1 hit signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A605), and the round number upper limit table is set (step A607).

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit table (step A607), the round number upper limit value (16R or 6R in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained, and the RWM round number upper limit value is obtained. Save in the value area (step A608). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A609).

Next, the decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of RWM, prepared (step A610), and effect command setting processing (step A613) is performed. After that, prepare a probability information command related to the information to set the probability of winning results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) (step A612), and effect command setting processing (Step A613) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A614), and the effect command setting process (step A615) is performed.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 10000 msec) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A616), and the jackpot (special variable prize winning device 38) corresponding to the jackpot opening information is illegally won. The number area is cleared (step A617), and the fraud monitoring period outside flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area of the big winning opening corresponding to the big winning opening opening information (step A618). After that, fanfare/interval process shift setting process 1 (step A619) is performed, and the process during special figure display ends.

On the other hand, at step A604, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A604; N), set "0" for special figure normal processing as the processing number (step A620), and set the processing number to the special figure game Save in the processing number area (step A621).
Then, the fluctuating design determination flag area is cleared (step A622), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A623), and the special symbol display process is terminated.

[Fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1]
Next, the details of the process transition setting process 1 (step A619) during the fanfare/interval in the process during special figure display described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1, first, "3" for the fanfare/interval process is set as the process number (step A631), and the process number is the special game process number. Save in the area (step A632).

Next, the signals relating to the start of the big win (special game state) (for example, turn on the jackpot 1 signal, turn on the jackpot 2 signal, turn on the jackpot 3 signal, turn on the jackpot 4 signal) are saved in the external information output data area ( Step A633), a signal regarding the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, turn off the special design 1 high probability state signal, turn off the special design 2 high probability state signal, turn off the special design 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal, turn off the special design 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF, normal pattern 1 high probability state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A634). In addition, even in the special figure high probability, since only the probability state changes in the general figure, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal are always OFF. After that, the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (step A635), the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A636), and the normal game mode flag Save the normal pattern low probability flag in the area (step A637).

Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A638), and the high probability notification flag is turned off in order to turn off the game state display LED (third game state display unit 58) provided on the game board 30 related to the display of the high probability state. The area is cleared (step A639), and the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A640). Next, save the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A641), a signal related to the right-handed instruction (for example, the launch position to turn on the designation signal 1) in the test signal output data area (step A642), and in order to light up the display LED (for example, the first game state display section 56) during right hitting, the game state display number 2 area. The number being hit is saved (step A643), and the fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing 1 is terminated. As a result, the information of the effect mode is once cleared along with the occurrence of the special game state.

[Fanfare/interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare/interval process (step A11) in the special game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the fanfare/interval process, first, the number of rounds in the special game state is updated by +1 (step A701), and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special game state is prepared (step A702). , effect command setting processing (step A703) is performed.

Next, the time for opening the large winning opening (for example, 29 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A704), and the processing number is set to "4" for the processing during the opening of the large winning opening (step A705). , the process number is saved in the special game process number area (step A706).
Next, a signal related to the opening start of the large winning opening (for example, the special electric accessory 1 operating signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A707), and the number of winnings to the large winning opening is stored. The information in the win-win count area is cleared (step A708). Then, in order to open the opening/closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, ON data is saved in the big winning opening solenoid output data area (step A709), and the fanfare/interval process ends.

[Jackpot end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot ending process (step A14) in the special game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in this jackpot end processing, first, a subroutine call is performed by the probability variation determination data (step A1001).
In step A1001, when the probability fluctuation determination data is "low probability data (normal (no general electricity support))", big hit end setting processing 1 (step A1002) is performed, and the processing proceeds to step A1005.
In addition, in step A1001, if the probability fluctuation determination data is "high probability data 1 (probability variation (with general electricity support))", the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A1003) is performed, and the process moves to step A1005 do.
In addition, in step A1001, if the probability fluctuation determination data is "high probability data 2 (latency probability change (without general electricity support))", the big hit end setting process 3 (step A1004) is performed, and the process of step A1005 Transition.

At step A1005, the probability information command is loaded from the transmission command area at power failure restoration and prepared (step A1005). Then, effect command setting processing (step A1006) is performed.
Next, set "0" for special figure normal processing as the processing number (step A1007), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A1008).
Next, a signal related to the end of the big win (for example, turn off the signal for big win 1, turn off the signal for big win 3, turn off the signal for big win 4) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1009), and the signal related to the end of the big win (for example, , condition device operating signal OFF, character continuous operating device operating signal OFF, special symbol 1 win signal OFF, special symbol 2 win signal OFF) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A1010).
Next, the information in the probability determination flag area is cleared (step A1011), the information in the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of the big hit is cleared (step A1012), and the fraud monitoring period flag area is changed to the fraud monitoring period The flag is saved (step A1013), and the jackpot ending process is terminated.

[Jackpot end setting process 1]
FIG. 28(a) shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A1002) in the jackpot end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal (for example, jackpot 2 signal OFF) related to no time saving state is saved in the external information output data area (step A1021), and a signal about the start of the low probability state and no time saving state (For example, special design 1 high probability state signal OFF, special design 2 high probability state signal OFF, special design 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF, special design 2 fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF, normal design 1 high probability state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1022).

Next, save the number without time saving state in the game state display number area (step A1023), save the general figure low probability flag in the general figure game mode flag area (step A1024), special in the special figure game mode flag area A figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved (step A1025).
Next, a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1026), and the right-handed display LED (first game state display unit 56) is turned off. In order to make it possible, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A1027).
Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step A1028), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

[Jackpot end setting process 2]
FIG. 28(b) shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A1003) in the jackpot end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal relating to the start of the time saving state (for example, jackpot 2 signal ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1031). Since the signal regarding the start of the time-saving state is output from the jackpot, it is continuously saved in the external information output data area.
Then, a signal regarding the start of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, the special design 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special design 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special design 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal is ON, the special design 2 The variable time reduction state signal is ON, and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1032).

Next, save the number with a time saving state in the gaming state display number area (step A1033), save the general figure high probability flag in the general figure game mode flag area (step A1034), and save it in the special figure game mode flag area There is a special figure high probability & time saving flag is saved (step A1035).
Next, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A1036), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended. In the case of the present embodiment, the right-handed mode is set during the time-saving state, but since the right-handed mode is set during the big hit, the right-handed hit is not set in the big hit end setting process 2.

[Jackpot end setting process 3]
FIG. 29 shows the jackpot end setting process 3 (step A1004) in the jackpot end process described above. In this jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal (for example, jackpot 2 signal OFF) related to no time saving state is saved in the external information output data area (step A1041), and a signal about the start of the high probability state and no time saving state (For example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal ON, special symbol 2 high probability state signal ON, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1042).

Next, save the number without time saving state in the game state display number area (step A1043), save the general figure low probability flag in the general figure game mode flag area (step A1044), special in the special figure game mode flag area Save the figure high probability & no time saving flag (step A1045).
Next, a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1046), and the right-handed display LED (first game state display unit 56) is turned off. In order to make it possible, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A1047).
Next, the probability information command (latency) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A1048), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is terminated.

Next, control by the production control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs main processing shown in FIG. 30 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the main processing, processing at the start of the program is performed first. In this process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and interrupts are permitted (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), the random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at 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 the program start processing from steps C1 to C7 is performed, loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8). Next, a performance button input process (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the performance button 25 or the touch panel 29 is performed. Inputs from the performance button 25 and the touch panel 29 are read in timer interrupt processing, and in this performance button input processing, when there is an input from the performance button 25 or the touch panel 29, processing for changing performance contents is performed.

Then, hall/player setting mode processing is performed for setting changeable ranges of LED and liquid crystal brightness, volume, etc., and receiving operations by the player to change LED and liquid crystal brightness, volume, and the like (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.

Next, a reception command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to commands from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) is performed for editing settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect. ) to set the completion of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the content to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data for the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (approximately 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to switch frames (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 sec), it is determined that it is time to switch frames when a V blank interrupt (1/60 sec) is input twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be changed arbitrarily. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 second, or image updating (frame switching) may be performed at a timing later than 1/60 second. 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, if it is determined at step C15 that it is time to switch frames (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, sound control processing (step C17) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), decoration control processing (step C17) for controlling LEDs such as the board decoration device 46 and the frame decoration device 18 C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 31 shows received command check processing in the main processing described above. In this received command check processing, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands have been received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception count (step C201). It is determined whether or not the number is 0 (step C202). If 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 received commands (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copying for the number of commands received has been completed. (step C206). Thus, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the received command buffer, but the content of the received command buffer is copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for a case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during command analysis, commands (data) can be moved to make space. In addition, command analysis can be collectively performed for each round of main processing.

If it is determined in step C206 that the number of command copies corresponding to the number of commands received has not been completed (step C206; N), the process returns to step C204. If it is determined that copying of commands for the number of commands received has been completed (step C206; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C207), and received command analysis processing (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 commands corresponding to the number of commands received has been completed (step C210). If it is determined that the analysis of commands corresponding to the number of commands received has not been 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 commands received has been completed (step C210; Y), the received command check processing is terminated. In this way, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In this embodiment, up to 32 commands can be saved.

[Receive command analysis processing]
FIG. 32 shows received command analysis processing in the received command check processing described above. In this received command analysis processing, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (steps C232 and C233). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

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

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234; Y), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). Variation system command is a command to command the variation pattern of special figure. If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235; Y), the variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

Also, in step C235, when it is determined that MODE is not within the range of variation commands (step C235; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of jackpot commands (step C237). The big hit system command is a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) during a big win, or a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen, end screen, etc.) during a small win. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

If it is determined at step C237 that the MODE is not within the range of the jackpot commands (step C237; N), it is determined whether or not the MODE is within the range of the symbol commands (step C239). The symbol system command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special figure (for example, what to do with the stop symbol of the special figure). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbolic command (step C239; Y), symbolic command processing (step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

Also, in step C239, if it is determined that MODE is not within the range of symbol commands (step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as pending number commands and error commands. (Step C241). A single command is a command that stands alone, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. The single-shot commands include customer waiting demo commands, pending number commands, pattern stop commands, probability information commands, error/illegal commands, and model designation commands. If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (step C241; Y), single-shot command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

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

Also, when it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the look-ahead variation system command (step C245). When it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variation command (step C245; Y), prefetch variation command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated. If it is determined in step C245 that the MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variation command (step C245; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

In addition, the look-ahead variation system command and the look-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. Pre-reading effect (also called pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit when the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) is executed after that. (or what kind of variation pattern it will be), in order to notify the player in advance with a predetermined reliability, display the decoration special figure start memory display etc. displayed on the display device 41 in a manner different from usual, It is a production such as performing a production display on The look-ahead system command (a look-ahead variation system command and a look-ahead pattern system command) is a command to inform in advance of the variation pattern and the stop design corresponding to the start memory to be the target of the look-ahead effect, and is sent from the game control device 100 at the time of start winning. It is transmitted to the production control device 300 . It should be noted that normal variation-based commands and symbol-based 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, a command related to power-on and a command related to a probability setting value are processed in one-shot command processing. Commands related to power-on include a command for recovery from power failure and a command for RAM initialization. The commands related to the probability setting values include the following commands: changing probability setting, changing probability setting value, ending probability setting change, confirming probability setting value, and ending probability setting value confirmation.

Various effects are set based on the commands received as described above. For example, for an image to be displayed on the display device 41, which is one of the effects set based on commands, first, scenario data for controlling the flow of effects is set based on the received command, and this scenario data is used. Based on this, motion data is set for controlling display contents along with the progress of the game, and a video is created by synthesizing a plurality of images drawn corresponding to the motion data. An image to be displayed on the display device 41 is constructed by creating a display image for each frame and sequentially displaying the images. A display image of one frame is constructed by superimposing a plurality of layers on which images can be drawn. FIG. 33(a) shows a layer structure forming a display image of one frame.

In this embodiment, there are 14 types of layers from layer 0 to layer 13 from the back side of the screen to the front side of the screen, and the content of the image to be drawn is determined for each layer. The background layer is a layer for drawing a background image, and the notice A layer to the notice H layer are layers for drawing various notice images including a step-up notice.
In addition, the left pattern layer, the right pattern layer and the middle pattern layer are layers for drawing identification patterns of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display section 85 (see FIG. 38), and the reserved layer is This is a layer for drawing the display (see FIG. 38) of the memory display portion 83 and the running memory display portion 84. The fourth pattern layer is the decoration feature of the fourth pattern in the second decoration game display portion 88 (see FIG. 38). This is the layer that draws the figure fluctuation display game.

As shown in FIG. 33(a), control of the drawing contents of each layer is managed by the corresponding motion management area. As shown in FIG. 33(b), the motion management area has a display number (for example, left In the case of symbols, there are three areas (display number area) that store the next symbol, current symbol, and previous symbol), and an area that stores the frame number that indicates how many frames the process has progressed (frame number area). include. In addition, an area for storing the command position (command position area) that indicates how many lines in the motion table, which defines a certain flow of effects, has progressed, and a list table for multiple motions (a list of multiple motion tables). an area (motion list table area) for storing address data (corresponding to the motion index) that indicates which table is used in the data list), and multiple display information areas that define the display contents of each object. including.

