JP7219458B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of executing a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

A gaming machine is known that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and can generate a special game state in which a game value is awarded to a player when the result of the game is a special result. In such a gaming machine, the progress of the game is controlled by performing sequential control processing in the control device (see Patent Document 1, for example).

JP 2015-110126 A

A control device needs to perform a wide variety of control processes, and in the development stage, it is necessary to efficiently create these control processes in a limited period of time. An object of the present invention is to increase the efficiency of development.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A game control means for comprehensively controlling a game;
A production control means for performing control based on the command received from the game control means,
The commands are classified into groups defined by command types,
The game control means is
When selecting one stop symbol information from each of the stop symbol information included in the stop symbol group of the group, a lottery process is performed to select a unique number based on a predetermined random number, and the selected one is selected by the lottery process. Along with executing a process of setting a stop symbol based on the unique number, a stop symbol command corresponding to the unique number is transmitted to the effect control means,
The production control means is
Effect calculation processing means, which is calculation processing means for performing calculation processing;
a performance information storage means capable of storing the result of calculation by the performance calculation processing means;
When a command is received from the game control means, it is stored in a dedicated area of the performance information storage means, and the command stored in the dedicated area is judged to be valid. storing information corresponding to the command in a specific area of the performance information storage means different from the dedicated area;
It is configured to perform control using data related to one stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol command received from the game control means, from among the data related to a plurality of stop symbols held,
As the data on the stop symbols corresponding to the group of the stop symbols, data on the stop symbols of a number greater than the number of the stop symbol commands that can be received from the game control means for the group of the stop symbols is held. characterized by

According to the present invention, the efficiency of development can be improved.

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 block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a figure explaining the structure of a special result. It is a figure explaining the operation|movement aspect in a special game state. It is a figure explaining the operation|movement aspect in a special game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. 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 probability setting change/confirmation processing. It is a figure explaining the display in a performance display apparatus. 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 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 explaining special figure 1 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 game processing. It is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 1 normal processing. It is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 2 normal processing. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. It is a flow chart explaining fall lottery processing. It is a flowchart explaining big-hit flag 1 setting processing and big-hit flag 2 setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining big-hit determination processing. It is a flowchart explaining small 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. It is a figure explaining a decoration special figure command table. It is a program list showing the program structure of the special figure 1 stop design setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 information setting processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 1 variation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure 2 variation pattern setting process. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fluctuation start information setting processing; It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time value table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern number correction table. 4 is a program list showing the program structure of a change start information setting process; FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a time reduction variation number update process; FIG. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 1 fluctuation. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 2 fluctuation. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 1 display. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 2 display. It is a flow chart for explaining processing during special figure 2 display. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing; FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing; FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart explaining special figure 2 jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart explaining the big-hit end setting process 1 and the 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 processing during a small hit fanfare. It is a flow chart for explaining special figure 2 small hit end processing. It is a flowchart explaining a gaming machine state command transmission process. It is a figure explaining the structure of a gaming machine state command. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of ROM which a game control apparatus has. It is a figure explaining jackpot determination. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing of a production control device. 4 is a flowchart for explaining command reception interrupt processing; 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command check processing; 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command analysis processing; 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. FIG. 11 is a flow chart for explaining variable command processing; FIG. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing of the payout control device. It is a flow chart explaining the timer interrupt processing of the payout control device. 8 is a flowchart for explaining command reception processing; 4 is a program list showing the program structure of command reception processing; It is a flow chart for explaining a payout device control start determination process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining payout busy signal editing processing; FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining an outline of command processing;

<First Embodiment>
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is an outer frame (
It is assembled to a support frame 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is the front frame 1
2 is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the housing. In addition, the front frame (body frame) 1
2, a glass frame 15 (
transparent plate holding frame) is attached.

In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built into the left and right of the glass frame 15 to decorate and produce, and to notify when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps, LEDs, etc. are changed to an abnormality notification color (for example, red ), and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is also provided on the lower portion of the front frame 12. As shown in FIG. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the details of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speaker (upper speaker) 19a and the speaker (lower speaker) 19b. It should be noted that a lamp may be provided at a predetermined portion of the glass frame 15 for announcing abnormal dispensing.

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (
a storage tray), an upper tray ball outlet 22 through which game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 flow out, and game balls paid out when the upper tray 21 is full. A storage lower tray (receiving tray) 23, an operation section 24 of the ball shooting device, and the like are provided. Furthermore, the upper plate 21
At the upper edge of the is a production button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player.
A performance button 25 with built-in is provided. Further, a touch panel 29 is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 for receiving contact operation input from the player.
Furthermore, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key 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.

Also, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 operated by the player when receiving a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button 27 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A button 28, 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 unit 24, the batted ball shooting device shoots the game ball supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 in front of the game board 30. do. Also, the player can press the production button 25 or the touch panel 2
By operating 9, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), it is possible to perform an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened.

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.
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-like game board main body 8 that serves as an attachment base for various members.
0 is provided. The game board main body 80 is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board main body 80 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and outer peripheral walls (guide rails) 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30 . A game area 32 is provided. The game machine 10 is configured to play a game by shooting game balls from a hitting ball shooting device into a game area 32 surrounded by an outer peripheral wall 31 . In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails, and the like are arranged as members for changing the flowing direction of the game ball, and the shot game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

A center case 40 that forms a window that serves as a display area for the variable display game is attached to approximately the center of the game area 32 . Behind the window formed in the center case 40, a display device 41 is arranged as a performance display device (variation display device) that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information.

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), it is possible to display still images and moving images as effect images. Information related to the game such as a background image that enhances the performance effect is 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.).

In the center case 40, a warp flow path forming member 614 for forming a warp flow path for guiding game balls flowing down the game area 32 to the inside of the center case 40, and a game ball passing through the warp flow path rolls. A possible stage portion 620 is provided. Since the stage portion 620 of the center case 40 is arranged above the starting prize winning port 36, the game ball rolling on the stage portion 620 easily enters the starting prize winning port 36.例文帳に追加
A board effect device 44 is provided on the upper part of the center case 40 for effecting a game by operating it. This board effect device 44 can operate toward the center of the display device 41 from the state shown in FIG.

A normal pattern start gate (normal pattern start gate) 34 is provided in the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40 . Inside the normal pattern starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 is provided. When the game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal pattern fluctuation display game is executed.

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40 , and one general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40 . Winning of game balls into these general winning openings 35 is detected by winning opening switches 35a (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning openings 35. FIG.

The game area 32 below the center case 40 is provided with a start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) that provides a condition for starting the special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game). A game ball that has entered the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

In the right part of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variable winning device 37 (second start winning area) that provides a starting condition for the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display game). A game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37 is detected by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
The normal variable prize winning device 37 is provided with a movable member (not shown), and this movable member normally maintains a closed state (disadvantageous state for the player) in which game balls cannot enter. Then, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined result, the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device is in an open state (game It is designed to be changed to a state that is advantageous to the person).

In addition, in this embodiment, the movable member of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is the normal solenoid 37
Although it is a so-called tongue type normal electric accessory that opens and closes by moving forward and backward (sliding) by c, the movable member of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is not limited to this. Ordinary fluctuation winning device 3
The movable member 7 may be, for example, an attacker-type ordinary electric accessory that is opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward by the general electric solenoid 37c, or may be reversed by the general electric solenoid 37c. It may be a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory that opens in the shape of ".
Further, the normal variable prize winning device 37 may allow game balls to win prizes even when the movable member is in the closed state, and may be in a state in which the game balls are less likely to win in the closed state than in the open state.

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, between the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal variation winning device 37, there is a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept game balls depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A convertible first special variable winning device (upper grand winning opening) 38 is provided. The first special variable winning device 38 has an opening/closing member (not shown) that advances and retreats (slides) in the front-rear direction.
By doing so, the upper big winning hole is converted into a state in which game balls can flow in. First special variable winning device 3
8, depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the upper large winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state, and by facilitating the inflow of game balls into the upper large winning opening, the player is given a predetermined A game value (prize ball) is provided. A game ball that has won the first special variable winning device 38 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3).

A specific area into which game balls can flow is provided inside the upper big winning opening (winning area), and a lever solenoid 38f is provided so as to change the inflow probability of game balls into the specific area.
(See FIG. 3) is provided with a lever member actuated by. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 3) capable of detecting the inflow of game balls is provided in the specific area. (In this embodiment, the high probability state occurs after the special game state ends). A game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 .

In addition, inside the upper grand prize winning port, there is provided a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 3) for detecting game balls discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning device 38 without flowing into the specific area. ing. The number of game balls detected by the big winning hole switch 38a provided inside the upper big winning hole (the number of game balls flowing into the upper big winning hole), the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38
By matching the number of game balls detected in e (the number of game balls discharged from the upper special prize opening), it can be confirmed that all the game balls in the upper special prize opening have been discharged, and basically this confirmation is performed. The opening of a new upper grand prize opening is not performed until is completed.

In the game area 32 below the center case 40, on the right side of the start winning opening 36, there is a second special variable winning that can be converted between a state in which the game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easy to accept the game ball depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. A device (lower grand prize opening) 39 is provided. Second special variable winning device 3
At 9, an opening/closing member (not shown) advances and retreats (slides) in the front-rear direction, thereby converting the lower big winning hole into a state in which game balls can flow in. The second special variable prize winning device 39 converts the closed state of the lower special prize winning opening to the open state according to the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, thereby facilitating the inflow of game balls into the lower special prize winning opening. , to provide the player with a predetermined game value (prize ball). A game ball that has won the second special variable winning device 39 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 39a (see FIG. 3).

In the game area 32 below the start winning opening 36, an out opening 30a is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a prize such as a winning opening. In addition, the game board main body 80 outside the game area 32
In the lower right corner of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game, special figure 2 fluctuation display game)
And a collective display device 50 is provided for executing the normal pattern variation display game.

The collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 composed of a 7-segment display (LED lamp) etc.
Consists of a special figure 1 indicator (first special figure variation display unit) 51 for the variation display game and a special figure 2 indicator (second special figure variation display unit) 52 for the special figure 2 variation display game, and an LED lamp The first memory display unit 53 for notifying the number of starting memories of the special figure 1 variable display game and the second memory display unit 54 for notifying the number of starting memories of the special figure 2 variation display game composed of LED lamps Prepare.

The collective display device 50 also has a round display section 55 that displays the number of rounds at the time of the big win (the number of times the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39 are opened and closed), and the number of rounds that are advantageous to the player between left-handed (normal) and right-handed. A first game state display unit 56 for informing how to beat (a way to beat corresponding to the game state), and a probability display unit 57 for notifying the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the special figure variation display game are provided. there is In addition, the collective display device 50 includes a probability state display unit for displaying that the probability state of the big win is high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, and a display that lights up when the big win occurs to notify the occurrence of the big win. A unit (display) or the like may be provided.
In addition, a normal pattern display unit 58 that displays the normal pattern fluctuation display game, a memory display unit 59 for notifying the number of start memories of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, and a time saving state that lights up when the time saving state occurs and notifies the time saving state occurrence A notification unit 60 and the like are provided.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52 is, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. The flashing period is set to 100 ms, for example. In the case of this embodiment, in the special figure 1 variable display game on the special figure 1 indicator 51, in addition to the central segment, the 8th segment provided on the lower right side of the 7 segments is also blinked. To display that it is fluctuating, special figure 1
and special figure 2 are configured to be distinguishable. 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 by turning on the result mode (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the result mode of the win (special result mode).

The first memory display unit 53 stores the number of undigested balls (the number of starting memories = the number of reservations) among the number of winning balls to the starting winning opening 36, which is the condition for starting the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display device 51. ,lighting blinking)
Display by
The second storage display unit 54 is the normal fluctuation winning device 37 that is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display device 52
The number of undigested balls out of the number of winning balls (number of starting memories = number of reservations) is turned off and lit (
flashing).
The round display unit 55 is composed of LED lamps and the like, and turns off all the LEDs when the special game state is not in progress, and turns off the LEDs corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result during the special game state. turn it on. The round display section 55 may be configured with a 7-segment type display.

The first game state display unit 56 is composed of LED lamps or the like. For example, when the game state is such that left-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting (during normal hitting), all LEDs are turned off and left-handed When the game state is such that right-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player than right-handed hitting (at the time of right-handed hitting), all the LEDs are turned on.
The probability display unit 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like.
In the case of the normal probability state), all the LEDs are turned off, and in the case of the big win probability state being the high probability state (probability variable state), all the LEDs are turned on.

FIG. 3 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 gaming microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC).
U) 111, and an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generating an operating clock for the CPU, a timer interrupt, a reference clock for the random number generation circuit, 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 DC32V, DC12V, and DC5 generated by the power supply device 400.
A DC voltage of a predetermined level, such as V, is supplied and enabled.

The power supply device 400 is an AC-DC power supply that generates a DC voltage of 32V from an AC power supply of 24V.
A normal power supply unit 410 having a converter and a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, and a game microcomputer 1
A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 11 in the event of a power failure;
It has a power failure monitoring circuit, and includes a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal that inform the game control device 100 of power failure occurrence and recovery.

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 configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is the gaming microcomputer 111 (
In particular, the data is supplied to the built-in RAM), and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is turned off. That is, the game control device 100 is capable of storing and holding information related to the game even if a power failure occurs and the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and after the power failure is restored, the game can be restarted based on the stored information. It constitutes a game information storage holding means.
The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32 V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17 V, for example, and changes the power failure monitoring signal. 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.

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

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

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 ROM 111B or RAM 11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

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. A game state (special game state) in which the game state is advantageous to the player when the special result mode is reached.
In the gaming machine 10, at a stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed
A display state in which a display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the conditions for becoming a 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, if 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, 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 A state that has become identification information,
However, 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 no reach < normal reach < special 1 reach < special 2 reach < special 3 reach <
It becomes higher in order of 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 in the special figure variation display game (
Random number generation for generating variation pattern random numbers for determining the variable display game execution time etc. in various reach and variable display without reach, hit random numbers for determining the hit of the normal figure variation display game, etc. circuit, and a clock generator for generating a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a clock for giving update timing to the random number generation circuit. ing.

In addition, the CPU 111A uses the ROM 111B in processing related to the special figure variation display game.
Any one variation pattern table is acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the . Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result of the special figure variation display game (big hit, small hit or lose), the probability state of the special figure variation display game as the current game state (low probability state or high probability state), Any one variation pattern table is selected and acquired from among a plurality of variation pattern tables based on the number of starting memories and the like. Here, the CPU 111A
constitutes variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing a special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, 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 starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning apparatus 37, Winning mouth switch 35a in general winning mouth 35, big winning mouth switch 38a in first special variable winning device 38, big winning mouth switch 39a in second special variable winning device 39, gate switch in normal starting gate 34 34a, a specific area switch 38d and a remaining ball outlet switch 38e disposed in the first special variable prize winning device 38, and an out ball detection switch 32a for detecting all game balls that have been shot into the game area 32 and finished playing. connected to
An interface chip (proximity I) receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V.
/F) 121 are provided. 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 , the third input port 124 or the fourth input port 126 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switches 38a and 39a and the gate switch 3
4 a is input to the second input port 123 . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , the detection signals of the specific area switch 38 d , the remaining ball outlet switch 38 e and the out ball detection switch 32 a are input to the fourth input port 126 . 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 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, the detection signal of the vibration sensor 65 for detecting the vibration of the game machine 10,
A detection signal from a glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 and a detection signal from a main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like of the game machine 10 are also input. It has become so.

Further, the third input port 124 receives a signal from a setting key switch 152 that detects the operation of the setting key operating section. The setting key operation part has a keyhole into which the setting key is inserted.
It is configured such that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it has been turned to the second position. In some cases, it is turned off.

The RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operation unit are operation units for selecting from a plurality of probability setting values to which the probability values for special results in the special figure fluctuation display game are assigned, and these operation units are operated. By doing so, it is possible to select a probability setting value assigned a probability value that becomes a special result in the special figure fluctuation display game, and the probability value corresponding to the selected probability setting value is used in the game. there is Here, six "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared as probability setting values.

When selecting the probability setting value, press R while turning the setting key of the setting key operation section to the second position.
By turning on the power of the gaming machine while operating (depressing) the AM initialization switch 112, the probability setting value change mode is entered, in which the probability setting value can be changed, and the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated ( ), the probability setting value can be changed. The selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device 153 for displaying the calculated base value and character ratio. Specifically, the performance display device 153 displays information on the probability setting value while an operation related to the probability setting value is being performed (during the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode). , the calculated base value and character ratio are displayed.

Also, the state where the setting key of the setting key operation section is turned to the second position (RAM initialization switch 11
2 is not operated), the currently selected probability set value is displayed on the performance display device 153, but the probability set value confirmation mode in which the probability set value cannot be changed is entered. Note that the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key operating portion cannot be operated unless the front frame 12 is opened.
The performance display device 153 is a 7-segment display, and displays the set probability values in numbers 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. Other types of display devices such as a liquid crystal display device may also be used.
The set probability value may be indicated by the lighting mode, emission color, or the like of one or a plurality of LEDs.

In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the second input port 123 and the output to the fourth input port 126 (excluding the detection signal of the out-ball detection switch 32a)
, is also supplied to a test-firing test apparatus (not shown) through the relay board 70 . Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37
The detection signal a is configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123 .

As described above, the proximity I/F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I/F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 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 processed by the enable signal CE when the game microcomputer 111 decodes the address assigned to the second input port 123.
It can be read by asserting 2 (changed to valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124, the fourth input port 126, 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) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the input signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 .

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as power failure monitoring signals and reset signals 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 400 and an initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . That is, 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
It is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and 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 . The reset signal RESET is applied to each port 122, 123,
124 and 126 are not supplied. The data set to 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 the magnetic sensor 61, the board radio wave sensor 62, and the vibration sensor 65, which cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as they are, are once captured by the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 through the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 to the test-firing apparatus as an error signal indicating that the machine is in a state in which the game cannot be controlled. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. there is 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 section 130 is also provided with a second output port 134 connected to the data bus 140 . The second output port 134 is connected to the first large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the first special variable winning apparatus 38 and the second large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b for opening the second special variable winning apparatus 39. Winning opening solenoid 2) 39b, first special variable winning device 38
While outputting the operation data of the lever solenoid 38f that operates the internal lever member and the general electric solenoid 37c that opens the normal variable winning device 37, the display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the currently selected probability setting value This is a port for output.
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 . ON/ON of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting OFF data.

Also, the output unit 130 outputs information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 7 .
A fifth output port 137 is provided for outputting to 1. 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 receives operation data signals of the big winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b, the lever solenoid 38f, and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. A driver (drive circuit) 138a, 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 that is output from the third output port 135, and outputs from the fourth output port 136 The third driver 138c for outputting the ON/OFF drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, and the external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the fifth output port 137 to the external information terminal board 71. A fourth driver 138d for outputting, and a fifth driver 138e for receiving a display data signal of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 and generating and outputting a drive signal are provided. Data is transmitted through serial communication from the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e.

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. The fifth driver 138e has D as a power supply voltage so as to be able to drive the performance display device 153 operating at 5V.
C5V is supplied from power supply 400 .
Also, the second driver 138b for driving the segment lines of the collective display device 50 has DC1
2V is supplied. 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 to 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 game machine to the external inspection device 500 . photocoupler 13
9 is configured to allow two-way communication so that the game microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since the transmission and reception of such data is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, 124, and 126 are not provided. do not have.

In addition, although not particularly limited, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36,
The starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switches 38a and 39a, and the gate switch 34a in the normal fluctuation prize device 37 are provided with coils for magnetic detection, and when metal approaches the coils, the magnetic field changes. A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon is 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.

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

The main control microcomputer 311 stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
A program ROM 321 consisting of a ROM (programmable read-only memory), a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and an Fe that can hold memory contents even if power is not supplied during a power failure.
A RAM 323 is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that forms a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year/month/day, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311 . A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311 . The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, determines the content of the effect, and
It instructs the contents of the output video to the DP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights up the decoration lamp, controls the driving of the motor and solenoid, manages the performance time, and so on.

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. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

From VDP 312 to main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronizing signal VSYN for synchronizing the image of display device 41 with lighting of decoration lamps provided on glass frame 15 and game board 30 is transmitted.
C. Synchronization signal STS that provides data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
to the main control microcomputer 311. Interrupt signals INT0 to n to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM and a wait to notify that it is waiting for reception of commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 A signal WAIT or the like is also input.

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal 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 . Also, an interrupt signal INT is sent from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
is entered. 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 ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
operates at DC5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided, and a game board 3
0 (including the center case 40), the board production device 44 (for example, the display device 41
A board production movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling a movable accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display in the game. 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 . Note that the glass frame 15 may be 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 may be provided with a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device. 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. A function of detecting the on / off state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) that detects and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311,
A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the state of a volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is the production control device 300 having the configuration as described above.
32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs, 32 VDC for driving motors and solenoids, and 12 VDC for driving motors and LEDs. DC5, which is the power supply voltage of the command I/F 331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC 15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. Furthermore, 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311
3.3V DC based on 5V DC
The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2V. 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, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314
, an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. In addition, the effect control device 300 includes a cooling FA for cooling various parts of the game machine 10
N45 is connected, and cooling FAN45 drives in the state where the power supply of production control device 300 was turned on.

That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes a subordinate control means that performs control based on information transmitted from the game control device 100, and controls the effect based on the effect information (command) transmitted from the game control device 100. It constitutes a production control means to perform. In addition, the CPU 311 serves as effect calculation processing means, which is an arithmetic processing means for performing arithmetic processing on effects, and the RAM 322 serves as effect information storage means having a effect information storage area for storing received effect information.

Next, the configuration of the payout control device 200 will be described with reference to FIG. This payout control device 200 includes a CPU section 210 having a payout microcomputer (CPU) 211 composed of an amusement chip (IC) like the game microcomputer 111, and an input section 22 having an input port.
0, an output unit 230 having an output port, a driver, etc., a CPU unit 210 and an input unit 220
and an output unit 230, and a data bus 240 and the like.

The CPU unit 210 includes a payout microcomputer (CPU) 211 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator ) 213 and so on.

The payout microcomputer 211 has a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 211A.
, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 211B and an RA that can be read and written at any time
M (random access memory) 211C. In addition, the payout microcomputer 211 generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 211A based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 213 and a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit. It has a clock generator that

The CPU 211A executes the control program in the ROM 211B to operate the game control device 1
Based on the input of the payout command (prize ball command) from 00 and the ball rental request signal from the card unit 600, control for discharging a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls) from the payout device is performed.

The ROM 211B nonvolatilely stores immutable information (programs, fixed data, etc.) for game control, and the RAM 211C is used as a work area for the CPU 211A and a storage area for various signals during game control. An electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 211B or the RAM 211C.

The input unit 220 is provided with an interface chip (proximity I/F) 221 . The proximity I/F 221 includes a frame radio wave sensor 84 provided on the front frame 12 for detecting the emission of radio waves.
, is connected to a payout ball detection switch 81 for detecting game balls to be paid out, and the proximity I/
The F221 converts a negative logic signal with a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. In this way the proximity I/F 22
1 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I/F 221 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It's becoming

The proximity I/F 221 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector,
Abnormal conditions such as lead wires being cut and floating can be detected.
It is configured to output an abnormality detection signal 1 .

The output of the proximity I/F 221 is supplied to the input port 223 and read into the payout microcomputer 211 via the data bus 240 . Also, the input port 223 is provided with a chute ball cutoff switch 82 for detecting a shortage of game balls before being put out, and an overflow switch for detecting that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 (that the game balls are full). the detection signal of the switch 83,
A communication signal from the card unit 600 connected via the photocoupler 226 is also input. The input port 223 also receives an operation signal from an error canceling switch 227 provided in the payout control device 200 for canceling an error caused by radio wave detection or the like.
Moreover, the detection signal of the payout ball detection switch 81 among the outputs of the proximity I/F 221 is
0 to a test firing test device (not shown).

The data held by the input port 223 is transferred to the input port 223 by the payout microcomputer 211.
can be read by asserting (changing to a valid level) the enable signal CE2 by decoding the address assigned to .

Also, the payout control device 200 relays a touch switch signal based on the input of the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24 output from the launch control device 700 and outputs it to the game control device 100 . Also, the payout control device 200 relays the launch permission signal output from the game control device 100 and outputs it to the launch control device 700 .

Further, the payout control device 200 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 225 for inputting a reset signal from the power supply device 400 and a payout command (prize ball command) from the game control device 100 to the payout microcomputer 211 or the like. , Schmitt buffer 225 has the function of removing noise from these input signals.

The reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 225 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the payout microcomputer 211 and supplied to each port of the output section 230 . Note that the reset signal RST is not supplied to the input port 223 of the input section 220 . Output unit 2 by payout microcomputer 211 immediately before reset signal RST is input
30 must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system.
This is because the data read by is discarded when the payout microcomputer 211 is reset.

In addition, the payout control device 200 has DC32V and DC12V generated by the power supply device 400.
, DC 5V, etc., is supplied, and electronic components such as the payout control device 200 and the payout motor 91 driven by the payout control device 200 are operable. Furthermore, DC voltages of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 are also supplied to the launch control device 700 via the payout control device 200 .

The output section 230 is connected to the data bus 240 and has a first output port 231 for outputting the launch enable signal 2 as a data signal to the launch control device 700 . Launch control device 70
0, the firing permission signal generated by the game control device 100 and the firing permission signal 2 generated by the payout control device 200 are input, and at least one of them outputs a firing prohibition signal. If there is, it is set to a prohibited state, and the shooting of game balls is prohibited.
Also, from the first output port 231, it is provided in the payout control device 200, and the payout control device 2
A data signal is also output for controlling an error status display device 250 that displays an error that has occurred in 00 by the lighting mode of the LED.

In addition, the output unit 230 is connected to the data bus 240 and has a second output port 232 for outputting data signals to the game control device 100 . From the payout control device 200 to the game control device 100 via the second output port, a frame radio wave illegal signal indicating that the frame radio wave sensor 84 provided in the front frame 12 has detected radio waves, the payout control device 200 A payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control can be started, a status signal indicating payout abnormality, a shot ball cut switch signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are output.

Further, the output unit 230 is connected to the data bus 240, and a third output port 233 for outputting an operation data signal of the dispensing motor 91 of the dispensing device, a data signal to an external device, and a data signal to the card unit 600. is provided.

Further, the output unit 230 includes a first driver (driving circuit) 236 that receives an operation data signal of the payout motor 91 output from the third output port 233 and generates and outputs a motor driving signal.
is provided. Also, the third output port 233 outputs an external information signal to be supplied to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71, and outputs a data signal to be supplied to the card unit 600 from the third output port 233. 2 drivers 237 are provided. These drivers are supplied with the required power supply voltage.

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 amusement arcade.
Information about the gaming machine 10 can be supplied to an external device. Also, the payout control device 200 is provided with a photocoupler 238 for transmitting a data signal to the card unit 600 .

Further, the output unit 230 is configured to be mountable with a fourth output port 234 that is connected to the data bus 240 and outputs various signals to a test firing test apparatus of a certification body (not shown) via the relay board 70 . This fourth output port 234 is a component that is not mounted on the payout control device 200 of a pachinko game machine as an actual machine (mass-produced product) installed in a game parlor.

Further, the output unit 230 is provided with a photocoupler 239 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500 . photo coupler 239
is configured to allow two-way communication so that the payout microcomputer 211 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. It should be noted that since such data transmission/reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the payout microcomputer 211 as in a general-purpose microprocessor, a port such as the input port 223 is not provided.

That is, the payout control device 200 serves as a subordinate control means that performs control based on information transmitted from the game control device 100, and controls payout of game media based on payout information transmitted from the game control device 100. It constitutes payout control means. In addition, the CPU 211A serves as payout arithmetic processing means, which is arithmetic processing means for performing arithmetic processing on payouts, and the RAM 211
C constitutes payout information storage means having a payout information storage area for storing received payout information.

