JP7297265B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

Conventionally, there is a pachinko machine as a typical example of gaming machines. In this pachinko machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (designs, symbols, etc.) are displayed on a variable display device provided in the game area based on the winning of a game ball in a starting hole provided in the game area (start winning). ) is executed, and if the result of the game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. In addition, after the special game state, it is possible to generate a specific game state that makes it easier to win a prize in the starting hole (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2020-58954 A

A device external to the game machine also needs to accurately grasp the transition of the game state. An object of the present invention is to enable output of accurate information.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1,
A gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result ,
A game control means for comprehensively controlling a game ;
Production control means for controlling production based on commands from the game control means;
A normal variable prize winning device capable of converting between a closed state in which game balls cannot win prizes and an open state in which game balls can easily win prizes,
The game control means is
At least a first game state and a specific game state in which the normal variable winning device is in the open state more frequently than the first game state can be generated,
A first signal is output in the special game state, and can be output so as to be turned OFF when the special game state ends,
A second signal is output in the special game state and the specific game state, and can be output so as to be turned OFF when the special game state and the specific game state are completed,
When the specific game state is reached after the special game state, the first signal and the second signal can be output, and the third signal can be output in the special game state ,
When the specific game state is reached without going through the special game state, the second signal can be output and the third signal can be output in a predetermined period ,
After the end of the specific game state, a specific period may be generated in which the second signal is output continuously from the specific game state, and when the result of the game in the specific period is the special result, the It is characterized in that the special game state can be generated while the output of the second signal is maintained .

According to the present invention, accurate information can be output.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 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 diagram showing an example of the distribution rate of the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the distribution rate of the big hit pattern, the normal pattern probability and the number of ceiling reaching games. 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 special figure game processing. It is a flow chart for explaining a special figure starting mouth switch common processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure reservation information determination process. It is a flow chart for explaining the special figure usual 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 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 flow chart for explaining processing during special figure fluctuation. It is a flow chart explaining time saving end setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. It is a flowchart explaining processing during special figure display. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing 1; It is a flow chart explaining support operation setting processing. It is a flow chart explaining jackpot end processing. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining specific area switch monitoring processing; FIG. It is a flowchart explaining small hit residual ball processing. It is a flow chart explaining small hit end processing. It is a flow chart explaining the main processing of a production control device. 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command check processing; 9 is a flowchart for explaining received command analysis processing; It is a figure explaining a Renso jackpot period. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation. It is a figure explaining the output aspect of external information. It is a figure explaining an example of production|presentation.

<First embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front side perspective view of the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the game machine 10 of this embodiment includes a front frame 12, which is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. A game board 30 (see FIG. 3) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12 . A glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (body frame) 12 .

A display plate 350 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is provided on the glass frame 15 at a position behind the cover glass 14 . The display board 350 can see through the game board 30 and can display a predetermined display. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a light guide plate is used to make an image emerge when light is introduced from the side edge, but it may be configured by a transparent liquid crystal display device or an EL display device.
When the display board 350 does not display a predetermined display, the display board 350 is transparent so as not to hinder the visual recognition of the game board 30 behind it. When a predetermined display is displayed on the display board 350, the visibility of the game board 30 behind the predetermined display is lowered. In this state, the rear game board 30 may be visible through a predetermined display, or the rear game board 30 may be invisible due to the predetermined display.

Above the glass frame 15, a model name display section 16 for displaying the model name of the gaming machine 10 is provided.
In addition, lamps, LEDs, etc. are built in 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 provided below the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 as well. 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 glass frame 15, an upper tray (storage tray) 21 for supplying game balls to a batted ball shooting device (not shown), and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 are stored. An upper tray ball outlet 22 and the like are provided for the outflow. Further, the upper edge of the upper plate 21 is provided with a performance button 25 containing a performance button switch 25a (see FIG. 5) for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. The performance button 25 also incorporates a drive source for vibrating the performance button 25 . That is, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a vibration function of making a predetermined notification by vibrating the effect button 25 . The effect button 25 is configured to be convertible from a normal state (the state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2) to a projected state (a state in which the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25 is higher than in the normal state). can be

In the lower part of the front frame 12, there are provided a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out with the upper tray 21 full, an operation section 24 of a hitting ball shooting device, and the like. 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 .