There are a plurality of display information areas in the motion management area corresponding to the number of displays (the number of objects), and as shown in FIG. X coordinate of the point, Y coordinate of the upper left point of the display, X coordinate of the upper right point of the display, Y coordinate of the upper right point of the display, X coordinate of the lower left point of the display, Y coordinate of the lower left point of the display, Image index, Background color, Foreground color, It includes an area for storing each data of frame count and behavior index when moving image only for IPicture (I picture).

Here, the display type is the type of the object (including information indicating whether the object is a still image or a moving image (movie), as well as information indicating the type of movie (I-picture or not, etc.)). The effect type is information indicating the type of effect (processing such as making the image transparent) to be applied to the image. The effect parameter is a parameter of the effect (transparency when transparency is provided, etc.). The X coordinate and Y coordinate are data for specifying the display position of the image. I have the coordinates of a point. An image index is a number that identifies a still image or movie. The frame count for a moving image of only an IPicture is data indicating what frame data is an IPicture (that is, an I frame). A behavior index is an index for setting the behavior of an object (display element).

The contents of the motion management area are set according to the scenario data set based on the commands. Scenario data is set in a scenario layer, which is a conceptual scenario layer for hierarchically controlling the flow of production. A scenario layer number of 7 is attached.
In this embodiment, the scenario layer with scenario layer number 0 is mainly used to control the display of the background image, the scenario layer 1 is used to control the display of the left pattern, the scenario layer 2 is used to control the display of the right pattern, and the scenario layer 3 is used to control the display of the right pattern. is used for the display control of the medium pattern, the scenario layer 4 is used for the display control of the first notice effect, the scenario layer 5 is used for the display control of the second notice effect, and the scenario layer 6 is used for the pending display (storage display section 83 , and the display of the currently running storage display section 84), and the scenario layer 7 is used for display control of the fourth pattern.

[Single-shot command processing]
Next, the details of the one-shot command processing (step C107) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described with reference to FIG.
When the single-shot command processing is started, it is first determined in step C181 whether or not the MODE data instructs the customer waiting demonstration. , the process proceeds to step C182, and if it is not intended to command a customer waiting demonstration (step C181; N), the process proceeds to step C184. The customer-waiting demonstration is a customer-waiting demonstration effect (also referred to as a “customer-waiting effect”), and is an effect including the customer-waiting demo display performed on the display device 41 . The customer waiting demonstration effect is not limited to the display on the display device 41, and may be performed by displaying on another display device, lighting (including blinking) of lamps, or outputting sound.

Proceeding to step C182, it is determined whether the state of the P machine (the state of the pachinko game machine) is in the customer waiting demonstration. If not (step C182; N), a customer waiting effect setting process for performing a customer waiting effect is performed (step C183), and the one-shot command process is terminated.

When proceeding to step C184, it is determined whether the data of MODE commands the value of the special figure 1 reserved number, and if it commands the value of the special figure 1 reserved number (step C184; Y), After executing the special figure 1 reservation information setting process (step C185) that performs processing such as display of the decoration special figure start memory display, the single-shot system command process is terminated, and if it is not intended to command the value of the number of special figure 1 reservations ( At step C184;N), the process proceeds to step C186.
When proceeding to step C186, it is determined whether the data of MODE commands the value of the special figure 2 reservation number, and if it commands the value of the special figure 2 reservation number (step C186; Y), After executing the special figure 2 pending information setting process (step C187) that performs processing such as display of the decorative special figure start memory display, the single-shot system command process is terminated, and if it is not intended to command the value of the number of special figure 2 reservations ( At step C186;N), the process proceeds to step C188.

When proceeding to step C188, it is determined whether or not the MODE data indicates power failure recovery (command data at power failure recovery), and if it indicates power failure recovery (step C188; Y), power failure recovery setting After executing the process (step C189), the one-shot command process is terminated, and if it is not for notifying recovery from power failure (step C188; N), the process proceeds to step C190. The power failure recovery setting process (step C189) is for notifying the player of the power failure recovery by, for example, displaying a message such as "The game has been restarted" on the display device 41, or blinking the lamps in a predetermined manner. and includes scenario data setting processing therefor.

When the process proceeds to step C190, it is determined whether or not the MODE data indicates power-on (power-on with initialization) (command data at power-on). ;Y), the process proceeds to power-on processing (step C191), and if the power-on is not notified (step C190; N), the process proceeds to step C192. The power-on command is a power-on command for informing the effect control device 300 that the game control device 100 has cleared the RWM. This power-on command is sent to the effect control device 300 to clear the effect state and to perform RWM clear notification (an operation to display, for example, the display device 41 that the RWM is cleared).

In the power-on processing (step C191), as various initial screen information settings, clear the special figure type / design type, set 0 to the special figure 1 reservation number and the special figure 2 reservation number, set the current design and the stop design For example, left = 7, middle = 5, right = 3 includes the process of setting the missing design. Furthermore, initialization processing for initializing the operating position of the motor of the production device, and control processing for executing the RWM clear notification are included.

Proceeding to step C192, it is determined whether or not the MODE data indicates the suggestive effect start condition. The suggestive effect start condition is passage of the game ball to the normal figure start gate 34 and winning to the right general winning hole 35, which is the start condition of the suggestive effect described later. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a game ball passes through the normal figure starting gate 34 and when there is a winning in the right general winning opening 35, a suggestive effect start condition command is issued from the game control device 100. It is supposed to be sent.

If the MODE data indicates the suggestive effect start condition (step C192; Y), the suggestive effect setting process (step C193) is performed, and the one-shot command process is terminated. The details of the suggestion effect setting process will be described later. Also, if it is not for notifying the suggestive effect start condition (step C192; N), other commands not shown are processed, and the one-shot command processing is terminated.

[Processing of variable commands]
Next, details of the variable command processing (step C101) in the received command analysis processing described above will be described with reference to FIG.
When the variation system command processing is started, first in step C111, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined, and if it is undetermined (step C111; Y), the variation system command processing is terminated, and it is not undetermined In the case (step C111; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process (step C112) is executed and the process proceeds to step C113. The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set by symbol system command processing.

When the process proceeds to step C113, based on the information (valid command information or invalid command information) returned in the variation pattern corresponding symbol determination process (step C112), it is determined whether the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent. If there is a match (step C113; Y), that is, if invalid command information is returned, the variable command processing is terminated, and if there is no mismatch (step C113; N), that is, valid command information is returned. In that case, the process proceeds to step C114.
The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a winning symbol, a 16R probability variable big hit symbol, and the like. In addition, the inconsistency in step C113 is a contradiction in the production, such as when a pattern command of a 16R probability variable jackpot pattern is received even though a variation command (variation pattern command) is received. It means that it is a combination (combination of variation command and symbol type).

When the process proceeds to step C114, a variable effect setting process (step C114) is executed in order to perform an effect according to the variable command, and the P machine state (state of the pachinko game machine) is set to be changed (step C115). . Here, "during fluctuation" means that the special figure is fluctuating (not during a demonstration waiting for customers, during a big hit, or during a fanfare). After that, a limited period management process for managing a limited period for limiting the execution of the look-ahead effect, which will be described later, is performed (step C116), and the variable command process is terminated.

[Variation effect setting process]
Next, details of the variable effect setting process (step C114) in the above-described variable command process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the fluctuation production setting process is started, first, a fluctuation pattern classification process (step C271) for selecting a broad pattern (rough classification of the fluctuation display production of the special figure) according to the received command is executed, and the above The advance notice apportionment table 1 corresponding to the broad patterns and various effects information returned in the variation pattern classification process of step C271 is prepared (step C272). The production information here is the information of the stop pattern (especially the details of the jackpot pattern, because the loss can be understood by the rough pattern), the information of the probability state such as the high probability / time saving state, the number of reservations, and the production control device 300 There may be a game mode managed by (in this example, a game mode command is also sent from the game control device). At this step C272 (or steps C274 and C277 to be described later), the notice distribution table is set in consideration of various effect information. incidence rate) can be changed.
Next, a random number lottery process A (step C273) is executed.
Next, the advance notice distribution table 2 corresponding to the broad pattern and various effect information returned in step C271 is prepared (step C274), the random number lottery process B (step C275) is executed, and the process proceeds to step C276. .

Proceeding to step C276, it is determined whether the broad pattern returned in step C271 is "normal failure". Otherwise (step C276; N), the process proceeds to step C277.
Proceeding to step C277, prepare the advance notice distribution table 3 corresponding to the rough pattern and various effect information returned in step C271 (step C277), execute the random number lottery process C (step C278), Proceed to step C279.
At step C279, the basic BGM number (basic BGM song number) is set (step C279), the advance notice effect setting process 1 (step C280) is executed, and then the process proceeds to step C281.

When proceeding to step C281, it is determined whether the first half fluctuation type determined by the processing so far is normal fluctuation or not. If normal fluctuation (step C281; Y), proceed to step C282. C281; N), Although illustration is omitted, processing of various variations in the case where the first half variation type is not normal variation is performed, and the variation effect setting processing is terminated.
It should be noted that the first half variation type, the same MODE (for example, 12 second first half normal variation), is that of the variation notice type distributed by the production control device side. Also, "normal" in "normal fluctuation" means that it is not a special fluctuation such as so-called slippage or shortening fluctuation. Also, in order to avoid complication, only a part of the advance notice distribution when the first half variation type is normal (not slippage or shortening) is shown here.

Proceeding to step C282, it is determined whether or not the notice type (data in the effect distribution result area described later) determined in the processing up to this point (step C273, etc.) designates a scroll notice, and if it is not a scroll notice (step In C282; N), the process proceeds to step C283, and if it is a scroll notice (step C282; Y), scroll notice scenario data setting processing (step C286) is executed, and the variable effect setting processing ends.
Proceeding to step C283, it is determined whether or not the notice type determined by the processing up to this point designates a scroll character notice. Data setting processing (step C287) is executed, and the variable effect setting processing is ended. Also, if it is not a scroll character notice (step C283; N), processing for another notice, not shown, is performed, and the variable effect setting process is terminated.

[Notice effect setting process 1]
Next, details of the advance notice effect setting process 1 (step C280) in the variable effect setting process described above will be described with reference to FIG. In this advance notice effect setting process 1, a step-up advance notice is set according to the random number lottery results (the results of the random number lottery processes A, B, and C described above). The step-up notice is a notice effect in which the content of the notice changes in stages, and the more the stage progresses, the higher the reliability, which is the higher possibility of a special result. In the drawings and specifications of the present application, "SU" means the step-up of this step-up notice, "SU1" means the first step of the step-up notice, and "SU2" means the step-up notice. It means the second stage, and "SU3" means the third stage of step-up notice.

When the notice effect setting process 1 is started, first, the distribution result is loaded from the SU notice number area of the effect distribution result area (step C381).
Next, prepare the scenario layer number 4 (step C382), prepare the address of the SU notice scenario table corresponding to the number of SU notices loaded in step C381 (step C383), and Scenario data setting processing (step C384) for setting the progress of the presentation is executed based on the obtained data.

Next, the distribution result is loaded from the SU1 cut-in area of the effect distribution result area (step C385), the display image data corresponding to the SU1 cut-in number loaded in step C385 is acquired, and the motion index area (save motion index save in the SU1 cut-in area of (storage area to be used) (step C386).
Next, the distribution result is loaded from the SU2 cut-in area of the effect distribution result area (step C387), the display image data corresponding to the SU2 cut-in number loaded at step C387 is acquired, and the SU2 cut-in area of the motion index area is obtained. (step C388).

Next, the distribution result is loaded from the SU3 cut-in area of the effect distribution result area (step C389), the display image data corresponding to the SU3 cut-in number loaded at step C389 is acquired, and the SU3 cut-in area of the motion index area is acquired. (step C390), and proceeds to step C391.
At steps C385 to C390, the motion table data for displaying the display image is temporarily stored for each stage. Note that the data saved here is not necessarily used, and if the number of SUs selected is 1 or 2, the display image saved in the upper SU area will not be used.

Also, a temporary image may be set as the display image. The provisional image is arranged in order to create a production scenario or the like even if the display image is not yet completed in the development stage of the gaming machine. If this temporary image is set (step C391; Y), the temporary image is replaced with the corresponding display image (step C392). However, when the display image to be replaced does not yet exist, such as when the game is still in the development stage, the temporary image is not replaced and the effect is displayed as it is. Whether or not a temporary image is set can be determined by the value of the image index, which is information specifying an image in the display information area of the motion management area (see FIG. 33(c)).