FIG. 6 shows the probability of a big win, the probability of a fall, the probability of a small win, and the distribution probability of types of big wins when winning a big win. The big hit is a special result (first special result) accompanied by the operation of the conditional device, and the small win is a special result (second special result) not accompanied by the operation of the conditional device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs 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 devices 38 and 39 is set (the character product continuous operating device is operated). The fact that the conditional device does not operate means that the aforementioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small prize lottery, for example. 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 generally used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of electric accessories,
These terms are also used in this specification as terms having similar meanings.

The value of the jackpot probability (probability value), which is the probability of hitting the jackpot (first special result), is the special figure 1 and the special figure 2
, and the probability values in the low-probability state and the probability values in the high-probability state are respectively the probability values shown in FIG. 6(a).
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6(a), the same probability value is assigned to all of "setting 1" to "setting 6" as the probability value in the high probability state. May be assigned a value. That is, the probability value in the high-probability state may be switchable in multiple steps.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, the same probability value is assigned to "setting 1" and "setting 2" as the probability value in the low probability state, but different probability values are assigned. May be assigned. The same applies to “setting 3” and “setting 4”, “setting 5” and “setting 6”. That is, the number of steps is not limited as long as the probability value in the low probability state can be switched in multiple steps. Also, the same probability value may be assigned to all of "setting 1" to "setting 6" as probability values in the low probability state. That is, the probability value in the low-probability state may not be switchable in multiple steps.

In addition, the distribution of effects may be made different between "setting 1" and "setting 2" having the same probability value in the assigned low-probability state. The same applies to “setting 3” and “setting 4”, “setting 5” and “setting 6”.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, six probability setting values ("setting 1 ” to “Setting 6”) are assigned, but for example, three probability setting values (for example, “Setting 1”) are assigned to three types of probability values.
to "setting 3") and the remaining three probability setting values (eg, "setting 4" to "setting 6") may be unused.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the special game state (first special game state) based on the big hit, the game ball flows into the specific area (probability variable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and is detected by the specific area switch 38d. By being (V passage), it becomes a high probability state after the end of the special game state, and becomes a low probability state when winning a drop lottery performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed. The probability of winning the falling lottery is as shown in FIG. 6(b).
In addition, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result mode of any special figure variation display game of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game Both are high probability states.

A small hit probability, which is a probability of a small win (second special result), is a probability as shown in FIG. 6(c). This small hit probability is higher in the special figure 2 than in the special figure 1. Also, the small hit probability is always constant regardless of the game state or the big hit probability. In the lottery for the big win and the small win, the big win and the small win are not won in duplicate. In the present embodiment, the small hit is provided only in the special figure 2 and not in the special figure 1, that is, the small hit probability of the special figure 1 is 0, but is not limited to this. may be provided in both special figure 1 and special figure 2. Also, if a small hit is provided for both special 1 and special 2, the small hit probability may be the same for special 1 and special 2, or special 2 is more likely than special 1. may be higher, and the special figure 1 may be higher than the special figure 2.

In addition, FIG. 6(d) shows the types of jackpots that can be selected in the special figures 1 and 2, and the distribution probabilities of each jackpot type.
The types of jackpots (first special result) in the special figure 1 variable display game include 10R probability variable jackpot and 4
There are three types of R probability variable jackpot and 10R normal jackpot. Similarly, there are three types of jackpots (first special result) in the special figure 2 variable display game: 10R probability variable jackpot, 4R probability variable jackpot, and 10R normal jackpot. These jackpot types are selected based on jackpot symbol random numbers. The number of each jackpot type indicates the actual number of rounds, and probability variation indicates that there is a high possibility that game balls will flow into a specific area (variability operation area) and that it is likely to become a high probability state (variability state) after the special game state ends. , Ordinary means that the possibility of game balls flowing into a specific area (variable probability operating area) is low and it is difficult to become a high probability state (variable probability state) after the special game state ends.
Here, the actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which opening control is performed such that winning balls are actually generated by opening the special variable winning devices 38 and 39 . The number of each jackpot type is the number of rounds at the time of the jackpot (the actual number of rounds + the number of rounds in which the opening time of the special variable prize winning devices 38 and 39 is short and the opening control is performed so that the winning ball does not actually occur). can be

Also, a first special result may be provided in which the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area is lower than that of the variable probability big win, but the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area is higher than that of the normal big win.
In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the high probability state is reached depending on whether or not the game ball flows into the specific area (variable probability operating area). If game balls do not flow into the area, the high probability state does not occur, and even if the jackpot type is normal, the high probability state occurs if the game balls flow into the specific area.

FIGS. 7(a) to 7(c) show opening modes in each round for each jackpot type. Details of the open mode are shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7( a ), in the 10R variable probability big hit, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened in the first round, and a long opening with V is performed to open the specific area (variable probability operation area).
Long opening with V is an opening mode with a high possibility that game balls flow into a specific area (probability variable operating area). Then, from the second round onward, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, but the specific area is not opened, so long opening without V is performed.
As shown in FIG. 7(b), in the 4R probability variable jackpot, the first special variable winning device 3 in the first round
8 is opened and a specific area (probability variable operation area) is opened with V and long opening is performed. From the 2nd to 4th rounds, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened, but the specific area is not opened.
8 is opened, but the specific area is not opened. The non-V short opening is an opening mode in which the possibility of game balls flowing into the big winning opening is lower than the non-V long opening. That is, long opening without V is an opening mode in which winning balls are actually generated, and short opening without V is an opening mode in which the opening time is short and no winning balls are actually generated.

As shown in FIG. 7(c), in the 10R normal jackpot, in the first round, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened and the specific area (probability variable operation area) is opened. Short opening with V is an opening mode in which the possibility of game balls flowing into a specific area (probability variable operating area) is lower than long opening with V. Then, from the second round onwards, a V-less long opening for opening the first special variable winning device 38 is performed.
It is the V
Yes long open and V Yes short open only. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the specific round, which is the round in which game balls may flow into the specific area, is the first round. Note that the specific round is not limited to the first round and can be changed as appropriate. again,
The specific round may be multiple times, such as the 1st round and the 5th round.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the long opening without V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened (t11) with the start of the round, and a predetermined number of (
For example, 9 game balls win a prize, the first special variable winning device 3
8 is closed to end the round (t12). After that, the processing time for remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening starts (t12), and when the processing time for remaining balls in the upper prize opening ends, the interval time starts (
t13), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t14). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

As shown in FIG. 8(b), in long opening with V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened with the start of the round (t31). Furthermore, with the start of the round, the lever solenoid 38
f is turned on, and the specific area switch 38d is enabled. When the lever solenoid 38f is OFF, the lever member covers the specific area and game balls cannot flow in. When the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the lever member retreats from the specific area and game balls can flow in. becomes. Further, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is effective is a state in which detection of game balls by the specific area switch 38d is treated as effective. On the other hand, the state in which the specific area switch 38d is invalid is a state in which even if a game ball is detected by the specific area switch 38d, it is treated as invalid.

The lever solenoid 38f is turned off after 64 milliseconds from the start of the round (t32). After 100 milliseconds have elapsed since the lever solenoid 38f was turned off, the specific area switch 38d is disabled (t33). That is, there is a possibility that the winning game ball will flow into the specific area immediately after the first special variable winning device 38 is opened.

After 200 milliseconds from the start of the round, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t
34). After 2700 milliseconds have elapsed, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened again (
t35), when the openable time of 25000 ms elapses or when a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins, the first special variable winning device 38 is closed and the round ends. (t39). After that, the processing time for remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening is started (t39), and when the processing time for remaining balls in the upper prize opening ends, the interval time starts (t41), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t42). . In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

Also, after the second opening (t35) of the first special variable winning device 38, the lever solenoid 3
8f is also turned ON for a predetermined time (t36-t37, t38-t39). Also, the specific area switch 38d is enabled (t36). Since the second opening of the first special variable winning device 38 is a sufficiently long opening and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f continues for a long time, game balls almost certainly flow into the specific area. Become. Therefore, if the type of jackpot is variable, it will almost certainly be in a high-probability state.

In addition, the lever solenoid 38f can be kept ON for a predetermined period of time even after the first special variable winning device 38 is closed (t40 to t43). It is also possible to flow into the specific area for the game ball that has been played. In addition, the first special variable prize winning device 38
is closed, and when all the game balls that have won the first special variable prize winning device 38 are discharged within the remaining ball processing time of the upper grand prize winning opening, the lever solenoid 38f is activated at the end of the remaining ball processing time (t41). is turned off to terminate the operation, and the specific area switch 38d is disabled.

In addition, when the openable time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls win, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is closed, and the game balls that have won the first special variable prize winning device 38 are processed for the remaining ball processing time of the upper large prize winning opening. If the lever solenoid 38f is not completely discharged within the above period and the lever solenoid 38f is completely discharged by the end of the period (t43) in which the lever solenoid 38f is in the ON state, the lever solenoid 38f is turned OFF when the discharge is completed. is terminated, the specific area switch 38d is disabled.
In addition, when the openable time elapses or a predetermined number of game balls win, the first special variable prize winning device 38 is closed, and the game balls that have won the first special variable prize winning device 38 are processed for the remaining ball processing time of the upper large prize winning opening. If not completely discharged by the end (t43) of the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is ON, the period in which the lever solenoid 38f is ON ends (t43). As a result, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off and the operation ends. In this case, after the lever solenoid 38f is turned off (t43), the specific area switch 38d is disabled (t44) when 100 milliseconds have passed.

As shown in FIG. 8(c), in short opening with V, the same opening as the first opening of the first special variable winning device 38 in long opening with V is performed (t51 to t54), and the opening is completed. (t54). Since the first special variable winning device 38 is opened for a very short period of time and the ON state of the lever solenoid 38f is also for a short period of time, the possibility of game balls flowing into the specific area is low. Therefore, when the jackpot type is normal, it is rare to be in a high probability state.

It should be noted that the operation of the lever solenoid 38f and the switching between valid and invalid of the specific area switch 38d are performed in the same manner as in the case of long open with V as long as the game ball remains in the first special variable winning device 38 ( t55-t63). Therefore, if game balls remain in the first special variable winning device 38 even after the processing time for the remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening has passed, the lever solenoid 38f is turned off when the discharge of the remaining balls is completed. , and the operation ends, and the specific area switch 38d is disabled. Also, if all the game balls are not ejected by the end of the period (t62) in which the lever solenoid 38f is in the ON state, the lever solenoid 3
At the end of the period in which 8f is ON (t62), the lever solenoid 38f is turned OFF and the operation ends, and after the lever solenoid 38f is turned OFF (t62).
, 100 milliseconds later, the specific area switch 38d is disabled (t63).

Also, the first opening (t31 to t34) of the first special variation winning device 38 in long opening with V shown in FIG. 8 (b), and the first special variation in short opening with V shown in FIG. 8 (c) The opening of the winning device 38 (t51 to t54) is set to an opening time that allows the first special variable winning device 38 to win at least one game ball.

As shown in FIG. 8(d), in short opening without V, the first special variable winning device 38 is opened with the start of the round (t71), and a predetermined number (for example, 9 ) is established, the first special variable winning device 38
is closed to end the round (t72). However, since the openable time is short, it is rare that the predetermined number of wins, which is the closing condition, occurs, and in most cases the game is closed as the openable time elapses. After that, the processing time for the remaining balls in the upper grand prize opening is started (t72), and when the processing time for the remaining balls in the upper prize opening ends, the interval time starts (t73), and when the interval time ends, the next round starts (t74). ). In the case of the final round, the remaining ball processing time is set at the end of the round, and then the ending time is set.

In addition, FIG. 7(d) shows an opening mode in the second special game state (special game state based on a small hit). In the second special game state, first, a small winning fanfare time is started,
When the small winning fanfare time ends, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened and 160
The second special variable prize winning device 39 is closed when either condition of 0 milliseconds of openable time elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins is met. After that, the small winning remaining ball processing time is started, and when the small winning remaining ball processing time ends, the small winning ending time starts, and when the small winning ending time ends, the second special game state ends. In addition, the second
There may be a plurality of types of opening/closing modes (opening time and number of times of opening) in the special game state, and in that case, for example, which opening/closing mode is set (adopted) is determined based on the small winning pattern.

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
Next, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing transitions of game states in this embodiment.
In the game state, the normal game state ST1, the first specific game state ST2, the second specific game state ST
There are 3. In addition, as the special game state, there is a first special game state based on the first special result (big hit) and a second special game state based on the second special result (small hit), but they are omitted here. In each game state, the special figure probability that the first special result to be controlled by the game control device 100 is derived, the production mode that determines the production mode of the game controlled by the production control device 300, the main in the game state A main starting area which is a starting area to be aimed at, a main variation special figure which is the type of special figure variation display game to be mainly executed, and a shooting direction of the game ball are defined.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to aim to win a prize in the start winning port 36 by hitting left, and to aim for winning in the normal variable prize winning device 37 by hitting right. In other words, it is possible to select the target starting area according to the player's will. Also, in each game state, it is designed on the assumption that either one of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game will be played mainly, and the player will play the game according to this design. It is structured so that it is more advantageous for the player to progress the game mainly with one of the special figure fluctuation display games which is determined to be the main one in terms of design so as to proceed. In the following description, one special figure variation display game determined to be the main in each gaming state may be referred to as main variation, and the other special figure variation display game may be referred to as irregular variation.

The normal game state ST1 is a state in which the special figure probability is low probability, and there is no general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning. It is in a state where there is no time to shorten the variation time of the figure variation display game. Also, the production mode that defines the production mode is the normal mode. The main variation special figure is the special figure 1 variation display game, the main starting area is the starting winning opening 36, and the shooting direction is left-handed in order to aim at this starting winning opening 36. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 1 variation display game is the main variation and the special figure 2 variation display game is the irregular variation. In this normal game state ST1, a very long variation time is set for the special figure 2 variation display game. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 variation display game becomes inefficient in terms of time, and the player is prevented from selecting the execution of the special figure 2 variation display game aiming at obtaining a small hit in the normal game state ST1. .

In the second specific game state ST3, the special figure probability is basically a low probability state. However, when the game ball flows into the specific area (probability variable operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (when there is V passage), it becomes a high probability state. In addition, there is a general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning. If there is general electric support, there is also a time saving to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game and the general figure fluctuation display game. A performance mode that defines a performance mode is a chance mode. In addition, the main variation special figure is a special figure 2 variation display game, the main starting area is the normal variation winning device 37, and the shooting direction is right-handed in order to aim at this normal variation winning device 37.
That is, it is designed so that the special figure 2 variation display game is the main variation and the special figure 1 variation display game is the irregular variation.

The first specific game state ST2 is a state in which the special figure probability is high probability, and there is no general electric support for improving the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the special figure variable display game. It is a state that there is a reduction in time to shorten the fluctuation time of. A performance mode that defines a performance mode is a small hit RUSH. In addition, the main variation special figure is a special figure 2 variation display game, the main starting area is the normal variation winning device 37, and the shooting direction is right-handed in order to aim at this normal variation winning device 37. That is, it is designed so that the special figure 2 variation display game is the main variation and the special figure 1 variation display game is the irregular variation.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability of a winning result in the normal pattern fluctuation display game in the state with the general electric support (normal pattern probability) is the same probability as the state without the general electric support (normal probability). Not limited to, in the state where there is a general electric support, the general pattern probability can be set to a high probability (normal pattern high probability state) higher than the normal probability (normal pattern low probability state).
Further, in the present embodiment, the state without general electric support means that the normal variable prize winning device 37 is open, but the opening time per unit time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is shorter than the state with general electric support. be.

In the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3, the variable time of the special figure 2 variable display game becomes a shorter time state than in the case of the normal game state ST1, and the normal variable winning device 37 is hit to the right. It is advantageous for the player to aim at and play the special figure 2 variable display game. The special figure 2 fluctuation display game has a higher probability of a small hit than the special figure 1 fluctuation display game (in the case of this embodiment, the special figure 1 small hit probability is 0), and the small hit is won rather than the big hit. Since the probability of doing so is high, small hits occur with high frequency in the first specific game state ST2 and the second specific game state ST3.
When the result of the special figure variation display game is a small win in the second specific game state ST3, the state with the general electric support continues even in the special game state based on the small win, and in the first specific game state ST2. When the result of the special figure variation display game is a small win, the state without general electric support continues even in the special game state based on the small win. Also, in a special game state based on a small hit, the second special variable winning device 39 is opened, but the first special variable winning device 38 is not opened (see FIG. 7(d)).

Therefore, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small win in the second specific game state ST3, most of the game balls hit to the right are normal fluctuation winning in the special game state based on the small win. The second prize winning device 37 and arranged below the normal variable winning device 37
It does not flow down to the special variable winning device 39. Therefore, in the second specific game state ST3, small hits occur with high frequency, but it is difficult to increase the number of balls held by the player due to the small hits.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a small win in the first specific game state ST2, most of the game balls hit to the right are normal fluctuation winning in the special game state based on the small win. Without winning the device 37, it flows down to the second special variable winning device 39 arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. - 特許庁Therefore, in the first specific game state ST2, it is easy to increase the number of game balls of the player by a small hit. That is, in the first specific game state ST2, small hits occur with high frequency and the player's possession of balls increases, so the effect mode is the small hit RUSH.
This mode is called

Among these three game states, the normal game state ST1 is the most disadvantageous state for the player. The second specific game state ST3 is a state more advantageous for the player than the normal game state ST1 because of the general electric support. The first specific game state ST2 is a high probability state, and further,
Since this is a state in which the number of balls possessed by the player increases due to the frequent occurrence of small hits, this state is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1 and the second specific game state ST3.

The transition of the game state is performed by ending the first special game state based on the derivation of the first special result, completing the specified number of games, and winning the falling lottery, which is the lottery for transition to the low probability state. . Basically, the probability variable jackpot is derived and becomes the first special game state, and in the first special game state, the game ball flows into the specific area (variability operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 and the specific area switch When it is detected at 38d (when there is V passage), the transition to the first specific game state ST2 is made after the end of the first special game state. On the other hand, when the variable probability big hit is derived and becomes the first special game state, and the game ball does not flow into the specific area (variable probability operation area) of the first special variable winning device 38 in the first special game state (no V passage case), after the end of the first special game state, it shifts to the normal game state ST1. In addition, the normal jackpot is derived and becomes the first special game state, and if there is no V passage in the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (special figure low probability) after the end of the first special game state Second specific game state ST
3). On the other hand, the normal jackpot is derived and becomes the first special game state, and if there is V passage in the first special game state, the second specific game state ST3 (special figure high probability) after the end of the first special game state It shifts to the second specific game state ST3).
Further, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state in the second specific game state ST3, the game shifts to the normal game state ST1. Also, the first
When the drop lottery is won in the specific game state ST2, the game state is shifted to the normal game state ST1.

In the following description, when the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the special figure variation display game. In addition, when not distinguishing the decoration special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the decoration special figure 2 fluctuation display game, it is simply referred to as the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. again,
When the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, they are simply called hits (special result). Moreover, when not distinguishing the 1st special game state which is a special game state based on a big hit, and the 2nd special game state which is a special game state based on a small hit, it is simply called a special game state.

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 ball shooting device (not shown). The game ball that is launched is
It flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and the normal figure start gate 34, the general prize opening 35, and the start prize opening 36.
, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, or flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32 . Then, when the game ball wins the general winning hole 35, the start winning hole 36, the normal variable winning device 37, the first special variable winning device 38 or the second special variable winning device 39, the number corresponding to the type of the winning winning port are discharged to the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3).

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the player adjusts the shooting force and shoots the game ball to the left side game area (so-called left-handed hitting), so that the starting winning opening 36 and the left side of the starting winning opening 36 You can aim to win a prize to the disposed general winning port 35, and by shooting a game ball to the right side game area (so-called right hitting), the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, and the first special variable winning Players can aim to win prizes in the device 38, the second special variable prize winning device 39, and the general prize winning port 35 arranged on the right side of the second special variable prize winning device 39.

In the normal pattern starting gate 34, a gate switch 34a composed 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 inside passes through the normal figure starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. 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 pattern start gate 34, the normal pattern start memory number is the upper limit number (for example, 4 ), add the normal figure start memory number (+1
) to store one normal drawing start memory in the ROM 111B. The number of memory of this normal figure start winning prize is displayed on the normal figure reservation indicator 56 of the collective display device 50. - 特許庁In addition, the normal pattern start memory stores a hit judgment random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal pattern variation display game extracted based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a. It is designed to be

Then, when there is a normal pattern start memory and the normal pattern fluctuation display game can be started, that is, when the normal pattern fluctuation display game is not being executed, the normal pattern fluctuation display game wins and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If it is not in a winning state, the random value for winning determination stored in the first stored normal pattern start memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit or miss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game. Then, processing for starting the normal pattern fluctuation display game is performed. 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.

In addition, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time in the normal pattern display unit 58 provided in the collective display device 50 as processing for executing the normal pattern fluctuation display game. After performing the normal pattern fluctuation display that is repeatedly displayed in the order given, the process of displaying the normal pattern fluctuation display game that stops and displays the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed.
In addition, the normal figure display unit 58 is configured by the display device 41, and the normal identification information includes numbers, symbols,
It is also possible to use a character pattern or the like, variably display this for a predetermined period of time, and then stop display to display the result.

When the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a hit, the normal pattern display unit 58 stops displaying a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, and the general electrical solenoid 37c is operated to activate the movable member of the normal variation winning device 37. Control is performed to open for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display unit 58 is controlled to display a lighting pattern as a result of the loss.

Winning balls to the starting winning opening 36 and winning balls to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by a starting opening 1 switch 36a and a starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first starting memory forming the starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36 is set to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4
), and stores a second starting memory forming a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on winnings to the starting prize winning port 36 and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37, a jackpot random number value, a jackpot pattern random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively. Numerical values are stored in the RAM 111B as first start memory and second start memory. And the number of memories of this starting memory is the first memory display unit 53 (special figure 1 reservation display) and the second memory display unit 54 (special figure 2 reservation display) for notifying the number of starting winnings of the collective display device 50 , and is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40 as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 performs the special figure 1 variable display game with the special figure 1 indicator 51 (first variation display device) based on the first start memory, and the special figure 2 indicator 52 ( A special figure 2 variable display game is performed on the second variable display device). The special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game can be executed at the same time, but during the execution of one special figure variation display game, the other special figure variation display game becomes the first special result (jackpot). If it is, the one special figure variation display game is terminated as a result other than the special result (loss result). Also, during execution of one of the special figure fluctuation display games, if the other special figure fluctuation display game results in a second special result (small hit), the one of the special game states until the end of the special game state based on the small hit The special figure fluctuation display game is interrupted.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 executes the special figure 1 variation display game (first special figure variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area). It constitutes a first execution control means for controlling. In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100,
It constitutes a second execution control means for controlling the execution of the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 (second start winning area).

In the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52, after performing the variable display, the predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed. Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 indicator 51 or the special figure 2 indicator 52 becomes a special result form (jackpot result form) corresponding to the first special result. It becomes a big hit, and becomes a first special game state (so-called big win state).
In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit, the display mode of the special figure 1 indicator 51 or the special figure 2 indicator 52 corresponds to the second special result special result mode (small hit result mode) As a result, it becomes a small hit, and becomes a second special game state (so-called small hit state). That is, special figure 1
The display device 51 constitutes first variable display means capable of displaying a first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning hole 36 . In addition, the special figure 2 display device 52 constitutes a second variation display means capable of displaying a second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) based on winning of game balls to the normal variation winning device 37 .

In addition, the game control device (game control means) 100 has a jackpot game state (first special game state)
After the end of, control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can be progressed in a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (high probability of winning or having general electric support) It is possible to do That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 serves as a specific game state generating means.

In addition, in response to the execution of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game, the display device 41
A decoration special figure variable display game is executed in which a plurality of types of decoration identification information (numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner. The decoration special figure variation display game on the display device 41 includes a decoration special figure 1 variation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variation display game and a decoration special figure 2 variation display game corresponding to the special figure 2 variation display game. Yes, and they are displayed in separate display areas. Then, the variation display is performed with the variation of the corresponding special figure variation display game, and the display corresponding to the result is performed with the derivation of the result mode in the corresponding special figure variation display game.

That is, the display device 41 is a decoration variable display game ( It constitutes a decoration variable display means capable of displaying a decoration special figure variable display game). In addition, separate display devices may be used for the decoration special figure 1 variation display game and the decoration special figure 2 variation display game, or only one decoration special figure variation display game may be displayed. Also, game machine 1
The special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41 without having the special figure 1 indicator 51 and the special figure 2 indicator 52 in 0.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability of a small hit is higher in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game (the probability of a small hit in the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is 0), but when it is in the normal game state A long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the variation display game in FIG. As a result, the execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game becomes inefficient in terms of time in the normal game state, so that the player does not select the execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game aiming at obtaining a small hit in the normal game state. I have to. Therefore, in the normal game state, it is more advantageous for the player to play the special figure 1 variable display game by hitting the left hand and aiming at the start winning opening 36. - 特許庁
The long fluctuation time is about 10 minutes, but it may be longer or shorter (5 minutes, 50 minutes, 10 hours, etc.). Also, the time of long fluctuation may be changed according to the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. Specifically, for example, if the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a loss or a small hit, a long variation of about 10 minutes is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, If the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a big hit, the special figure 2
A long variation with a variation time of about 5 minutes may be selected as the variation pattern of the variation display game.

The control of the gaming machine that performs such games will be described below. First, the game control device 10
0 game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 will be described. The control processing by the game microcomputer 111 mainly consists of main processing shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 12 which is performed at predetermined time intervals (eg 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be explained. Main processing is started when the power is turned on. In this main processing, as shown in FIG. 10, first, processing for inhibiting interrupts (step X1) is performed. stack pointer setting processing (step X2
)I do. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In this embodiment, the range of RAM addresses is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00 as the higher order.
Either h or 01h is taken, and the leading 00h is set at step X4. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step X5). 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.

Thereafter, the states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 152 are read (step X6), and processing for setting the power-on delay timer (step X7) is performed. In the process of step X7, by setting a predetermined initial value, the game control device 1 acting as main control means
Waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program of the subordinate control means (for example, payout control device 200 and effect control device 300) to start normally according to instructions from 00
is set. 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.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step X7), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X8), and if a power failure has occurred (step X8; Y), the game machine power wait for it to shut off.
Specifically, in step X8, for example, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read via the port and data bus and the number of times (for example, two times) to be checked is set, and the power failure monitoring signal is on. determine whether there is Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is on, it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the set number of checks. If the on state of the power failure monitoring signal has not continued for the number of checks, the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Further, when the power failure monitoring signal continues to be on for the number of checks, it is determined that a power failure has occurred. The same applies to steps X34 and X54, which will be described later. In this way, by determining 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 erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and 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 troubles at the time of turning on the power. 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 no power failure has occurred (step X8; N), the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step X9), and it is determined whether the timer value is 0 (step X10).
If the timer value is not 0 (step X10; N), that is, if the standby time has not expired, the process returns to the process of determining whether a power failure has occurred (step X8). Also, if the timer value is 0 (step X10; Y), that is, if the waiting time has expired,
Access to a readable and writable RWM (read/write memory) such as RAM and EEPROM is permitted (step X11), and off data is output to all output ports (set to no output state) (step X12).

Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the game microcomputer 111, in this embodiment, used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step X13), and the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator) to start a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) (step X14). 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 the CPU 1 based on the frequency-divided signal.
11A has a CTC circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) and a signal CTC that triggers random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.
Next, a RAM abnormality flag is set (step X15). Here, regardless of whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM, on the premise that there is an abnormality in the RAM, a RAM abnormality flag is temporarily set in a predetermined register.