To the right of the effect button 25 is a lending button (ball lending button) 27a which is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine. a return button (discharge button) 27b to be operated, a balance display (balance display unit) 27c to display the balance of the prepaid card, and an upper tray operation lever to be operated to flow down the game balls in the upper tray 21 to the lower tray 23 27d, a mobile terminal placement section 28 or the like for placing a mobile terminal such as a smart phone owned by the player is provided. Further, to the left of the effect button 25, a volume control button 27e, a cross key 29, and the like are provided.
In the gaming machine 10 of the present 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 on the front of the game board 30. do. In addition, when the player operates the production button 25 or the cross key 29, a production that intervenes the player's operation in a variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 3). It can be performed.

Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 30 of this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-like game board body that serves as an attachment base for various members. The game board main body is made of wood or synthetic resin, and the front surface of the game board main body 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, etc. 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 substantially 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) for variably displaying 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 that forms 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 that has passed 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. - 特許庁
Further, the upper and lower portions of the center case 40 are provided with a board effect device 44 for effecting a game by operating. A lower effect device 44a provided in the lower part of the center case 40 is operable between a lower position of the center case 40 and a position closer to the center of the display device 41 than this position.
The effect device 44b provided on the upper part of the center case 40 is operable between a position on the upper part of the center case 40 and a position on the central side of the display device 41 from this position. In addition, the performance effect device 44b has a rotating motion member 44c imitating a propeller, and effects can be produced by the motion of the motion member 44c.
That is, the lower effect device 44a constitutes a first movable accessory having an operable first movable member, and the upper effect device 44b constitutes a second movable accessory having an operable second movable member.

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. 4) 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.

Three general prize 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 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. 4) provided in the general winning openings 35. FIG.

The game area 32 below the center case 40 is provided with a starting winning opening 36 (first starting 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. 4).

On the right side of the center case 40, there is provided a normal variable prize winning device 37 (second starting prize area) that provides a starting condition for the special figure 2 variable display game (second special figure variable 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. 4).
The normal variable prize winning device 37 has a movable member 37b, and the movable member 37b normally maintains a closed state (a state disadvantageous to 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. 4) as a driving device is operated in an inverted "C" shape, and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 is operated. It can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which game balls can easily flow in.
It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may allow game balls to win even when the movable member 37b is closed, 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 lower right game area 32 of the center case 40, there is provided a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 which can be converted between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are readily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game. there is The special variable prize winning device 38 has an attacker-type open/close door 38c which can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side, and when opened, game balls can flow into the upper large prize winning opening. Convert to state. The special variable winning device 38 changes the closed state of the large winning opening to the open state according to the result of the special variable display game, and facilitates the inflow of game balls into the large winning opening, thereby allowing the player to A predetermined game value (prize ball) is provided. A game ball that has won the special variable winning device 38 is detected by a big winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 4).

Inside the big winning hole (winning area), there is provided a specific area into which game balls can flow, and a lever solenoid 38f (see FIG. 4) to change the inflow probability of game balls into the specific area. A lever member is provided which is actuated by. A specific area switch 38d (see FIG. 4) capable of detecting the inflow of game balls is provided in the specific area. (In this embodiment, a special game state occurs). A game ball that has flowed into the specific area is discharged to the outside of the special variable winning device 38 .

In addition, a remaining ball discharge port switch 38e (see FIG. 4) for detecting game balls discharged to the outside of the special variable winning device 38 without flowing into the specific area is provided inside the big winning port. The number of game balls detected by the large winning opening switch 38a provided inside the large winning opening (the number of gaming balls flowing into the large winning opening), and the game detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge opening switch 38e By matching the number of balls (the number of game balls discharged from the big winning opening), it is possible to confirm that all the game balls in the upper big winning opening have been discharged. The opening of the big prize opening is not performed.

In the game area 32 below the start winning opening 36, an out opening 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like is provided. In addition, outside the game area 32 and in the lower right corner of the game board main body 80, a special figure variation display game (a special figure 1 variation display game, a special figure 2 variation display game) and a normal figure variation display game are executed. A collective display device 50 is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a special figure 1 indicator (first special figure variation display unit) 51 for the special figure 1 variation display game and a special figure 2 indicator for the special figure 2 variation display game (second special figure variation display Part) 52, and a special figure 1 pending display 53 for notifying the starting memory number of the special figure 1 variable display game and a special figure 2 pending display 54 for notifying the starting memory number of the special figure 2 variable display game.