Next, display on the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 38(a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display games is provided. Here, the decoration special figure variable display game is displayed by stopping after the identification information is variably displayed in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas.
A second decoration game display section 88 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided in the upper left part of the display area. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 uses one fourth symbol in the left area corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game and the right area corresponding to the special figure 2 variation display game. It is used to display The fourth symbol has "-", which is identification information corresponding to a loss, and "○", which is identification information corresponding to a big hit. there is

In addition, a memory display section 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided at the lower center of the display area. In the present embodiment, since the first starting memory and the second starting memory are digested in the order of memory, the memory display section 83 displays the decoration special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory or the second starting memory one-on-one at the left end. are displayed in the order in which they are stored. The decoration special figure start memory display of the left end is the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the 1st start memory memorized first, and is designed to shift to the left each time it is digested.
In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game corresponding to each starting memory and the result of the look-ahead such as the variation pattern by the display mode. In addition, in FIG. 38(a), a look-ahead effect is performed to change the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display for the first starting memory in the order of digestion.

On the left side of the memory display section 83, there is provided a running memory display section 84 for displaying information related to starting memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the memory display unit 83 is transferred to the running memory display unit 84, and the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed, the variation pattern, etc. is suggested by its display mode.
A starting memory number display section 86 for displaying the number of starting memories is provided in the upper right part of the display area. The starting memory number display section 86 is provided with a first starting memory number display section 86a for displaying the number of the first starting memory and a second starting memory number display section 86b for displaying the number of the second starting memory. ing.

When the starting memory is digested and reduced from the state shown in FIG. 38(a), the decorative special figure starting memory display at the left end of the memory display section 83 flows into the running memory display section 84 as shown in FIG. 38(b). is displayed. Here, the result of the special figure variation display game, the variation pattern, etc. are suggested in the same manner as the look-ahead effect in the in-execution storage display unit 84. Also, in the starting memory number display section 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display section 86a is decreased by one.

Then, in the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 85, the decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game based on the first start memory is started, and the left, middle, and right variation display areas are identified. A variable display of information is started. Also, in the second decoration game display section 88, the decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game based on the first start memory is started, and the variation display of the identification information is started in the left area.
After that, as shown in FIG. 38(c), the identification information temporarily stops in the order of the left variation display area, the right variation display area, and the middle variation display area in the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85. FIG. In the temporarily stopped state, the identification information is displayed so as to sway, indicating that the vehicle is not completely stopped. In addition, in the second decoration game display section 88, the variable display of the identification information is continued in the left area.

Then, when the variation time ends, as shown in FIG. 38(d), the identification information of the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 is stopped, and the result mode is displayed. In the second decorative game display section 88 as well, the variable display of the identification information ends in the left area, the identification information stops, and the result mode is displayed.
Furthermore, the special figure variation display game and the decorative special figure variation display game are terminated with the end of the stop time. Along with this, as shown in FIG. 38(e), the display of the in-execution memory display section 84 is erased, and the next decoration special figure variation display game can be started. If there is no starting memory in the state shown in FIG. 38(e), the customer waits. Also, if the result is a special result in the state of FIG. 38(e), it will be in a special game state.

FIGS. 39A to 39C show an example of step-up notice. When the step-up notice is performed, after the variable display of the special figure fluctuation display game is started, first, as shown in FIG. will be Next, instead of displaying SU1, as shown in FIG. 38(b), SU2, which is the second step, is displayed as a display image 600 for step-up notice. Further, instead of displaying SU2, as shown in FIG. 38(c), as a display image 600 for step-up notice, SU3, which is the third step, is displayed.
If the progress stage of the step-up notice is one step, the step-up notice ends when the display of FIG. 39(a) ends. Also, if the progress stage of the step-up notice is two stages, the step-up notice ends when the display of FIG. 39(b) ends.

The display image 600 of the step-up notice of this embodiment is layer 12 (see FIG. 33 ), and the display image 600 of the step-up notice is displayed in front of the identification information of the decorative special figure variation display game display section 85 so as to overlap.

39(d) to (g) show an area 610 corresponding to the display area of the display device 41 in the layer 12 where the display image of the advance notice is drawn. The step-up notice display image 600 is composed of a background portion 601, a character portion 602, and a character portion 603. Here, these are integrated into one image.
As described in the above-described advance notice effect setting process 1, the display image 600 to be used is prepared for the display image 600 of SU1 and the display image 600 of SU2. 600 is drawn on the layer 12 as shown in FIGS. 39(d) and (e), and a step-up notice is given as shown in FIGS. 39(a) and (b).

On the other hand, a temporary image 605 may be prepared for the display image of SU3, and when the temporary image 605 is prepared, it is rendered by replacing it with the display image 600 that is actually used. When there is a display image 600 to be replaced or when the display image 600 is prepared from the beginning without preparing the temporary image 605, the display image 600 of SU3 is drawn on the layer 12 as shown in FIG. , a step-up notice as shown in FIG. 39(c) is performed. However, if the image to be replaced does not exist and the provisional image 605 remains prepared, the provisional image 605 is drawn on the layer 12 as shown in FIG. 39(g). When the temporary image 605 is drawn, the temporary image 605 is displayed as the display image of SU3 as shown in FIG. 39(h).

The temporary image 605 is not drawn over the entire area 610 corresponding to the display area in layer 12, but is an image drawn only in a portion where the display image 600 of SU3 can be displayed. Therefore, even if the temporary image 605 is drawn, the image of the portion of the image of the layer located on the far side of the screen relative to the layer 12 where the temporary image 605 is not drawn is visible.
By using such a temporary image 605, it is possible to proceed with the development related to the step-up notice even if the display image 600 has not yet been completed in the development stage. efficiency can be increased.

Further, when the game machine is completed, the processing using the temporary image 605 becomes unnecessary, but even in this case, the processing for preparing the temporary image 605 is left as it is without being deleted.
Even if the process of preparing the temporary image 605 remains, it will always be replaced with the display image 600, so no inconvenience will occur. Rather, it is possible to save the trouble of deleting the process of preparing the temporary image 605, and to prevent unintended problems caused by the deletion.

Although the provisional image 605 is used as part of the display image 600 of SU3, which has a plurality of types, the provisional image 605 may be used for all types of the display image 600 of SU3, or there are a plurality of types. The temporary image 605 may also be used for part or all of the display image 600 of SU1 or SU2.
Alternatively, only part of the step-up notice display image 600 may be used as the temporary image 605 . As described above, the step-up notice display image 600 is composed of the background portion 601 , the character portion 602 and the character portion 603 , and part of these may be used as the temporary image 605 . In this case, one layer may contain a plurality of temporary images 605, and one layer may contain both the temporary image 605 and the completed image.

Also, a plurality of temporary images 605 may be arranged in different layers. As a case where a plurality of temporary images 605 are arranged on different layers, temporary images are used in a plurality of layers when the display image 600 of one step-up notice is an image obtained by integrating images over a plurality of layers. There are cases. It is also conceivable that the temporary image 605 is used for the display image 600 of the step-up notice, and at the same time, the temporary image 605 is used for other displays.

In addition, the use of the temporary image 605 is not limited to the step-up notice, and can be used in other effects, and the temporary image 605 is used for effects in which the display image is not yet completed. By doing so, it is possible to proceed with the design of processing related to rendering even before the display image is completely completed.
For example, the temporary image 605 may be used for some or all of the images selected from a plurality of images and displayed. In addition, advance notice to display dialogue, character display to explain the function of the game machine, display for error notification, cut-in notice, background display, selection display of music and production contents during special game state, display of game machine By using the temporary image 605 for the history display, the eye-catching image displayed at the time of scene change, the chance-up image displayed at a predetermined probability during the SP reach, etc., development of these displays can be efficiently performed. can proceed.

In addition, the decorative special starting memory display of the memory display unit 83, the running memory display of the running memory display unit 84, the first starting memory number display part 86a and the second starting memory number display part 86b of the starting memory number display part 86 , the temporary image 605 may be used. In this case, if a plurality of display images are prepared for the look-ahead effect, the temporary image 605 may be used for some or all of them.
In addition, the temporary image 605 may be used for the identification information displayed on the decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 and the identification information displayed on the second decoration game display section 88 . In this case, the temporary image 605 may be used for some or all of the multiple types of identification information. Also, when the identification information is composed of a character image and a character image, the temporary image 605 may be used for one or both of the character image and the character image.

Conversely, an effect may be determined such that the temporary image 605 is not used. The temporary image 605 is used for images that may be disadvantageous to the player if displayed as the temporary image 605, such as an alert image that calls the player's attention, an error notification, and a notification of the shooting direction. You can choose not to.
In addition, the temporary image 605 may not be used for an image that is important to the player, such as a confirmation display of a big win or an image showing a special result, which, if displayed as the temporary image 605, would significantly reduce the interest of the player. .

The temporary image 605 is an image of a size that can be drawn only in the portion where the display image to be replaced can be displayed. An image larger than the size may be prepared as temporary image data, and this may be reduced and used as the temporary image 605 .
Conversely, an image that is smaller than the size that can be drawn only in a portion where the display image to be replaced can be displayed may be prepared as temporary image data, and this may be enlarged and used as the temporary image 605 .
By doing so, even if the area occupied by the display image to be replaced changes in the development stage, it can be dealt with only by changing the enlargement ratio or reduction ratio of the temporary image without changing the temporary image data. can increase

Also, although the temporary image 605 is a monochromatic image, it may be an image other than this.
For example, as shown in FIG. 40(a), an image such as a rough sketch corresponding to the display image 600 may be used as the temporary image, or as shown in FIG. The image may be the temporary image 605 . In this way, the contents of the display image 600 can be easily grasped in the development stage, and the development efficiency can be improved.
Alternatively, the temporary image 605 may be an image that can be used as an effect display such as the cherry blossom pattern display shown in FIG. 40(c). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 40D, an image that is used only as a temporary image 605 but has the same display content as the display image that is actually used may be used. In this way, even if the temporary image 605 is displayed due to a problem or the like, the player will not feel uncomfortable, and the loss of interest can be prevented.

40(c) and (d), and a plurality of types of temporary images 605 such as monochrome images as shown in FIG. It may be possible to select which temporary image 605 to use according to the scene.
In addition, the type of the temporary image 605 may be made different for each model of gaming machines of different models that have different specs such as big win probability but are capable of executing the same effect. By doing so, the model can be easily grasped from the temporary image 605, and the development efficiency can be improved.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 40(e), the temporary image 605 may be a translucent image so that the image of the rear layer can be seen through. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp the positional relationship with the image of the rear layer in the development stage, and the efficiency of development can be improved.
Further, the pattern of the base image and the pattern of the temporary image 605 drawn on the entire screen on the inner side of the screen from the layer 0 positioned at the innermost part of the screen may be the same pattern. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the data of the background image and use it as the data of the temporary image 605 .

Further, in the image ROM 325 in which image and video data are stored, an area for storing temporary image data and an area for storing display image data, which is other image and video data, are separated. Also good. By doing so, it becomes easy to handle in the process of development, and the efficiency of development can be improved.
Also, the area in which the data of the temporary image is stored may be the area on the front side or the area on the rear side of the area in which the display image data is stored. By storing the display image data in an area on the top side, even if the size of the display image data area changes during the development process, the position of the area where the temporary image data is stored can be kept unchanged. can.
In addition, even if the display image data is stored in an area behind the display image data, it is important to secure an unused area in advance and place the display image data in a location where it is clear that the display image data will not be stored. Even if the size of the display image data area changes in the process of (1), the position of the area for storing the temporary image data can be kept unchanged.

For example, as shown in FIG. 41(a), in the image ROM 325, the data used in the game is arranged at the head of the area for storing the display image data, which is other image and video data. You can make it work. The data of the temporary image is used in the development stage, and the display image is also predetermined. Therefore, the data can be prepared from the beginning of development, and it is easy to store from the beginning of the storage area. is. In addition, by storing from the top of the storage area, the storage position of the temporary image does not change even if the display image data increases or decreases, and there is no need to change the area to be referenced by the program, so development efficiency can be improved. can.
Also, as shown in FIG. 41(b), an unused area may be arranged in the area on the head side of the area for storing the data of the temporary image, or as shown in FIG. 40(c). An area storing fixed data whose size does not change may be allocated. In this case as well, it is possible to prevent the position of the area for storing the data of the temporary image from changing.

Also, as shown in FIG. 41(d), the image ROM 325 may be arranged at the end of the area for storing the data used in the game. Even in this way, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the case of arranging at the top.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 41(e), an unused area may be arranged in the area behind the area for storing the data of the temporary image, or as shown in FIG. 41(f). An area storing fixed data whose size does not change may be allocated. In this case as well, it is possible to prevent the position of the area for storing the data of the temporary image from changing.
Further, the data of the temporary image may be stored adjacent to the display image data to be replaced with the data of the temporary image. By doing so, the corresponding display image data becomes easy to understand.

From the above, the display device 41 for displaying an image in a gaming machine capable of generating a state advantageous to a player when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result. and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the display device 41, and the effect control means controls the image to be displayed on the display device 41 by integrating a plurality of layers each capable of drawing an image. A part of the drawing area of a predetermined layer can be drawn using a specific image (temporary image 605), and when drawn using the specific image, the specific image can be drawn. The image is replaced with a predetermined image and displayed on the display device 41 . Therefore, even if the image to be displayed is not completed, development can proceed using the temporary image 605, and the efficiency of development can be improved.