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 (eg, 5Ah) (step X16), and if normal (step X16; Y),
Power failure inspection area check data 2 where the value of power failure inspection area 2 in RWM is normal (for example, A5h)
(step X17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step X17; Y), a checksum calculation process (step X18) is performed to calculate the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM. match the checksum (step X19). If the checksums match (step X19; Y)
Since there is no abnormality in the RAM, the RAM abnormality flag is cleared (step X20), and the process proceeds to step X21.

Further, when it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step X16; N or step X17; N), when it is determined that the checksum does not match (step X19; N), step Based on the state read by X6, it is determined whether both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (step X21). If at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (step X21; N), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22). If the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X22; Y), since there is an abnormality in the RAM, the main abnormality error notification command for notifying that the game control device 100 is abnormal is sent to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24).

On the other hand, if the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X22; N), it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23). Then, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X23; Y), a command for main abnormality error notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X24). The probability setting flag that is set here is the probability setting flag that was set before the power failure occurred. In other words, if the gaming machine is powered off and restarted while the probability set value is being changed,
Since the operation of the game control device 100 is stopped, the process of step X24 is performed.
Next, the 7-segment display data when the game is stopped is output to the fifth driver 138e through the second output port 134 (step X25). As a result, in the performance display device 153,
A display as shown in FIG. 14(h) is performed. After that, the on data of the security signal is output and the off data of the signal other than the security signal is output (step X26).
, return to step X25.

If both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (step X21; Y), it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27). Then, if the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27
;N), a probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). This shifts to the probability setting value change mode. After that, a command for changing the probability setting is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X30), and the process proceeds to step X31. 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 LED emission of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speaker 1
The fact that the probability set value is being changed is notified by means of voice output from 9a and 19b.
On the other hand, when the RAM abnormality flag is set (step X27; Y), the process of clearing the probability set value (step X28) is performed. As a result, 0 is set in the probability setting value area in the RWM, and the probability setting value becomes "setting 1". After that, step X29,
The process of X30 is performed, and the process proceeds to step X31.

Further, when at least one of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is in the OFF state (step X21; N) and neither the RAM abnormality flag nor the probability setting changing flag is set (step X22; N and step X23 ;N), it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is on based on the state read in step X6 (step X35). If the setting key switch 152 is not on (step X35; N
), it is determined whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is on based on the state read in step X6 (step X43).

If it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on (step X43; N)
In other words, when both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are in the off state, the process moves to step X41 to perform the processing for the normal recovery from the power failure.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (step X43
In ;Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform the initialization process. That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. make a means of

If the setting key switch 152 is on (step X35; Y), the probability setting checking flag is set (step X36). This shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode. After that, the production control board (production control device 300) for the command during probability setting confirmation
(step X37). In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the probability setting confirmation command, the display of the display device 41, the LED of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46
By the light emission of, the operation of the board effect device 44, the sound output by the speakers 19a and 19b, etc.
It notifies that the probability setting value is being confirmed.

A value corresponding to 128 ms is saved in the security signal control timer area in order to guarantee output of the security signal for 50 ms or more (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change/confirmation process (step X123) of the timer interrupt process when the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode is set, otherwise the external information editing of the timer interrupt process It is output in the process (step X120). Therefore, 12
If the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode ends in less than 8 milliseconds, the security signal is continuously output by the external information editing process (step X120) of the timer interrupt process. That is, even if the probability setting value change mode or probability setting value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 milliseconds, the security signal is not output for 128 milliseconds after shifting to the probability setting value change mode or probability setting value confirmation mode. be. Note that the value saved in the security signal control timer area in step X31 is not limited to the value corresponding to 128 milliseconds. However, at least 5
Since it is necessary to output the security signal during 0 ms, it is necessary to save the value corresponding to 50 ms or more.

Then, the interrupt is permitted (step X32), and it is determined whether the setting key switch 152 is off (step X33). At step X33, determination is not made based on the state read at step X6 (state at power-on), but the state (current state) read in the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 12). decision based on If it is determined in step X33 that the setting key switch 152 is in the OFF state, the probability set value is determined.
If the setting key switch 152 is not in the off state (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34), and if no power failure has occurred (step X34;
N), the process returns to step X33, and when a power failure occurs (step X34; Y), the process proceeds to step X55. When it is determined in step X34 that a power failure has occurred while the probability setting change flag is set, in step X23 of the main processing (FIGS. 10 and 11) after recovery from the power failure, It is determined that the probability setting changing flag is set.

On the other hand, if the setting key switch 152 is in the OFF state (step X33; Y), a process of prohibiting interruption (step X38) is performed. Processing for enabling interrupts (step X32
) and before the interrupt prohibiting process (steps X38, X55), the timer interrupt process (FIG. 12) is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms). In the timer interrupt processing, probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X123
) is performed. In other words, the main process is on standby until the change or confirmation of the probability set value is completed (or until a power failure occurs).
Then, a command for ending notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). In the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the notification end command,
The notification being executed (notification indicating that the probability setting value is being changed or notification indicating that the probability setting value is being confirmed) is terminated.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40), and if the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X40; N), that is, if the probability setting checking flag is set is the area to be initialized (for example, the blackout inspection area,
A power failure recovery process (step X41) is performed to save an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in a checksum area and an area related to error monitoring). The probability setting confirming flag is cleared at this step X41.
After that, the power failure recovery command corresponding to the special game processing number is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X42), and the process proceeds to step X47. In the case of this embodiment, in step X42, a plurality of commands such as model designation command, probability setting information command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, effect number information command, screen designation command Send command. As a command for specifying the screen, when the special figure 1 and special figure 2 are both in the normal processing described later, that is, when the special figure fluctuation display game is not being executed and the special game state is not in progress If it is waiting for a customer Send the command for the customer waiting demo screen, otherwise send the command for the recovery screen. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a high-probability number-of-times information command or the like is also transmitted.

On the other hand, if the probability setting changing flag is set (step X40; Y), the RAM area other than the probability setting value is cleared to 0 (step X44). At step X44, the RAM area for the probability setting value (work area (1-byte area for the probability setting value)) and the RAM area for performance display (display of base value and character ratio) (work area and stack area) are cleared. Instead, 0 clear the RAM area for game control (work area and stack area). Therefore, the probability setting changing flag is cleared at this step X44. In step X44,
The stack area and unused area may or may not be cleared.

Then, the initial values at the time of RAM initialization are saved in the area to be initialized (step X45).
. The area to be initialized here is an area related to setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X46). In the case of this embodiment, in step X46, model designation command, probability setting information command, special figure 1 reservation number command, special figure 2 reservation number command, probability information command, effect number information command, RAM initialization command (customer waiting A demonstration screen is displayed, and a plurality of commands such as a command for notifying RAM initialization with light and sound for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands,
A support frequency information command, etc., which is information on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with the performance frequency information command and the general electric support, is also transmitted.

Next, a process for starting and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step X47). 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, predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on
Extract the value of the corresponding various initial random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers to determine the winning pattern of the special pattern (big hit pattern random number, small winning pattern random number), random numbers to determine the hit of the general pattern (hit random number ), R
After saving in a predetermined area of WM (step X48), interrupts are permitted (step X4
9). 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 X50) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. 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 falling lottery random numbers are generated using random numbers generated in a random number generation 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 faster than the operating clock of the CPU. 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, small hit pattern random number, hit random number, and falling lottery 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 random number is a continuous numerical value within a predetermined range, and the update method may be a counter-type update with +1 or -1, or all values within the range will appear separately without duplication until a cycle is completed. It is also possible to use random update. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the jackpot pattern random number, small hit pattern random number, winning random number, and falling lottery random number are random numbers updated by hardware and software.
In the present embodiment, there is no random number (hitting pattern random number) for determining the winning pattern of the general pattern, so there is only one type of winning pattern of the general pattern. may be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number update process of step X50, the process of prohibiting interrupts (step X51)
to perform performance display editing processing (step X52). Then, after performing the process of permitting the interrupt (step X53), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X54), and if the power failure has not occurred (step X54; N), the initial value random number update process (Step X5
0). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process, performance display editing process, and power failure monitoring are repeatedly performed. By enabling the interrupt (step X49) before the initial value random number update process (step X50), 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 due to the initial value random number update processing.

Note that the initial value random number updating process in step X50 can be performed not only in the main process but also in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid executing the 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.
If the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process as in the present embodiment, but only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. This has the advantage of simplifying the main processing.

On the other hand, if a power failure has occurred (step X54; Y), a process of temporarily prohibiting interrupts (step X55) and a process of outputting OFF data to all output ports (step X56) are performed.
After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step X57
), the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step X58).
Furthermore, after performing checksum calculation processing (step X59) for calculating the checksum at the time of power shutdown of the RWM and processing for saving the calculated checksum (step X60), the RW
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step X61), it waits until the gaming machine is powered 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. A decision can be made at the time of re-insertion.

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 unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and an initialization means (RAM initialization switch 112) that initializes data stored in the RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit (
A game control device 100) is provided, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.
Also, the main control means (game control device 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.

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

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step X1
01). By switching to register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing register save processing to move the value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in main processing) to RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X102). In step X102, the same processing as step X4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, an input process (step X103) for reading inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, reading the state of each input port is performed.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104), and if the probability setting changing flag or the probability setting checking flag is set (step X104; Y) , probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X123)
to terminate the timer interrupt processing.
On the other hand, when both the probability setting change flag and the probability setting confirmation flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoids (large winning opening solenoids 38b, 39b) are controlled based on the output data set in various processes. , lever solenoid 38f, general electric solenoid 37
Output processing (step X105) for performing drive control of actuators such as c) is performed. When a firing stop signal is output in step X5 in the main processing, a 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, payout command transmission processing (step X106) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, random number update processing 1 (step X107),
Random number update process 2 (step X108) is performed. After that, monitoring whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switches 38a and 39a, the setting of the prize balls, the front frame and the glass Winning port switch/state monitoring processing (step X109) for monitoring errors such as frame opening and illegal winning to the normal variable winning device 37 and special variable winning devices 38 and 39 is performed.

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that the number of game balls discharged from the first special variable prize winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) is It is to exceed the number of game balls flowing into the first special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch 38a). Note that an abnormal discharge flag is set when abnormal discharge is occurring. Then, when abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110; Y), the process proceeds to step X116. That is, the game is prevented from progressing.

On the other hand, if abnormal discharge is not occurring (step X110; N), the start port 1 switch 3
6a and starting port switch monitoring processing (step X
111). In the starting opening switch monitoring process, the starting winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning device 37
Various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted based on the winning of game balls. And special figure 1
Special figure 1 game processing (step X112) for performing processing related to the variation display game, special figure 2 game processing (step X113) for performing processing regarding the special figure 2 variation display game, general figure game processing for performing processing related to the normal figure variation display game (Step X114) is performed, and the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display various information related to the display of the special figure fluctuation display game and the game
to display the desired content segment LED editing process (step X115)
I do.

Next, magnet fraud monitoring processing (step X116) for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 and determining whether there is an abnormality, and processing for checking the detection signal from the board radio wave sensor 62 and determining whether there is an abnormality. board radio fraud monitoring processing (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring processing (step X118) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 and determining whether there is an abnormality, and determining whether abnormal discharge has occurred Abnormal discharge monitoring processing (step X119) is performed. Furthermore, external information editing processing (step X120) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in an output buffer, gaming machine status command transmission processing (step X121) for setting commands related to errors that have occurred in the gaming machine, and performance display A performance display monitor control process (step X122) relating to the control of the device 153 is performed, 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.

[Probability setting change/confirmation process]
FIG. 13 shows probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X1
23) was shown. In this probability setting change/confirmation process, first, it is determined whether the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is within the normal range (range of 0 to 5 in this embodiment) (step X13).
1).
When the value of the area for the probability setting value in RWM is within the normal range (step X131; Y)
is set the probability setting value display data corresponding to the value of the probability setting value area (current probability setting value) in the RWM (step X132), and the probability setting value display data is sent to the second output port 134 to the fifth driver 138e (step X134). This will
In the performance display device 153, displays as shown in FIGS. 14(a) to 14(f) are performed.
On the other hand, if the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is not within the normal range (step X131
;N), set the light-off data as probability set value display data (step X133),
The probability set value display data is output to the fifth driver 138e through the second output port 134 (step X134). 14(g) in the performance display device 153.
is displayed as shown in .

As shown in FIG. 14, the performance display device 153 is composed of four 7-segment displays (7-segment type displays) arranged side by side. During the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode, the rightmost 7-segment display among these four 7-segment displays indicates the current probability setting value, and the remaining 7-segment displays indicate "SET " is shown.
Specifically, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "0", the current probability setting value is "setting 1". If the segment indicator displays "1" and the value in the area for probability settings in the RWM is "1", the current probability settings are "1".
Since the setting is 2", "2" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 14(b). probability setting value is "Setting 3
”, “3” is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display as shown in FIG. 14(c), and RW
If the value of the probability setting value area in M is "3", the current probability setting value is "setting 4", so as shown in FIG. 4" is displayed, and if the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "4", the current probability setting value is "setting 5", so as shown in FIG. When "5" is displayed on the 7-segment display and the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "5", the current probability setting value is "setting 6", so FIG.
As shown in 4(f), "6" is displayed on the rightmost 7-segment display. Further, when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is out of the normal range (abnormal value), the rightmost 7-segment display is turned off as shown in FIG. 14(g).
For example, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "0", the probability setting value display data is "1" in the first digit, "T" in the second digit, and "T" in the third digit. Probability setting value display data instructing to display "E" and "S" in the fourth digit is output to the fifth driver 138e.

Next, if the security signal control timer is not "0", it is updated by -1 (step X1
35). The initial value of the security signal control timer is set in step X31 of the main processing, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0".
Next, the on data of the security signal is output and the off data of the signal other than the security signal is output (step X136). At step X136, security signal ON data is output regardless of whether the security signal control timer has timed out. Therefore, during the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode (while the probability setting change flag and the probability setting confirmation flag are set), the security signal continues to be output.

Next, it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (step X137), and if the probability setting changing flag is not set (step X137; N), that is, if the probability setting checking flag is set ends the probability setting change/confirmation process. On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is set (step X137; Y), the probability setting change/confirmation process being executed is the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on of the gaming machine 10. It is determined whether it is confirmation processing (step X138).

If it is the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on (step X138; Y), the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not probability setting change/confirmation processing in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on (step X138; N)
determines whether there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139).
At step X139, the RAM initialization switch 1 is set in the previous input process (step X103).
When an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of 12 is detected, it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 . If there is no input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139; N), the probability setting change/confirmation process is terminated.

On the other hand, if there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 (step X139; Y),
That is, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is newly operated, the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 5 (step X140), and the probability setting change/confirmation process is executed. finish. The value updated in step X140 (updated probability setting value) is displayed on the performance display device 153 by the next probability setting change/confirmation process.
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6A, "setting 1" to "setting 6" are applied to three types of probability values (probability values in a low probability state and probability values in a high probability state). However, for example, "setting 1" to "setting 3" may be assigned to three types of probability values (probability value in low probability state and probability value in high probability state). In this case, in step X140, the value of the RWM probability setting value area is updated by +1 within the range of 0-2.

By operating the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 when the gaming machine 10 is powered on, it is possible to shift to the probability set value change mode, and the RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated during the probability set value change mode. You can change the probability setting value with .
Since the RAM initialization switch 112 can only be pressed, it is impossible to distinguish between a shift operation for shifting to the probability set value change mode and a change operation for changing the probability set value. Therefore, if the transition operation (the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the transition to the probability set value change mode) continues even during the probability set value change mode, that is, when the power is turned on, the RAM initialization switch If the button 112 is kept pressed, the probability set value is updated (changed) according to the operation even though the operation is a transition operation.

Specifically, in the input processing of the timer interrupt processing (step X103), the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the previous input processing is OFF, and the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the current input processing is OFF. When the state is the ON state, an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 is detected. In the input processing (step X103) in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on, the input processing immediately before power-off is the previous input processing, and the input processing immediately after power-on is the current input processing. The state of the RAM initialization switch 112 read in the process is highly likely to be the OFF state. That is, if the transition operation continues even during the probability set value change mode, the input signal (rising edge ) is likely to be detected.
Therefore, in this case, when the processing of steps X139 and X140 is performed in the probability setting change/confirmation processing in the first timer interrupt processing after power-on, it is determined that there is an input from the RAM initialization switch 112 based on the transition operation, Inconvenience may arise that the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is updated.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to avoid such an inconvenience, the process of step X138 is performed, and the processes of steps X139 and X140 are not performed in the probability setting change/confirmation process in the first timer interrupt process after power-on. It is assumed that As a result, regarding the update (change) of the probability set value, the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that has continued since the power was turned on (
That is, the input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 that caused the transition to the probability setting value change mode is ignored, so unintended updating can be prevented.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) is a special result.
An operation unit (setting key operation unit), a second operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112), and storage means for storing one probability setting value out of a plurality of probability setting values to which probability values used for game lottery are assigned. (game control device 100 (RAM 111C)), and a mode for shifting to a probability set value change mode in which the probability set value can be changed in response to the operation of the first operation unit and the second operation unit when the power of the game machine is turned on. In response to the transition means (game control device 100) and the operation of the second operation unit in the probability set value change mode, the probability set value stored in the storage means (the value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM ) for changing the setting change means (game control device 100), and the operation (transition operation) of the second operation unit for shifting to the probability setting value change mode, and the second for changing the probability setting value The operation of the operation unit (change operation) is the same operation (pressing operation in the case of this embodiment), and the setting change means continues from the time the game machine is powered on even during the probability set value change mode. It is configured not to respond to the operation of the second operation unit that is being performed.
Therefore, if the operation (transition operation) of the second operation unit performed when the gaming machine is powered on continues even after the mode is shifted to the probability setting value change mode, the probability setting value is not changed during that time. It is possible to prevent the probability setting value from being changed.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
FIG. 15 shows the starting port switch monitoring process (step X1) in the timer interrupt process described above.
11) was shown. In this starting opening switch monitoring process, first, starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36)
A winning monitoring table is prepared (step X491), and hardware random number acquisition processing (step X49
2). Then, in the hardware random number acquisition process, it is determined whether or not there is starting opening winning information set when a jackpot random number is obtained based on winning to the starting winning opening 36 (step X49).
3).

Based on the winning to the starting winning opening 36, when the starting opening winning information is not set (step X493; N), the process proceeds to step X499. Incidentally, in this case, the start-up no winning information is set.
On the other hand, when the information with the starting entrance winning prize is set based on the winning to the starting winning mouth 36 (step X493; Y), it is determined whether it is in the special low probability & no time saving (normal game state) (Step X494). And, if there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step X49
4;Y), the process proceeds to step X497. In addition, if it is not during special figure low probability & time saving (step X494; N), prepare a right hitting instruction notification command (step X495)
, effect command setting processing (step X496) is performed.

In the performance control device 300, based on the reception of the right-handed instruction notification command, the right-handed instruction notification is performed by display, sound, or the like to instruct the player to hit right. During a specific game state or a special game state, right-handed hitting is more advantageous for the player, and a starting prize-winning port 36 that is designed not to win unless left-handed is in a specific game state or special game state. When a prize is detected in the inside, a right-handed instruction is notified.

Then, prepare a table for setting hold information by start port 1 (step X497).
, Performs special figure start opening switch common processing (step X498). Next, a winning monitoring table for starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) is prepared (step X499), hardware random number acquisition processing (step X500) is performed, and a jackpot random number is acquired based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37. It is determined whether or not there is starting entrance winning information set in the case (step X501).

If the information with starting entrance winning is not set based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 (
At step X501; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated. Incidentally, in this case, the start-up no winning information is set.
On the other hand, when the starter winning information is set based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 (step X501; Y), the normal electric power (normal variable winning device 37) is in operation, that is, the normal It is determined whether or not the variable winning device 37 is in an open state in which game balls can be won (step X502), and when the general electric power is in operation (step X502; Y),
Move to step X504. On the other hand, if the general electricity is not in operation (step X502; N)
In step X503, it is determined whether or not an electricity fraud is occurring (step X503).

In determining whether or not fraud is occurring, 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 (for example, 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.
If there is a game ball that wins 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.

If the utility power fraud is occurring (step X503; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second starting memory is prevented from being generated any more. In addition, when it is not during the general electric fraud occurrence (step X503; N), prepare a table for setting the information of the hold by the start port 2 (step X504), special figure start port switch common processing (step X50
5) is performed to end the starting port switch monitoring process.

[Common process for special figure start switch]
FIG. 16 shows the special figure starting opening switch common processing (steps X498, X505) in the starting opening switch monitoring processing described above. Special figure starting mouth switch common processing, when there is an input of the starting mouth 1 switch 36a and the starting mouth 2 switch 37a, is a process that is performed in common for each input.

In this special figure starting opening switch common processing, first, out of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, the game machine 1
Load the start signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device of 0 (step X521), update the loaded value by +1 (step X522), and determine whether the output count overflows (step X523).
If the output count does not overflow (step X523; N), the updated value is set to R
Save in the starting port signal output count area of WM (step X524), and the special figure holding (starting memory) number corresponding to the starting door switch to be monitored, that is, the special figure holding (starting memory) number to be updated is the upper limit value ( Here, it is determined whether it is less than 4) (step X525). On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step X523; Y), the process proceeds to step X525. Here, the number of output times can be stored up to 255, but when the upper limit is stored, the value after updating is not saved because it loops and becomes 0 due to the +1 update.

And when the special figure reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step X525; N), the special figure start opening switch common processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of special figures pending to be updated is less than the upper limit (step X525; 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 X526), save the target starting gate winning flag (step X527). Next, 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 X528), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hardware random number acquisition process is saved in the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (Step X529).

After that, extract and prepare the jackpot pattern random number of the starting port switch to be monitored (step X5
30), save in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of RWM (step X531). Next, the fall lottery random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step X532), and the RWM
(step X533).
Next, it is determined whether or not the winning to the starting port 2 (normal variable winning device 37) (step X53
4) If there is no winning to the starting port 2 (step X534; N), the process proceeds to step X537. On the other hand, in the case of winning to the starting port 2 (step X534; Y), a small winning design random number is extracted and prepared (step X535), and saved in a small winning design random number storage area of RWM (step X536). .

Then, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding RWM variation pattern random number storage area (step X537), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step X53
8). Next, prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the starting opening switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number (step X539), production command setting process (step X540)
To end the special figure start opening switch common processing.
That is, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36, and the predetermined random number is used as a first start memory to store up to a predetermined upper limit number. Forms a starting memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37, and converts the predetermined random number to the second
It constitutes a second start memory means capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 show the special figure reservation information determination process (step X538) in the special figure starting opening switch common process described above. 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.

In this special figure reservation information determination process, first, it is determined whether it is during the big hit (during the first special game state) (step X541), and when it is during the big hit (step X541; Y), special figure reservation information determination End the process. On the other hand, when the jackpot is not in progress (step X541; N), the starting opening prize flag saved in step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and the winning to the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36) is performed. (step X542).

In the case of winning the starting slot 1 (step X542; Y), the process proceeds to step X544 and prefetching is performed. On the other hand, if it is not a prize to the starting port 1 (step X542; N),
It is determined whether it is during special figure low probability & no time saving (normal game state) (step X543). And, when there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step X543; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. That is, in the normal game state, a long variation with a very long variation time (about 10 minutes) is selected as the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game, but in this case, no prefetching is performed. On the other hand, if there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step X543; N
), it is determined whether it is in the special figure high probability (step X544).

When not in the special figure high probability (step X544; N), it moves to step X548. On the other hand, if it is in the special figure high probability (step X544; Y), is the fall lottery random number value prepared in step X532 of the special figure start opening switch common processing within the range of the judgment value of the fall winning? Determine (step X545). Next, a look-ahead falling lottery information command corresponding to the determination result is prepared (step X546), effect command setting processing (step X547) is performed, and a low probability determination flag is prepared (step X548).

Then, a pre-reading big-hit determination process (step X549) is performed to determine 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-of-hit-hit determination value). When the determination result is a big hit (step X550; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step X551), and prepared in step X530 of the special figure starter switch common processing. Acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number (
Step X552) and move to step X559. On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step X550; N), the starting opening winning flag saved in step X527 of the special starting opening switch common processing is checked, and starting opening 2 (normal fluctuation winning device 37) (step X553).

In the case of not winning the starting slot 2 (step X553; N), set stop symbol information (step X558) and proceed to step X559. On the other hand, in the case of winning to the starting port 2 (step X553; Y), small hit determination processing (step X554) for determining whether the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value or not. I do. and,
When the judgment result is a small hit (step X555; Y), a small hit pattern random number check table is set (step X556), and step X535 of the special figure start opening switch common processing
Acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in (step X557),
Go to step X559. On the other hand, if the judgment result is not a small hit (step X555;
In N), set stop symbol information of lost (step X558), and save the stop symbol information acquired at step X552 or X557 or the stop symbol information set at step X558 in the symbol information area (step X558). X559).

After that, the pre-reading stop symbol command (
low probability) is prepared (step X560), effect command setting processing (step X561)
I do.
Next, a high probability determination flag is prepared (step X562), and the prediction big hit determination processing (step X563) determines whether or not the big hit random value matches the big hit determination value (big hit high probability determination value). I do. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step X564; Y), a big hit pattern random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step X565), and the special figure starter switch common processing is performed in step X530. stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is obtained (step X566), and the process proceeds to step X573. On the other hand, if the judgment result is not a big hit (step X564; N)
In, the start opening winning flag saved at step X527 of the special figure starting opening switch common processing is checked, and it is determined whether it is a winning to the starting opening 2 (normal fluctuation winning device 37) (step X567).

In the case of not winning a prize to the starting port 2 (step X567; N), set stop symbol information of a loss (step X572), and shift to step X573. On the other hand, in the case of winning to the starting port 2 (step X567; Y), small hit determination processing (step X568) for determining whether or not the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. I do. and,
When the judgment result is a small hit (step X569; Y), a small hit pattern random number check table is set (step X570), and step X535 of the special figure start opening switch common processing
Acquire the stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in (step X571),
Move to step X573. On the other hand, if the judgment result is not a small hit (step X569;
In N), set stop pattern information of the missing (step X572), and determine whether it is in the special figure high probability (step X573).

And when it is not in special figure high probability (step X573; N), it transfers to step X575. On the other hand, if it is in the special figure high probability (step X573; Y), step X55
Overwrite and save the stop symbol information acquired at step X566 or X571 or the stop symbol information set at step X572 in the symbol information area where the stop symbol information was saved at step X574 (step X574). In addition, the stop pattern information saved in the pattern information area is
It is used for the look-ahead of fluctuation patterns.

Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (
high probability) is prepared (step X575), effect command setting processing (step X576)
I do. 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 the production control device 3
00.
Next, a special figure information setting process (step X577) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern is performed, and a variation pattern setting process (step X578) for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game. I do.
Then, 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 X579), perform the production command setting process (step X580), and determine the special figure reservation information. End the process. In addition, the special figure information setting process in step X577 and the variation pattern setting process in step X578 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 prefetch fall lottery information command including the lottery result of the fall lottery for the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the lookahead target, and the lookahead stop including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the lookahead target A pattern command and a look-ahead variation pattern command including information on a variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are prepared and transmitted to the effect control device 300.例文帳に追加As a result, the result-related information corresponding to the starting memory (whether or not it will fall (whether the probability state of the big hit shifts from a high probability state to a low probability state (normal probability state)), whether it is a big hit or a small hit, etc. , type of variation pattern) determination result (look-ahead result) before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory production control device 30
0, especially by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, and notifying the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. It becomes possible to

That is, the game control device 100 serves as determination means capable of determining the result of the variable display game and the variation mode information before the start of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means. In addition, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory means before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, determines whether or not a special result is obtained). form a pre-judgment means. It should be noted that the time to determine in advance the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is not limited to the time when the starting memory is generated,
Any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is performed.