In addition, the collective display device 50 includes 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 winning device 38 is opened and closed), and a game state display section 56 that displays the game state of the gaming machine 10. there is The game state display unit 56 includes a first game state display unit 56a that informs the player of the method of hitting that is advantageous to the player (the method of hitting that corresponds to the game state), the time-saving state ( A second game state display portion 56b for notifying that the fluctuation time reduction function is activated), and a third game state display portion for notifying that the probability state of a big hit is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. 56c is provided. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special figure probability is always constant, so the third gaming state display section 56c is not used.
Furthermore, the collective display device 50 is provided with a normal pattern display device 57 for the normal pattern fluctuation display game, and a normal pattern reservation display device 58 for notifying the start memory number of the normal pattern fluctuation display game.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment.
The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for overall control of the game. an input unit 120 having an input port; an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver; and a data bus 140 connecting between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120 and the output unit .

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

The power supply device 400 has an AC-DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a voltage of DC32V, etc. A normal power supply unit. 410, a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 at the time of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal that notifies the game control device 100 of power failure occurrence and recovery. A control signal generator 430 for generating and outputting a control signal such as a reset signal is provided.

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. Backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (especially built-in RAM) of the game control device 100 so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. 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 . When the RAM 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. processing takes place. 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 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written at any time.

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

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

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

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

This ready-to-reach state includes a plurality of ready-to-reach effects, and as ready-to-reach effects with different possibilities of deriving special result modes (different expected values), normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value is higher in the order of no reach<normal reach<special 1 reach<special 2 reach<special 3 reach<premier reach. Further, this ready-to-win state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variation display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variation display game (when it is lost). 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 special symbol random number for determining the winning of the special symbol variation display game, a special symbol random number for determining the symbol of the special symbol variation display game, and a variation pattern in the special symbol 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 acquires any one variation pattern table from among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing relating to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A, the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game (big hit, small hit or lose), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation 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 serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table out of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives the payout motor of the payout unit according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby releasing the prize balls. Perform control for paying out. In addition, 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 special variable winning device 38, gate switch 34a in normal starting gate 34, specific area switch 38d arranged in special variable winning device 38 and a remaining ball outlet switch 38e, connected to an out ball detection switch 32a for detecting all game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been shot into the game area 32 and finished playing, and the high level signals supplied from these switches. An interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided for inputting a negative logic signal having a level of 11V and a low level of 7V and converting it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I/F 121 has an input range of 7V to 11V, so the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch may be illegally shorted, the sensor or switch may be disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire may be cut and floating. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as an abnormal condition, and to output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 , the third input port 124 or the fourth input port 126 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140 . Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the prize winning port switch 35a, the big winning port switch 38a and the gate switch 34a are 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 magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection 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, and the detection signal of the game machine. The detection signal of the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the game machine 10, etc., and the detection signal of the main body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12, etc. of the game machine 10 are also input. It has become.

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 unit has a keyhole into which a setting key is inserted, and is configured so that the setting key can be turned from the first position to the second position (predetermined state) only when the corresponding setting key is inserted. . The setting key switch 152 is a sensor that can detect that it is turned to the second position, and is turned on when it is 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, the setting key of the setting key operation section is turned to the second position, and the game machine is powered on while operating (pressing down) the RAM initialization switch 112 to set the probability setting value. can be changed, and the probability set value can be changed by operating (depressing) the RAM initialization switch 112 during the probability set value change mode. 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, by turning on the power of the gaming machine with the setting key of the setting key operating section turned to the second position (the RAM initialization switch 112 is not operated), the currently selected probability setting value is displayed on the performance display device. Although displayed in 153, the probability setting value confirmation mode in which the probability setting 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. Further, a display device of another type such as a liquid crystal display device may be used, or a set probability value may be indicated by the lighting mode or emission color of one or a plurality of LEDs.

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) are It is also supplied to a test firing test device (not shown) via the . Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is read by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to a valid level) by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123 by the gaming microcomputer 111. be able to. The same applies to the third input port 124, 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 a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like. It has the function of removing noise from A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply 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 Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130 . In addition, by outputting the reset signal RESET directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, the test-firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test-firing test apparatus is turned off. is configured as Also, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 . Note that the reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122 , 123 , 124 , 126 of the input section 120 . The data set in each port of the output section 130 by the gaming 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.