In addition, the effect control means makes the image of the layer arranged on the back side of the predetermined layer visible in the area where the image is not drawn in the predetermined layer including the specific image. Therefore, even when the temporary image 605 is displayed, it is possible to display the same effect as the actual effect, and the development can be efficiently advanced.

Also, the effect control means can draw an image including a plurality of specific images on a predetermined layer. Therefore, images for each part can be created separately, and development can proceed efficiently.

Next, the effect executed based on the detection of game balls in a predetermined area will be described.
In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the first suggesting effect suggesting the probability set value based on the detection of the game ball at the normal pattern starting gate 34 forming the first detecting section. In addition, based on the detection of the game ball at the right general winning opening 35 forming the second detection unit located below the normal figure starting gate 34, it is possible to execute the second suggestion effect that suggests the probability set value.

As shown in FIG. 42(a), the passing rate of the game balls to the normal figure start gate 34 is 20% of the game balls hit to the right. Also, as explained in FIG. 2, only some of the game balls that have passed through the normal starting gate 34 can flow into the right general winning port 35 provided below the normal starting gate 34 due to a plurality of obstacle nails. In addition, game balls that have not passed through the normal start gate 34 are prevented from flowing into the right general winning hole 35, and the winning rate to the right general winning hole 35 is the number of right-handed game balls. 5% of them. In other words, 25% of the game balls that have passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 enter the right general winning port 35 . Therefore, when the second suggestive effect is executed, the first suggestive effect is also executed, so that the accuracy of the suggestion can be improved and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, the passing rate of the game ball to the normal pattern starting gate 34 and the winning rate to the right side general winning hole 35 can be set arbitrarily, and the passing rate of the game ball hit to the right side to the normal pattern starting gate 34 is higher , is higher than the winning rate of the right-handed game ball to the right general winning hole 35.例文帳に追加In addition, the game ball which does not pass through the normal figure start gate 34 may be able to win the right general winning opening 35 .

FIG. 42(b) shows a first suggestive effect selection table used for selecting the first suggestive effect. There are three performance modes, that is, a performance mode A, a performance mode B, and a performance mode C. Here, the lighting modes of the first display section 621 are different. Also, FIG. 42(c) shows a second suggestive effect selection table used for selection of the second suggestive effect. There are three modes of effect execution, namely, effect mode A, effect mode B, and effect mode C, and here, the light emission modes of the second display section 622 are different.
Of these presentation modes, presentation mode A suggests setting 1, which has the lowest probability of a special result, and presentation mode B suggests setting 2, which has a medium probability of special results. Effect mode C suggests that setting 3 has the highest probability of a special result.

The mode of execution of the rendering modes A to C is, for example, in both the first suggestive rendering and the second suggestive rendering, the rendering mode A uses blue light emission color, and the rendering mode B uses green light emission color. , and the effect mode C is to emit red light. Of course, the execution modes of the effect modes A to C are not limited to this, and the execution modes of the effect modes A to C may be different between the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect. Execution mode includes emission color, blinking period, emission intensity, etc., and these can be set arbitrarily.

Further, in the first suggesting effect and the second suggesting effect, the selection ratio of the effect mode C with respect to the selection ratio of the effect mode A in the case where the setting 1, which has the lowest probability of a special result, is set is the first suggesting effect. The second suggestion effect is lower than
Further, when the setting 3, which has the highest probability of a special result, is set, the selection ratio of the production mode C with respect to the selection ratio of the production mode A is higher in the second suggestive effect than in the first suggestive effect. there is
Furthermore, the selection ratio of the second suggestive effect is higher than that of the first suggested effect, relative to the selection ratio of the effect mode A when setting 2, which has a medium probability of a special result, is set. ing.
In addition, the selection ratio of the production mode B with respect to the selection ratio of the production mode C in the case where the setting 2 with a medium probability of a special result is set is higher in the second suggestion production than in the first suggestion production. ing.

In other words, the second suggestion effect is less likely to be executed than the first suggestion effect, but the second suggestion effect has a higher probability set value suggestion accuracy than the first suggestion effect. ing. By configuring in this manner, the first suggestion effect is executed with high frequency, so that the probability set value can be prevented from being easily found while increasing interest in the execution of the probability set value suggestion, and the second suggestion effect can be prevented. Although the frequency of the effect is low, the accuracy of the suggestion is high, and when executed, the player's interest can be enhanced. By being able to execute such suggestive effects with different characters, it is possible to make suggestions that have never existed before, and to improve the amusement of the game.

42(b) and 42(c) are not limited to these, and the second suggestion effect is more precise than the first suggestion effect so that the accuracy of the probability set value suggestion is higher. It can be any value as long as it is

[Suggestion effect setting process]
FIG. 43 shows the suggestion effect setting process performed in the one-shot command process (see FIG. 34). In this suggestion effect setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal pattern start gate 34 (step C401), and if the game ball has not passed through the normal pattern start gate 34 (step C401; N) , the process proceeds to step C405.
In addition, when the game ball passes through the normal figure starting gate 34 (step C401; Y), the first suggestion effect selection table (see FIG. 42(b)) is set (step C402), and the first suggestion Effect selection processing based on the effect selection table is performed (step C403). Then, the selected first suggestion effect is set (step C404), and the process proceeds to step C405. As a result, the first suggestion effect is performed on the first display section 621 in the selected effect mode.

In step C405, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the right general winning opening 35 (step C405), and if there is no winning in the right general winning opening 35 (step C405; N), the suggestive effect setting process is terminated.
Also, if the winning is to the right general winning slot 35 (step C405; Y), the second suggestive effect selection table (see FIG. 42(c)) is set (step C406), and the second suggestive effect selection table is set. Effect selection processing based on is performed (step C407). Then, the selected second suggestive effect is set (step C408), and the suggestive effect setting process is terminated. As a result, the second suggestion effect is performed on the second display section 622 in the selected effect mode.

In addition, when there is a passing of the game ball to the normal figure start gate 34 or a winning to the right general winning opening 35, the suggestive effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. For example, as shown in FIG. 42(d), when a game ball passes through the normal pattern start gate 34, the first suggestion effect is executed at 40%, which is the first execution probability, and the right side general The second suggestive effect may be executed at 20%, which is the second execution probability, when there is a prize in the prize winning opening 35. - 特許庁

In this case, in the above-mentioned suggestion effect setting process, when the game ball passes through the normal pattern start gate 34 (step C401; Y), lottery is performed with the first execution probability, and when winning, from step C402 C404 is processed.
Also, if the winning is to the right general winning opening 35 (step C405; Y), a lottery is conducted with the second execution probability, and if the winning is won, the processing from steps C406 to C408 is performed.

By doing so, it becomes possible to control the respective execution probabilities in addition to the physical limitation of prize winning by obstacle nails, and it is possible to increase interest in the execution of suggestive effects. Also, the first execution probability and the second execution probability may be changed when a predetermined condition in the game is satisfied, such as during a specific game state or during a specific performance period. The specific game state includes a game state that is a normal probability state, a game state that is a high probability state, a game state that is a time saving state, a special game state, etc., and one or more of these game states are made to correspond. It is possible. In addition, as the specific effect, there are a reach state, an SP reach state, a state other than the reach state, a state in which a predetermined effect is being executed, a state in which a predetermined effect mode is set, etc. One or more of these It is possible to correspond to the production of In addition, the predetermined conditions for changing the execution probability include the occurrence of a big hit, the number of starting memories reaching a predetermined number, the operation of the effect button 25, and the predetermined time. It is possible to correspond multiple conditions.

In addition to changing the execution frequency of the suggestion performance by setting the first execution probability and the second execution probability, the execution frequency of the suggestion performance is changed by changing the ease with which the conditions for executing the suggestion performance are established. You can let them do it.
For example, when the execution condition of the suggestive effect is satisfied each time the game ball to the normal pattern start gate 34 passes, and when two or more game balls to the normal pattern start gate 34 pass, the suggested effect is executed. When a condition is established and when a predetermined condition in the game is established, such as during a specific game state or during a period when a specific effect is executed, the execution frequency may be changed by selecting when the predetermined condition is established. good.

It should be noted that the execution timing of the suggestion effect is performed immediately based on the passage of the game ball to the normal pattern start gate 34 and the winning of the right general winning opening 35, but the passage of the game ball to the normal pattern start gate 34 Alternatively, the right to execute the suggestive effect may be stocked based on the winning in the right general winning hole 35, and the suggestive effect may be executed at a later predetermined timing. In this case, a standby notification display 631, which will be described later, may be performed to notify that the execution of the suggestive effect is on standby. Furthermore, the standby notification display 631 may suggest or notify the content of the suggestive effect. Further, in the standby notification display 631, a suggestive effect may be performed separately from the suggestive effect waiting to be executed. In this case, the suggestion effect in the standby notification display 631 corresponding to the first suggestion effect and the suggestion effect in the standby notification display 631 corresponding to the second suggestion effect may differ in accuracy of suggestion.

In addition, one of the passage of the game ball to the normal figure start gate 34 and the winning to the right general winning opening 35 immediately performs a suggestive effect, and the other is stocked with the execution right of the suggestive effect and performed at a later timing. can be In particular, by stocking the right to execute the suggestive effect for the suggestive effect with higher precision of suggestion and performing it at a later timing, the player can more certainly see the suggestive effect, and the interest in the game can be improved. .

In addition, the passage of the game ball to the normal figure start gate 34 and the winning of the right general winning opening 35 are the triggers for executing the suggestive effect, but it is possible to execute the suggestive effect based on the detection of the game ball at other places. Also good. For example, the detection of game balls at the first start winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning device 38, the left general winning port 35, and the effects provided separately from these winning ports The suggestive effect may be executed by detecting a game ball in the game ball detection unit for the game ball, and the setting can be made arbitrarily.
In addition, as a trigger other than the passage of the game ball, the suggestive effect may be performed with a change in the game state such as the end of the special game state as a trigger. In this case, the precision of suggestion may differ depending on the type of jackpot (normal jackpot, variable probability jackpot, etc.) that triggered the execution of the special game state.

Further, the suggestive effect may be of any kind, and may be displayed on the display device 41 in addition to being performed by the first display section 621 or the second display section 622 . For example, the predetermined display areas of the display device 41 may be the first display section 621 and the second display section 622, and the presentation modes A to C may be expressed by the display colors and the types of characters in these display areas. . Alternatively, the production modes A to C may be expressed by voice.

Also, when the display device 41 notifies the number of prize balls generated with the winning, the performance modes A to C are expressed by the reporting mode of the number of prize balls due to the winning into the right general winning hole 35 which triggers the suggestive performance. It may be something to do.
For example, the display color of the notification of the number of prize balls that accompanies the winning to the right general prize opening 35 is made different in the performance modes A to C.例文帳に追加In this case, the display color is different from the display color of the notification of the number of prize balls that accompanies the winning of the winning hole, which does not trigger the suggestive effect.
Such notification of the number of winning balls may be performed all the time, or may be performed only in a game state in which the number of balls possessed by the player increases, such as a special game state or a game state in which small wins occur frequently. .
In addition, it is also possible to change the place where the suggestive effect is executed according to the game state or the like. For example, in the case of the time saving state, since the player pays attention to the passage of the game ball to the normal figure start gate 34, the first display unit 621 and the second display unit 622 execute the suggestive effect, and in the special game state, the game is played. Since the player pays attention to the display device 41, the suggestion effect may be executed on the display device 41. - 特許庁

In addition, when winning a prize in a winning slot in which the easiness of winning changes depending on the game state, such as the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, is used as a trigger for the suggestive effect, the suggestive effect is determined according to the state of the easiness of winning. may have different accuracies. For example, in the case of winning in a state where winning is difficult, the precision of suggestive performance is made higher than in the case of winning in a state where winning is easy.

In addition, the production control device 300 is provided with storage means for storing the contents and the number of suggested productions executed on the first display unit 621 and the second display unit 622, and stored in an external terminal by displaying a two-dimensional code or the like. An output means for outputting the information may be provided so that the contents and the number of suggestions by the suggestion effect can be confirmed on an external terminal.

In addition, the target of the suggestion is not limited to the set probability value, and any suggestion related to the game may be used. For example, it may suggest the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game being executed (such as the type of SP reach) and the high possibility of a special result. For example, the effect mode A may suggest that the possibility of the special result is lowest, and the effect modes B and C may suggest that the possibility of the special result is high in that order.

Further, the starting memory may be a prefetch effect that suggests the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory (such as the type of SP reach) and the high possibility of special results. For example, regarding the high possibility that a starting memory that becomes a special result exists in the starting memory, it is assumed that the possibility that the effect mode A exists is the lowest, and the possibility that the effect mode B and C exist in that order. It is also possible to suggest that . In addition, an effect that suggests whether the state is the normal probability state or the high probability state may be used. In addition, it may be an effect suggesting the currently set probability in the latent state that does not clearly notify whether it is the normal probability state or the high probability state.