[Look-ahead big hit determination processing]
FIG. 19 shows the look-ahead big hit determination process (step X
549, X563). In this look-ahead big-hit determination process, first, the lower limit judgment value of the big-hit judgment value is set (step X581), and it is judged whether the value of the target big-hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582). 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 greater 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 X582; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a loss is set as the judgment result (step X587), and the look-ahead big-hit judgment processing ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big win was lost.
On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step X582; N), it is judged whether the judgment flag is the high probability judgment flag (step X583). If the judgment flag is a high probability judgment flag (step X583; Y), set the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value (step X584), the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit It is determined whether it is greater than the determination value (step X586). On the other hand, if the judgment flag is not the high probability judgment flag (step X583; N), that is, if it is the low probability judgment flag, the upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is set (step X585). ), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit determination value (step X586).

If the value of the jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, the judgment result is set to be lost (step X587), and the prefetch big hit judgment processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (step X586; N), that is, if the game is a jackpot, a jackpot is set as the judgment result (step X588), and the look-ahead big-hit judgment processing ends.

[Special figure 1 game processing]
In FIG. 20, special figure 1 game processing (step X112) in the timer interrupt processing described above
showed that. In the special figure 1 game process, the control of the whole process related to the special figure 1 variation display game and the setting of the special figure 1 display are performed. In this special figure 1 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 interruption flag which is set when the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted is set (step Y100). The special figure 1 variation display game is performed when the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is the second special result (minor win) during execution of the special figure 1 variation display game and the second special game state is executed. , is interrupted during execution of the second special game state.

If the special figure 1 interruption flag is not set (step Y100; N), that is, if the special figure 1 variation display game is not interrupted, the process proceeds to step Y101, and the subsequent special figure 1 variation display Perform processing related to the game. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 suspension flag is set (step Y100; Y), that is, if the special figure 1 variation display game is suspended, the processing relating to the special figure 1 variation display game of steps Y101 to Y115 is performed. Without performing, the process proceeds to step Y116. As a result, while the special figure 1 variation display game is interrupted, the special figure 1 variation display game does not progress (the special figure 1 game processing timer is not updated), and only the variation display continues.

In the processing related to the special figure 1 variation display game, first, whether the special figure 2 is in the middle of a big hit/minor hit,
That is, it is determined whether the special game state is executed based on the result of the special figure 2 variation display game becoming a big hit or a small hit (step Y101). And when it is during the big hit/minor hit of the special figure 2 (step Y101; Y), it transfers to step Y104. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 big hit/small hit is not in progress (step Y101; N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y102) is performed, and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y103) is performed.

In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the big winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set a large winning opening count command to be transmitted to the production control device 300 based on the winning of the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when a prescribed number of winnings have been made to the large winning opening. process. In the special figure 1 game processing, the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game being a big win is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game result is performed. As for the special game state which is executed based on the big hit or the small hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the special figure 2 game process which will be described later.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the game ball is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operation area). Perform processing to set the region passing flag. A special game state is generated based on the fact that the specific area passing flag is set.

Then, if the special figure 1 game processing timer is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step Y104), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105). And special figure 1
If the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y105; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step Y116. Also, when the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is 0 (step Y105; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already timed up, the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number is branched. The special-figure 1 game sequence branch table to be referred to is set in the register (step Y106).
Then, using the table, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is acquired (step Y107), and the subroutine call by the special figure 1 game process number is performed (
step Y108).

At step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure 1 variation display game is monitored, the setting of the variation start of the special figure 1 variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure Figure 1
Special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation
I do.
In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "1", the setting of the stop display time of the special figure 1, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 display process, etc. 1 During fluctuation processing (step Y110) is performed.
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big win, setting a fanfare command according to the kind of big win, setting each kind of big win. Special figure 1 display process (
Step Y111) is performed.

In step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning opening, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step Y112).
In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, the interval command is set, and if the big winning round is the final round, the ending command is set; A large winning opening opening process (step Y113) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y108, when the special figure 1 game process number is "5", a process of setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening if the big winning round is the final round,
Large winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y114) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 big hit end processing etc. is performed.
At step Y108, if the special figure 1 game processing number is "6", special figure 1 jackpot end processing (step Y115) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 1 normal processing (step Y109) I do.

After that, prepare a special figure 1 variation control table for controlling the variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (
Step Y116), symbol variation control processing (step Y117) pertaining to the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed, and lever solenoid control processing (step Y
118) to end the special figure 1 game process. This special figure 1 game process constitutes a process of performing a series of execution control relating to the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game).

[Tokuzu 2 game processing]
21 and 22 show the special figure 2 game processing (step X113) in the timer interrupt processing described above. In the special figure 2 game processing, the control of the whole process related to the special figure 2 variation display game and the setting of the special figure 2 display are performed. The special figure 2 game process basically performs the same processing as the above-described special figure 1 game process for the special figure 2.

In this special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is a big hit, that is, whether a special game state is being executed based on the fact that the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is a big hit (step Y131). And, if it is during the special figure 1 jackpot (step Y131; Y)
to step Y134. Also, if it is not during the special figure 1 jackpot (step Y1
31;N), the big winning opening switch monitoring process (step Y132) and the specific area switch monitoring process (step Y133) are performed.

In the big winning opening switch monitoring process, the game ball is detected by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the first special variable winning device 38 and the big winning opening switch 39a provided in the second special variable winning device 39. To monitor and set a large winning opening count command to be transmitted to the production control device 300 based on the winning of the large winning opening, and to close the large winning opening when a prescribed number of winnings have been made to the large winning opening. process. In the special figure 2 game processing, the special game state executed based on the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game being a big win or a small win is subjected to a big winning opening switch monitoring process, and the special figure 1 fluctuation display is performed. As for the special game state which is executed based on the result of the game being a big hit, the big winning opening switch monitoring process is performed in the above-described special figure 1 game process.
In the specific area switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 38d provided in the first special variable winning device 38 is monitored, and the game ball is specified based on the inflow of the game ball into the specific area (probability operation area). Perform processing to set the region passing flag. A special game state is generated based on the fact that the specific area passing flag is set.

Then, if the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step Y134), and it is determined whether the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135). And special figure 2
If the value of the game processing timer is not 0 (step Y135; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step Y153. Also, if the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y135; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already timed up, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0. (step Y136).

If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not 0 (step Y136; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by -1 (step Y137), and the special figure 2 game processing timer area is extended. The variable timer value (for example, 60000 msec) is saved (step Y138), and the process proceeds to step Y153.
In order to prevent the player from intentionally executing the special figure 2 variation display game with a high probability of occurrence of small hits in the normal game state, the variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game in the normal game state is very long. (for example, 10 minutes). However, since the area that can be used as the special figure 2 game processing timer is limited, it is difficult to measure the fluctuation time at once even if the upper limit value is set as the timer initial value. Therefore, the fluctuation time is measured by a plurality of times of timing using the number of repetitions, which is the number of times of timing for a specified time (for example, 60000 ms).

If the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 0 (step Y136; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch table referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game processing number is stored in the register. Set (step Y139). Then, using the table, acquire the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number (step Y14
0), a subroutine call is made with the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y141).

At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "0", monitor the start of variation of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the variation start of the special figure 2 variation display game, set the effect, Figure 2
Special figure 2 normal processing (step Y142) for setting information necessary for performing processing during fluctuation
I do.
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "1", the setting of the stop display time of the special figure 2, the setting of the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 display process, etc. 2 A process during fluctuation (step Y143) is performed.
In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit, setting a fanfare command according to the kind of big win, Special figure 2 display processing (
Step Y144) is performed.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning opening, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare/interval processing (step Y145).
In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "4", if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, and if it is the final round, the ending command is set; A large winning opening opening process (step Y146) for setting information necessary for performing the remaining ball process is performed.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game process number is "5", a process of setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening if the big winning round is the final round,
Large winning opening remaining ball processing (step Y147) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 big hit end processing etc. is performed.
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "6", special figure 2 big hit end processing (step Y148) for setting information necessary for performing special figure 2 normal processing (step Y108) I do.

In step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "7", the opening time and opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small win occurs, the setting of the fanfare command, and the processing during the small win are performed. Small hit fanfare middle processing (step Y1
49).
At step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "8", a small hit middle process (step Y150) for setting the information necessary for setting the ending command and performing the small hit remaining ball process, etc. conduct.

In step Y141, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "9", processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls that have won the prize in the big winning opening during the small winning middle processing, or ending the small winning Small hit remaining ball processing (step Y151) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
At step Y141, when the special figure 2 game processing number is "10", the special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y152) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal processing is performed.

After that, prepare a special figure 2 variation control table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (
Step Y153), the symbol variation control process (step Y154) pertaining to the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the lever solenoid control process (step Y
155) is performed to end the special figure 2 game process. This special figure 2 game process constitutes a process of performing a series of execution control regarding the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). The above special figure 2 game processing basically performs the same processing as the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process for special figure 2, and in the following description, special figure 1 game processing and special figure 2 game processing corresponding processing will be described in parallel.

[Special figure 1 normal processing]
FIG. 23 shows the special figure 1 normal process (step Y109) in the special figure 1 game process described above. In this special figure 1 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201). The state in which the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate in this determination means that it is not between the stop of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, which is a big hit or a small hit, and the end of the special game state. In addition, it is in a state where the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or during the special game state based on the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, but in that case the special figure 1 normal processing is not executed. , it is not necessary to make a decision here.

If the special figure 1 is not able to start fluctuation (step Y201; N), set "0" as the special figure 1 game processing number (step Y216), and save the processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area. (Step Y217), end the special figure 1 normal processing. Also, when the special figure 1 can start to fluctuate (step Y201; Y), it is determined whether the left-handed instruction notification has been completed, that is, whether the left-handed instruction notification flag is set (step Y202).
If the instruction to hit left has been notified (step Y202; Y), the process proceeds to step Y206. Also, if the left-handed instruction has not been notified (step Y202; N), a left-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step Y203), and effect command setting processing (step Y20
4) is performed to set a left-handed instruction notification flag (step Y205). The left-handed instruction notification flag is designed to be cleared when the specific game state ends, and thereby the left-handed instruction notification is performed when shifting to the normal game state.

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206), and when the special figure 1 reservation number is 0 (step Y206; Y), the process proceeds to step Y216. Also, if the special figure 1 pending number is not 0 (step Y206; N), prepare a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state (step Y207), effect command setting process (step Y2
08). After that, a special figure 1 variation start process (step Y209) for setting information about the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and a decorative special figure 1 reserved number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved number is prepared (step Y210 ), effect command setting processing (step Y211) is performed.
In addition, at the time of performing the processing (step Y210) for preparing the decorative special figure pending number command, the subtraction of the special figure 1 pending number based on the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not performed, and the current special figure 1 pending We are preparing a pending number command corresponding to the special figure 1 pending number minus 1 from the number. Thereafter, a command for the number of remaining games corresponding to the number of time reduction fluctuations is prepared (step Y212), and effect command setting processing (step Y213) is performed.

Next, set the special figure 1 changing in the special figure status area (addition of information) (step Y21
4). Here, the special figure status indicates the state of the special figure fluctuation display game, and is 0 to 5
is set. Special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither special figure 1 variation display game nor special figure 2 variation display game is executed, special figure status 1 indicates a state in which only special figure 1 variation display game is being performed, The special figure status 2 indicates a state in which only the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. In addition, the special figure status 3 indicates a state in which both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are being executed, and the special figure status 4 indicates a first special game state which is a special game state based on a big hit. It indicates that there is, and the special figure status 5 indicates that it is the second special game state which is a special game state based on a small hit. Since the special figure 1 variable display game is started here, 1 or 3 is set as the special figure status. After that, the special figure 1 fluctuating process transition setting process (step Y215) is performed, and the special figure 1 usual process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 normal processing]
FIG. 24 shows the special figure 2 normal process (step Y142) in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate (step Y221). The state in which the special figure 2 can start to fluctuate in this determination means that it is not between the stop of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game that becomes a big hit and the end of the special game state. In addition, it is in a state where the fluctuation cannot be started even during the execution of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game or during the special game state based on the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, but in that case the special figure 2 normal processing is not executed. , it is not necessary to make a decision here.

If the special figure 2 is not able to start fluctuation (step Y221; N), set "0" as the special figure 2 game processing number (step Y238), and save the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area. (Step Y239), end the special figure 2 normal processing. Also, when the special figure 2 can start fluctuation (step Y221; Y), it is determined whether the number of special figure 2 reservations is 0 (step Y222).

And, if the special figure 2 pending number is not 0 (step Y222; N), prepare the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state (step Y223), and perform the production command setting process (step Y224). . After that, special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step Y225) for setting information related to special figure 2 variation display game is performed, and decoration special figure 2 reservation number command corresponding to special figure 2 reservation number is prepared (step Y226 ), effect command setting processing (step Y227) is performed. In addition, processing to prepare the decoration special figure pending number command (step Y226)
At the time of performing, the special figure 2 reservation number is not subtracted based on the start of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, and the reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number minus 1 from the current special figure 2 reservation number are preparing. Thereafter, a command for the number of remaining games corresponding to the number of time reduction fluctuations is prepared (step Y228), and effect command setting processing (step Y229) is performed.

Next, the special figure 2 is set in the special figure status area (information addition) (step Y23
0). Since the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is started here, 2 or 3 as a special figure status
is set. After that, the special figure 2 fluctuating process shift setting process (step Y231) is performed, and the special figure 2 usual process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the special figure 2 reservation number is 0 (step Y222; Y), the special figure 1 reservation number is 0
(step Y232). And, if the special figure 1 pending number is 0 (step Y232; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step Y233). Then, when the special figure 1 is not in fluctuation (step Y233; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has started (step Y234), and when it has not started (step Y234; N),
Perform processing related to customer waiting state setting. Also, if the number of special figures 1 pending is not 0 (step Y
232; N), when the special figure 1 is fluctuating (step Y233; Y) or when the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step Y234; Y), the process proceeds to step Y238.

In the processing for setting the customer waiting state, first, a customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step Y235), a customer waiting demonstration command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step Y236), and a presentation is performed. Command setting processing (step Y237) is performed, and the process proceeds to step Y238. By making the customer waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to display different customer waiting screens according to the probability state.

In addition, when the production control device 300 is restarted for some reason, the production control device 300 without a backup function loses the information of the game state, so that it becomes impossible to perform an appropriate production. By making the waiting demo command correspond to the current probability state, it is possible to perform an effect according to the game state from the reception of this command, and it is possible to prevent the transmission of the probability information command based on the change in the game state. It is possible to return to the performance corresponding to the game state earlier than waiting.

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

Further, by transmitting the fluctuation start probability information command each time the special figure fluctuation display game is started, even if the production control device 300 is restarted, the production corresponding to the game state can be performed from the reception of this command. can return to the performance corresponding to the game state earlier than waiting for transmission of the probability information command based on the change of the game state. In addition, the customer waiting demo command and the fluctuation start probability information command may include other information for returning to the effect corresponding to the game state when the effect control device 300 is restarted.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
In FIG. 25 (a), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step Y2
09) was shown. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. In this special figure 1 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 1 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure reservation information determination process is set (step Y241). Then R
Load random numbers from WM's special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for reservation number 1) and prepare (step Y242), clear the special figure 1 fall lottery random number storage area (for reservation number 1) to 0 (step Y.
243), fall lottery processing for lottery for transition from high probability state to low probability state (step Y24).
4). It should be noted that the reservation number 1 use is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory of which digestion order is the first (here the first among the special figures 1).

Next, the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) for setting the losing information or the big hit information as the result information of the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and the special figure 1 stop related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop pattern (symbol information) is performed. Design setting processing (step Y246) is performed. Then, special figure 1 information setting process (step Y24
7) 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 special figure 1 variation display game is set (step Y248).

After that, special figure 1 to set the variation pattern which is the variation mode in the special figure 1 variation display game
Variation pattern setting processing (step Y249) is performed, variation start information setting processing (step Y250) for setting variation start information for the special figure 1 variation display game is performed, and time reduction variation count update processing (step Y251) is performed. . Next, set "1" for special figure 1 fluctuation processing as the processing number (step Y252), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step Y253).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y254), and a signal relating to the start of variation of special symbol 1 (for example, a signal during special symbol 1 variation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y255). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step Y256), flashing control timer in the special figure 1 flashing control timer area (special figure 1 indicator 51
flashing cycle timer) save the initial value (here 100 msec) (step Y257
), the initial value ("0" indicating a blank design here) is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern number area (step Y258), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start process]
In FIG. 25(b), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step Y2
25) was shown. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game. In this special figure 2 fluctuation start process, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag used for sorting the fluctuation pattern in the special figure reservation information determination process is set (step Y261). Then R
Load random numbers from WM's special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for reservation number 1) and prepare (step Y262), and clear the special figure 2 fall lottery random number storage area (for reservation number 1) to 0 (step Y.
263), fall lottery processing for lottery for transition from high probability state to low probability state (step Y26).
4). It should be noted that the reserved number 1 use is an area that stores information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start memory of which digestion order is the first (here, the first among the special figures 2).

Next, the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) for setting the loss information, the big hit information or the small hit information as the result information of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, and the special figure 2 stop pattern (symbol information) is set. A special figure 2 stop design setting process (step Y266) is performed. Then, to perform the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y267) for setting the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern, and to refer to various information related to the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game Prepare a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which the information of is set (step Y268).

After that, special figure 2 to set the variation pattern which is the variation mode in the special figure 2 variation display game
Variation pattern setting processing (step Y269) is performed, variation start information setting processing (step Y270) for setting variation start information for the special figure 2 variation display game is performed, and time reduction variation start update processing (step Y271) is performed. . Next, set "1" for special figure 2 fluctuating processing as the processing number (step Y272), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step Y273).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step Y274), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y275). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step Y276), blink control timer in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area (special figure 2 indicator 52
flashing cycle timer) (step Y277
), the initial value ("0" indicating a blank design here) is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern number area (step Y278), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

In addition, when selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game in the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process described above, the information of the set probability setting value may be referred to. As a result, it is possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying the probability setting value, such as selecting a variation pattern according to the probability setting value or changing the selection probability of the variation pattern according to the probability setting value.

[Fall lottery process]
FIG. 26 shows the falling lottery process (steps Y244, Y264) performed in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. In this drop lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure high probability is in effect (step Y581), and if not in the special figure high probability (step Y581; N), the drop lottery process is terminated. Also, if it is in the special figure high probability (step Y581; Y)
In step Y582, it is determined whether or not the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the falling lottery lower limit judgment value.
). Winning the fall lottery means that the fall lottery random number matches the fall lottery determination value. The drop lottery determination value is a plurality of continuous values, and the fall lottery random number is equal to or greater than the drop lottery lower limit determination value, which is the lower limit value of the fall lottery determination value, and is the upper limit value of the fall lottery determination value. If it is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value, it is judged that the fall lottery has been won.

If the drop lottery random number is less than the drop lottery lower limit judgment value (step Y582; Y), that is, if the drop lottery is not won, the drop lottery process is terminated. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, if the fall lottery random number value is not less than the fall lottery lower limit judgment value (step Y582; N), it is determined whether the target fall lottery random number value is greater than the fall lottery upper limit judgment value (step Y583).
If the drop lottery random number is greater than the drop lottery upper limit judgment value (step Y583; Y), that is, if the drop lottery is not won, the drop lottery process is terminated. In this case, the high probability state is maintained. On the other hand, if the drop lottery random number value is not greater than the drop lottery upper limit judgment value (
Step X583; N), that is, when the falling lottery is won, a process for shifting to a low probability state is performed.

In the processing for transitioning to the low probability state, first, a signal regarding high probability termination is saved in the external information output data area (step Y584). Here, the big win 2 signal is set to ON, and the big win 4 signal is set to OFF. Next, the signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y585). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is O
FF, special pattern 2 high probability state signal OFF, special pattern 1 fluctuation time reduction state signal OFF,
The special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal is set to OFF.
Then, the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y5
86), the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step Y587). After that, save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y588), and end the falling lottery process. As a result, the low-probability state and general/universal electric power non-supported state are established, and the state shifts to the normal game state. In addition, the information of the end of the high probability state and the end of the general electric support is transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 3
00 performs processing such as changing the presentation mode based on this information.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 27(a) shows the big hit flag 1 setting process (step Y245) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In this jackpot flag 1 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area (step Y281). Next, load the jackpot random number from the RWM special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) and prepare it (step Y282), and clear the special figure 1 jackpot random number storage area (for the reservation number 1) to 0 ( Step Y283).

After that, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2, which is the result of the big hit determination of the special figure 2 variation display game being executed, is a big hit (step Y284), and if it is a big hit (step Y284; Y)
, the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. That is, both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game which are executed at the same time are not regarded as a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y284; N), a big hit determination process (step Y285) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit is a big hit according to whether or not the acquired big hit random number matches the big hit determination value.

Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y285) is a big hit (step Y286; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step Y281 (step Y287), the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the big hit judgment process (step Y285) is not a big hit (
At step Y286; N), the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated. In this case, the winning information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 27(b) shows the big hit flag 2 setting process (step Y265) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In this big-hit flag 2 setting process, first, deviation information is saved in the small-hit flag 2 area (step Y291), and deviation information is saved in the big-hit flag 2 area (step Y292). Next, RWM's special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (for pending number 1)
Load and prepare the jackpot random number from (step Y293), special figure 2 jackpot random number storage area (
1) is cleared to 0 (step Y294).

Thereafter, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1, which is the result of the big hit determination of the special figure 1 variable display game being executed, is a big hit (step Y295), and if it is a big hit (step Y295; Y)
to step Y299. That is, both the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game which are executed at the same time are not regarded as a big hit. If it is not a big hit (step Y295; N), a big hit determination process (step Y296) is performed to determine whether or not the big hit is a big hit according to whether or not the acquired big hit random number matches the big hit determination value.
Then, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is a big hit (step Y297; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step Y292 (step Y298), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination process (step Y296) is not a big hit (step Y297; N), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit depending on whether the acquired big hit random number matches the small hit determination value. A small hit determination process (step Y299) is performed.
Then, when the judgment result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is a small hit (step Y300; Y), the small hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step Y291 is overwritten with the small hit information. Save (step Y301) and end the jackpot flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, if the judgment result of the small hit determination process (step Y299) is not a small hit (
At step Y300;N), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. In this case, the loss information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area and the small hit flag 2 area.

[Jackpot determination process]
FIG. 28 shows the big-hit determination process (steps Y285 and Y296) in the big-hit flag 1 setting process and the big-hit flag 2 setting process. In this jackpot determination process, first,
A lower limit judgment value of the big hit judgment value is set (step Y311), and it is judged whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit judgment value (step Y312). 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 greater 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 Y312; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y317), and the jackpot judgment process ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the big win was lost. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value (step Y312; N
), it is determined whether it is in the special figure high probability (step Y313).

Then, if it is in the special high probability (step Y313; Y), set the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value (step Y314), the value of the target jackpot random number is the upper limit It is determined whether it is greater than the determination value (step Y316). Also, if it is not in the special high probability (step Y313; N), set the upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value (step Y315), the target jackpot random number value is the upper limit judgment Determine if greater than value (
step Y316).

If the value of the jackpot random number is greater than the upper limit judgment value (step Y316; Y), that is, if it is not a jackpot, the judgment result is set to be a loss (step Y317), and the jackpot judgment process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot random number is not greater than the upper limit judgment value (step Y31
6; N), that is, if it is a big hit, set a big hit as the judgment result (step Y
318), the big hit determination process ends.

[Small hit determination process]
In FIG. 29, small hit determination processing (step Y29
9) was shown. In this small hit determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the target big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit determination value (step Y321). It should be noted that the small hit means that the big hit random number (the same random number as the big hit determination) matches the small hit determination value. The small hit judgment value is a plurality of continuous values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value, which is the lower limit value of the small hit judgment value, and is below the upper limit judgment value, which is the upper limit value of the small hit judgment value. In some cases, it is determined to be a small hit. Also, the big hit determination value and the small hit determination value do not overlap.

If the value of the big hit random number is less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step Y321; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, a loss is set as the judgment result (step Y323), and the small hit judgment process ends. It should be noted that the loss as a determination result indicates that the lottery for the small prize was lost. Also, if the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the small hit lower limit judgment value (step Y321; N), it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is greater than the small hit upper limit judgment value (
Step Y322).

If the value of the big hit random number is greater than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322; Y), that is, if it is not a small hit, set a loss as the judgment result (step Y323), and finish the small hit judgment process. Also, if the value of the big hit random number is not greater than the small hit upper limit judgment value (step Y322; N), that is, if it is a small hit, set the small hit as the judgment result (step Y324), and perform the small hit judgment process. finish.

[Special figure 1 stop pattern setting process]
In FIG. 30, the special figure 1 stop design setting process (step Y
246). In this special figure 1 stop design setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step Y331), and if it is a big hit (step Y331; Y), special figure 1
Load the jackpot pattern random number from the jackpot pattern random number storage area (for reserved number 1) (step Y3
32). Next, a special figure 1 big hit design table is set (step Y333), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded big hit design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop design save area (
step Y334). A jackpot type is selected by this process. In addition, the reason why the stop pattern of the special figure 1 variable display game is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 1 stop symbol area is when a special result is derived in the special figure 2 variable display game. This is because there is a possibility that it will be forcibly changed to an out-of-order result.

After that, a special figure 1 big hit stop design information table is set (step Y335), a stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop design pattern area (
Step Y336). The stop symbol pattern is a special figure indicator (here special figure 1 indicator 51)
This is for setting the symbols to be stopped on the screen and the symbols to be stopped on the display device 41 . Next, the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y337), the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and the special figure 1 round number Save in the upper limit value information area (step Y338), acquire the large winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop pattern number, save it in the special figure 1 large winning opening opening information area (step Y339), and proceed to step Y340. . These pieces of information are for setting the mode of execution of the special game state.

On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (step Y331; N), the stop pattern number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol withdrawal area (step Y344), and the losing stop symbol pattern is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern area. Save (step Y345). Next, a decorative special figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared and saved in the decorative special figure 1 command area (step Y340). Thereby, the stop pattern corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set. Thereafter, effect command setting processing (step Y341) is performed. Thereby, the decoration special figure 1 command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y342), the special figure 1 jackpot symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1) is cleared to 0 (step Y343), and the special figure The 1-stop symbol setting process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 31 shows the special figure 2 stop design setting process (step Y
266). In addition, the special figure 2 stop design setting process performs the same processing as the special figure 1 stop design setting process for the special figure 2. In this special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step Y361), and if it is a big hit (step Y3
61; Y), the jackpot pattern random number is loaded from the special figure 2 jackpot pattern random number storage area (for reserved number 1) (step Y362). Next, set the special figure 2 jackpot pattern table (step Y
363), acquire the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number and save it in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area (step Y364). A jackpot type is selected by this process.
In addition, the stop pattern of the special figure 2 variable display game is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol save area instead of the special figure 2 stop symbol area, when the special result is derived in the special figure 1 variable display game This is because there is a possibility that it will be forcibly changed to an out-of-order result.

After that, set the special figure 2 big hit stop design information table (step Y365), acquire the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number and save it in the special figure 2 stop design pattern area (
Step Y366). The stop symbol pattern is a special figure indicator (here, a special figure 2 indicator 52)
This is for setting the symbols to be stopped on the screen and the symbols to be stopped on the display device 41 . Next, the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area (step Y367), the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and the special figure 2 round number Save in the upper limit value information area (step Y368), acquire the large winning opening opening information corresponding to the stop pattern number, save it in the special figure 2 large winning opening opening information area (step Y369), and proceed to step Y370. . These information are for setting the execution mode of the special game state.