Further, 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 an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit 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 require processing, 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 temporarily taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, in the game. 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 gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to a port on the relay board 70, and a signal of the port selected and 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 connects the large winning opening solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 1) 38b that opens the special variable winning device 38, the lever solenoid 38f that operates the lever member in the special variable winning device 38, and the normal variable winning device 37. This is a port for outputting operation data of the general electric solenoid 37c to be opened and display data of the performance display device 153 that displays the currently selected probability set value.
The output unit 130 also includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON/OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminals of the LEDs are connected in accordance with the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50 , and the collective display device 50 . A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on/off data for the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big win information to the external information terminal board 71 . The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in the game arcade, and information on 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 solenoid 38b, 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. 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 a collective display that is output from the fourth output port 136. A third driver 138 c for outputting an on/off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the device 50 , and an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device is output to the external information terminal board 71 . A fourth driver 138d and a fifth driver 138e for receiving display data signals of the performance display device 153 output from the second output port 134 and generating and outputting drive signals 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. DC 5V is supplied from the power supply device 400 to the fifth driver 138e as a power supply voltage so that the performance display device 153 that operates at 5V can be driven.
Also, the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50 is supplied with DC 12V. The third driver 138c, which drives the digit lines, draws current from the digit lines according to display data, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A second driver 138b that outputs 12 V supplies a current to the anode terminal of the LED through a segment line, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal through the segment line. A power supply voltage flows 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 gaming machine to the external inspection device 500 . The photocoupler 139 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 opening 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the winning opening switch 35a, the big winning opening switch 38a, the gate switch 34a uses a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon in which the magnetic field changes when a metal object approaches the coil. there is 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 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) similar to the game microcomputer 111, and a command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 for displaying images on the display device 41. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling sound output for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a program ROM 321 consisting of a PROM (programmable read-only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and retains memory contents even if power is not supplied during a power failure. An FeRAM 323 capable of performing the operation, and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 that constitutes timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a 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, instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lights the decorative lamp, and controls the motor. , solenoid drive control, performance time management, etc.

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

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

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

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

In addition, the effect control device 300 includes 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 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) (for example, the frame decoration device 18 including the display plate 350) is provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory or the like that enhances the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340 . 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 cross key 29 provided on the glass frame 15, and an initial position of the motor in the board production device 44. A function of detecting the on / off state of the production accessory switch 47 (production motor switch) for detecting etc. and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, A switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting a state 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 supplies a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by it, and drives a motor and a solenoid. DC 32 V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving motors and LEDs, DC 5 V as power supply voltage for command I/F 331, and DC 15 V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. is configured to Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC- A DC converter is provided in the performance control device 300 . Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410 .

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

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. Also, when the big hit (first special result) and the small hit (second special result) are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as hits (special results). 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.

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 device 38 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 commonly used in the field of pachinko machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of electric accessories, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term with a meaning.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by shooting game balls (pachinko balls) from the ball shooting device toward the game area 32 . The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by direction changing members such as obstacle nails and windmills placed in various places in the game area 32, and the normal figure start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 , the start winning port 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, 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 starting winning hole 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is distributed to the payout control device 200 ( 4) into the upper tray 21 or the lower tray 23 of the glass frame 15 .

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 It is possible to aim to win a prize to the disposed general prize winning port 35, and by shooting a game ball to the right game area (so-called right hitting), a normal figure start gate 34, a normal variable winning device 37, a special variable winning device 38 , and can aim to win a prize in the general prize-winning slot 35.例文帳に追加

A gate switch 34a consisting of a non-contact type switch or the like for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 is provided in the normal pattern starting gate 34, and is driven into the game area 32. When the game ball passes through the normal pattern 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 game ball detection signal 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 ), the normal pattern start memory number is added (+1) and one normal pattern start memory is stored in the RAM 111C. The number of memory of this normal figure start winning prize is displayed on the normal figure reservation indicator 58 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 on the general pattern indicator 57 provided in the collective display device 50 as processing for executing the general pattern variation 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 57 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc. are used as the normal identification information. may be configured.

When the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal pattern indicator 57 stops displaying a lighting pattern that is a special result mode, and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated to activate the movable member of the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37. Control is performed to open for a predetermined time (for example, 24 ms or 1648 ms). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member). When the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, the normal pattern display 57 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 start memory forming the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning to the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces) Along with storing, a second starting memory forming a starting memory (special figure starting memory) based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4 pieces). Based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 and the normal fluctuation winning device 37, the jackpot random number value, the special pattern random number value, and each fluctuation pattern random number value are extracted as starting memory information, respectively. A random value is stored in the RAM 111C as a first start memory and a second start memory. And, the number of memories of this starting memory is displayed on the special figure 1 reservation indicator 53 and the special figure 2 reservation indicator 54 for notifying the number of starting winnings of the collective display device 50, and in the display device 41 of the center case 40 Also displayed 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 first starting memory and the second starting memory are digested according to the order of occurrence of the starting memories.