Further, the target of the suggestion is not limited to the probability setting value, and may be any setting value that can be selected and set from a plurality of types of setting values by the operation of the game player or the store clerk of the game parlor. For example, it may be the set value of the volume or brightness of the display device 41, the type of the selected production mode, or the like.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, only right-handed game balls can be detected at the normal start gate 34 and the right-side general winning opening 35. When a game ball is detected at the normal figure starting gate 34 or the right general winning opening 35 in the state of doing so, the suggestive effect may not be performed. In addition, if the design is such that the detection of a game ball by a detection unit capable of detecting only left-handed game balls is used as a trigger to perform a suggestive effect, the suggestion effect will be performed when a game ball is detected in the state in which the game is being played with a right-handed player. You may choose not to perform the performance.
That is, when a game ball that triggers the execution of a suggestive effect is detected, whether or not the suggestive effect is executed depends on whether the game is progressing with a left-handed stroke or a right-handed game. may be determined, or the precision of the suggestive effect may be different.

In addition, it is also possible to select whether or not to execute the suggestive effect and the accuracy depending on the game state. For example, normal probability state, high probability state, special game state, time saving state, normal game state that is not normal probability state and time saving state, customer waiting state, multiple production modes, etc. It is also possible to select whether to execute or not and the accuracy.

Further, when the presence/absence of execution of the suggestive effect and the accuracy thereof are made to differ depending on the game state, the game state before the change may be treated for a predetermined period after the change of the game state occurs. .
For example, if the game progresses from right-handed to left-handed due to a change in the game state, the game progresses to right-handed for a certain period of time from the change in the game state. It may be handled in the same manner as when the execution opportunity is established. For a certain period of time from the change in the game state to the state in which the game progresses with left-handed play, there are game balls that have already been shot with right-handed action, so for such a game ball, a right-handed action suggestion execution opportunity is established. It can be treated fairly by treating it in the same way as if it was done. Of course, even if the state of progressing the game with left hitting changes to the state of progressing the game with right hitting, the same treatment as when the execution trigger of the suggestion effect is established in the state of progressing the game with left hitting for a certain period of time You can also use

Similarly, in the case of a change in the game state without a change in the shooting direction, whether or not to execute the suggestive effect and the accuracy are set corresponding to the game state before the change for a predetermined period after the change in the game state occurs. You can do it. For example, when the presence or absence of the execution of the suggestive effect and the accuracy are respectively defined in the normal game state, the special game state, and the time saving state, a special result occurs in the normal game state in which the game progresses with the left hand, and the right hand. A special game state to progress the game is started, and after that, if it becomes a time-saving state to progress the game with right-handed hitting, a certain period from the end of the special game state is a special game state or a normal game state. It may be handled in the same way as when it is established. In this case, the fixed period may be until all the starting memories of the first special figure variation display game that existed at the end of the special game state are consumed.

Further, even if the game state is the same, the presence or absence of execution of the suggestive effect and the accuracy thereof may differ depending on factors other than changes in the game state.
For example, in the normal game state or the time saving state, the execution timing of the suggestive effect is established during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display in the two consecutively executed special figure fluctuation display games. The presence or absence of the execution of the suggestive effect and the accuracy may be different depending on whether it is the inter-game timing which is the timing between the end of the game and the start of the next special figure fluctuation display game.

For example, if the execution opportunity of the suggestion effect is established during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the accuracy of the suggestion is higher than the case where the execution opportunity of the suggestion effect is established at the inter-game timing. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by creating a change in the game. In addition, if the execution opportunity of the suggestion effect is established during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, the accuracy of the suggestion is lower than the case where the execution opportunity of the suggestion effect is established at the inter-game timing. It is possible to give the player a privilege that a highly accurate suggestive effect is executed only when the execution opportunity of the suggestive effect can be established at the inter-game timing, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

In addition, whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is in reach, whether it is in stop display, the type of reach being executed, the type of effect being executed, etc. The presence/absence and accuracy may be different.
For example, if the accuracy of the suggestion is higher when the timing of execution of the suggestion production is during the reach than when it is not during the reach, the accuracy of the suggestion can be improved in addition to the improvement of interest due to the reach. You can also expect an increase in interest due to Also, if the timing when the execution timing of the suggestive effect is established is during the reach, the accuracy of the suggestion is lower than when it is not during the reach, so that it is not necessary to pay attention to the suggestive effect during the reach. , the player's awareness can be directed to the ready-to-win performance, and the amusement of the game can be improved.
Further, if the accuracy of the suggestion is higher when the timing at which the execution timing of the suggestion effect is established is during the stop display than when it is not during the stop display, the display of the result will not only improve the interest but also the suggestion. Improvement in interest can also be expected by improving the accuracy of In addition, if the accuracy of the suggestion is lower when the timing at which the execution opportunity of the suggestive effect is established is during the stop display than when it is not during the stop display, the game is more suitable for confirmation of the result than the suggestive effect. Amusement of the game can be improved by directing the player's consciousness.

In addition, if the accuracy of the suggestion is higher when the timing of execution of the suggestion effect is during the reach than when the stop display is in effect, the accuracy of the suggestion can be improved in addition to the improvement of interest by the reach. We can also expect an increase in interest due to the improvement of In addition, if the timing when the execution timing of the suggestive effect is established is during reach, the accuracy of the suggestion is lower than when the stop display is in progress. As a result, it is possible to direct the player's attention to the ready-to-win performance, thereby improving the amusement of the game.
In addition, if the accuracy of the suggestion becomes higher as the opportunity for the execution of the suggestion production is established in the reach with a high expectation, which is a special result, in addition to the improvement of interest due to the reach with a high expectation, the accuracy of the suggestion can be improved. You can also expect an increase in interest. In addition, by setting the precision of the suggestion to be lower as the opportunity for the execution of the suggestive effect is established in the highly anticipated reach, the player does not have to pay attention to the suggestive effect during the reach, and the player's awareness of the reach effect is improved. It can be directed to the direction, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the special game state, whether or not the suggestive effect is executed and the accuracy may differ depending on whether it is fanfare, round, interval or ending.
For example, if the suggestive effect is not executed during the fanfare, the player can concentrate on preparations such as changing the shooting direction toward the start of the special game state. In addition, if the suggestive effect is not executed during the interval, the player will concentrate on these notifications when the player is notified of the number of winning balls and the execution mode of the next round during the interval. be able to
In addition, by increasing the accuracy of the suggestion in the order of fanfare, round, interval, and ending, the timing at which the trigger for the suggestion effect is realized increases the accuracy of the suggestion towards the end of the special game state, and the special A sense of anticipation can be given to the game after the game state is finished.
In addition, by setting the timing at which the execution timing of the suggestion effect is established, the accuracy of the suggestion decreases in the order of fanfare, round, interval, and ending. A sense of anticipation can be provided at the start of the state.

Further, the presence or absence of the execution of the suggestive effect and the precision may differ depending on the type of the special result that has triggered the special game state. For example, whether or not the suggestive effect is executed in the subsequent special game state and the accuracy may differ between the variable probability big win and the normal big win.
If the execution opportunity of the suggestion performance is established in the special game state based on the probability variable jackpot, the precision of suggestion is higher than the case of the execution opportunity of the suggestion performance is established in the special game state based on the normal jackpot. In addition to the improvement of interest due to the high probability state after the end of the special game state, the improvement of interest due to the improvement of the precision of suggestion can be expected.
In addition, when the execution opportunity of the suggestion performance is established in the special game state based on the probability variable jackpot, the precision of the suggestion is made to be lower than when the execution opportunity of the suggestion performance is established in the special game state based on the normal jackpot. , it is possible to suppress the disappointment caused by the normal probability state after the end of the special game state, and to give motivation to continue the game.

In addition, if there is no start memory in the time saving state and the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed and the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established, the suggestion production in the state where the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the time saving state The accuracy of the suggestion may be higher than when the trigger for execution of is established. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the player's dissatisfaction with the fact that the special figure variation display game is not executed.
In addition, if there is no start memory in the time saving state and the special figure fluctuation display game is not executed and the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established, the suggestion production in the state where the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the time saving state The accuracy of the suggestion may be lower than when the execution trigger of is established. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the generation of the starting memory.
Further, in a state in which there is no start memory in the time saving state and the special figure variation display game is not executed, the suggestive effect may not be executed even if the execution opportunity of the suggestive effect is established. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the generation of the starting memory.

In addition, when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established during the round in the special game state, the accuracy of the suggestion is higher than when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established while the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the time saving state. can be made higher. By doing so, it is possible to increase the interest in the game in the special game state, which is often shorter in duration than in the time saving state.
In addition, when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established during the round in the special game state, the accuracy of the suggestion is higher than when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established while the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the time saving state. may be made lower. By doing so, it is possible to increase the interest in the game over a long period of time by enhancing the interest in the game in the time saving state having a longer period than the special game state.

In addition, when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established during the ending in the special game state, the accuracy of the suggestion is higher than when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established while the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the time saving state. can be made higher. By doing so, it is possible to increase the interest of the game in the special game state, which is often shorter in duration than in the time saving state.
In addition, when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established during the ending in the special game state, the accuracy of the suggestion is higher than when the execution opportunity of the suggestion production is established while the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed in the time saving state. may be made lower. By doing so, it is possible to increase the interest in the game over a long period of time by enhancing the interest in the game in the time-saving state having a longer period than in the special game state.

In addition, if the opportunity to execute the suggestive effect is established during the ending in the special game state, it is more suggestive than when the opportunity to execute the suggestive effect is established during the result period that informs the number of acquired game balls etc. at the end of the time saving state. may be made to have a higher precision. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the special game state.
In addition, if the opportunity to execute the suggestive effect is established during the ending in the special game state, it is more suggestive than when the opportunity to execute the suggestive effect is established during the result period that informs the number of acquired game balls etc. at the end of the time saving state. may be made to have a lower precision. By doing so, it is possible to increase the interest in the game during the result period executed immediately before shifting to the normal game state, and to motivate the player to continue the game even in the normal game state.

By setting the execution/non-execution of the suggestive effect and the accuracy thereof in consideration of various conditions as described above, the suggestive effect can be varied.
Also, the above examples can be combined arbitrarily, and the suggestive effects can be made more diverse.
Further, the presence or absence of execution of the suggestive effect can be said to be the presence or absence of regulation of the execution of the suggestive effect. In addition to the case where the execution of the suggestive effect is not selected from the beginning, it also includes the case where the execution of the suggestive effect is once selected but the execution is restricted due to the establishment of the conditions.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can generate a state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, it is possible to control the game effect. A control means (effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can execute a first suggestive effect and a second suggestive effect as suggestive effects for suggesting matters related to the game, and the second suggestive effect is performed. The accuracy of suggestion is higher than the accuracy of suggestion by the first suggestion rendering. Therefore, it is possible to execute suggestion effects with different tastes, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, setting means (game control device 100) that can set a set value selected from among a plurality of types of set values including the first set value by a predetermined operation, and effect control means (effect control device 300) is configured to suggest a set value as a game-related item by means of a suggestive effect, and the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect include a first effect mode (any of the effect modes A to C); A second rendering mode (any of rendering modes A to C) that suggests that the first set value (for example, any of settings 1 to 3) is more likely to be set than the first rendering mode is included. , the selection ratio of the second presentation mode to the selection rate of the first presentation mode when the first set value is set is higher for the second suggestion presentation than for the first suggestion presentation. Therefore, it is possible to execute suggestion effects with different precision of suggestion, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, a setting means ( The game control device 100) is provided, and the effect control means is configured to suggest the set probability setting value as a game-related item by means of a suggestive effect, and the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect include a first effect mode. (production mode A) and a second production mode (production mode C) suggesting that a probability setting value with a higher probability of special result than the first production mode is set, and the probability of special result is included. When the highest probability set value is set, the selection ratio of the second presentation mode to the selection ratio of the first presentation mode is higher in the second suggestion presentation than in the first suggestion presentation. Therefore, it is possible to execute suggestion effects with different precision of suggestion, and to improve the interest of the game.

Further, setting means for enabling selection of a probability setting value to which a probability value for a special result in the game is assigned from a plurality of types of the probability setting values by operating the operation unit (set value change switch 151, setting key switch 152). (game control device 100), the effect control means is configured to suggest the set probability setting value as a game-related item by a suggestive effect, and the first suggestive effect and the second suggestive effect include the first effect A mode (rendering mode A) and a second rendering mode (rendering mode C) suggesting that a probability setting value with a higher probability of a special result than the first rendering mode is set is included, resulting in a special result. When the probability set value with the lowest probability is set, the selection ratio of the second presentation mode to the selection ratio of the first presentation mode is lower in the second suggestion presentation than in the first suggestion presentation. Therefore, it is possible to execute suggestion effects with different precision of suggestion, and to improve the interest of the game.

Also, the effect control means can execute the first suggestive effect with a first execution probability and execute the second suggestive effect with a second execution probability lower than the first execution probability. Therefore, suggestive effects with different suggestive accuracies can be executed with different execution probabilities, and the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, by lowering the execution probability of highly accurate suggestive effects, it is possible to prevent the probability set value from being found out at an early stage.