On the other hand, when it is not a big hit (step Y361; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y375), and when it is a small hit (step Y375; Y), the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number Load the small hit pattern random number from the storage area (for the number of reservations 1) (step Y37
6). Next, a special figure 2 small hit design table is set (step Y377), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded small hit design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 2 stop design save area (step Y378). A small hit kind is selected by this process. After that, the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop design pattern area (step Y
379), and proceeds to step Y370.

Also, when the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y375; N), the stop pattern number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop pattern withdrawal area (step Y380), and the losing stop pattern pattern is a special figure. 2 Save in the stop symbol pattern area (step Y381). Next, prepare a decorative special figure 2 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and save it in the decorative special figure 2 command area (step Y370). Thereby, the stop pattern corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set. Thereafter, effect command setting processing (step Y371) is performed. Thereby, the decoration special figure 2 command is transmitted to the production control device 300 later. Then, the pattern data corresponding to the stop pattern number is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y372).
, Clear the special figure 2 big hit pattern random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) to 0 (step Y373), clear the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) to 0 (step Y374), The stop symbol setting process of FIG. 2 is ended.

Here, the relationship between the stop design pattern and the decoration special figure command (decoration special figure 1 command, decoration special figure 2 command) is explained. In FIG. 32(a), the ROM 111 of the game control device 100
The decoration special figure command table which defined the relation between the stop design pattern which is remembered in B and the decoration special figure command was shown. The name of the stop symbol pattern is "stop symbol pattern * (* is a number)", and numbers are assigned sequentially from 0. This number is called a stop symbol number, and constitutes a unique number that is unique to each stop symbol pattern.

In FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, in the case of a big hit, the stop pattern number corresponding to the special figure 1 jackpot pattern random number or the special figure 2 jackpot pattern random number is selected, and in the case of a small hit, the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number is selected. The corresponding stop symbol number is selected, and in the case of a miss, the missing stop symbol number is selected. The special figure 1 jackpot pattern random number, the special figure 2 jackpot pattern random number, and the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number are numerical values in a continuous predetermined range, and the stop pattern number corresponding to the numerical value randomly extracted from this is selected. It's like By setting these symbol random numbers to numerical values within a continuous predetermined range, it becomes easier to understand the definition of the update processing of the random numbers and the association with the stop symbols, and handling in the development of the program becomes easier.

In this embodiment, since there is only one kind of small hit, it is not necessary to use the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number, but if there are multiple kinds of small hits, the value of the special figure 2 small hit pattern random number The stop symbol number will be selected based on. In addition, it can be said that the winning result is selected according to the big hit random number, although the winning is not selected by the symbol random number. The jackpot random number is also a continuous numerical value within a predetermined range, and the result of the special figure variation display game is selected based on the numerical value randomly extracted from this.

While the stop symbol numbers are continuous values from 0 to 7, the command values associated with the respective stop symbol patterns are discontinuous values. This is the production control device 3
00 can be used in common by a plurality of types of game control devices 100 with different types of information to be transmitted, and holds data corresponding to all of the information that can be transmitted from the usable game control devices 100. be.

The plurality of types of game control devices 100 that transmit different types of information include, for example, devices that are the same model but have different specs such as jackpot probabilities. In this case, selectable performances and jackpot types have common parts but also different parts, and all the data are stored in the performance control device 300, and the game control device 100 corresponds to those used by itself. Only the information that has been registered will be sent. Of course, the game control device 10 with different specifications of the same model
It is not limited to 0, and may be usable in other models of the game control device 100 as long as all the data of the game control device 100 to be used are stored.

FIG. 32(b) shows a table defining the relationship between the stop symbols stored in the PROM 321 of the effect control device 300 and the decoration special symbol commands. 00 in the production control device 300
A stop symbol is assigned to each of consecutive command values from H to 0FH. In the game control device 100 of the present embodiment, only seven of these stop symbols are used, and the shaded stop symbols are not used. The shaded stop symbols are used in other game control devices 100 that transmit different types of information.

That is, in a group whose information type is a stop symbol, the command value associated with each of the plurality of information included in one group is within the range (here, 00H to 0FH) defined by the group. It is a value, and the range is the number of types of information (here, 16) contained in the group that can be used by a plurality of game control devices 100 that transmit different types of information. Also, although the command value range and the number of types of information are the same here, the command value range may be made wider to include command values that are not used. To increase the efficiency of program development without changing the command values of other groups by setting unused command values as reserve values and using them when stop patterns increase in the course of development. can be done.

In this way, the effect control device 300 defines all the stop symbols that can be set by the usable game control device 100, and assigns decoration special figure commands to these so as to have continuous values. Thereby, even if it does not change the data of the production|presentation control apparatus 300, it becomes usable by several game control apparatuses 100, and versatility increases. Moreover, if the stop symbol stored in the production control device 300 is used in the design stage of the game control device 100, the production control device 300
There is no need to change the data in the system, which can improve the efficiency of development.

In the game control device 100, only the stop symbols used by itself are defined, and stop symbol numbers are assigned to them so as to be consecutive numbers. Then, based on the symbol random number or the jackpot random number, which are values within a continuous predetermined range, a stop symbol number, which is a value within a continuous predetermined range, is selected.
By using continuous value information in the processing inside the game control device 100 in this way, the design of the control processing is facilitated. For example, by setting the stop symbol numbers to consecutive numbers, it is not necessary to consider missing numbers in other processes of the game control device 100 that refer to the stop symbol numbers, and the design becomes easier. When the number of stop symbols increases or decreases in the design stage, it is necessary to change the stop symbol number.

As shown in FIG. 32(b), in the production control device 300, the decoration special figure commands are assigned so that the information of the stop design in the production control device 300 becomes a continuous value. Therefore, in the game control device 100, the value of the decoration special figure command to be transmitted to the performance control device 300 is converted in the decoration special figure command table so as to become a value according to the definition in the presentation control device 300. . In other words, each control device can handle information as a continuous value in its own processing. When transmitting information to another control device, conversion processing is performed so that the value conforms to the definition at the transmission destination. This facilitates program design in each control device.

FIG. 33 is a program list showing a part of the program structure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process executed by the CPU 111A of the game control device 100. As shown in FIG. Each program list of the game control program executed by the game control device 100 is written in Z80 which is an 8-bit microprocessor.
is a list of instructions in assembly language (source code) similar to , except for pseudo-instructions (instructions for the assembler), etc., are stored in ROM 111b (game control program storage means) 1.

Instructions (codes) in each program list are, from left to right, "line numbers" added for convenience, "mnemonics" indicating the operation contents of the instructions (calculation contents), "operands" for the instruction targets, and for convenience of explanation. It is divided into "comments" attached for Unless there is an instruction to call a subroutine or a jump instruction (branch instruction), instructions on the program list are basically executed in order of line number (from smallest to largest) from top to bottom of the program list.

Codes of line numbers 1020 and 1030 correspond to the process of step Y331, determine whether or not the jackpot flag is stored in the jackpot flag 1 area, and branch the process depending on the decision result. The code of line number 1060 corresponds to the processing of step Y332, and loads the special figure 1 jackpot pattern random number into the A register. After that, a process of selecting a stop symbol number from the special figure 1 jackpot symbol random number is performed.

Codes of line numbers 1230 to 1280 correspond to the processing of steps Y340 and Y341. At line number 1230, the top address D_TZ_COM of the decorative special symbol command table shown in FIG. 32(a) is loaded into the HL register, and at line number 1240, the stop design pattern (stop design number) is loaded into the A register. A command value corresponding to the stop pattern number is stored in the A register by the processing of the line number 1250, and the command value of the A register is loaded into the C register by the line number 1260. This command value becomes the value corresponding to the ACTION of the decoration special figure 1 command.

At line number 1270, the value corresponding to the MODE of the decoration special figure 1 command is loaded into the B register, and at line number 1280, the values of the B and C registers are saved in the decoration special figure 1 command area. At line number 1290, effect command setting processing is performed. By the above processing, the stop symbol number is converted into the decoration special figure 1 command and transmitted to the effect control device 300 .

In the above description, the effect control device 300 can be used in common by a plurality of types of game control devices 100 with different types of information to be transmitted, but the effect control device 300 is only a single game control device 100. It may be usable. Even in this case, the game control device 100
may hold data corresponding to values other than the values (commands) that can be transmitted from. In addition, even if the effect control device 300 can be used in common by a plurality of types of game control devices 100 with different types of information to be transmitted, a value that can be transmitted from all available game control devices 100 ( command) may be stored.

In this way, the value (
As a case of holding data corresponding to a value other than the command), there is a case where the production control device 300 leaves the data that is no longer used in the process of development. Moreover, the case where some or all of the data of the production control device 300 are used as a common specification, and some necessary data is used according to the game machine to be used may be mentioned. In this way, the production control device 300
To improve the efficiency of development by saving the labor of deleting and rearranging data by keeping data corresponding to values other than values (commands) that can be transmitted from a game control device 100 corresponding to can be done.

Even when data corresponding to values other than values (commands) that can be transmitted from the corresponding game control device 100 is held, the game control device 100 is transmitted to each stop symbol pattern in the effect control device 300. The value of the associated command is used, and consecutive values are used for the stop symbol numbers used in its own processing. For example, commands and stop symbol numbers are associated as shown in FIG. Data not used by the corresponding game control device 100 (hatched portion in FIG. 32(b)) is also associated with a command value, and the game control device 100 does not use the value as a command. value (e.g. 0
5H), it is a value within the range (00H to 0FH) pre-assigned as the command range for the group to which the data belongs.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, a game that comprehensively controls the game Control means (game control device 100), and a slave control means (performance control device 300) that performs control based on information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means, in advance to each of the transmittable information Information (for example, stop symbol information) is transmitted to the slave control means using the associated value (command), the information is classified into groups determined by the type of information, and is classified into one group The values associated with each of the multiple pieces of information included are values within the range defined for each group, and only some of the values within the range are used. Therefore, by allocating a range of values larger than the number of information to be used in one group, even if the number of information increases in the design stage, there is no need to change the values of other groups, improving development efficiency. can increase

In addition, the range of values is a range that is greater than or equal to the number of types of information included in the group, and only the values within the range that correspond to the information used by itself are used. . Therefore, by allocating a range of values larger than the number of information to be used in one group, even if the number of information increases during development, there is no need to change the values of other groups, improving development efficiency. can be enhanced.

In addition, the range of values is a range that is equal to or greater than the number of types of information contained in the group that can be used by a plurality of game control means with different types of information to be transmitted. Only the values corresponding to the information to be used are used. Therefore, by assigning a range of values larger than the number of information to be used to one group, even if the number of information increases in the development of a plurality of game control means with different types of information to be transmitted, other groups There is no need to change the value of , which can improve development efficiency.

In addition, the slave control means is configured to perform control using one data corresponding to the value transmitted from the game control means from among the plurality of data held, data corresponding to one group As a result, the group holds a larger number of data than the number of values that can be transmitted from the game control means. Therefore, the data of one slave control means can be used in common. In addition, in development, it is possible to select whether or not to use the data within the range of the data concerned, and the efficiency of development can be improved.

Further, the slave control means can be used in common by a plurality of game control means with different types of information to be transmitted, and holds data corresponding to all values that can be transmitted from the plurality of game control means. Become. Therefore, one slave control means can be used in common, and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

In addition, the information contained in the group and used by itself is assigned a unique number, which is a continuous number, separately from the value, and the unique number can be used to execute processing related to games, When selecting one piece of information from among the pieces of information contained in the , a number is randomly extracted from a continuous predetermined range of numbers, a lottery process is performed to select the unique number based on the number, and the selection is made by the lottery process. Based on the given unique number, a game-related process is executed, and a value corresponding to the unique number is transmitted to the slave control means. Therefore, by using continuous numerical values and unique numbers in the internal processing of the game control means, it is possible to facilitate handling during development of the program for the game control means, and to increase the efficiency of development.

In addition, the slave control means associates continuous values within the range with the information contained in one group, and the game control means converts the unique number into the value associated in the data of the slave control means. A conversion process is performed, and the value obtained by the conversion process is transmitted to the slave control means. Therefore, by using continuous values in the internal processing of the slave control means, it is possible to facilitate understanding during development of the program of the slave control means, and to improve development efficiency. That is, the game control means and the slave control means are designed to perform processing using consecutive numerical values in the internal processing, and when information is transmitted, it is converted into a value according to the definition of the destination. I'm trying to send it.

[Special figure 1 information setting process]
In FIG. 34, the special figure 1 information setting process (step Y24
7) was shown. In this special figure 1 information setting process, first, the variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y401), the first half offset data corresponding to the special figure 1 stop pattern pattern,
Obtain the second half offset data (step Y402), special figure 1 jackpot, that is, special figure 1
It is determined whether the stop symbol pattern is a jackpot stop symbol pattern (step Y403).
If it is a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y403; Y), the process proceeds to step Y405.

Also, if it is not a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y403; N), the value is converted by adding the special figure 1 reservation number to the first half offset data (step Y404). Then, the first half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step Y405). As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 1 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area. This variation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half variation (variation mode before the start of the reach), and is used later for selecting a variation group.

After that, the second half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area (step Y405
), to end the special figure 1 information setting process. As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 2 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing fluctuations in the second half (types of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.
In this way, in the special figure 1 variation display game, only the first half variation pattern is determined considering the number of special figure 1 reservations in the case of a loss, and the number of special figure 1 reservations is taken into consideration in the case of a big hit. A variation pattern is determined without

[Tokuzu 2 information setting process]
FIG. 35 shows the special figure 2 information setting process (step Y26
7) was shown. In this special figure 2 information setting process, first, it is determined whether it is during special figure low probability & no time saving (normal game state) (step Y421). If it is not in the special low probability & short time (
In step Y421; N), it is determined whether it is the time reduction final variation (step Y427).
. Here, the special figure 2 variable display game to be started from now on is 100 from the end of the special game state.
When it is a special figure variation display game of the times (number of times of support), it is determined that it is the time reduction final variation.

Then, if it is the time reduction final variation (step Y427; Y), step Y42
Go to 8. Also, if it is not the time reduction final variation (step Y427; N), the variation pattern selection information table is set (step Y423), and the first half offset data and the second half offset data corresponding to the special figure 2 stop pattern pattern are acquired. (Step Y424),
Move to step Y425.

On the other hand, when there is no special figure low probability & time saving (step Y421; Y), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y427). Here, when the fall lottery for the special figure 2 fluctuation display game to be started from now on is won, it is determined to be the high probability final fluctuation.
If the final fluctuation is high probability (step Y427; Y), first half offset data and second half offset data for the final fluctuation are set (step Y428), and step Y
Go to 425.
Also, if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y427; N), it is determined whether it is a special figure 2 big hit (step Y429). And if it is not a special figure 2 jackpot (step Y42
In 9; N), set the first half offset data for special figure 2 loss/small hit at low probability (step Y430), set the second half offset data for special figure 2 length fluctuation (step Y432
), the process proceeds to step Y425.

In addition, if the special figure 2 big hit (step Y429; Y), the first half offset data for the special figure 2 big hit at low probability is set (step Y431), and the second half offset data for the special figure 2 length variation is set. (step Y432). Then, the first half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area (step Y425). As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 1 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 1 area. This fluctuation distribution information 1 is a table pointer for distributing the first half fluctuation (variation mode before the start of reach), and is used for selecting a fluctuation group later.

After that, the second half offset data is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area (step Y426
), to end the special figure 2 information setting process. As a result, the fluctuation distribution information 2 is saved in the fluctuation distribution information 2 area. This fluctuation distribution information 2 is a table pointer for distributing fluctuations in the second half (types of reach (including no reach)), and is used later to select a fluctuation group.
Thus, in the special figure 2 variation display game, the variation pattern is determined without considering the number of special figure 2 reservations.

[Special figure 1 variation pattern setting process]
FIG. 36 shows the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process (step Y249) in the special figure 1 variation start process described above. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is the first half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation mode from the start of the special figure fluctuation display game to the reach state, and the second half fluctuation, which is the fluctuation form from the reach state to the end of the special figure fluctuation display game. First, the second half variation pattern is set, then the first half variation pattern is set, and these are combined to select the variation pattern.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern setting process, first, the variation group address table is set (step Y451), the address of the second half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step Y452), and the special The variation pattern random number 1 is loaded and prepared from the variation pattern random number 1 storage area (for reserved number 1) in FIG. 1 (step Y453).
Next, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is lost, that is, the stop symbol pattern is a lost stop symbol pattern (step Y454), and when the special figure 1 is lost (step Y454; Y),
Byte distribution processing (step Y455) is performed. In addition, when the special figure 1 is not lost (step Y454; N), the distribution process (step Y456) is performed.

In this embodiment, the structure of the second half variation group table is different for winning and losing. Specifically, the size is 1 byte for winning, and 2 bytes for losing. Since the probability of winning is lower than the probability of losing, and even 1 byte is sufficient, the size of the winning is 1 byte from the viewpoint of data capacity saving. Therefore, only the lower value of the 2-byte variation pattern random number 1 is used at the time of winning. Also, the probability of losing is higher than the probability of winning, and in order to enable more diverse effects, the size for losing is 2 bytes.

Then, the address of the second half variation selection table obtained as a result of the sorting is obtained and prepared (step Y457), and the variation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of the special figure 1 are prepared (step Y458). Next, a sorting process (step Y459) is performed, and the second half variation number obtained as a result of sorting is acquired and saved in the second half variation number area (step Y460). Through this processing, the second half variation pattern is set.

Next, a first half fluctuation group table is set (step Y461), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the determined second half fluctuation number (step Y462). Then, acquire and prepare the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer (
Step Y463), the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the fluctuation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the special figure 1 and prepared (step Y464).
Thereafter, allocation processing (step Y465) is performed, and the first half variation number obtained as a result of allocation is obtained (step Y466). A first half variation pattern is set by this process. Then, the first half variation number and the second half variation number are added to generate a variation pattern number (step Y467), and the variation pattern number is saved in the variation pattern number area (step Y46
8), end the special figure 1 variation pattern setting process. This will set the variation pattern for the entire period of the special figure 1 variation display game to be started from now on.

[Special figure 2 variation pattern setting process]
FIG. 37 shows the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process (step Y269) in the special figure 2 variation start process described above. In this special figure 2 variation pattern setting process, first, the variation group address table is set (step Y471), the address of the second half variation group table corresponding to the variation distribution information 2 is acquired and prepared (step Y472), and the special Prepare by loading the fluctuation pattern random number 1 from the fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for the reserved number 1) in FIG. 2 (step Y
473).

Next, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is lost, that is, the stop symbol pattern is a lost stop symbol pattern (step Y474), and when the special figure 2 is lost (step Y474; Y),
Byte distribution processing (step Y475) is performed. Also, when the special figure 2 is not a deviation (step Y474; N), a distribution process (step Y476) is performed.

Then, obtain the address of the second half variation selection table obtained as a result of sorting and prepare it (step Y477), and load the variation pattern random number 2 from the variation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the number of reservations 1) of the special figure 2 are prepared (step Y478). Next, a sorting process (step Y479) is performed, and the second half variation number obtained as a result of sorting is acquired and saved in the second half variation number area (step Y480). Through this processing, the second half variation pattern is set.

Next, a first half fluctuation group table is set (step Y481), and a table selection pointer is calculated based on the fluctuation distribution information 1 and the determined second half fluctuation number (step Y482). Then, acquire and prepare the address of the first half variation selection table corresponding to the calculated pointer (
Step Y483), the variation pattern random number 3 is loaded from the variation pattern random number 3 storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the special figure 2 and prepared (step Y484).
Thereafter, allocation processing (step Y485) is performed, and the first half variation number obtained as a result of allocation is obtained (step Y486). A first half variation pattern is set by this process. Then, the first half variation number and the second half variation number are added to generate a variation pattern number (step Y487), and the variation pattern number is saved in the variation pattern number area (step Y4
88), end the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process. This will start special figure 2
A variation pattern for the entire period of the variation display game is set.

[Variation start information setting process]
FIG. 38 shows the fluctuation start information setting process (steps Y250, Y270) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In this fluctuation start information setting process, first, the random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) of the target fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 is cleared (step Y551). Next, a variation pattern number correction table is set (step Y552), a subtraction value corresponding to the variation pattern number is acquired (step Y553), and the subtraction value is subtracted from the variation pattern number to correct (step Y554). After that, the fluctuation time value table is set (step Y555), and the fluctuation time value corresponding to the corrected fluctuation pattern number is acquired (
Step Y556), the variable time value is saved in the target special game processing timer area (step Y557).

In addition, in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the normal game state, a long fluctuation with a very long fluctuation time is set. In this case, the above added value is the specified time (here, 60000m
Seconds), the remainder of the time (
time less than 60000 ms) is calculated as an additional value.

Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y558), and when the information of the special figure 1 is being set (step Y558; Y), the process proceeds to step Y562. Also, if the information of special figure 1 is not set (step Y558; N), that is, if the information of special figure 2 is being set, it is determined whether the long fluctuation of special figure 2 is started (step Y559). A long variation is a variation pattern that is set when the special figure 2 variation display game is in a normal game state, and is determined by the number of the set variation pattern.

And, if it is not the start of the special figure 2 long fluctuation (step Y559; N), 0 to special figure 2
It is saved in the repetition count area of the game processing timer (step Y560). Also, special figure 2
If it is the start of the long fluctuation (step Y559; Y), 9 is saved in the repetition number area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step Y561).

After that, prepare a variation command (MODE) corresponding to the variation pattern number before correction (step Y562), prepare a variation command (ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number before correction (step Y563), and set the effect command Processing (step Y564) is performed. Next, the target pending number is updated by -1 (step Y566), the content of the target random number storage area is shifted (step Y566), the empty area after the shift is cleared (step Y567), and the fluctuation start information is set. End the process.

In this embodiment, the number of repetitions is set for the long variation of special figure 2 in order to vary the time that is not enough for a 2-byte timer. In the fluctuation start information setting process, the addition result is 600
Save the 00ms timer and the number of repetitions of 9, and decrement the timer in the timer interrupt process.
set the seconds. As a result, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 long fluctuation is 10 minutes (= 60000 ms ×
10). Since the period of the timer interrupt is 4 milliseconds, up to about 262 seconds can be set with 2 bytes.

Here, the details of the process of acquiring the variation time value from the selected special figure variation pattern will be described. FIG. 39 shows a variation time value table that defines the relationship between special figure variation patterns and variation time values. The name of the special figure variation pattern is "special figure variation pattern * (* is a number)", and numbers are assigned in order from 1. This number is called a variation pattern number, and constitutes a unique number that is a unique number for each special figure variation pattern. Figure 36
And in FIG. 37, the special figure variation pattern of the variation pattern number corresponding to the value obtained by adding the first half variation number and the second half variation number selected by the variation pattern random number will be selected.

In this embodiment, for example, a part of the special figure variation patterns 30 to 33 is missing. In FIG. 39, blanks are provided so that the missing numbers are easy to understand, but in the actual data, there are no blanks and they are stored. At the beginning of development, there is no missing number and there is a special figure variation pattern, and each special figure variation pattern is assigned a variation pattern number in order from 1,
The missing number was caused by the deletion of the special figure variation pattern in the process of subsequent development. Since there is such a missing number, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there are up to special figure variation patterns 82, but the number of special figure variation patterns is 70 pieces. By deleting unused data in this way, the area of the ROM 111B can be efficiently used without waste.

As described above, in the selection of the special figure variation pattern, selection is made by calculating the variation pattern number from the first half variation number and the second half variation number. Therefore, if the variation pattern number is changed along with the deletion of the special figure variation pattern, it is necessary to change the first half variation number and the second half variation number, and the correction work becomes complicated. In particular, the number of special figure fluctuation patterns is larger than that of the stop symbol pattern, and the correction work is complicated. For this reason, the variation pattern number is not changed but is omitted to improve the efficiency of development.

When acquiring the variation time value from the variation pattern number, the variation time value is acquired by referring to the variation time value table shown in FIG. 39 for the selected variation pattern number. However, in the data stored in the ROM 111B of the game control device 100, since the missing number is filled in so as not to provide a blank line, the special figure variation pattern number corresponding to the special figure variation pattern and the relevant The order counted from the beginning of the fluctuation time value table of the special figure fluctuation pattern, and the gap has occurred. For example, the information of the special figure fluctuation pattern 34 is located at the position where the ranking from the top of the fluctuation time value table is 30th because the special figure fluctuation patterns 30 to 33 are missing numbers, so the rank and the special figure fluctuation pattern number There is a gap between Therefore, when obtaining the fluctuation time value, the fluctuation pattern number is corrected to obtain a correction number, and the fluctuation time value is obtained by referring to the correction number in the fluctuation time value table.

FIG. 40 shows a variation pattern number correction table for correcting variation pattern numbers. Since the number of missing numbers in previous numbers differs depending on the variation pattern number to be corrected, the subtraction value is defined according to the variation pattern number to be corrected. A correction number can be calculated by subtracting the subtraction value from the fluctuation pattern number to be corrected, and this correction number is the order from the top of the fluctuation time value table. For example, if the variation pattern number is 34 to 51, by subtracting 4, which is the part of the missing special figure variation patterns 30 to 33, the order from the top of the variation time value table.

In this way, for the special figure fluctuation pattern, correspondence to the missing number is performed by correction processing by calculation, and for the stop symbol pattern, correspondence to the missing number is performed by replacement with the table. Since the number of stop symbol patterns is small, there is no problem even if it is replaced by a table. However, due to the large number of special figure fluctuation patterns,
If replacement is performed using a table that defines the correspondence between variation pattern numbers and correction numbers for all variation pattern numbers, a table with a large amount of data is required. For this reason, the special figure fluctuation pattern is handled by correction processing by calculation to prevent an increase in the amount of data and to efficiently use the area of the ROM 111B.

FIG. 41 is a program list showing a part of the program structure of the variation start information setting process executed by the CPU 111A of the game control device 100. FIG. The code of line numbers 2020 to 2040 corresponds to the process of step Y551. Also, the code of line number 2090 is step Y5
52, the start address D_ of the variation pattern number correction table is stored in the HL register.
Load HEN_NUM_REV. The code from line number 2100 to 2200 corresponds to the processing of step Y553, line number 2100 loads the value corresponding to the label R_HEN_NUM+00H into the A register. The label R_HEN_NUM+00H indicates the address of the RAM 111C that stores the variation pattern number selected based on random numbers. After that, A
The variation pattern number loaded in the register is sequentially referred to the comparison value of the variation pattern number correction table, and if it is determined that it is less than the comparison value at line number 2150, the subtraction value of the corresponding address at line number 2200 is E Load into a register.

The code of line number 2210 corresponds to the process of step Y554, and subtracts the subtraction value loaded into the E register from the variation pattern number loaded into the A register. line number 2220
corresponds to the processing of step Y555, and loads the start address D_HEN_TIM of the variable time value table into the HL register. The code at line number 2230 is step Y556
2-byte data acquisition process corresponding to the label P_GET_WORD is called to acquire the fluctuation time value corresponding to the corrected fluctuation pattern number from the fluctuation time value table. The obtained time value is stored in the HL register. The code at line number 2240 is step Y
Corresponding to the processing of 557, the variable time value stored in the HL register is loaded into the address stored in the IY register. The address of the special game processing timer area is stored in the IY register here.

Note that the correction number obtained by the correction process may be stored in the RAM 111C so that it can be used in other processes. Also, even if correction processing is performed, the fluctuation pattern number before correction is R
It is stored in the AM 111C. This variation pattern number, for example, is used for transmission of information to the effect control device 300 as shown below, it is because there is a possibility of being used in other processing. Also, by storing in the RAM 111C, it becomes possible to maintain the variation pattern number even after the variation time ends, and it is possible to maintain the variation pattern number setting in the next special figure variation display game. As a result, it is possible to select the stop time by the variation pattern number, and to select the effect of the next special figure variation display game according to the variation pattern number of the previous special figure variation display game. can be improved.