That is, the game control device (game control means) 100 is based on the first start memory stored according to the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 (first start winning area) special figure 1 variable display game ( 1st special figure fluctuation display game) execution control, and special figure 2 fluctuation based on the second start memory stored according to the winning of the game ball to the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (second start winning area) It constitutes execution control means for controlling the execution of the display game (second special figure variation display game). The execution control means is configured to digest the first starting memory and the second starting memory in order of occurrence. In addition, the special figure 2 variation display game based on the second start memory may be configured to be executed with priority over the special figure 1 variation display game based on the first start memory.

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 it becomes a first special game state (so-called big win state). Further, 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, the special figure 1 display device 51 constitutes a first variation display means capable of displaying the first variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 36 . Also, 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, after the end of the jackpot game state (first special game state), a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state It is possible to perform control to generate a game state (specific game state) in which the game can proceed with support). 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 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game, the display device 41 displays a plurality of types of decoration identification information (numbers, symbols, character patterns, etc.) variably. A display game is to be run. 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, the game machine 10 may not be equipped with the special figure 1 display device 51 and the special figure 2 display device 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

FIG. 6 shows an example of distribution ratios in this embodiment.
FIG. 6(a) is an example of the distribution rate of the result of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 6A, for example, there are four types of results of the special figure variation display game, ie, a big hit, a small hit, a support hit and a loss. In the present embodiment, the distribution rate of the big hit is common between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, but it may be different between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Also, in FIG. 6(a), the jackpot distribution rate is the same when the probability setting value is "setting 1", "setting 2", and "setting 3". can be different. Also, in FIG. 6(a), the jackpot distribution rate is the same when the probability setting value is "setting 4", "setting 5", and "setting 6". can be different.

Also, in FIG. 6(a), the allocation ratios for the small hit and the sub-hit are the same regardless of the set probability values, but they may be different. That is, in the present embodiment, only the winning probability of the big win is changed by changing the probability set value, and the probability of the small win and the supporting win is not changed.
Also, regarding the small hit, the special figure 2 has a higher distribution rate than the special figure 1. As a result, there is a higher possibility that the special figure 2 will be a small hit, and if it becomes a small hit, it will enter the first special game state (big hit) due to the flow into the specific area. is a special figure variation display game that is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 6(b) is an example of the distribution rate of the jackpot type. For example, as shown in FIG. 6(b), the big wins are 5R big win A in which 5R big win A symbols are stopped and displayed, and 5R big win B in which 5R big win B symbols are stopped and displayed. There are four types of 10R big win A in which 10R big win A symbols are stopped and displayed, and 10R big win B in which 10R big win B symbols are stopped and displayed.
The 5R jackpot A has 5 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, the general electric support state (specific game state) of the support A occurs. In the 5R big hit B, the number of rounds in the special game state is 5 rounds, and after the end of the special game state, the general electric support state of the support B is entered. The 10R jackpot A has 10 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, it becomes the general electric support state of the support B. The 10R big hit B has 10 rounds in the special game state, and after the special game state ends, it becomes the general electric support state of the support C.
Supports A to C have different end conditions for the general electric support state, and the general electric support state ends when the condition shown in FIG. 6(e) is satisfied.

In FIG. 6(b), the distribution rate of the jackpot types differs depending on the game state in which the special figure variation display game is executed, and in the case of the normal game state, the 5R jackpot A and the 10R jackpot A can be selected. In the case of the specific game state, 5R big win B, 10R big win A and 10R big win B can be selected.
In the second special game state based on the small win, the big win caused by the game ball flowing into the specific area of the special variable prize winning device 38 is the game state in which the special figure variation display game that resulted in the small win is executed. , the jackpot type is selected as described above.

FIG. 6(c) is an example of a normal pattern variation display game. The hit probability and the variation time of the normal pattern variation display game are constant regardless of the game state. In addition, the opening time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 in the case where the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a hit is the opening time (1648 ms) when the normal electric power is supported, and the open time (24 ms) when the electric power is not supported. ) to make it easier to win prizes. Furthermore, the maximum count number of the electric power is 1, and when one game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37, the normal variable winning device 37 is closed even before the opening time elapses. .
In addition, it is sufficient if it is easier to win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37 in the state of general electric support (second state) than in the state of non-public electric support (first state). Alternatively, one or a plurality of the maximum counts of common electric power may be changed.