In addition, the game ball can flow down the game area 32, equipped with a first detection unit (normal figure start gate 34) and a second detection unit (right side general winning opening 35) capable of detecting the passage of the game ball, effect control means , the first suggesting effect can be executed based on the detection of the game ball by the first detecting section, and the second suggesting effect can be executed based on the detection of the game ball by the second detecting section. Therefore, the detection of a game ball by the detecting section used in the game serves as a trigger for execution of the effect, and the detecting section can be provided with a new function, thereby improving the interest of the game.

Also, the second detection section allows only some of the game balls detected by the first detection section to pass through. Therefore, when the second suggestive effect is executed, the first suggestive effect is also executed, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Next, the look-ahead effect after power failure recovery will be described. FIG. 44 shows an example of game progress.
In this example, first, the special figure variation display game is executed in a state where there are three starting memories a to c. In the column of the number of starting memories in FIG. 44, the number of starting memories is shown in the upper row, and the types of existing starting memories are shown in the lower row.

In this state, a power failure occurred (t11), and then the power failure was restored (t12). Since the game control device 100 has a backup function, the state at the time of the power failure is backed up when the power failure occurs. Therefore, the information managed by the game control device 100 is maintained in the state at the time of the power failure. The memories a to c are also maintained in the state before the power failure occurred.

When the special figure variation display game executed after the power outage ends, the starting memory a is digested and the game a, which is a special figure variation display game based on the starting memory a, is started (t13). Furthermore, when the game a ends, the starting memory b is consumed and the game b, which is a special figure variation display game based on the starting memory b, is started (t14).
During execution of this game b, two new starting memories d and e are generated, and the number of starting memories is three (t15, t16). These starting memory d and starting memory e constitute a specific starting memory which is a starting memory generated after restoration from power failure.

After that, when the game b ends, the starting memory c is consumed and the game c, which is a special figure variation display game based on the starting memory c, is started (t17). Furthermore, when the game c ends, the starting memory d is consumed, and the game d, which is a special figure variation display game based on the starting memory d, is started (t18), and when the game d ends, the starting memory e is consumed. A game e, which is a special figure variation display game based on the starting memory e, is started (t19).

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the period from the restoration of the power failure to the end of all the special figure fluctuation display games based on the starting memory that existed before the occurrence of the power failure is the restriction period that limits the execution of the look-ahead effect. I am trying to In the example of FIG. 44, the time period (from t12 to t18) from the restoration of the power failure to the end of the game c is the restricted period.

Since the production control device 300 does not have a backup function, the information of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed and the information of the starting memory are lost due to the occurrence of power failure. That is, the look-ahead information about the start memories a to c that existed before the power failure occurred is lost due to the power failure, and the look-ahead performance for these start memories a to c cannot be executed after the power failure is restored.
In addition, with respect to the starting memories d and e that occurred after the restoration of the power failure, the pre-reading information was received when the starting memories occurred and the pre-reading effect can be executed, but the pre-reading information for the starting memories a to c is lost. Since it is not known what kind of special figure fluctuation display game will be executed before the special figure fluctuation display game based on the starting memories d and e is executed, and whether there is a change in the game state, etc. There is a risk that a contradiction will occur when the performance is executed.
Therefore, the execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted during the period from the restoration of the power failure to the end of all the special figure fluctuation display games based on the starting memory that existed before the occurrence of the power failure.

[Restriction period setting processing]
FIG. 45 shows the limited period setting process performed in the power failure recovery process (step C189) of the one-shot command process (see FIG. 34). In this limit period setting process, first, a limit flag is set (step C421). When this restriction flag is set, the look-ahead effect is not set in the look-ahead variation command process (see FIG. 32) for setting the look-ahead effect.
Then, the value of the starting memory number+1 is set as the limit number of times (step C422), and the limit period setting process ends. The limited number of times is for managing the period of the limited period, and is subtracted at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game.

[Prefetching pattern command processing]
FIG. 46 shows the look-ahead pattern-based command processing (step C244) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this look-ahead symbol type command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the latest pending information is special figure 1 pending (step C301). If the latest pending information is special figure 1 pending (step C301; Y), that is, if the received look-ahead pattern system command is related to special figure 1 pending, the command special corresponding to special figure 1 pending number 1 (step C302), sets a flag for waiting for reception of a read-ahead variation command (step C304), and ends the read-ahead design command process.

Also, if the latest pending information is not special figure 1 pending (step C301; N), that is, if the received look-ahead pattern system command is related to special figure 2 pending, the command corresponds to the special figure 2 pending number Save to the special figure 2 look-ahead symbol command area (step C303), set a look-ahead fluctuation command reception wait flag (step C304), and end the look-ahead symbol system command processing. The prefetching variation command reception wait flag is set in step C304 because the prefetching pattern command and the prefetching variation command (prefetching variation pattern command) are set (paired).

[Prefetching variation command processing]
FIG. 47 shows the prefetch variation command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this look-ahead variation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not a look-ahead variation command is waiting for reception (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch variation command reception wait flag set in the prefetch symbol system command processing described above, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If it is not waiting to receive a prefetch variation command (step C311; N), the prefetch variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is waiting to receive a look-ahead variation command (step C311; Y), it clears the look-ahead variation command reception wait flag (step C312).

After that, in the processing of steps C313 to C316, the prefetching variation command (prefetching variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is converted so as to be convenient for the processing in the effect control device 300. First, the processing (step C313) for setting the look-ahead fluctuation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of holds of the pattern of the latest hold information 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 relevant Depending on the current pending number of special figure type, to set the MODE conversion table for converting the MODE.

Next, referring to the set MODE conversion table, the intra-sub prefetch variation command MODE corresponding to the prefetch variation command MODE is obtained (step C314). Further, a look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and an intra-sub look-ahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the look-ahead variation command ACT is obtained (step C316).

MODE contains information on the first half fluctuation, but the contents and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE will change depending on the number of reservations at the time of judgment, so judgment at the time of pre-judgment and special figure fluctuation display Game start Judgment results may differ depending on the timing. Therefore, in order to be able to easily and reliably process the pre-reading notice effect without being affected by the number of reservations at the time of judgment, MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of reservations, and at the time of judgment It is designed so that it can be handled in common regardless of the number of reservations. For example, if it is a change without reach and may have a short first half fluctuation time depending on the hold situation, or if it is a change without reach and has a long first half change time regardless of the hold situation, To make it possible to easily and surely perform processing of a prefetching advance notice performance by converting into MODEs classified by items to be considered in setting the prereading notice performance.

In addition, ACT includes information on changes in the second half, such as the presence or absence of reach and the type of reach. The content of the second half variation set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of holdings at the time of determination. However, for example, even in normal reach, the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, stop one frame ahead, and the case of winning is set. , and the ACT corresponding to each of them is set, so the range of values is wide. Therefore, the number of ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system is converted into the same ACT to reduce the number of ACTs, thereby reducing the processing load such as checking in the processing of the pre-reading advance notice effect.

Next, it is determined whether both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317; N), the command value is abnormal, and the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, if both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the command after conversion is saved in the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the latest pending information and pending number.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is a limit flag set in a limit period for limiting execution of the look-ahead effect (step C319), and if there is a limit flag (step C319; Y), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. . In this case, the look-ahead effect is not executed, but the look-ahead information is saved. If there is no restriction flag (step C319; N), prefetch command consistency check processing (step C320) is performed to determine whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal.

If the command combination is not normal (step C321; N) as a result of the look-ahead command consistency check processing (step C320), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C321; Y), a pre-reading lottery process (step C322) for drawing lots for execution of the pre-reading notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether the pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C323).

Then, if the pre-reading announcement effect is not generated (step C323; N), the pre-reading variation system command processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the pre-reading notice effect is to be generated (step C323; Y), it is determined whether the pre-reading notice effect to be generated (that is, the pre-reading notice effect selected in the pre-reading lottery process (step C322)) is an effect that starts immediately. is determined (step C324). The effect to start immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. In addition, the production that does not start immediately is a pre-reading notice production that is performed during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game. There are effects of making a notice by a character appearing during display, a pending change notice of changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display at a later timing than the present time, and the like. In addition, as the timing of starting execution of such an effect that does not start immediately, if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, the special figure fluctuation display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game starts It corresponds to the timing at which the

If the effect does not start immediately (step C324; N), the prefetching variation command processing 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, if the effect is to be started immediately (step C324; Y), a display corresponding to the selected pre-reading preview effect is set (step C325), and the pre-reading variation command processing is terminated.

[Restriction period management processing]
FIG. 48 shows the limited period management process performed in the variable command process (see FIG. 35). In this limited period management process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a limit flag (step C431), and if there is no limit flag (step C431; N), the limited period management process ends. In this case, no limit period is set. If there is a limit flag (step C431; Y), the limit count is updated by -1 (step C432), and it is determined whether the limit count has become 0 (step C433).

If the limited number of times is not 0 (step C433; N), the limited period management process is terminated. In this case, the restricted period continues. If the number of limited times becomes 0 (step C433; Y), the limit flag is cleared (step C434), and it is determined whether or not there is a start memory that occurred during the limited period (step C435). In this case, the limited period ends.

If there is no starting memory that occurred during the limited period (step C435; N), the limited period management process is terminated. If there is a starting memory that occurred during the limited period (step C435; Y), the prefetch information of the earliest starting memory among the starting memories that occurred during the limited period is prepared (step C436), and steps C437 to C441 are performed. process. This processing is the same processing as the processing from steps C320 to C325 in the above-described look-ahead variation command processing, and thereby set look-ahead effect for the starting memory that occurred during the limited period.

After that, it is determined whether or not all starting memories generated during the limited period have been processed (step C442), and if all have been processed (step C442; Y), the limited period management process is terminated. If not all of them have been processed (step C442; N), pre-reading information is prepared for the start memory next to the processed start memory among the start memories generated during the limited period (step C443), and the process proceeds to step C437. return. As a result, the setting of the look-ahead effect is performed for each of the starting memories generated in the limited period.

In addition, during the above-mentioned limited period, the performance control device 300 does not perform the process of selecting the prefetching performance, so that the prefetching performance is not executed, and when the limited period ends, the prefetching performance of the starting memory that occurred during the limited period is selected. However, as long as the look-ahead effect is limited during the limited period, any type of effect may be used. For example, with respect to the starting memory generated during the limited period, the look-ahead effect may not be performed even after the limited period ends.

In addition, it is possible to display that the execution of the look-ahead effect is restricted in the special figure start memory display or other areas. In this case, it may be possible to distinguish between those in which the read-ahead performance is not executed even when the limit period ends and those in which the read-ahead performance is likely to be executed when the limit period ends.
In the example shown in FIG. 44, since there is a possibility that the look-ahead effect will be executed when the limit period ends for the starting memories d and e, even if the display is made to be distinguished from the starting memories a, b, and c. good. As a distinction of such a display, for example, "x" is displayed in the decoration special figure start memory display of the start memories a, b, c to indicate that the look-ahead effect will not be executed even if the limit period ends, and the start It is also possible to display "preparing" in the decoration special figure starting memory display of the memories d and e to indicate that there is a possibility that the look-ahead performance will be executed when the limit period ends. In addition to the display of "preparing", for example, the remaining time until the end of the restricted period may be displayed by a timer. However, since the exact time until the end of the restricted period is unknown until the start of game c, the timer display is updated to the exact time until the end of the restricted period after the start of game c. .

Also, during the limited period, we did not perform effects such as changing the display mode of the decorative special starting memory display, but for one or both of the starting memory that existed before the power failure occurred and the starting memory that occurred during the limited period, During the limited period, an effect not based on the look-ahead information may be executed. The effect not based on the look-ahead information may be a different effect from the look-ahead effect, or may be the same effect as the look-ahead effect. When the same effect as the look-ahead effect is to be performed, a specific effect with a suggested degree of expectation below a certain value is performed. For example, it is possible to execute only the look-ahead effect with the lowest expectation to suggest, or the look-ahead effect that can be selected regardless of the variation pattern or result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the actual special figure fluctuation display game It is preferable to avoid conflicts with content.

In addition, in the case where the look-ahead effect is started with a sign effect such as the character acting on the decoration special figure start memory display, the sign effect can be executed during the limited period, but the look-ahead effect is not started. You can do it. For example, the character acts on the decoration special figure start memory display, but the display mode of the decoration special figure start memory display is not changed.
Such an indication effect includes, for example, blinking the decorative special figure starting memory display, and changing the shape of the decorative special figure starting memory display. Make it executable. For example, the decorative special figure start memory display is a display that imitates an egg, and the egg cracks as a precursor effect. Even during the restricted period, it is possible to execute up to the stage of the entering performance.
In addition, when the starting memory is gradually digested, the decorative special starting memory display moves to a predetermined position, so that the display mode such as shape and color changes. In this case, such an indication effect can be executed even during the restricted period.