To the production control device 300, by transmitting the variation command set in steps Y562 and 563 of FIG. 38, the information of the special figure variation pattern is transmitted. At this time, the information of the fluctuation pattern number before correction is transmitted instead of the correction number. Specifically, the variable command ACTI
Let the ON value be the variation pattern number. Therefore, the value to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 also has a missing number.

The effect control device 300 performs control processing without correcting the variation pattern number obtained from the received variation command. On the data stored in the PROM 321 of the effect control device 300, the information of the special figure variation pattern that is missing in the game control device 100 is also stored without being deleted. Therefore, the ranking from the top in the table storing the data corresponding to each special figure variation pattern number and each special figure variation pattern, is designed to match. Since the PROM 321 of the production control device 300 has a margin in capacity, there is no problem even if the data corresponding to the missing special figure variation pattern is left, and the burden of control is reduced by not performing the correction process. can be mitigated.

In addition, the production control device 300 has a plurality of types of game control devices 1 with different types of information to be transmitted.
00 and holds data corresponding to all of the information that can be transmitted from the game control device 100 that can be used. Therefore, the missing special figure variation pattern in the game control device 100 of the present embodiment is a special figure variation pattern that is no longer used in the process of development, and is used in other game control devices 100. It can also be a special figure variation pattern. In any case, the game control device 100 uses the unique number (fluctuation pattern number) attached to the data held by the effect control device 300, and treats the unique number not used by the game control device 100 itself as a missing number. Then, in the processing in the game control device 100, a correction number, which is a serial number without missing numbers, is calculated and used by the correction processing.

In the PROM 321 of the production control device 300, data corresponding to the missing special figure variation pattern exists, but any special figure variation pattern that is not used in any game control device 100 is deleted and blank data It is good as That is, the ranking from the top in the table storing the data corresponding to the variation pattern number and each special figure variation pattern (the added value of the address) should be matched or proportional.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, a game that comprehensively controls the game Control means (game control device 100), and a slave control means (performance control device 300) that performs control based on information transmitted from the game control means, the game control means, in advance to each of the transmittable information Information (for example, special figure variation pattern information) is configured to be sent to the slave control means using the associated value (command), and the information is classified into groups determined by the type of information, one The values associated with each of the multiple pieces of information included in the group are values within the range defined for each group, and only some of the values within the range are used. Become. Therefore, by allocating a range of values larger than the number of information to be used in one group, even if the number of information increases in the design stage, there is no need to change the values of other groups, improving development efficiency. can increase

In addition, the group includes a variation group containing information on the game execution mode (special figure variation pattern) and a symbol group containing information on the game result mode (stop symbol information). , The game control means selects one information from the information included in the variation group and transmits it to the slave control means, and selects one information from the information included in the symbol group each time the game is started. This means that the data is transmitted to the slave control means. The contents of these groups are often changed during the development of the game machine. Even if the number of pieces of information increases in the design stage, there is no need to change the values of other groups, and the efficiency of development can be improved.

In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game is provided. The information used by the game control means in processing related to the game is classified into groups determined by the type of information, each information included in the group is given a unique number that is a different number for each information, and is assigned to one group. The unique number of each information contained in is a discontinuous number, and the game control means corrects the unique number so that it is a continuous correction number for all the information contained in the group. can be executed, and it is possible to perform game-related processing using the correction number. Therefore, by using continuous correction numbers in the internal processing of the game control means, it is possible to facilitate the handling during development of the program for the game control means and improve the efficiency of development.

Further, a slave control means for performing control based on information transmitted from the game control means is provided, and the game control means transmits information to the slave control means using a value associated in advance with each piece of information. It is configured and the value is attached corresponding to the unique number. If the number of pieces of information increases or decreases in the design stage, the correction number will change, but the unique number will not change. Therefore, by associating values with unique numbers, it is not necessary to change the association of values due to an increase or decrease in the number of pieces of information, and there is no need to change the data of the slave control means. can be done.

Information about the start of the special figure variation display game is set by the above processing. i.e.
Based on the first start memory stored in the first start memory means, the game control device 100 displays the result and the change mode information of the first change display game (special figure 1 change display game) to start the first change display game. It forms the first decision means that can be decided previously. In addition, the game control device 100,
Based on the second start memory stored in the second start memory means, the result and change mode information of the second change display game (special figure 2 change display game) can be determined before the start of the second change display game. Form a possible second decision means. 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.

From the above, the start winning opening 36 is disposed at a position where the game ball launched to one side of the game area 32 can win, and the normal variable winning device 37 is configured to is placed at a position where a prize can be won, and the variation mode information of the variable display game includes information about the variable time that can specify the execution time of the variable display game, and the second decision in the normal state (normal game state) the variation time that can be determined by the means as the variation time of the second variation display game is longer than the variation time that can be determined as the variation time of the first variation display game by the first determination means; Become.

Then, the information about the start of these special figure fluctuation display games is later transmitted to the effect control device 300, and in the effect control device 300, based on the reception of the information about the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, according to the determined variation pattern Set the detailed production contents in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game. The information about the start of these special figure fluctuation display games includes a decoration special figure reservation number command including information about the number of starting memories (number of reservations), a decoration special figure command including information about the stop pattern, and a variation of the special figure fluctuation display game Examples include variation commands containing information about patterns. In addition, by transmitting the decoration special figure command earlier than the variation command, the processing in the production control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a first variable display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the first variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the determination result of the first determination means. . In addition, it can be said that the first variable display game execution control means performs a series of execution control regarding the first variable display game from the whole special figure 1 game processing.
Furthermore, the game control device 100 constitutes a second variation display game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the second variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game) based on the determination result of the second determination means. . In addition, it can be said that the second variation display game execution control means performs a series of execution control regarding the second variation display game from the whole special figure 2 game processing.

Further, the game control device 100 transmits the result and variation mode information of the first variation display game determined by the first determination means and the result and variation mode information of the second variation display game determined by the second determination means as control information. As a transmission means capable of transmitting to the production control means (production control device 300). In addition, the game control device 100 starts measuring the variation time according to the start of the variation display game for each of the first variation display game and the second variation display game, and when the measured time has passed the variation time It constitutes a measurement means for ending the measurement of the variation time of the variation display game.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the normal game state, a long fluctuation with a very long fluctuation time is set, but in this case, information about the fluctuation time is not transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the long fluctuation It is also possible to transmit a command only indicating that the In the case of long fluctuation, it is sufficient to simply perform the fluctuation display, and it is not necessary to determine the performance in detail.
The variable time is managed only by the game control device 100, a stop command is transmitted to the performance control device 300 based on the end of the variable time, and the variable display is stopped by the performance control device 300 upon receiving the stop command. make it In this way, the production control device 300
It is possible to reduce the burden of control in

[Time reduction fluctuation frequency update process]
FIG. 42 shows the time reduction variation frequency update process (steps Y251, Y271) in the special figure 1 variation start process and the special figure 2 variation start process described above. In this time reduction variation number update process, first, it is determined whether it is in the special figure high probability (in the high probability state) (step Y571), and when it is in the special figure high probability (step Y571; Y), time End the shortened variation count update process. Also, if it is not in the special figure high probability (step Y571; N), it is determined whether it is in the special figure time saving (step Y572). And, if it is not in the special figure time saving (step Y572; N
), the time reduction variation count update process is terminated. In addition, if it is in the special figure time saving (step Y572; Y), the time shortening variation frequency is updated by -1 (step Y573), and it is determined whether the time shortening variation frequency has become "0" (step Y574) .

If the time reduction variation count is not "0" (step A754; N), the time reduction variation count update process is terminated. In addition, when the number of time reduction fluctuations becomes "0" (step Y57
4; Y), a signal related to the end of the time saving (for example, turning off the jackpot 2 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step Y575), and a signal related to the end of the time saving state (for example,
Special pattern 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, special pattern 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF,
Normal pattern 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal is OFF, normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is OFF)
is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y576).
Next, save the low probability number in the game state display number area (step Y577), save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y578
), and save the normal pattern no time saving flag in the normal pattern game mode flag area (step Y579
), and terminates the time reduction variation frequency update process.

[Special figure 1 processing during fluctuation]
In FIG. 43, the processing during special figure 1 fluctuation (step Y110) in the special figure 1 game process described above
showed that. In this special figure 1 during fluctuation processing, first, +1 renewal of the number of output times of design determination (step Y621). Then, load and prepare the command from the decoration special figure 1 command area (
Step Y622), effect command setting processing (step Y623) is performed.

Next, to prepare the decoration special figure 1 stop command (step Y624), effect command setting processing (step Y625) is performed. In the game machine of the present embodiment, since there is a case where it is forcibly stopped before the fluctuation time set at the start of fluctuation, when stopping fluctuation, a stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 . Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y626). In this embodiment, for example, 600
The display time is set to m seconds, and 2000 m seconds in the case of a big hit.

After that, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is lost, that is, whether the result of the special figure 1 variation display game is lost (step Y627). If the special figure 1 is lost (step Y627; Y), the process proceeds to step Y642. Also, if the special figure 1 is not lost (step Y627;
N), that is, if it is a big hit, it is determined whether the special figure 2 variation display game is also being executed (step Y628). It should be noted that whether or not the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is being executed can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

And when the special figure 2 variation display game is not being executed (step Y628; Y), the process proceeds to step Y639. Also, when the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed (step Y628; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 is being displayed (step Y629). That is, in this case, the special figure 2 being executed is based on the fact that the special figure 1 variable display game becomes a big hit.
This is the case when the variable display game is forced to stop with a losing result. In addition, even if the special figure 2 variable display game has already ended the variable display, but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it will be subject to forced stop.

If the special figure 2 is being displayed during processing (step Y639; Y), the process proceeds to step Y631. In addition, when the special figure 2 is not being displayed during processing (step Y629; N), the number of times of design determination output is updated by +1 (step Y630), and the special figure 1 set above as the display time of special figure 2 A display time of display time + 4 msec is set (step Y631). By setting the display time of special figure 1 display time + 4 ms as the display time of special figure 2, the display time of special figure 1 and special figure 2 will end at the same time. In addition, the display time is reset even when the special figure 2 variable display game is already in the display time, and the display time is newly started. This reset will extend the stop indication time, but it may be shortened in some cases.

Next, the display time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y632), and the decoration special figure 2 is set and prepared (step Y633). Then, the symbol command is saved in the decoration special figure 2 command area (step Y634), and the effect command setting process (step Y635) is performed. After that, prepare the decoration special figure 2 stop command (step Y636), perform the production command setting process (step Y638), and perform the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 2 (step Y638).

Then, load the command from the decorative special figure 1 command area and save it in the winning pattern command area (step Y639), load the information from the special figure 1 round number upper limit information area and save it in the round number upper limit information area (Step Y640), information is loaded from the special figure 1 big winning opening opening information area and saved in the big winning opening opening information area (step Y641). After that, load the information from the special figure 1 stop symbol save area and save it in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step Y642), perform the special figure 1 display processing transition setting process 1 (step Y643), special figure 1
End the display process.

[Special figure 2 processing during fluctuation]
In FIG. 44, special figure 2 fluctuation processing (step Y143) in the special figure 2 game process described above
showed that. In this special figure 2 during fluctuation processing, first, +1 renewal of the number of output times of design determination (step Y651). Then, load and prepare the command from the decorative special figure 2 command area (
Step Y652), effect command setting processing (step Y653) is performed.

Next, to prepare the decoration special figure 2 stop command (step Y654), effect command setting processing (step Y655) is performed. Then, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step Y656). In this embodiment, for example, the display time is set to 600 msec for a loss, 600 msec for a big hit, and 136 msec for a small hit.

After that, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is lost, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is lost (step Y657). If the special figure 2 is lost (step Y657; Y), the process proceeds to step Y677. Also, if the special figure 2 is not lost (step Y657;
N), that is, if it is a big hit or a small hit, it is determined whether the special figure 1 variation display game is also being executed (step Y658). It should be noted that whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed can be grasped by referring to the special figure status.

Then, when the special figure 1 variation display game is not being executed (step Y658; N), the process proceeds to step Y673. Also, when the special figure 1 variation display game is being executed (step Y658; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 2 is a big hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 variation display game is a big hit (step Y659). ). If it is not a special figure 2 jackpot (step Y65
9; N), that is, when the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a small hit, the special figure 1 game interruption flag is set (step Y670), and the decoration special figure 1 interruption command is prepared (step Y671 ), effect command setting processing (step Y672) is performed, and step Y673
to

That is, in this case, the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is interrupted based on the fact that the special figure 2 variation display game becomes a small hit. In addition, even if the special figure 1 variable display game has already ended the variable display, but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it is also subject to interruption. The interrupted special figure 1 variable display game is resumed upon completion of the special game state (second special game state) based on the small hit (second special result).

On the other hand, if it is a special figure 2 big hit (step Y659; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 is being displayed (step Y660). That is, in this case, the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is forcibly stopped with a losing result based on the fact that the special figure 2 variation display game becomes a big hit. In addition, even if the special figure 1 variable display game has already ended the variable display but the display time (stop time) has not ended, it will be subject to forced stop.

If the special figure 1 is being displayed during processing (step Y660; Y), the process proceeds to step Y662. In addition, if the special figure 1 is not being displayed during processing (step Y660; N), the number of times of design determination output is updated by +1 (step Y661), and the special figure 2 set above as the display time of special figure 1 A display time of display time + 4 msec is set (step Y662). By setting the display time of special figure 2 display time + 4 ms as the display time of special figure 1, the display time of special figure 1 and special figure 2 will end at the same time. In addition, even when the special figure 1 variable display game is already in the display time, the display time is reset and the display time is newly started. This reset will extend the stop indication time, but it may be shortened in some cases.

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

Then, load the command from the decorative special figure 2 command area and save it in the winning pattern command area (step Y673), whether it is a special figure 2 small hit, that is, whether the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is a small hit Determine (step Y674). If it is a special figure 2 small hit (step Y674; Y), the process proceeds to step Y677. Also, if it is not a special figure 2 small hit (
Step Y674; N), that is, if it is a big hit, load information from the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area and save it in the round number upper limit information area (step Y675),
Load the information from the special figure 2 big prize opening information area and save it in the big prize opening information area (
Step Y676). After that, load the information from the special figure 2 stop symbol save area and save it in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step Y677), perform the special figure 2 display process transition setting process 1 (step Y678), special figure 2 End the display process.

[Special figure 1 display processing]
In FIG. 45, special figure 1 display processing (step Y111) in the special figure 1 game process described above
showed that. In this special figure 1 display process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 area in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y7
51), clear the jackpot flag 1 area (step Y752). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 1 is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 1 is big hit information (step Y753).
, If the special figure 1 is a big hit (step Y753; Y), a test signal related to the start of the special figure 1 variation display game big hit (special figure 1 big hit) (for example, the condition device operating signal is ON, the special symbol 1 hit signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y754)
.

Next, the decorative special figure command corresponding to the special figure 1 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the winning symbol command area and prepared (step Y755), and the production command setting process (step Y756).
I do. Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y757), and effect command setting processing (step Y758) is performed.
Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area (step Y759). In the case of this embodiment,
2 big win signals and 3 big win signals are saved as the signals corresponding to the information on the opening of the big winning opening and the state of the probability. It should be noted that each ON/OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability.

After that, jackpot fanfare time (for example, 100 ms) corresponding to the big winning mouth opening information
is set (step Y760), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step Y761). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y762) and saved in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y763). Further, the fanfare/interval process transition setting process (step Y764) is performed,
End the special figure 1 displaying process.

On the other hand, if the special figure 1 is not a big hit (step Y753; N), that is, a big hit flag 1
If is outlier information, it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y765), and if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y765; N), it is determined whether it is a time reduction final variation (step Y766). . Here, when the fall lottery for the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is won, it is determined to be the high probability final variation. Also, when the special figure 1 variation display game being executed is the 100th special figure variation display game (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final variation.

If it is not a high-probability final variation (step Y765; N) or if it is not a time-reduction final variation (step Y766; N), the process proceeds to step Y774. In addition, if it is a high probability final variation (step Y765; Y) or if it is a time reduction final variation (step Y766; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y767), and an effect command Setting processing (step Y768) is performed. Next, save the probability state command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step Y769), clear the left-handed instruction notification flag (step Y770), and whether it is a small hit of special figure 2, that is It is determined whether or not the special game state is executed based on the result of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game becoming a small hit (step Y771).

When it is during the small hit of the special figure 2 (step Y771; Y), it transfers to step Y774. On the other hand, if it is not during the small hit of special figure 2 (step Y771; N), the signal relating to the instruction to hit to the left is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y772). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to be OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y773). As a result, the first game state display unit 5
6 is turned off, and the display instructs left-handed hitting. After that, clear (information subtraction) during special figure 1 fluctuation in the special figure status area (step Y774), save the special figure 1 normal processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area (step Y775), special figure 1 End the display process.

[Special figure 2 display process]
FIG. 46 and FIG. 47 show the special figure 2 displaying process (step Y144) in the special figure 2 game process described above. It should be noted that special figure 2 during display processing, processing equivalent to the above-mentioned special figure 1 during display processing, is intended to perform the special figure 2 as a target. In this special figure 2 display process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the small hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y811), and the small hit flag 2 areas are cleared (step Y812).

Next, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 area in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is loaded (step Y813), and the big hit flag 2 area is cleared (step Y814). Then, it is determined whether the special figure 2 is a big hit, that is, whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is big hit information (step Y815), and when the special figure 2 is a big hit (step Y815; Y), the special figure 2 variation display game A test signal (for example, condition device operating signal ON, special symbol 2 winning signal ON) relating to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y816).

Next, the decorative special figure command corresponding to the special figure 2 stop symbol pattern is loaded from the winning symbol command area and prepared (step Y817), and the production command setting process (step Y818).
I do. Thereafter, a fanfare command is prepared (step Y819), and effect command setting processing (step Y820) is performed.
Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning a big hit in the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area (step Y821). In the case of this embodiment,
2 big win signals and 3 big win signals are saved as signals corresponding to the big winning hole opening information and the state of the probability. It should be noted that each ON/OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability.

After that, jackpot fanfare time (for example, 100 ms) corresponding to the big winning mouth opening information
is set (step Y822), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y823). Next, 3 is set as the processing number (step Y824) and saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y825). Further, the fanfare/interval process transition setting process (step Y826) is performed,
End the special figure 2 displaying process.

On the other hand, if the special figure 2 is not a big hit (step Y815; N), that is, a big hit flag 2
is loss information, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (small hit information) (step Y827). And, if the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step Y8
27; Y), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y828), and if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y828; N), it is determined whether it is a time reduction final variation (step Y829). Here, when the drop lottery for the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is won, it is determined that it is the high probability final variation. Also, when the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is the special figure variation display game of the 100th time (the number of times of support) from the end of the special game state, it is determined to be the time reduction final variation.

If it is not a high-probability final variation (step Y828; N) or if it is not a time-reduction final variation (step Y829; N), the process proceeds to step Y834. In addition, if it is a high probability final variation (step Y828; Y) or if it is a time reduction final variation (step Y829; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y830), and a production command Setting processing (step Y831) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area for power failure recovery (step Y832), and the left hitting instruction notification flag is cleared (step Y833).
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the occurrence of the small win opens the big winning opening, but the player is not made aware of the occurrence of the small win. In order to do so, the screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed.

Next, a command is loaded from the winning symbol command area and prepared (step Y834),
Effect command setting processing (step Y835) is performed. Furthermore, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step Y836), effect command setting processing (step Y837) is performed, and a signal relating to the instruction to hit to the right is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y838).
). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to ON. Then, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y839). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on to display an instruction to hit to the right.
After that, the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step Y840), the flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y841), and special figure 2
Small hit fanfare middle processing transition setting processing (step Y857) is performed, and processing during special figure 2 display is completed.

Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step Y827; N), it is determined whether it is a high probability final variation (step Y843), and if it is not a high probability final variation (step Y84
3;N), it is determined whether or not it is the time reduction final variation (step Y844). Here, when the drop lottery for the special figure 2 variation display game being executed is won, it is determined that it is the high probability final variation. Also, the special figure 2 variable display game being executed is 100 times from the end of the special game state (
If it is a special figure variation display game of support number), it is determined that it is a time reduction final variation.

If it is not a high-probability final variation (step Y843; N) or if it is not a time-reduction final variation (step Y844; N), the process proceeds to step Y850. In addition, if it is a high probability final variation (step Y843; Y) or if it is a time reduction final variation (step Y844; Y), a probability information command (low probability) is prepared (step Y845), and a production command Setting processing (step Y846) is performed. Next, the probability state command (low probability) is saved in the power failure recovery transmission command area (step Y847), and the signal regarding the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y848). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to be OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y849). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned off, and the display instructs the player to hit left. After that, clear (information subtraction) during special figure 2 fluctuation in the special figure status area (step Y850), save the special figure 2 normal processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y851), special figure 2 End the display process.

That is, the game control device 100 generates the first special game state in which the special variable winning device is opened with the activation of the condition device based on the first special result of the variable display game. a second special game generating means for generating a second special game state in which the special variable winning device is opened without operating the conditional device based on the second special result of the variable display game; Eggplant.

[Fanfare/interval processing]
FIG. 48 and FIG. 49 show fanfare/interval processing (steps Y112, Y145) in the above-described special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process. In this fanfare/interval processing, it is first determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step Y941), and if the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step Y941; N), the fanfare/interval processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the remaining ball counter is 0 (step Y941; Y), it is determined whether it is the first round (step Y942).

If it is not the first round (step Y942; N), the process proceeds to step Y950. On the other hand, if it is the first round (step Y942; Y), it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 (step Y943). Here, in the present embodiment, the special game state is started by the game ball passing through the normal figure start gate 34 after the big hit (first special result) is derived in the special figure variation display game. there is

If there is no game ball passing through the normal pattern starting gate 34 (step Y943; N), the fanfare/interval processing is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a game ball passing through the normal figure start gate 34 (step Y943; Y), the round number upper limit table is set (step Y944), and the round number upper limit corresponding to the round number upper limit information A value (10 in this embodiment) is obtained and saved in the round number upper limit area (step Y945). Furthermore, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step Y946).

Next, the area for the number of fraudulent prizes won is cleared (step Y947), and the flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the fraudulent monitoring period flag area for the top major winning opening (step Y948). After that, the ON output data of the continuous operating device operating signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y949), and the number of rounds in the special game state is updated by +1 (step Y950).
. Then, a round command corresponding to the special prize opening opening information and the number of rounds is prepared (step Y951), and effect command setting processing (step Y952) is performed.

Next, the initial value of the jackpot process control pointer corresponding to the jackpot opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y953), the pointer initial value is saved in the jackpot step control pointer area (step Y954), and the jackpot is won. A large winning opening opening time corresponding to the opening information and the number of rounds is set (step Y955). As the initial value of the process control pointer during the big hit, 0 is set when opening and closing are repeated in one round. In the present embodiment, long opening with V corresponds. Also, when opening once in one round, the end value of the jackpot operation (
In this embodiment, 2) is set. Note that the initial value may be set to a value other than 0 according to the number of openings and closings in one round.

Next, it is determined whether it is a lever solenoid operation round (step Y956). A lever solenoid operation round is a round in which the lever solenoid 38f is operated to operate the lever member, and in the case of the present embodiment, it is only the first specific round. If it is the lever solenoid operation round (step Y956; Y), the operation data of the lever solenoid is set (step Y957). As a result, data is set in the lever solenoid control pointer area and the lever solenoid control timer is cleared. On the other hand, if it is not a lever solenoid operation round (step Y956; N),
Stop data for the lever solenoid is set (step Y958).

After that, 4 is set as the processing number (step Y959), and it is determined whether or not it is a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y960). And, if it is a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y960;
In Y), the process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y961), and the big winning opening opening time is saved in the special figure 1 game process timer area (step Y962). on the other hand,
If it is not a special figure 1 jackpot (step Y960; N), that is, if it is a special figure 2 jackpot, the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y963), and the big winning opening time It is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y964).

Then, save the signal related to the opening start of the upper prize-winning hole in the test signal output data area (
Step Y965). Here, the signal during operation of the special electric accessory 1 is set to ON. Next, the first
In order to open the opening/closing member of the special variable prize winning device 38, the upper large prize winning opening ON data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y966), and the large winning opening count number for counting the number of winnings to the large winning opening is cleared (step Y967), and the fanfare/during interval processing ends.

In this embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the special game state (first special game state) based on the big hit, only the upper big winning opening (first special variation device 38) is opened, In the special game state (second special game state) based on the win, only the lower big winning opening (second special variable winning device 39) is opened, but it is not limited to this. For example, the opening/closing mode in the first special game state may be a mode in which the upper big prize winning opening is opened in the first round and the lower big winning opening is opened in the second and subsequent rounds.

[Special figure 1 jackpot end processing]
FIG. 50 shows special figure 1 jackpot end processing (step Y11
5) was shown. In this special figure 1 jackpot end processing, first, a subroutine call is performed by the time reduction determination data (step Y1101). If the time reduction determination data at step Y1101 does not have time reduction, the jackpot end setting processing 1 (step Y1102) is performed, and if the time reduction determination data has time reduction at step Y1101, the jackpot end setting processing 2 ( Step Y1103) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passing information (step Y1104). In this embodiment, the specific area passage flag is set when the game ball flows into the specific area (probability variable operating area),
If the specific area passage flag is set, it is determined that there is specific area passage information. If there is no specific area passage information (step Y1104; N), the process proceeds to step Y1106. On the other hand, when there is specific area passage information (step Y1104; Y), big hit end setting processing 3 (step Y1105) is performed. Then, the probability information command is loaded from the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1106), and the game ball to the specific area (probability variable operation area) in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (10R normal jackpot in the case of this embodiment) (step Y1107).

If it is not the specific area irregular passage (step Y1107; N), step Y1
109. On the other hand, in the case of irregular passing through the specific area (step Y1107;
In Y), irregular probability information is added to the probability information command (step Y1108
), effect command setting processing (step Y1109) is performed. A probability information command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 by the process of step Y1109. As the probability information command to be sent here, there are multiple commands that include information on the production mode in either "high probability / time saving", "low probability / time saving", or "low probability / no time saving". Yes, irregular probability information is added in the case of probability variation operating area irregular passage.

Next, set "0" related to special figure 1 normal processing as the processing number (step Y1110),
The process number is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step Y1111). Next, a signal regarding the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1112).
Here, the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1113). here,
Condition device operating signal, accessory continuous operating device operating signal, special symbol 1 per signal and special symbol 2
Set the winning signal to OFF.

Next, save the turn-off number in the round LED pointer area (step Y1114),
Save the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the upper grand prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1
115), clear the special figure status area (step Y1116). By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status becomes 0, which indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variation display game nor the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. And special figure 2 game wait time value (
For example, 8 ms) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1117), and the special figure 1 jackpot end processing is terminated.

By performing this special figure 1 jackpot end processing, the special figure variation display game can be started for both special figures 1 and 2, but in the timer interrupt process, special figure 2 game is performed after special figure 1 game processing. In order to carry out the processing, the processing for starting the special figure fluctuation display game is performed in the special figure 2 game processing with the timer interrupt that performed the special figure 1 jackpot end processing, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed rather than the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. will be able to start earlier. Therefore, by saving the special figure 2 game wait time value in the special figure 2 game processing timer area in step Y1117,
The start processing of the special figure 2 variation display game is delayed until the next timer interrupt processing, and the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are processed by the same timer interrupt.
That is, the game control device 100 keeps the second variable display game execution control means until the first variable display game execution control means can execute the processing related to the start of the first variable display game after the end of the special game state. 2. Game processing standby means for preventing the processing related to the start of the variable display game from becoming executable.