In addition, the game machine of this embodiment is equipped with a so-called ceiling function as shown in FIG. 6(d). That is, when the number of game executions reaches the ceiling number (here, 500), the special game state is not generated, and the general electric support state of support C is entered. The number of game executions is always counted regardless of the presence or absence of the general electric support in the low probability state, and the counting is interrupted in the high probability state. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is always counted. Also, the number of game executions is the sum of the number of times the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed and the number of times the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

The timing for clearing the counting result of the number of times the game has been executed is when the general power support state is triggered by reaching the ceiling number n, and when the conditional device is activated (first special game state). It should be noted that the timing for clearing the count result of the number of game executions can be changed as appropriate. It can also be used at the time of introduction.

Also, when clearing the RAM without changing the settings, the counted number of game executions may be cleared, and when clearing the RAM with changing the settings, the counted number of game executions may not be cleared. The time when the RAM is cleared without changing the settings is, for example, when the power is turned on while the setting key switch 152 is not turned on and the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned on. In this way, by not clearing the counted number of game executions when clearing the RAM that accompanies a setting change, it is possible to make it difficult to determine that the setting has been changed.

FIG. 6(e) shows conditions for ending the general electric support state (specific game state).
In the general electricity support state of support A, the number of executions of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game will be 1, or the total number of executions of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game will be 6 times, or special The general electricity support state ends when either one of the following conditions is met: one small hit occurs in the variable display game in FIG. Similarly, with respect to the general electric support state of support B and support C, the general electric support state is terminated by executing the number of games shown in FIG. 6(e).

[Game state transition diagram (game flow)]
First, the transition (transition) of the game state by the game control of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition diagram (game flow) showing transitions of game states in this embodiment.
The game state includes a normal game state ST1, a first special game state ST2 based on the first special result (big hit), a second special game state ST3 based on the second special result (small hit), a specific game state ST4, and a remaining hold. There is a digestive state ST5.
In each game state, the production mode that determines the production mode of the game by being controlled by the production control device 300, the main start area that is the start area that should be mainly targeted in the game state, and the type of special figure fluctuation display game that should be mainly executed. A certain main variation special figure and the 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 addition, in this specification, one special figure variation display game determined to be 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.

In the normal game state ST1, there is no electric power support for improving the opening time per unit time of the normal variable winning device 37 to facilitate winning, and the variable time of the special figure variation display game and the normal figure variation display game is shortened. There is no short time. 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.
In addition, the production mode that defines the production mode is basically a normal stage, but a special stage is set in a production mode different from the normal stage for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games) after the end of the specific game state ST4. . In the special stage, there is a possibility of executing the special figure 2 variation display game based on the second starting memory generated in the specific game state ST4, and since the state is more advantageous for the player than in the normal stage, a different presentation mode is used.
Also, in the normal stage, in order to prevent the intentional execution of the special figure 2 variation display game, the variation time of the special figure 2 variation display game is a very long time compared to the variation time of the special figure 1 variation display game. It is On the other hand, in the special stage, the special figure 2 fluctuation display game may be executed unintentionally, so the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is equivalent to the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. It is supposed to be time.

The first special game state ST2 is a state in which there is no electric power support and no time saving. Also, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is a big win mode. In this first special game state ST2, since the special variable winning device 38 is opened, the shooting direction is right-handed.
In the second special game state ST3, there are cases where the general electric support and the reduction of working hours are provided in order to take over the state at the time of the winning of the small prize, and there are cases where they are not provided. Also, the performance mode that defines the performance mode is a small hit mode. In this second special game state ST3, since the special variable winning device 38 is opened, the shooting direction is right-handed.

The specific game state ST4 is a state in which the player stays for a prescribed number of games after the first special game state ST2, and there is a general electric support that improves the opening time per unit time of the normal variable prize winning device 37 to facilitate winning. state.
If there is a general electricity support, there is also a time saving to shorten the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. 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. The specific game state ST4 is a state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1 because it mainly executes a special figure 2 variable display game in which there is general electric support and small hits occur at high frequency. It is an eggplant.

The remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a state in which a special figure variation display game can be executed based on the starting memory remaining when the specific game state ST4 ends. However, not all of the remaining starting memory may be digested in this remaining pending digestion state ST5.
In this remaining pending digestion state ST5, there is no general electricity support, but there is a reduction in time for shortening the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game. Since there is no general electric support, the shooting direction is left-handed so as to aim at the starting prize opening 36, but since it is a short period continuing to the specific game state ST4, it is not necessary to clearly instruct left-handed. . Also, the average of the variation time of the special figure variation display game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is shorter than the average of the variation time of the special figure variation display game in the specific game state ST4.
Since the remaining pending digestion state ST5 mainly executes the special figure 2 fluctuation display game based on the second start memory that mainly occurs in the specific game state ST4, it is a state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state ST1. It is what makes a state.