In addition, regarding the starting memory generated in the limited period, the performance control device 300 does not perform the process of selecting the prefetching performance in the limited period, but the starting memory generated in the limited period is read ahead in the performance control device 300 even in the limited period. A process of selecting an effect may be performed. In this case, the selected look-ahead effect may not be performed during the limit period, but may be started after the limit period ends. If the selected look-ahead effect is a specific effect, it may be started even during the limited period, and if it is not a specific effect, it may be started after the end of the limited period. A specific production is a production with a certain level of expectation or less. good. In addition, when it is possible to select an effect with an expectation level of a certain value or less as a specific effect, the selection probability of the selectable effect may be the same selection probability as in the case where it is not a limited period. The selection probability may be less or greater than if not.

Further, when selecting the prefetching effect during the limited period for the starting memory generated during the limited period, a selection table different from that used when selecting the prefetching effect outside the limited period may be used. For example, the specific table, which is the selection table for selecting the prefetching effect during the limited period, is one of the prefetching effects that can be selected from the normal table, which is the selection table for selecting the prefetching effect outside the limited period. Only the part can be selected. Some productions are, for example, productions with suggested expectations below a certain value, predictive productions that can be selected regardless of the fluctuation pattern or result of the special figure fluctuation display game, and suggested expectations is the highest look-ahead effect or the like.

Also, the end of the restricted period may be the start of the special figure fluctuation display game that is finally digested out of the starting memory that existed before the occurrence of the power failure. During the limited period, the effect control device 300 cannot grasp the variation mode and result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on these starting memories because the prefetch information of the starting memories that existed before the power failure occurred is lost. It was set to prevent discrepancies and contradictions with the pre-reading effect of the starting memory that occurred, but the special figure fluctuation display game that is digested last among the starting memories that existed before the power failure is started. Since all the variation modes and results of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory that existed before the power failure occurred at the time of the power failure, there is no problem even if the limit period ends at this time.

In addition, although the game control device 100 is made to make a preliminary determination even if it is a starting memory that occurred during the restricted period, the starting memory that occurred during the restricted period is kept in the game control device 100 until the restricted period ends. It is also possible not to perform the prior determination of . That is, the game control device 100 may limit the prefetch effect. In this case, prior judgment may be made after the end of the limited period and prefetch information may be transmitted to the effect control device 300, or the start memory generated during the limited period may be judged in advance even after the limited period ends. You can leave it out.

In addition, along with the restoration of the power failure, it may be possible to perform a preliminary determination again for the starting memory that existed before the occurrence of the power failure, and transmit the prefetch information to the effect control device 300 . In this way, contradictions do not occur in the look-ahead effect even if the limited period is not provided.

In addition, although the look-ahead effect is restricted during the restricted period, the effect other than the look-ahead effect such as part of the effect of the special figure variation display game being executed may also be restricted. For example, it is also possible to limit the effect display in the in-execution memory display section 84 . Conversely, even during the restricted period, the effect of explaining the game may not be restricted, and the frequency may be increased compared to when it is not during the restricted period.

In view of the above, a game machine capable of executing a variable display game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generating a state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result is provided. Random number information is extracted based on the winning of the game ball into (first starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37, second starting winning port 97), and the execution right of the variable display game is specified as starting memory together with the random number information. start memory means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to an upper limit number of , and advance determination means capable of determining random number information before the variation display game corresponding to the start memory stored in the start memory means is executed. (game control device 100), when a power failure occurs and is restored, the period from the restoration of the power failure to the establishment of a predetermined condition is set as a limited period, and a new start memory that occurred during the limited period is specified. With respect to the starting memory, part or all of the advance notice effect, which is the notice effect using the determination result of the advance determination means regarding the specific start memory, can be restricted until the limit period ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent contradictory advance notice effects from being executed due to the loss of the advance determination result due to a power failure, thereby preventing a decrease in interest in the game.

Also, the limited period is the period until all the variable display games based on the start memory that existed when the power failure occurred are completed. Therefore, the period can be easily understood by the player.

Further, the prior determination means makes a determination about the specific starting memory even during the limited period, and the control means does not perform a part or all of the advance notice performance about the specific starting memory until the limited period ends. It will be done as follows. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advance notice effect from being executed during the restricted period. In addition, it becomes possible to obtain the result of prior judgment regarding the specific starting memory that occurred during the restricted period, and it becomes possible to execute the prior notice effect at a later opportunity.

In addition, there are a plurality of types of advance notice effects with different degrees of reliability, which are high possibilities of special results, and the control means selects a plurality of types of advance notice effects in accordance with the determination results of the advance determination means. A selection table having a fixed probability is used to select a pre-announced effect, and the selection table includes a specific table used during the restricted period and a normal table used outside the restricted period, and the specific table. The advance notice effects that can be selected by , are part of the advance notice effects that can be selected from the normal table and whose reliability is lower than a predetermined value. Therefore, although the advance notice performance can be executed even during the restricted period, it is possible to prevent the execution of the advance notice performance with contradictory contents, thereby preventing the decrease in interest in the game.

Also, the advance determination means will not make a determination about the specific start memory until the limit period ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advance notice effect from being executed during the restricted period.

Next, as a game effect, a suggestive display that can suggest the degree of expectation, which is a high possibility of a special result, and a standby notification that can notify that the player is waiting for execution of a predetermined effect will be described. do. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to notify that the execution of a button effect for operating the effect button 25 as a predetermined effect is waiting by a standby notification display 631, which is one of the standby notifications.

FIG. 49 shows an example of the notification effect in which the standby notification display is displayed.
When a predetermined notification condition is established during the execution of the special figure variation display game, a notification display 630 to the effect that the execution of the button effect accompanying the operation of the effect button 25 is awaited is made as shown in FIG. 49(a). Predetermined notification conditions can be set arbitrarily, for example, when a predetermined timing has come in a special figure fluctuation display game in which button effects are performed, or when a predetermined lottery for determining the presence or absence of notification is won. be.

After the notification display 630 is performed, a standby notification display 631 indicating that the button effect is scheduled to be performed is displayed as shown in FIG. 49(b). Here, a display of "x2" indicating that the button effect is scheduled to be performed twice is given in the standby notification display 631, and the number of times of operation right is also displayed. The number of times the button effect is performed is selected from one or a plurality of times, and the scheduled number of button effects indicated by the standby notification display 631 for one notification display 630 varies.

The standby notification display 631 is a display that imitates the effect button 25, making it visually easy to understand that the effect of operating the effect button 25 is waiting. Further, in the standby notification display 631 , “stock” is additionally displayed so that it can be easily distinguished from the promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 . Of course, the display mode of the standby notification display 631 is not limited to this.

The greater the number of executions of the button effect, the higher the degree of expectation, which is the possibility of a special result. ing. In addition, even if the standby notification display 631 that notifies the same scheduled number of times is displayed, it is divided by the display of the notification display 630 a plurality of times, and the display of the notification display 630 a plurality of times. Even if the standby notification display 631 that notifies the same scheduled number of times is finally displayed, the suggested degree of expectation may differ depending on the number of times of the notification display 630 .

After that, it is possible to execute a change effect for changing the display mode of the standby notification display 631 . This change production may not be executed. The change effect here is a button effect different from the button effect announced by the standby notification display 631 . In this change effect, a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is displayed as shown in FIG. 49(c). , a corresponding display 633 corresponding to the operation is made. Then, the correspondence display 633 acts on the standby notification display 631, and the display mode of the standby notification display 631 changes as shown in FIG. 49(e). The display mode of the standby notification display 631 suggests the degree of expectation, and here, the display mode of FIG. 49(e) indicates that the expectation level is higher than the display mode of FIG. 49(b). It's becoming

In addition to the case of changing to the display mode of FIG. 49(e) through the change effect as described above, the display mode of FIG. may change to Even in the case where the display mode of FIG. 49(e) is finally obtained, the degree of expectation suggested by the presence or absence of the transition of the change effect is different. In other words, not only the display mode itself, but also the process of change contributes to the suggestion of the degree of expectation.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is better to directly change to the display mode shown in FIG. , which suggests that expectations are to be high. The change effect can be executed a plurality of times, and even when the predetermined display mode is finally achieved, the suggested degree of expectation may be reduced each time the change effect is executed.

In addition, the number of cases where the display mode of FIG. 49(e) is changed through the change effect is higher than the case where the display mode changes directly to the display mode of FIG. 49(e) without going through the change effect. That is, the frequency of occurrence is high but the degree of expectation that is suggested is low when the change performance is passed, and the frequency of occurrence is low but the degree of expectation that is suggested is high when the change performance is not passed.

Note that the change effect is a button effect, but an effect other than the button effect may be used. Alternatively, the standby notification display 631 may be changed without a special effect such as a change effect. Further, the change in display mode is not limited to the change in color shown in FIG. 49, but may be any change in size, shape, display position, or the like. In addition, when a plurality of effect buttons 25 and an operation unit (such as a lever) other than the effect button 25 are provided, it is possible to notify the type of operation unit to be operated by the standby notification display 631, and the change effect The operation unit to be operated may be changed.

FIG. 50 shows an example of button effects foretold by the standby notification display 631 .
First, as shown in FIG. 50(a), the standby notification display 631 moves to the center of the display area, and becomes a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 as shown in FIG. 50(b). Also, with the start of the button effect, the number of button effects indicated by the standby notification display 631 is decremented by 1, but since the number of button effects indicated by the standby notification display 631 remains one, the display of the standby notification display 631 is maintained. be done.

Then, when the player operates the production button 25, a corresponding display 633 for suggesting or notifying the variation mode and result of the special figure variation display game being executed is displayed as shown in FIG. 50(c).
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 50(d), the standby notification display 631 moves to the center of the display area, and as shown in FIG. In addition, since the number of button effects indicated by the standby notification display 631 is decremented by 1 with the start of the button effect and becomes 0, the standby notification display 631 is erased.
When the player operates the production button 25, as shown in FIG. 50(f), a corresponding display 633 is displayed for suggesting or notifying the variation mode and result of the special figure variation display game being executed.

It should be noted that although the case where multiple button effects foretold by the standby notification display 631 are executed in one special figure fluctuation display game is shown here, multiple button effects are executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. You can let it be.
Further, after part of the button effect notified by the standby notification display 631 is executed, a notification effect may be performed to increase the number of button effects announced by the standby notification display 631 .

Further, the button effects shown in FIGS. In this case, the suggested degree of expectation may differ depending on whether the standby notification display 631 is included or not.
Further, when the button effect is executed, the ratio of the case where the standby notification display 631 is performed and the case where it is not performed can be set arbitrarily. For example, the ratio of when the standby notification display 631 is performed and when it is not performed may be the same.
Further, in a state where execution of a button effect is announced by the standby notification display 631, a button effect separate from the button effect announced by the standby notification display 631 may be executed. In this case, the number of times of execution notified by the standby notification display 631 is not decreased by the execution of the button effect.

Also, the standby notification display 631 may be one that gives notice of execution other than the button effect, and may be one that gives notice that some kind of effect will be executed. For example, it may be foretelling the execution of the look-ahead effect, in this case, it may be foretelling the number of starting memories to be targeted for the look-ahead effect, and the display mode of the decorative special figure starting memory display as the look-ahead effect It is also possible to foresee the number of times of possibility of change.

Also, the standby notification display 631 capable of notifying that the execution of the predetermined effect is waiting has been described, but if the standby notification display 631 does not notify that the execution of the predetermined effect is waiting, It can be used as a suggestive display capable of suggesting the degree of expectation, which is the high possibility of a special result.
That is, the display suggests the degree of expectation depending on the display mode, and even when the display mode is the same, the display can be such that the degree of expectation that is suggested differs depending on the process leading up to the display mode.
Even if the function of suggesting only the degree of expectation is provided in this way, the degree of expectation to be suggested is different even if the display mode is the same.

Also, as shown in FIG. 50(g), in addition to the promotion image 632, a time value display 651 indicating the time value during which the effect button 25 can be operated may be displayed. In the time value display shown here, as the time value for which the effect button 25 can be operated decreases, the length of the bar-shaped display indicated by hatching becomes shorter. Further, the display mode (shape, color, etc.) of the time value display 651 may be changed depending on whether or not there is a standby button effect, and the number of times of the standby button effect.
Further, as shown in FIG. 50(g), for the waiting button effect in the standby notification display 631, a time value display 651 of the waiting button effect may be performed. In this case, the time value display 651 may be performed for all waiting button effects, or the time value display 651 may be displayed for some button effects such as button effects to be executed next and highly anticipated button effects. You can do it. Alternatively, a temporary time value display 651 unrelated to the actual time value may be displayed.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the presence or absence of the waiting button effect and the number of times of the waiting button effect, the time during which the effect button 25 can be operated in the button effect is set. The time during which the effect button 25 can be operated in the button effect may be varied according to the presence or absence of the waiting button effect and the number of times of the waiting button effect. For example, when there is a waiting button effect, the time during which the effect button 25 can be operated in the button effect may be shorter or longer than when there is no waiting button effect. Further, the time during which the effect button 25 can be operated in the button effect may be shortened or lengthened as the number of times of the waiting button effect increases. When performing the time value display 651 in a format in which the length of the bar-shaped display is shortened as the time value during which the effect button 25 can be operated decreases, the shorter the time during which the effect button 25 can be operated in the button effect, the longer the bar-shaped display. The display of becomes shorter and the speed becomes faster.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the presence or absence of the waiting button effect and the number of times of the waiting button effect, the corresponding display 633 executed in response to the operation of the effect button 25 in the button effect Although the execution time is set, the execution time of the correspondence display 633 may be changed according to the presence or absence of waiting button effects and the number of times of waiting button effects. For example, when there is a waiting button effect, the execution time of the corresponding display 633 may be shorter than when there is no waiting button effect. Also, the execution time of the correspondence display 633 may be shortened as the number of times of waiting button effects increases.