[Special figure 2 jackpot end processing]
FIG. 51 shows special figure 2 jackpot end processing (step Y14
8) was shown. The special figure 2 jackpot end process is step Y110 in the special figure 1 jackpot process described above.
Equivalent processing is performed except that 9 is not performed. In this special figure 2 jackpot end processing, first, a subroutine call is performed by the time reduction determination data (step Y1131). Step Y113
If the time reduction determination data is no time reduction in 1, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step Y1
132) is performed, and when the time reduction determination data indicates that there is a time reduction at step Y1131, a jackpot end setting process 2 (step Y1133) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not there is specific area passage information (step Y1134), and if there is no specific area passage information (step Y1134; N), the process proceeds to step Y1136. On the other hand, when there is specific area passing information (step Y1134; Y), big hit end setting processing 3 (step Y1135) is performed. Then, the probability information command is loaded from the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1136), and the game ball to the specific area (probability variable operation area) in the special game state based on the normal jackpot (10R normal jackpot in the case of this embodiment) (step Y1137).

If it is not specific area irregular passage (step Y1137; N), step Y1
139. On the other hand, in the case of irregular passing through the specific area (step Y1137;
In Y), irregular probability information is added to the probability information command (step Y1138
), effect command setting processing (step Y1139) is performed. A probability information command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 by the process of step Y1139. As the probability information command to be sent here, there are multiple commands that include production mode information in either "high probability / time saving", "low probability / time saving", or "low probability / no time saving". Yes, irregular probability information is added in the case of probability variation operating area irregular passage.

Next, set "0" relating to special figure 2 normal processing as the processing number (step Y1140),
The process number is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step Y1141). Next, a signal regarding the end of the jackpot is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1143).
Here, the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal are set to OFF. Then, a signal relating to the end of the jackpot is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1143). here,
Condition device operating signal, accessory continuous operating device operating signal, special symbol 1 per signal and special symbol 2
Set the winning signal to OFF.

Next, save the turn-off number in the round LED pointer area (step Y1144),
The flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the upper grand prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y11
45), the special figure status area is cleared (step Y1146), and the special figure 2 big hit ending process is terminated. By clearing the special figure status area, the special figure status becomes 0, which indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variation display game nor the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed.

[Jackpot end setting process 1]
FIG. 52(a) shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (steps Y1102, 1132) in the above-described special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process. In this jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal relating to the start of no time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1151). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to OFF. At this point, only the data is set and not output.

Next, a signal relating to the start of time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1152). Here, special symbol 1 high probability state signal, special symbol 2 high probability state signal, special symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal, special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal, normal symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal and ordinary electric accessories 1 Set the open extended state signal to OFF.
After that, save the number without time saving in the game state display number area (step Y1153),
Save the general pattern time saving flag in the general pattern game mode flag area (step Y1154)
. Next, save the special figure low probability and no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1155), and set the time reduction variation number area to 0 for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the time saving state Clear (step Y1156).

Next, the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1
157). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to OFF. Next, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1158). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned off, and the display instructs the player to hit left. After that, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1159), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended. By this processing, the normal game state is entered.

[Jackpot end setting process 2]
FIG. 52(b) shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (steps Y1103, 1133) in the above-described special figure 1 game process and special figure 2 game process. In this jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1
161). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. It should be noted that the big win 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued.

Next, a signal relating to the start of time saving is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1162). Here, special symbol 1 high probability state signal, special symbol 2 high probability state signal, special symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal, special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal, normal symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal and normal electric accessories 1 Set the open extension status signal to ON.
After that, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step Y1163),
Save the normal map time saving flag in the normal game mode flag area (step Y1164)
. Next, save the special figure low probability and time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1165), and initialize the time reduction variation number area for managing the number of times of the special figure variation display game that can be executed in the time saving state Save the value (step Y1166). In this embodiment, the number of times of support is 100, so 100 is saved as the initial value in step Y1166.

Then, the probability information command (time saving) is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step Y1167), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended. By this process, it becomes the second specific game state with a special figure low probability. In addition, in the case of this embodiment, it is a right-handed mode during the time saving state,
Since the right hitting mode is set from the middle of the big win, the right hitting is not set in the big win end setting process 2.例文帳に追加

[Jackpot end setting process 3]
FIG. 53 shows the big hit end setting process 3 (steps Y1105, Y1135) in the special figure 1 game process and the special figure 2 game process. In this jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the start of the special figure time saving is saved in the external information output data area (step Y1
171). Here, the jackpot 2 signal is set to ON. It should be noted that the big win 2 signal is ON even during the special game state, and this is continued.

Next, save the signal related to the start of high probability & time saving in the test signal output data area (
Step Y1172). Here, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal and the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal are set to ON. After that, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step Y1173
), save the special figure high probability and time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step Y1174).

Next, a signal related to the right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y1
175). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to ON. Next, game state display number 2
The number in the right hitting state is saved in the area (step Y1176). As a result, the first game state display section 56 is turned on to display an instruction to hit to the right. After that, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step Y1177), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is finished. This processing results in a high-probability state. That is, by executing the jackpot end setting process 3 after the jackpot end setting process 1, it becomes the first specific game state,
By executing the jackpot end setting process 3 after the jackpot end setting process 2, the second special figure high probability
It becomes a specific game state.
By the above processing, it becomes possible to set the specific game state, which is a high probability state, after the first special game state ends. That is, the game control device 100 is a specific game state (first specific game state ST2, second specific game state ST3 with a high probability of special symbols) in which the probability that the result of the special variation display game is a special result is higher than the normal state. constitutes a specific game state generating means capable of generating

[Processing during small win fanfare]
FIG. 54 shows the process (step Y149) during the small hit fanfare in the special figure 2 game process described above. In this small-hit fanfare mid-process, first, a small-hit opening command for opening the lower big winning opening is prepared (step Y1201), and effect command setting processing (step Y1202) is performed. Next, set 8 for small hit middle processing as the processing number (step Y1203), and save the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1204
).

Next, the small hit opening time (for example, 1600 msec) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step Y1205), and the signal related to the start of the small hit operation (the special electric accessory 2 in operation signal is turned ON) is the test signal Save in the output data area (step Y1206). and,
Save the lower large winning opening ON data in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step Y12
07), the large winning opening count area for counting the number of winnings to the big winning opening is cleared (step Y1208), and the process during small winning fanfare ends.

[Special figure 2 small hit end processing]
In FIG. 55, special figure 2 small hit end processing (step Y15
2) was shown. In this special figure 2 small hit end process, first, 0 for special figure 2 normal processing is set as a processing number (step Y1331), and the processing number is saved in the special figure 2 game processing number area (step Y1332).

Next, the signal regarding the end of the small win is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y
1333). Here, the special symbol 2 small hit signal is set to OFF. Then, save the fraud monitoring period flag in the lower big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step Y1334), save the turn-off number in the round LED pointer area (step Y1335), and clear the special figure status area ( Step Y1336). By clearing the special status area,
The special figure status 0 indicates a state in which neither the special figure 1 variation display game nor the special figure 2 variation display game is executed.

Next, it is determined whether it is during special low probability & no time saving (during normal game state) (step Y133
7), if not in special low probability & short time (step Y1337; N), step Y
Go to 1340. Also, if there is no special low probability & time saving (step Y1337;
In Y), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step Y
1338). Here, the firing position designation signal 1 is set to OFF. Then, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step Y1339), and it is determined whether the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is being interrupted (step Y1340).

And, when the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is not interrupted (step Y1340; N),
The special figure 1 game interruption flag area is cleared (step Y1343), and the special figure 2 small hit end processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 variable display game is interrupted (step Y1340; Y
) prepares the decoration special figure 1 restart command (step Y1341), and performs the production command setting process (step Y1342). After that, clear the special figure 1 game interruption flag area (
Step Y1343), end the special figure 2 small hit end processing. As a result, the interrupted special figure 2 variation display game is restarted with the end of the special game state based on the small hit in the special figure 1 variation display game.

That is, the game control device 100 controls the execution of the first variable display game (game control device 1
00) or the second variable display game execution control means (game control device 100), the execution of one of the variable display games is controlled by the variable display game execution control means.
When the other variable display game whose execution is controlled by the other variable display game execution control means results in a special result, the one variable display game is interrupted and the special game state based on the other variable display game is entered. It constitutes restart control means capable of executing restart control for restarting one of the variable display games that has been interrupted after the end of the game.

[Game machine state command transmission processing]
FIG. 56 shows gaming machine state command transmission processing (step X121) in the timer interrupt processing described above. In this gaming machine state command transmission process, first, if the gaming machine state command transmission timer that manages the interval of periodically transmitting the gaming machine state command is not 0, it is updated by -1 (step X601), and the gaming machine state command is transmitted. It is determined whether the timer has expired (step X602).

If the gaming machine state command transmission timer has not timed out (step X602; N
) terminates the gaming machine state command transmission process. When the gaming machine state command transmission timer times out (step X602; Y), the timer initial value is saved in the gaming machine state command transmission timer area (step X603). Here, 16 ms is set as the initial value. This time is the same time as the error monitoring cycle in the prize-winning switch/state monitoring process (step X109), which is one of the processes for monitoring errors.
Of course, other time values may be used.

Next, clear data is set as game machine state command 1 (ACTION) (step X604), values indicating the presence or absence of each error are synthesized (steps X605 to X611), and game machine state command 1 (ACTION) is generated. (See FIG. 57(a)). The status flag of each error is set in the process of monitoring the corresponding error. Then, gaming machine state command 1 (MODE) is prepared (step X612), and effect command setting processing for setting transmission of gaming machine state command 1 is performed (step X613).

Next, clear data is set as gaming machine state command 2 (ACTION) (step X614), values indicating the presence or absence of each error are synthesized (steps X615 to X621), and gaming machine state command 2 (ACTION) is generated. (See FIG. 57(b)). The status flag of each error is set in the process of monitoring the corresponding error. Then, gaming machine state command 2 (MODE) is prepared (step X622), effect command setting processing for setting transmission of gaming machine state command 2 is performed (step X623), and gaming machine state command transmission processing ends.

FIG. 57 shows the structure of the gaming machine state command. Information indicating the presence or absence of an error is set in each bit. Also, the most significant bit is always set to 0 to distinguish it from the command MODE. Information regarding the presence or absence of an abnormality in the gaming machine is transmitted to the effect control device 300 by the gaming machine state commands 1 and 2. FIG. Also, the gaming machine state commands 1 and 2 are transmitted periodically (here, every 16 ms).

As will be described later, in the effect control device 300, when a new command is received in a state where the command storage area is full, the oldest command is overwritten. Therefore, even if the gaming machine status commands 1 and 2 are overwritten and discarded, the status of the gaming machine can be sent by the new gaming machine status commands 1 and 2, and the abnormality notification etc. can be reliably performed. It can be carried out.

Note that the gaming machine state commands 1 and 2 may be transmitted periodically only when an abnormality occurs. Further, when an abnormality occurs, only the command for notifying the abnormality among the gaming machine status commands 1 and 2 may be periodically transmitted, or both the gaming machine status commands 1 and 2 may be sent. Both of them may be transmitted periodically.
Further, in this case, when the abnormality is resolved, gaming machine status commands 1 and 2 indicating that there is no abnormality may be periodically transmitted for a certain period of time. In this case as well, only the command notifying the abnormality that has occurred out of the game machine state commands 1 and 2 may be periodically transmitted for a certain period of time, or both the game machine state commands 1 and 2 may be You may make it transmit periodically over a fixed period.

Further, even if it is possible to select whether or not to periodically transmit one or both of the gaming machine state commands 1 and 2 according to the presence or absence of occurrence of an abnormality, the type of abnormality that has occurred, the game state, and the like. good. Further, the transmission cycle of the gaming machine state commands 1 and 2 may be selected according to the presence or absence of occurrence of an abnormality, the type of abnormality that has occurred, the game state, and the like.

FIG. 58 shows an example of the data structure of the ROM 111B.
The ROM 111B provided in the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 is shown in FIG.
As shown in a), there are a program/data area in which programs and fixed data are stored, a ROM comment area in which arbitrary data such as a program title and version can be set, and a start address of a subroutine of the CALLV instruction and timer allocation. It has a vector table area in which a table for setting the start address of the loading process is stored, and an HW (hardware) parameter area in which parameters for setting the internal functions of the game microcomputer 111 are stored. ing.

As shown in FIG. 58(a), the program/data area includes a program area 111Ba in which various programs are stored, a first unused area 111Bb, and a data area 111Bc in which various fixed data are stored. and a second unused area 111Bd. When the CPU 111A accesses the second unused area 111Bd, an illegal access reset is generated.

In the data area 111Bc, as shown in FIG. 58(b), an upper limit judgment value table area A1 for storing an upper limit judgment value table used for judging a big hit, and a performance display area for storing data relating to performance display are stored. Areas for various data such as area A3 for data are provided. An unused area A2, to which access is prohibited, is provided between the upper limit judgment value table area A1 and the performance display area A3 in the data area 111Bc. and C.
An illegal access reset is generated when the PU 111A accesses the unused area A2.

The CPU 111A sets the upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability set value in step X585 of the prediction big hit judgment process (FIG. 19) and step Y315 of the big hit judgment process (FIG. 28). At that time, with the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM as a pointer, R
The upper limit judgment value in the low probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is obtained from the OM 111B and set.
Further, the CPU 111A sets an upper limit judgment value among high probabilities corresponding to the current probability set value in step X584 of the look-ahead big-hit judgment process (FIG. 19) and step Y314 of the big-hit judgment process (FIG. 28). At this time, by using the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM as a pointer, the upper limit judgment value in the high probability corresponding to the current probability setting value is acquired from the ROM 111B and set.

In the look-ahead big-hit determination process and the big-hit determination process, the process of determining whether the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is within the normal range (range of 0 to 5 in this embodiment) is not performed. for that reason,
Even when the value of the area for the probability set value in the RWM is outside the normal range, data is acquired from the ROM 111B using the value (abnormal value) as a pointer. Thus, for example FIG.
9, when the unused area A2 is not arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table, that is, the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table and the area A3 for performance display are adjacent to each other. In such a case, it is impossible to accurately judge a big hit, and a problem may arise that a big win is likely to occur remarkably or difficult to occur remarkably.

Specifically, when the upper limit judgment value table area A1 and the performance display area A3 are adjacent to each other as shown in FIG. Furthermore, when the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "5" (within the normal range), by using this value as a pointer, the upper limit judgment corresponding to "setting 6" in the low probability values, i.e. exact data can be obtained. On the other hand, if the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM is "7"
When it is (outside the normal range), by using the value as a pointer, the data stored in the area A3 for performance display, that is, erroneous data is acquired. The same applies to the case of acquiring the upper limit determination value in the high probability from the ROM 111B.

Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG.
An unused area A2 is arranged immediately after 1. As a result, when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range, if the value is used as a pointer to acquire the upper limit judgment value from the ROM 111B, the unused area (access prohibited area) A2 Since access will be made, an illegal access reset will occur. As a result, it is possible to initialize the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM and to inform the abnormality.

Specifically, when an illegal access reset occurs, the program is restarted and main processing (FIGS. 10 and 11) is started. At that time, the power failure inspection process (steps X55 to X61) is not executed before the restart, so in the main process after the restart, the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is not the normal power failure inspection area check data 1. (step X16; N). At that time, since the setting change operation (operation of the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112) is not performed at the time of restarting, the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are not operated in the main processing after the restart. Both are determined to be off (step X21; N). Therefore, since the processes of steps X25 and X26 are executed, a setting change operation is requested, that is, an abnormality is notified. Then, by this request (notification), the gaming machine is turned on again while the setting change operation is being executed, so that the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is initialized ( step X28).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 58(c), the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table is replaced with the data area 1.
11Bc may be placed at the end. In this case, even if the unused area A2 is not arranged immediately after the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table, an illegal access reset occurs when the value of the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range. do. That is, when the area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table is arranged at the end of the data area 111Bc, when the value in the area for the probability setting value in the RWM is outside the normal range, the value is used as a pointer to read the upper limit from the ROM 111B. An attempt to acquire the determination value results in access to the second unused area (access-prohibited area) 111Bd, resulting in an illegal access reset.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes control means (game control device 100 (CPU 111A)) for controlling a game, and storage means (game each storage area included in the area for the probability value table (area A1 for the upper limit judgment value table) among the plurality of storage areas of the storage means, the storage area The control means stores the probability values assigned to the probability setting values corresponding to Information (data) is acquired from the corresponding storage area, a game lottery (jackpot determination) is performed using the information, and in the storage means, an area for the probability value table is followed by an unstored area where no information is stored. Used area (unused area A2, second unused area 11
1Bd) are arranged (see FIGS. 58(b) and (c)).
With this configuration, when the probability setting value stored in the storage means (the value of the probability setting value area in the RWM) is outside the normal range, the unused area (unused area A2, The second unused area 111Bd) is accessed. That is, since the lottery itself is not executed when an accurate lottery result cannot be obtained, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that it becomes extremely easy to win the lottery or extremely difficult to win the lottery.

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. 60, timer interrupt processing (not shown), and command reception interrupt processing shown in FIG.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 60, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. 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, allow generation of display data (step C
5) A random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an 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, etc. is performed.

Then, the setting of the changeable range such as the brightness of the LED and liquid crystal, the volume, etc., and the LED
A hall/player setting mode process for accepting operations such as changing the brightness of the liquid crystal, the volume, etc. is performed (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. 1/3
If the drawing data for the screen to be drawn within 0 seconds (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, the V blank interrupt (1/6
0 second) is entered twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. 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 and the reel 6 is performed, and the board for controlling effects by the notification unit 72, the point notification unit 73, the cumulative value notification unit 74, etc. The effect setting process (step C20) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Command reception interrupt processing]
FIG. 61 shows the command reception interrupt processing for storing the command transmitted from the game control device 100 in the command buffer area provided in the RAM322. Game control device 1
Commands from 00 are MODE that indicates the type of command and ACTI that indicates the content of the command.
ON, and a combination of these constitutes one command.

In the command reception interrupt processing, first, the reception monitoring timer is stopped (step C101),
The command is read from the reception buffer of the command I/F 331 for receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the register of the CPU 311 (step C102), and it is determined whether the received command is within the range of MODE (step C103 ). If the received command is within the MODE range (step C103; Y), the command is received MOD
E is saved in the received command area provided in the RAM 322 (step C104).
. The received command area is an area provided in the RAM 322 and is a dedicated area for temporarily storing received commands. Next, the MODE reception flag is set to OK indicating that the MODE has been received (step C105), the reception monitoring timer is set to 0 and started (step C106), and the command reception interrupt processing ends.

On the other hand, if the received command is not within the MODE range (step C103; N), M
It is determined whether the ODE reception flag is OK (step C107). If the MODE reception flag is not OK (step C107; N), the MODE reception flag is set to NG indicating that the MODE has not been received (step C120), and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated. In this case, the command is not received normally, and the command in the received command area is discarded.

If the MODE reception flag is OK (step C107; Y), it is determined whether the reception monitoring timer has timed out (step C108). If the reception monitoring timer has timed out (step C108; Y), MODE is set as the MODE reception flag.
is set (step C120), and the command reception interrupt processing is terminated. In this case, the command is not received normally, and the command in the received command area is discarded.

If the reception monitoring timer has not timed out (step C108; N), the command is saved as a reception ACTION in the reception command area (step C109), and MODE is executed.
NG is set as a reception flag (step C110). Next, receive MODE and receive A
CTION is loaded from the received command area and prepared (step C111), and received command range check processing is performed to check whether the received command is within the effective range as a command (step C112).

In the effect control device 300, after the received command is stored in the received command area provided in the RAM322, the correctness is checked. Commands sent to the production control device 300 have many types and a wide range of commands, so the validity check is complicated. I am trying to check. Therefore, although the processing takes time, accuracy can be ensured.

If the range check by the received command range check process is not OK (step C11
3; N), that is, if it is outside the valid range for the command, terminate the command reception interrupt process. In this case, the command is not received normally, and the command in the received command area is discarded. If the range check by the received command range check process is OK (step C113; Y), that is, if the range is valid as a command, it corresponds to the command write index indicating the area for storing the command received this time. The address of the command buffer area to be used is calculated (step C114), and the received MODE and received ACTION are saved in the calculated command buffer area (step C115). The command buffer area is an area for saving commands in the RAM 322 .

Next, the command write index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C116).
, the command reception counter indicating the number of commands stored in the command buffer area is 3
It is determined whether the number is 2 or more (step C117). 32 areas for storing commands are prepared in the command buffer area, and when the command reception counter is 32 or more, there is no space in the command buffer area.

If the command reception counter is not equal to or greater than 32 (step C117; N), the command reception counter is updated by +1 (step C118), and the command reception interrupt processing ends.
In this case, there is an empty space in the command buffer area and the command is stored in the empty area.

On the other hand, if the command reception counter is 32 or more (step C117; Y), the command read index indicating the area from which the next command is to be read is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C119), and command reception interrupt processing is performed. exit. In this case, there is no space in the command buffer area and the area storing the oldest command is overwritten with a new command. Update index.

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 62 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 are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception count (
Step C201), determine whether or not the command reception count 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, copy the contents of the received command buffer to the command area (step C204
), the command read index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not copying of the commands corresponding to 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,
The content of the received command buffer is copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command analysis work is performed in the command area. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during command analysis, the command (data
can be moved to create space. In addition, command analysis can be collectively performed for each round of main processing.

If it is determined in step C206 that copying of the commands 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 the received command analysis process (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands corresponding to the number of commands received has been completed (step C210). Then, if it is determined that the command analysis for the number of commands received has not been completed (step C210; N),
Return to the process of step C207. Also, 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. 63 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). ). MODE and A
When CT is determined to be within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y)
Then, it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C23
4).

If 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 if it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step C2
34;N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

If it is determined in step C234 that the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (
At 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. Then, if it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235
At ;Y), the variable command processing (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

If it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variable command (
At step C235; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the 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 the big win, or a command for commanding an operation (display of a fanfare screen, end screen, etc.) during the small win. and MO
When it is determined that the DE is within the range of the big-hit command (step C237; Y), the big-hit command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

Further, when it is determined at step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the jackpot commands (step C237; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of symbol commands (step C239). The symbol-based 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). Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the symbol-based command (step C239; Y), symbol-based command processing (
Step C240) is performed to terminate the received command analysis process.

Also, in step C239, if it is determined that MODE is not within the range of the symbol-based command (
At step C239; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of a single-shot command such as a pending number command or an error command (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. Then, if it is determined that MODE is within the range of single-shot commands (step C24
1; 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 (
At step C241; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243). Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of the look-ahead symbol system command (step C243; Y), look-ahead symbol system command processing (step C2
44) to end the received command analysis process.

Further, 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). If 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. Also, in step C245,
If it is determined 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.

[Processing of look-ahead pattern commands]
FIG. 64 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 lookahead design system command is related to special figure 2 reservation, save the command in the special figure 2 lookahead design command area corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations (step C303), lookahead variation command reception waiting flag It is set (step C304), and the look-ahead symbol system command processing is terminated. 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. 65 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 waiting flag set in the prefetch symbol system command processing described above, it is determined that the reception is waiting. If the prefetch variation command is not waiting to be received (step C311
;N) terminates the look-ahead variation command processing. On the other hand, when waiting for reception of the prefetch variation command (step C311; Y), the flag for waiting for reception of the prefetch variation command is cleared (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 variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of pending symbols in the latest hold information is performed, and the information of the special figure type of the start memory corresponding to the look-ahead variation 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). moreover,
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 content 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 look-ahead foretelling performance by converting into MODEs divided by matters to be considered in setting the look-ahead foretelling 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 reservations 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 hit.
Even with the same type of reach, there are various aspects, 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 C31
7). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not 0 (step C317; N),
Since the command value is abnormal, the prefetch variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, MO after conversion
If both DE and ACT are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the post-conversion command is saved in the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the latest hold information and hold number (step C318).
), prefetch command matching check processing (step C319) is performed to determine whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal.

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

Then, if the look-ahead advance notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the pre-reading notice effect is to be generated (step C322; Y
) determines whether the pre-reading forewarning effect to be generated (that is, the fore-reading forewarning effect selected in the foreseeing lottery process (step C321)) is the effect to start immediately (step C3
23). 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 C323; N), the look-ahead 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 start immediately (step C323; Y), a display corresponding to the selected pre-reading preview effect is set (step C324), and the pre-reading variation command processing is terminated.

[Processing of variable commands]
FIG. 66 shows the variable command processing (step C2) in the received command analysis processing described above.
36) was shown. In this variation-based command process, first, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the symbol system command process described above.

If this special figure type is undecided (step C361; Y), the variation system command processing is terminated. Also, if the special figure type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special figure type is set, check the combination of the variation command and the symbol command (
Step C362), it is determined whether the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C
363).

When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation system command processing is terminated. Also, if the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3
63; N) determines the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a losing symbol, a 10R big hit symbol, a 4R big hit symbol, and a small winning symbol. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent is when the variation command (variation pattern command) is received, but the symbol command of the 10R jackpot symbol is received. It means that it is a contradictory combination (combination of variation command and symbol type). In addition, if one of the commands has been discarded or is damaged, it will be inconsistent.

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

Next, the P machine state (pachinko machine state) is set to special figure fluctuation (step C366
). Here, "during special figure fluctuation" means that the special figure is fluctuating (not during a demonstration waiting for customers, during a big hit, or during a fanfare). Furthermore, if the number of look-ahead effects (the number of times of look-ahead execution) is not zero, the number of look-ahead effects is updated by -1 (a process of reducing the number of look-ahead effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command process ends.

Here, the look-ahead symbol command and the look-ahead variation command (the look-ahead variation pattern command) constitute combination information that is used by combining a plurality of information. In the above-mentioned look-ahead variation command processing, if the information of one of the look-ahead pattern command and the look-ahead variation command that make up the combination information is not normal information such as being discarded or damaged, the combination is abnormal. Assuming that there is, the look-ahead effect executed based on the combination information is not performed (step C320).

In addition, the variation command and the pattern command also constitute combination information that is used by combining a plurality of information. In the above-described variation command processing, if the information of one of the variation command and the symbol command that make up the combination information is not normal information such as being discarded or damaged, the combination is regarded as inconsistent The decoration special figure variation display game executed based on the information is not performed (step C363).

One of the pieces of combination information may be discarded or damaged if there is no free space in the command buffer area and it is overwritten by a new command. In particular, since gaming machine status commands 1 and 2 are sent periodically, if command processing is delayed due to some problem, the command buffer area may become full and may be overwritten and discarded. Of course, the received command may be discarded or corrupted due to a problem other than the command buffer area becoming full. By not performing the corresponding processing when one of the combination information is discarded or damaged, it is possible to prevent inconvenience caused by the presence of mismatched commands.

Note that if one piece of combination information is discarded or damaged, all commands included in the combination information may also be discarded. Also, if one piece of combination information is found to be damaged, all commands included in that combination information may be discarded. By doing so, it is possible to prevent inconvenience due to the presence of inconsistent commands, and to secure a free area in the command buffer area.

In addition, in the effect control device 300, since the new command is overwritten in the state that the command buffer area is full, in the state where some of the combination information exists as the oldest command, some of the commands of the combination information are discarded. be done. In the case where a new command is discarded when the command buffer area is full like the payout control device 200 described later, the new command is part of the combination information, so that part of the combination information Command discarded. All of the combination information may be discarded along with such discarding. This makes it possible to secure an empty area in the command buffer area when a command is received before starting processing of the command.

Also, the number of information forming the combination information may be three or more, and in this case also at least one
If one piece of information is discarded or damaged, processing based on the combination information is not performed.