The transition of the game state includes derivation of the first special result (big win), derivation of the second special result (minor win), derivation of the support hit, end of the first special game state, end of the second special game state, and regulation game. Digestion of numbers, performed by reaching the ceiling.
When a big win is achieved in the normal game state ST1, the game shifts to the first special game state ST2. After the end of the first special game state ST2, it becomes a state with general electric support and short working hours until the conditions shown in FIG.
Also when the jackpot is achieved in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the game moves to the first special game state ST2, and then to the specific game state ST4.
Also, when it hits the support or reaches the ceiling, it becomes a specific game state ST4 without going through the first specific game state ST2.

In the specific game state ST4, it becomes possible to generate the second start memory by making it easier for the game ball to win in the normal variable winning device 37 due to the general electric support, and to execute the special figure 2 variable display game. When the condition shown in FIG. 6(e) is satisfied in this specific game state ST4, the general electric support ends, and if there is a remaining hold which is a start memory generated in the specific game state ST4, it becomes a remaining hold digest state ST5. , If there is no remaining hold, the normal game state ST1 is entered.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the first start memory and the second start memory are consumed in the order of prize winning, especially when the jackpot is achieved in the normal game state ST1, it remains immediately after the start of the specific game state ST4. There is a high possibility that the special figure 1 variable display game will be executed based on the first start memory. As a result, it is possible to secure time for accumulating the second starting memory.
As shown in FIG. 6(e), when the special figure 1 variation display game is executed in the specific game state ST4, the special figure 2 variation display game is five games longer than the specific game state ST4. stay is possible. This number of times is greater than 4, which is the upper limit number of the first starting memory, and it is disadvantageous for the player even if the special figure 1 variation display game is executed based on the first starting memory remaining at the start of the specific game state ST4. will not be.

The variation time of the special figure 1 variation display game in this specific game state ST4 is set to a time shorter than the occurrence interval of the second start memory. As a result, when the specific game state ST4 is started in a state in which the number of the first start memory is four, which is the maximum number, and there is no second start memory, all the special figure fluctuation display games based on the first start memory are finished. The number of second start-up memories does not reach the maximum number even if the
In addition, the generation interval of the second start memory is the game ball firing interval (0.6 s), the normal pattern fluctuation time (500 ms), and the normal pattern fluctuation display after the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is closed in the normal pattern winning state. Considering the time (704 ms) until the game can be executed, and the fact that the normal variable winning device 37 closes the normal variable winning device 37 even before the opening time elapses when one game ball wins, at least The time is longer than 1.2 ms.
Also, the variation time of the first special figure variation display game in the specific game state ST4 is set to a variation time (for example, 100 seconds) longer than the variation time of the second and subsequent times.

If the second starting memory reaches the maximum number before all the special figure fluctuation display games based on the first starting memory are finished, the player may stop at that point, but this will There is a risk that the player will not be able to store enough start memory that can be executed in the pending digestion state ST5, which will be disadvantageous to the player. However, even if all the special figure fluctuation display games based on the first starting memory are finished, the second starting memory does not reach the maximum number, so that the player does not stop and furthermore, the specific game state ST4. By making the fluctuation time of the first special figure 2 fluctuation display game executed in sufficiently long time, it is possible to sufficiently accumulate the start memory that can be executed in the remaining pending digestion state ST5.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 6(e), even if the upper limit number of four first start memories is consumed as the end condition of the specific game state ST4, the specific game state ST4 is not ended by that alone. Even if a short variation time is set for the special figure 1 variation display game as in, the opportunity to execute the special figure 2 variation display game is secured after that, and the execution of the special figure 1 variation display game is disadvantageous to the player. I try not to.

In addition, since the first starting memory and the second starting memory are consumed in the winning order, fairness among players can be maintained even when the first starting memory exists.
If the second start memory is preferentially digested, the special figure 2 variation display game is more advantageous than the special figure 1 variation display game. The game is played so as to generate memory. On the other hand, a player who is unfamiliar with the game may try to generate the second starting memory after digesting the first starting memory because the player has the first starting memory. Playing the game in this way is more disadvantageous than the above case.
However, since the first starting memory and the second starting memory are consumed in the winning order, the remaining first starting memory is consumed first, so that fairness among the players can be maintained.