Also, the execution time may be varied according to the display contents of the correspondence display 633 . For example, the correspondence display 633 with a high degree of expectation may take longer to execute than the correspondence display 633 with a low degree of expectation.
Also, the time during which the effect button 25 can be operated and the execution time of the correspondence display 633 may be varied depending on the execution timing of the button effect. For example, than the button effect executed in the first half of the special figure fluctuation display game, the button effect executed in the second half of the special figure fluctuation display game can operate the production button 25 and the execution time of the corresponding display 633 may be longer. The division between the first half and the second half of the special figure fluctuation display game may be the first half and the second half of the fluctuation time, or the first half before the occurrence of the reach state and the second half after the occurrence of the reach state. In addition to this, the execution time may be varied according to the presence or absence of waiting button effects and the number of times of waiting button effects.

Further, the display mode (shape, color, etc.) of the standby notification display 631 is not a single display mode, but may be a plurality of display modes. Furthermore, it may be possible to change the display mode. Also, depending on the display mode of the standby notification display 631, it is possible to suggest or notify about the waiting effect. For example, the degree of expectation indicated by the correspondence display 633 may be suggested by the display mode of the standby notification display 631 .
Furthermore, the display mode of the standby notification display 631 may be changed according to the change in the display content around the standby notification display 631 . Also, the standby notification display 631 may be a transparent display. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the continuously displayed standby notification display 631 from lowering the visibility and decorativeness of the effect being executed.

51 and 52 show another example of the standby notification display.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 51(a), a display imitating the effect button 25 is covered with a plurality of panels 635, and if all the panels 635 are removed, the announced button effect is executed. is. The player can erase the panel 635 by operating the effect button 25, and the operation right for erasing the panel 635 is given a predetermined number of times. Here, the right to operate four times is given, and the number of panels 635 is the same as the number of times of right to operate. In other words, the display on the panel 635 makes a standby notification display indicating that the execution of the button effect for operating the effect button 25 is waiting and the number of times of operation right.

As shown in FIG. 51(b), at the timing of the first operation, a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is displayed, and the remaining number of possible operations is displayed. When the player operates the effect button 25, an effect display 636 is displayed on a panel 635 which is erased as shown in FIG. 51(c), and the panel 635 is erased as shown in FIG. 51(d).

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 51(e), when the timing of the second operation comes, a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is displayed, and the remaining number of possible operations is displayed. When the player operates the effect button 25, an effect display 636 is displayed on the panel 635 which is erased as shown in FIG. 51(f), and the panel 635 is erased as shown in FIG. 51(g). Here, two panels 635 are erased simultaneously.

Next, as shown in FIG. 51(h), at the timing of the third operation, a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is displayed, and the remaining number of possible operations is displayed. When the player operates the effect button 25, an effect display 636 is made on the panel 635 to be erased as shown in FIG. 51(i), and the panel 635 is erased as shown in FIG. 51(j). This clears all panels 635, indicating that the given mission was successful. In addition, it is indicated that the button effect associated with the success of the mission is waiting.

After that, as shown in FIG. 52(a), at the timing of the fourth operation, a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25 is displayed, and the remaining number of possible operations is displayed. As mentioned above, the mission has already been successful, but the production continues for the number of times that it was originally planned. When the player operates the production button 25, an effect display 636 is made as shown in FIG. 52(b), and the waiting button production associated with the success of the mission continues as shown in FIG. 52(c). is shown.
In addition, when the mission has already succeeded but the number of possible operations remains, an effect different from the mission may be performed by operating the production button 25 according to the remaining number of possible operations.
When all the operation rights notified by the standby notification display 631 are exhausted, the button effect associated with the success of the mission is started as shown in FIG. 52(d).

As shown in FIGS. 52(e) and 52(f), the standby notification display 631 has a plurality of display modes, and the degree of expectation suggested by the display mode is different. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 52(g), the number of times of operation rights may differ, and the number of panels 635 forming the standby notification display 631 is set according to the number of times of operation rights.

FIG. 53 also shows another example of the standby notification display.
In this example, as shown in FIG. 53(a), a reel display 637 imitating a reel on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is displayed, and the player operates the production button 25 to stop the reel display 637 which is displayed in a variable manner. When the pattern simulating the performance button 25 stops, an acquisition performance is executed in which the operation right is given in the subsequent performance, and the number of times of the operation right acquired in this acquisition performance is displayed by a standby notification display 631. there is

As shown in FIG. 53(b), the variable display of the reel display 637 is started, and when the player operates the effect button 25, the variable display stops as shown in FIG. 53(c). Here, the display of "x" is stopped, indicating that the operation right could not be acquired.
Next, the variable display of the reel display 637 is started as shown in FIG. 53(d), and when the player operates the effect button 25, the variable display stops as shown in FIG. 53(e). Here, a display imitating the production button 25 is stopped, indicating that the operation right has been acquired. Accompanied by acquisition of this operation right, a standby notification display 631 is displayed.

After that, the acquisition effect progresses as described above, and the operation right is acquired five times as shown in FIG. 53(f). The display mode of the standby notification display 631 changes depending on the number of times the operation right has been acquired, and the display mode is different for 1 to 4 times, 5 to 9 times, and 10 or more times. .

When the acquisition performance ends, the notification performance using the acquired operation right is started. When the notification effect is started, as shown in FIG. 53(g), the standby notification display 631 moves upward in the display area and is arranged in the horizontal direction. Then, the standby notification display 631 at the left end moves to the center of the display area and changes to a promotion image 632 prompting the operation of the effect button 25, and when the player operates the effect button 25, as shown in FIG. 53(h). A correspondence display 633 corresponding to the operation is performed. After that, the same effect is repeated until all the operation rights indicated by the standby notification display 631 are consumed.

Note that the contents of the standby notification display may be other than those described above. For example, in the above example, it is notified that the execution of the button effect involving the player's operation is waiting, but it is also possible to notify that the effect that does not involve the player's operation is also waiting. can be As shown in FIG. 54(a), the types of characters appearing in the subsequent development, the content of the effect to be executed, and the like may be notified. In this case, the execution may be displayed in chronological order, or may be displayed independently of the chronological order.

Moreover, as shown in FIG.54(b), it may be made to show that addition of the execution frequency of the special-figure variation display game made into a time saving state or a high probability state is waiting. In this example, it is in a time saving state, and it is indicated that the remaining number of times display unit 641 indicating the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game that can be executed in the time saving state will end when the special figure fluctuation display game is executed six more times. ing.
In the standby notification display 631, it is displayed that 10 additions, 20 additions and 5 additions are waiting as the additional value of the number of special figure fluctuation display games that can be executed in the time saving state. , are sequentially added to the remaining count display section 64 . The standby notification display 631 does not have to clearly notify the number of times, and may indicate that the addition will be performed or the possibility that the addition will be performed.
In addition, the number of executable games such as AT state, RT state, or ART state in the slot machine can also be suggested to be added by the similar standby notification display 631 .

Also, as shown in FIG. 54(c), when executing the look-ahead effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display, the character working on the decoration special figure starting memory display is displayed as a standby notification display 631. Also good.
The degree of possibility of execution of the look-ahead performance and the level of expectation indicated by the look-ahead performance are made to differ according to the type of character acting on the decoration special figure start memory display, and the character is made to stand by with a standby notification display 631.例文帳に追加, it is possible to suggest what kind of content the start of the prefetch effect is waiting for.

In addition, the standby notification is not limited to being displayed on the display device 41, and may be indicated by light emission of an LED separate from the display device 41, or the position, movement, or light emission mode of an operable character. good. In other words, not only the display device 41 but also light-emitting means such as LEDs, operable accessories, and the like can be included as notification means capable of executing predetermined standby notification including the standby notification display 631 .

From the above, it is possible to execute a predetermined notification in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can generate a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result. A notification means (display device 41) and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling game effects are provided, and the effect control means, when execution of a specific effect is scheduled, controls the specific effect. A standby notification (standby notification display 631) that can notify that execution is waiting can be executed by the notification means, and the display mode of the standby notification can suggest the degree of expectation for a special result, and notification of the standby notification The degree of expectation to be suggested is made different between the case where the predetermined notification mode has been set from the start and the case where the notification mode has changed to the predetermined notification mode after the start of the standby notification. Therefore, even if the notification mode is the same, the suggested degree of expectation is different, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control means can execute the specific effect a plurality of times, and can suggest the number of executions of the specific effect by the display mode of the standby notification. Therefore, it is possible for the player to grasp the number of executions of the specific effect, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the effect control means, when the number of executions of the suggested specific effect from the start of the standby notification is a predetermined number of times, and when the number of times of execution of the specific effect suggested after the start of the standby notification changes to the predetermined number of times And, the degree of expectation suggested by is different. Therefore, even if the number of times of execution is the same, the suggested degree of expectation is different, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, an operation means (effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means is capable of executing a change effect, which is an effect that can change the notification mode of the standby notification based on the operation of the operation means. Become. Therefore, it is possible to change the standby notification according to the player's operation, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the performance control means makes the suggested degree of expectation different depending on whether or not the change performance has been performed. Therefore, even if the notification mode is the same, the suggested degree of expectation is different, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

In addition, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generating a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, a notification means capable of executing a predetermined notification ( A display device 41) and an effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect of the game are provided, and the effect control means waits for execution of the specific effect when execution of the specific effect is scheduled. It is possible to execute standby notification (standby notification display 631) that can be notified by the notification means, and the notification mode of the standby notification can suggest the degree of expectation for a special result, and when executing a specific effect , the probability of executing the standby notification and the probability of not executing the standby notification are the same, and the degree of expectation suggested by the presence or absence of the execution of the standby notification is made different. Therefore, the player pays attention to the standby notification, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can generate a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, an effect control means ( The effect control device 300) is provided, and the effect control means can execute a suggestive effect (standby notification display 631) that can suggest the degree of expectation for a special result, and in a predetermined effect mode from the start of the suggestive effect. The degree of expectation to be suggested is made different between the case where the suggested presentation is present and the case where the presentation mode is changed to the predetermined presentation mode after the suggested presentation is started. Therefore, even if the performance mode is the same, the suggested degree of expectation is different, and the interest in the game can be improved.

Further, an operation means (an effect button 25) that can be operated by the player is provided, and the effect control means is capable of executing a change effect, which is an effect that can change the effect mode of the suggestive effect based on the operation of the operation means. Become. Therefore, since the suggestive effect can be changed in accordance with the player's operation, the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the performance control means makes the suggested degree of expectation different depending on whether or not the change performance has been performed. Therefore, even if the performance mode is the same, the suggested degree of expectation is different, and the interest in the game can be improved.

A display device 41 capable of displaying information about a game in a gaming machine capable of generating a state advantageous to the player when the game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game is a special result. , production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the production of the game, and operation means (production button 25) that can be operated by the player, and the production control means is provided with a specific production accompanying the operation of the operation means. is scheduled to be executed, it is possible to display on the display device 41 a standby notification display 631 capable of notifying that the execution of the specific effect is waiting, and in the specific effect, the operation of the operation means is urged. The prompting image 632 is configured to be displayed, and the standby notification display 631 is a display that imitates the operation means, and has an additional display indicating that it is different from the prompting image 632 . Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from erroneously recognizing the promotion image 632 and the standby notification display 631 .

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine shown in the above-described embodiment, and may be other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, majang ball gaming machines, and the like. can be applied to all gaming machines that use game balls. It is also possible to apply the present invention to slot machines. The slot machines are not limited to slot machines using medals, but include all slot machines such as slot machines using game balls. Also, the configurations described above can be appropriately combined and applied.

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

32 game area 34 normal figure start gate (first detection unit)
35 right side general prize opening (second detection unit)
100 game control device (game control means)
151 Set value change switch (operation part)
152 setting key switch (operation part)
300 production control device (production control means)
621 first display section 622 second display section

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and can generate a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result,
Equipped with a production control means for controlling the production of the game,
A game ball can pass through a game area where the game ball can flow down regardless of the game state, and a first detection unit and a second detection unit capable of detecting the passage of the game ball are provided,
A part of the game ball detected by the first detection unit can pass through the second detection unit,
The production control means is
As a suggestion effect for suggesting a game-related item, a first suggestion effect can be executed based on the detection of one game ball by the first detection unit, and the one game ball detected by the first detection unit. is detected by the second detection unit, a second suggestive effect can be executed in conjunction with the first suggestive effect ,
A game machine, wherein the accuracy of suggestion by the second suggestion effect is higher than the accuracy of suggestion by the first suggestion effect.

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