As described above, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and paying out game media based on establishment of a predetermined payout condition, a game control means (game control device 100) for comprehensively controlling the game. ), and a slave control means (performance control device 300) that performs control based on information (commands) transmitted from the game control means, and the slave control means has a plurality of areas for sequentially storing the received information. information storage means (RAM 322) having an information storage area (command buffer area), and when new information is received when the information storage area is full due to unprocessed information, the oldest information is stored. It is configured to discard information in the area and store new information in the area, the information includes combination information that is used by combining a plurality of information, and part of the information included in the combination information is discarded, the processing executed based on the combination information is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the processing from progressing in an incomplete state and further problems from occurring.

In addition, the slave control means is an effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the effect information that is information transmitted from the game control means, and the game control means executes the game as combination information. When the variation information (variation command) regarding the mode and the pattern information (symbol command) regarding the result of the game are transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means discards one of the variation information and the pattern information, This means that an effect relating to the game corresponding to the discarded information is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of troubles such as execution of the decoration special figure variation display game in an incomplete state and execution of an effect inconsistent with the result.

In addition, the slave control means is effect control means for controlling effects based on effect information that is information transmitted from the game control means, and the game control means activates the right to execute the game when a predetermined condition is established. Starting storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as storage
and advance determination means (game control device 100) for determining the execution mode and result of the game based on the start memory before the game based on the start memory is started, and the combination information is determined by the advance determination means Based on the determined determination result, prefetching variation information (prefetching variation command (prefetching variation pattern command)) regarding the execution mode of the game and prefetching pattern information (prefetching pattern command) regarding the result of the game are transmitted to the effect control means. , the performance control means can execute a look-ahead performance that suggests or notifies the determination result of the preliminary determination means based on the look-ahead variation information and the look-ahead pattern information, and discards one of the look-ahead variation information and the look-ahead pattern information. In this case, the look-ahead effect corresponding to the discarded information is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent troubles such as execution of the pre-reading effect in an incomplete state and execution of an effect that is inconsistent with the result.

Further, when discarding part of the combination information, the slave control means may also discard other information of the combination information. In this way, it is possible to prevent the processing from progressing in an incomplete state and further problems from occurring.

Next, the control executed by the payout microcomputer 211 of the payout control device 200 will be described. In the payout microcomputer 211, main processing shown in FIG. 67 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 68 are performed.

[Main processing]
Main processing is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, first,
After performing interrupt prohibition processing (step A1), interrupt vector setting processing (step A2) for setting the vector address of the jump destination to be executed when an interrupt occurs, and interrupt mode setting processing (step A2) for setting the interrupt processing mode. Perform step A3).

Next, access to a readable and writable RWM (read/write memory) such as RAM and EEPROM is permitted (step A4), and all output ports are set to OFF (no output) (step A5). As a result, the firing permission signal 2 output from the payout control device 200 is also set to OFF (prohibited state). After that, a stack pointer setting process (step A6) is performed to set the stack pointer which is the top address of the area where the value of the register or the like is saved when an interrupt occurs, and the serial port for communicating with the game control device 100 is set. (Step A7).

Then, all work areas before the access prohibited area are cleared (step A8), all stack areas after the access prohibited area are cleared (step A9), and the initial value is saved in the area to be initialized (step A10). ). Next, a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit for generating a timer interrupt signal in the payout microcomputer (clock generator) is activated (step A11). The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator within the payout microcomputer. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit, and a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU of the payout microcomputer based on the divided signal. and a CTC circuit for generating a timer interrupt signal.

After that, the interruption is permitted (step A12), and the shooting control determination process for determining whether or not the game ball can be shot is performed (step A13). In this firing control determination processing, it is determined whether or not the card unit is correctly connected, and if it is correctly connected, the firing permission signal 2 is set to ON (permitted state). Off (prohibited state)
set to

After that, it is determined whether or not the ball lending control mode for ejecting game balls is in progress based on the ball lending request from the card unit (step A14). The ball lending control mode is a state in which the ball lending control flag is set.

If it is in this ball lending mode (step A14; Y), ball lending control processing (step A15) for overall control of ball lending is performed, payout control processing (step A18) is performed, and error notification editing processing (step A21) is performed. This ball lending control process (step A15
) and the payout control process (step A18), a predetermined number of game balls are discharged based on the ball lending request transmitted from the card unit when the player performs the ball lending operation.

On the other hand, if it is not in the ball lending control mode (step A14; N), prize ball control for discharging game balls based on a payout command (prize ball command) transmitted from the game control device 100 when a prize is won in the prize winning opening. It is determined whether it is in the mode (step A16). The prize ball control mode is a state in which the prize ball control flag is set, and whether the prize ball control mode is in progress is determined by the presence or absence of the prize ball control flag.

If it is in this prize ball control mode (step A16; Y), a prize ball control process (step A17) for overall control of prize balls is performed, a payout control process (step A18) is performed, and an error notification editing process is performed. (Step A21) is performed. This prize ball control process (step A17)
Then, in the payout control process (step A18), a predetermined number of game balls are discharged based on the payout command transmitted from the game control device 100 when a prize is won in the winning hole.

In the payout control process (step A18), sequence control necessary for performing a common game ball payout operation in the payout of prize balls and the payout of rental balls is performed. In addition, when the payout of prize balls or rental balls is completed in this payout control process, the ball lending control flag and the prize ball controlling flag are cleared, and the ball lending control mode and the prize ball control mode are terminated. there is

Also, if the prize ball control mode is not in progress (step A16; N), an excessive payout error monitoring process (step A19) for monitoring the occurrence and cancellation of an error in which the game balls are paid out excessively is performed. It should be noted that the cancellation of the excess payout error is performed based on the operation of the error cancellation switch provided in the payout control device 200 .

Then, a payout device control start determination process (step A20) for setting the start of the ball lending control mode or the prize ball control mode is performed, and an error notification editing process (step A21) is performed. In the error notification editing process (step A21), various error conditions are determined, and the payout control device 20
0, editing of information to be transmitted to the game control device 100, and editing of the output data of the test-firing test signal. After that, a payout busy signal editing process (Step A
22) and return to step A13.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing in the payout control device 200 will be described. In the timer interrupt processing, the periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is
It is started by being input to U211A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the payout microcomputer, timer interrupt processing in FIG. 68 is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, a register save process (step A31) is performed to transfer the value held in a predetermined register to the RWM. In the Z80 series microcomputer used as the payout microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step A32) is performed for controlling the drive of the payout motor, etc., and input from various sensors and switches and signals are taken in, that is, each An input process (step A33) for reading the state of the input port is performed.

Next, timer update processing (step A34) for updating various timers is performed, and command reception processing for receiving commands from the game control device 100 is performed (step A35).
Then, a ball lending request monitoring process (step A36) is performed to check a ball lending request or the like from the card unit and to set a setting to enable the payout of prize balls or lending balls. After that, an input monitoring process for monitoring input switch system signals such as the signals from the payout ball detection switch 81, the shoot ball cutoff switch 82, the overflow switch 83 and the frame radio wave sensor 84 and the abnormality detection signal 1 (step A37) I do.

Then, a payout unit editing process (step A38) is performed to edit the control signal of the payout motor, and the payout prize ball signal to be sent to an external device such as a hall computer is edited each time the number of prize balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number. external information editing process (step A39). continue,
Declare the end of the interrupt (step A40), restore the register data saved in step A31 (step A41), and then enable the interrupt (step A42).
to terminate the timer interrupt processing.

[Command reception processing]
FIG. 69 shows command reception processing (step A) in the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG.
35) was shown. In this command reception process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a received command in the serial reception buffer register of the serial communication circuit that receives the command transmitted from the game control device 100 (step A51). If no command has been received (step A51; N), the command reception process is terminated. If there is a received command (step A51; Y), the received command is read from the reception buffer register to the register of the CPU 211A (step A52).

Next, it is determined whether the received command read out to the register of the CPU 211A has a normal value (step A53), and if not (step A53; N), the command receiving process is terminated. In this case, the received command is discarded. If the value is normal (step A53; Y), it is determined whether or not the reception buffer area, which is a storage area provided in the RAM 211B, is full (step A54).

If the receive buffer area is full (step A54; Y), the command receive process is terminated. In this case, the received command is discarded. If the reception buffer area is not full (step A54; N), the number of received commands in the command reception counter indicating the number of commands stored in the reception buffer area is updated by +1 (step A55). In the receive buffer area in this embodiment, 16 areas for storing received commands are prepared, and when the command receive counter is 16, it is determined that the receive buffer area is full. there is Note that the number of storage areas provided in the reception buffer area can be set arbitrarily, and may be one.

After that, the address of the receive buffer area corresponding to the command write index indicating the area for storing the command received this time is calculated (step A56), and the received command is saved in the calculated receive buffer area (step A57). Then, the command write index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 15 (step A58), and the command reception process ends.

The number of commands transmitted to the payout control device 200 is less than the number of commands transmitted to the effect control device 300. - 特許庁Therefore, the number of areas for storing the received commands in the payout control device 200 (here 16) is less than the number of areas for storing the received commands in the effect control device 300 (here 32). .

FIG. 70 is a program list showing a program structure of part of the command receiving process executed by the CPU 211A of the payout control device 200. FIG. Each program list of the game control program executed by the payout control device 200 is a list of instructions in an assembly language (source code) similar to Z80, which is an 8-bit microprocessor, except for pseudo-instructions (instructions for the assembler), etc. , and the machine language instructions (machine code) stored in the ROM 211B (game control program storage means) one-to-one correspondence.

Instructions (codes) in each program list are, from left to right, "line numbers" added for convenience, "mnemonics" indicating the operation contents of the instructions (calculation contents), "operands" for the instruction targets, and for convenience of explanation. It is divided into "comments" attached for Unless there is an instruction to call a subroutine or a jump instruction (branch instruction), instructions on the program list are basically executed in order of line number (from smallest to largest) from top to bottom of the program list.

Codes of line numbers 4020 and 4030 correspond to the processing of step A51. line number 402
At 0, the A register is loaded with the value of the receive buffer status register (value corresponding to label C_RXBST), which is a register that indicates how many bytes of data have been received. At line number 4030, if there is no received command, the command reception processing is terminated.

Codes of line numbers 4060 to 4090 correspond to the processing of steps A52 and A53. At line number 4060, the command received in the W register (value corresponding to label C_RXBUF)
is loaded, and in line numbers 4070 to 4080, if the loaded value is a value that is not defined as a command, end. That is, before storing the received command in the RAM 211C, the correctness is checked on the register of the CPU 211A. Commands sent to the payout control device 200 have a small number of types and a narrow range of commands, so that it is easy to check the correctness. .

Codes of line numbers 4120 to 4150 correspond to the processing of steps A54 and A55. At line number 4120, the command reception counter (label R_COM_CNT+0) is stored in the HL register.
0H). At line numbers 4130 and 4140, the loaded value is 16
If so, the receive buffer area is full, so the process ends. At line number 4150, the number of received commands is updated by +1 when the receive buffer area is not full.

Codes of line numbers 4180 to 4200 correspond to the processing of steps A56 and A57. At line number 4180, the start address of the reception buffer area (label R_COM_) is stored in the HL register.
BUF+00H), and at line number 4190, the A register is loaded with the command write index (the number corresponding to the label R_WRIT_IDX+00H). At line number 4200, the command stored in the W register is stored at the address corresponding to the value obtained by adding the value of the A register to the HL register.

The code of line numbers 4230 to 4250 corresponds to the processing of step A58. line number 42
At 30,4240, the value of the A register is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 15. line number 4250
Then, the value of the A register is stored in the command write index area (label R_WRIT_IDX+00H).

[Dispensing device control start determination process]
FIG. 71 shows the payout device control start determination process (step A20) in the main process shown in FIG. In this payout device control start determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an excessive payout error (step A61). The excess payout error is an error that occurs when the accumulated number of balls paid out more than the number of balls to be paid out in prize balls or ball lending reaches a predetermined number (for example, 16). If the excess payout error is occurring (step A61; Y), the payout device control start determination process is terminated. In addition, if the excess payout error is not occurring (step A61; N
) determines whether a request for ball rental has been detected (step A62). A ball rental request is a request to put out a rental ball input from the card unit based on the player's operation. This is the state until the ball lending operation based on is started.

If the ball lending request has been detected (step A62; Y), the ball lending control mode flag is set to the payout device control mode flag (step A74), and the payout device control start determination process is terminated. Since the detection of the ball lending request is confirmed before the prize ball payout process described below, the ball lending control mode flag is overwritten with the prize ball control mode flag. In other words, when the payout of prize balls and the payout of rented balls are both feasible, the payout of rented balls is prioritized.

If the ball lending request has not been detected (step A62; N), it is determined whether the prize ball payout start is prohibited (step A63). The prize ball payout start prohibition state is a state in which the start of payout of prize balls is prohibited. This is set based on the detection of an abnormal condition such as a switch lead wire being improperly shorted, a sensor or switch being disconnected from a connector, or a lead wire being cut and left floating. . If the prize ball payout start is prohibited (step A63; Y), the payout device control start determination process is terminated. Also, if the start of prize ball payout is not prohibited (step A63; N), RA
It is determined whether or not there is a received command in the receive buffer area of the M211C (step A64
).

If there is a received command in the receive buffer area (step A64; Y), the number of received commands in the command receive counter is updated by -1 (step A65), and the receive buffer corresponding to the command read index indicating the area from which the next command is to be read Calculate the area (step A
66). Then, the received command is read out from the calculated receive buffer area (step A6
7) Clear the read receive buffer area (step A68), and update the command read index by -1 within the range of 0 to 15 (step A69).

Next, it is determined whether the received command has a normal value (step A70). Payout control device 2
In 00, in addition to judging the validity at the time of command reception, the validity is also judged in the process corresponding to the command. If the received command is not a normal value (step A70; N),
Return to step A64. In this case, the read command is discarded. If the received command is a normal value (step A70; Y), the number of prize balls corresponding to the received command is added to the remaining number of acquired game balls (step A71), and the process returns to step A64. What is the remaining number of acquired game balls?
It is the number of prize balls that have not yet been paid out among the prize balls set to be paid out based on the payout command.

The processing from step A64 to A71 is repeated, and when there is no received command in the reception buffer area (step A64; N), it is determined whether or not the remaining number of acquired game balls is 0 (step A72), and the remaining number of acquired game balls is determined. If it is 0 (step A72; N), the payout device control start determination process is terminated. Also, if the remaining number of acquired game balls is not 0 (step A72; Y),
Set the prize ball control mode flag to the payout device control mode flag (step A73),
The payout device control start determination process is ended.

That is, the card unit issues a ball lending command (
A ball lending signal control means for outputting a ball lending request). In addition, the payout control device 200 receives a prize ball command (payout command) transmitted from the game control means (game control device 100) and a ball lending command (ball lending request) transmitted from the ball lending signal control means (card unit). Based on, it constitutes a payout control means for controlling the payout of game balls.

[Payment busy signal editing process]
FIG. 72 shows payout busy signal editing processing (step A) in the main processing shown in FIG.
22) was shown. In this payout busy signal editing process, the payout busy signal ON data is set when the prize ball payout control cannot be started (step A97), and the payout busy signal is turned off when the prize ball payout control can be started. Data is set (step A96).

The case where the payout control of prize balls cannot be started means that the payout is prohibited (step A91
; Y), if it is not in a standby operation that is neither in the ball lending control mode nor in the prize ball control mode (step A92; Y), if the shoot ball cut switch is in an undetermined state (step A93; Y), If the overflow switch is in an undetermined state (step A94; Y)
, or when the receiving buffer area is full (step A95; Y).

In addition, the payout prohibited state is when errors such as shoot ball out error (ball out state), overflow error (overflow), frame radio wave error, switch abnormal error, excessive payout error, etc. is set to Also, the undetermined state of the switch is
The detection state of the switch is not determined. The detection state of the switch is determined when the state (on or off) in which the switch detects an error state or a normal state continues for a specified time. Since the detected state of the switch is reset when the power is turned on, the detected state of the switch is in an undetermined state until the error state or normal state of the switch continues for a specified time. If the detected state of the switch continues for a specified time and the detected state of the switch is determined to be an error state, the error state is released when the state where the error state is not detected continues for a predetermined time. It is designed to

The game control device 100 does not transmit a payout command when the payout busy signal is on. Since the payout control device 200 does not have a backup function at the time of power failure, if the payout commands are sent one after another while the prize balls or rental balls are being paid out or cannot be paid out, the prize will be lost in the event of a power failure. The memory of the number of balls disappears, and it becomes impossible to pay out accurately. In addition, there is a possibility that the reception buffer area for storing commands may become full. For this reason, a payout busy signal indicates whether or not the payout command can be received so that the payout command can be received only when the payout control can be started immediately.

Since the command is not transmitted from the game control device 100 in such a state that the command cannot be processed, basically the reception buffer area becomes full, and a new command is issued in the state where the reception buffer area is full. never receive. Therefore, if a new command is received while the receiving buffer area is full, it means that some kind of abnormality has occurred in the game control device 100 or the payout control device 200, that fraudulent acts have been carried out, or noise There is a high possibility that the new command is not a normal command.

Therefore, in the payout control device 200, when a new command is received while the reception buffer area is full, the new command is discarded. In other words, it is highly likely that the oldest command stored in the receive buffer area is the command that was sent before the abnormal condition occurred. may be overwritten with an invalid command. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the influence on the game by discarding new commands that are highly likely to be illegal commands.

FIG. 73 shows an outline of the processing at the time of command reception in the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200. FIG. In the effect control device 300, the command received from the game control device 100 is stored in the register of the CPU 311 (step S11), and then stored in the received command area, which is the exclusive area of the RAM 322 (step S12). Then, the command is fetched from the received command area, which is a dedicated area, to the register of the CPU 311, and its validity is confirmed (step S13).

If the received command is not a normal value (step S14; N), the received command is discarded. Also, if the received command is a normal value (step S14; Y), RA
The address of the command buffer area, which is the command storage area of M322, is calculated (step S15). Then, if the command buffer area, which is the command storage area of the RAM 322, is not full (step S16; N), the command is stored at the calculated address. If the command buffer area, which is the command storage area of the RAM 322, is full (step S16; Y), the address where the oldest command is stored is overwritten with a new command.

In the payout control device 200, the command received from the game control device 100 is sent to the CPU 211A
(step S21), and then the correctness is confirmed on the register (step S22). If the received command is not a normal value (step S23; N), the received command is discarded. Also, if the received command is a normal value (step S23; Y
) calculates the address of the reception buffer area, which is the command storage area of the RAM 211C (step S24). If the receive buffer area, which is the command storage area of the RAM 211C, is not full (step S25; N), the command is stored in the calculated address (step S26). If the receive buffer area, which is the command storage area of the RAM 211C, is full (step S25; Y), the received command is discarded (step S2
8).

As described above, the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 differ in processing of commands received from the game control device 100 . Since the payout control device 200 confirms the validity of the command on the register of the CPU 211A, the number of processes is small and high-speed processing is possible. The types of commands to the payout control device 200 are small, and their validity can be easily confirmed, so that even if they are processed on the register, no inconvenience will occur. On the other hand, the production control device 300 stores the received command in a dedicated area of the RAM 322 and then confirms its validity. The number and types of commands transmitted to the effect control device 300 are larger than those of the payout control device 200, and the processing for confirming the validity is complicated. This ensures that processing can be carried out.

Further, when the command storage area is full, the payout control device 200 discards the new command. As described above, it is highly likely that the command storage area becomes full, and that this is an abnormal state, and that the new command is an illegal command. If a payout is performed by such an illegal command, there is a possibility that a larger amount than planned will be paid out. In particular, it is conceivable that a large number of commands have been transmitted due to fraudulent activity, so by discarding new commands, it is possible to prevent fraudulent payouts.

On the other hand, the production control device 300 replaces the oldest command with a new command. Also in the effect control device 300, the command storage area does not normally become full, and it is conceivable that it is in some abnormal state. When a command is received, the content of the command has not yet been analyzed, and it may be an important command. is prevented from being discarded. Also, new commands are more likely to be relevant to the current situation than old commands, and old commands are often no longer needed, so save new commands instead. ing.

Also, from the game control device 100, game machine state commands 1 and 2 containing information on the presence or absence of an abnormality in the game machine are periodically transmitted. It is conceivable that a plurality of gaming machine state commands 1 and 2 are stored. Of gaming machine status commands 1 and 2, the most recently received commands represent the current status, and since older commands are unnecessary, there is no problem even if they are overwritten and discarded. Also, even if the newest gaming machine status commands 1 and 2 are overwritten and discarded, there is no problem in grasping the status of the gaming machine because they are transmitted periodically.

Although the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 have been described here, other slave control devices that receive information from the game control device 100 can also perform similar processing. In this case, depending on the nature of the subordinate control device, it is selected whether the same processing as the effect control device 300 or the same processing as the payout control device 200 is performed. In addition, it is not limited to the control device that receives commands from the game control device 100, but any control device that receives commands from other control devices can apply such a command processing method. is.

As described above, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and paying out game media based on establishment of a predetermined payout condition, a game control means (game control device 100) for comprehensively controlling the game. ), production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production based on production information transmitted from the game control means, and payout control for controlling payout of game media based on payout information transmitted from the game control means. means (payout control device 200), and the effect control means comprises effect information storage means (RAM 322) having a effect information storage area (command buffer area) for storing received effect information, and unprocessed effect information When new performance information is received with no space in the performance information storage area, the oldest performance information is discarded and new performance information is stored, and the payout control means stores the received payout information. A payout information storage means having a payout information storage area is provided, and when new payout information is received while the payout information storage area is full due to unprocessed payout information, the new payout information is discarded. I did it. Therefore, when a received command cannot be stored, it can be dealt with according to each control means, and the effect on the progress of the game can be minimized. can be

A game control means (
game control device 100), first subordinate control means (for example, effect control device 300) that forms a subordinate control means that performs control based on information transmitted from the game control means, and second subordinate control means (for example,
Payout control device 200), and the first slave control means and the second slave control means have information storage means (RAM 322, R
AM 211C), and the first slave control means is provided with a larger number of areas than the second slave control means, and the first control means has no free space in the information storage area due to unprocessed information. When such information is received, the information in the area storing the oldest information is discarded and new information is stored in the area, and the second control means determines that there is no free space in the information storage area due to the unprocessed information. When new information is received in the state, the new information is discarded. Therefore, when a received command cannot be stored, it can be dealt with according to the number of storage areas in each control means, and the influence on the progress of the game can be minimized. It is possible to appropriately respond to

In addition, the first subordinate control means is an effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect based on the effect information that constitutes the information transmitted from the game control means, and the second subordinate control means is the game control means It is payout control means (payout control device 200) for controlling the payout of game media based on the payout information that is the information transmitted from. Therefore, when a received command cannot be stored, it can be dealt with according to each control means, and the effect on the progress of the game can be minimized. can be

Further, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and paying out game media based on establishment of a predetermined payout condition, a game control means for comprehensively controlling the game, and Slave control means (payout control device 200
, production control device 300), and the subordinate control means includes information storage means (RAM 322, RAM 211C) having an information storage area having a plurality of areas for sequentially storing received information, and stores new information. A write index indicating an area to be read, a read index indicating an area from which information is to be read next, and an information counter (command reception counter) indicating the number of areas in which information is currently stored. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately grasp the information write area and the information read area, and to obtain the information of the empty area at the present time, to appropriately manage the reading and writing of information, and to efficiently perform the control processing.

The slave control means includes performance control means for controlling performance based on performance information transmitted from the game control means, and payout of game media based on payout information transmitted from the game control means. The performance control means includes performance information storage means (RAM 322) having a performance information storage area forming an information storage area for storing received performance information as information storage means, and information When new performance information is received when the performance information counter, which constitutes a counter, is in a state indicating that there is no space in the performance information storage area, the information in the area storing the oldest performance information is discarded. The payout control means includes payout information storage means (RAM 211C) having a payout information storage area serving as an information storage area for storing received payout information, and an information counter. When new payout information is received when the payout information counter is in a state indicating that there is no space in the payout information storage area, the new payout information is discarded. Therefore, when a received command cannot be stored, it can be dealt with according to each control means, and the effect on the progress of the game can be minimized. can be

In addition, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, game control means for comprehensively controlling the game and effect control means for controlling the effect based on effect information transmitted from the game control means, wherein the game control means controls the game machine state including, as the effect information, information regarding whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the game machine. Information can be periodically transmitted to the effect control means, and the effect control means has a effect information storage means having a effect information storage area for storing received effect information, and the effect information storage area is stored by unprocessed effect information. When new performance information is received when there is no space, the oldest performance information is discarded and new performance information is stored. Only the latest gaming machine status information that is periodically transmitted is required, and old information is no longer required. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the influence on the progress of the game when the received command cannot be stored, so that it is possible to appropriately deal with the problem.

Also, the game control means periodically transmits the game machine state information only when an abnormality occurs in the game machine. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the frequency of command transmission from becoming high in the normal case, and to reduce the burden of control. Also, since the command is periodically transmitted when an abnormality occurs, no problem occurs even if the command is missed, and the abnormality can be surely notified to the performance control means.

In addition, the game control means periodically transmits the game machine status information for a certain period of time when the abnormality occurring in the game machine is resolved. Therefore, it is possible to reliably notify the production control means that the abnormality has been resolved.

In addition, the effect control means includes effect arithmetic processing means (CPU 311) which is an arithmetic processing means for performing arithmetic processing on effects, effect information storage means (RAM 322) having a effect information storage area for storing received effect information, When the performance information is received, the performance information is stored in the performance information storage area without performing a predetermined process executed upon reception of the performance information on the register of the performance calculation processing means. Predetermined processing is performed on performance information, and the payout control means includes payout calculation processing means (CP
U211A), and payout information storage means (RAM211C) having a payout information storage area for storing received payout information, and when payout information is received, a predetermined After processing, the payout information is stored in the payout information storage area. Depending on the control means, the type and range of contents of received commands differ, and by making the processing of the received commands suitable for each control means, the control process can proceed efficiently.

Further, the predetermined process is a legitimacy determination process for determining the legitimacy of the performance information or the payout information. was made. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a problem from occurring due to an invalid command. Note that the legitimacy determination process for determining the legitimacy of the effect information and the legitimacy determination process for determining the legitimacy of the payout information may be different processes or may be the same process.

Further, when the performance information is received, the performance control means stores the performance information in a dedicated area of the performance information storage region, and then performs a validity determination process on the performance information, and determines that the performance information is valid by the validity determination process. When it is determined that the effect information is stored in the storage area of the effect information storage area, the payout control means, when receiving the payout information, stores the payout information on the register of the payout arithmetic processing means After the validity determination process is performed, the payout information is stored in the payout information storage area. Therefore, since the command is stored in the storage area only when its validity is confirmed, unnecessary commands are not stored in the storage area, and the control processing can be efficiently advanced.

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.

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.

10 game machine 100 game control device (game control means)
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Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
A game control means for comprehensively controlling a game;
A production control means for performing control based on the command received from the game control means,
The commands are classified into groups defined by command types,
The game control means is
When selecting one stop symbol information from each of the stop symbol information included in the stop symbol group of the group, a lottery process for selecting a unique number based on a predetermined random number is performed, and the selected one is selected by the lottery process. Along with executing a process of setting a stop symbol based on the unique number, a stop symbol command corresponding to the unique number is transmitted to the effect control means,
The production control means is
Effect calculation processing means, which is calculation processing means for performing calculation processing;
a performance information storage means capable of storing the result of calculation by the performance calculation processing means;
When a command is received from the game control means, it is stored in a dedicated area of the performance information storage means, the command stored in the dedicated area is judged to be correct, and if the result of the correctness judgment is correct. storing information corresponding to the command in a specific area of the performance information storage means different from the dedicated area;
It is configured to perform control using data relating to one stop symbol corresponding to the stop symbol command received from the game control means, from among the data relating to a plurality of stop symbols held,
As the data on the stop symbols corresponding to the group of the stop symbols, data on the stop symbols of a number greater than the number of the stop symbol commands that can be received from the game control means is held for the group of the stop symbols. A game machine characterized by

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