In the remaining pending digestion state ST5, it is possible to stay until either the remaining pending is lost or the maximum remaining pending period elapses. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the maximum remaining hold period is 4 games, and since the remaining hold can store up to 8 pieces including the first start memory and the second start memory, all of the remaining hold can be stored. The remaining pending digestion state ST5 may end before digestion.
After the remaining pending digestion state ST5 ends, the game shifts to a special stage of the normal game state ST1. When a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) are executed in the special stage, the normal stage of the normal game state ST1 is entered.

In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the first start memory and the second start memory are consumed in order of winning, when the first start memory and the second start memory are included in the remaining reserve, the remaining reserve consumption state ST5 ends. It is also possible that the second starting memory is digested later. Therefore, in the normal game state ST1 after the end of the remaining holding digestion state ST5, the period during which the second start memory may be consumed is set as a special stage to present the possibility of a big win.

In the normal game state ST1, the specific game state ST4, or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, when a small hit is made, the game moves to the second special game state ST3.
When the game ball has flowed into the specific area in the second special game state ST3 (V winning), the game moves to the first special game state ST2. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a game ball flows into the special variable winning device 38, it almost certainly flows into the specific area. Therefore, it is possible to almost certainly shift to the first special game state ST2 when a small win occurs, and it is advantageous for the player to execute many special figure 2 fluctuation display games with a high probability of occurrence of a small win. That's what happens. Of course, a lever member provided inside the special variable prize winning device 38 may be used to control the probability of flow into the specific area.

Moreover, when the game ball does not flow into the specific area in the second special game state ST3, the game moves to the specific game state ST4, remaining pending digestion state ST5 or normal game state ST1.
When a small hit is obtained in the special figure 1 variable display game, if the number of games shown in FIG. Also, although the number of games shown in FIG. It shifts to digestion state ST5.
If the number of games shown in FIG. 6(e) has been played and there is no remaining hold, or if there is a remaining hold but the maximum remaining hold period has expired, the normal game state ST1 is entered. In this case, if the period of the special stage is within a predetermined number of games from the remaining pending digestion state ST5, it will be a special stage, and otherwise it will be a normal stage.

When a small hit is achieved in the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, if there is a residual hold which is a starting memory generated in the specific game state ST4 and if it is within the maximum residual hold period, it shifts to a residual hold digestion state ST5. do. Since the end condition of the general electric support state includes occurrence of a small hit in the special figure 2 variable display game, the number of games shown in FIG. Even if it is not, the general electric power support state is ended and the remaining holding digestion state ST5 is entered.
If there is no remaining hold or if the maximum remaining hold period has ended, the normal game state ST1 is entered. If the period of the special stage is within a predetermined number of games from the remaining pending digestion state ST5, it becomes a special stage, otherwise it becomes a normal stage.

Although the number of starting memories that can be digested in the maximum remaining holding period of the remaining holding digested state ST5 is set to a number smaller than 8, which is the maximum number that can be stored as starting memories, the maximum remaining holding period is the specific game state ST4. It may be a period until all the starting memories existing at the end of are digested.

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

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be explained. Main processing is started when the power is turned on. In this main processing, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, processing for prohibiting interrupts (step X1) is performed. A stack pointer setting process (step X2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step X3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X4). In the case of this embodiment, the range of RAM addresses is 0000h to 01FFh, with 00h or 01h being the higher order, and the top 00h being set in 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, sub-control means (for example, payout control device 200 and effect control device 300) for performing various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 forming the main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set to wait for the program to start normally. 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, there is no need to exclude a part of the RAM area from the calculation, so 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 turned 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 judging that a power failure has occurred when a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and to appropriately handle problems that occur when the power is turned on. can do.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined waiting time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which constitutes the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with 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). 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 or EEPROM is permitted (step X10; Y). X11), output OFF data 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 a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. and a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for triggering random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.
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), the power failure inspection in the RWM It is determined whether the value of area 2 is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (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. That is, when the game machine is powered off and restarted while the probability set value is being changed, the operation of the game control device 100 is stopped, so 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). 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), and the process returns 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). If the RAM abnormality flag is not set (step X27; N), the probability setting changing flag is set (step X29). This shifts to the probability setting value change mode. After that, a command during probability setting change 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 light emission of the LEDs of the frame decoration device 18 and the board decoration device 46, the operation of the board production device 44, the speakers 19a and 19b. A notification indicating that the probability set value is being changed is provided by outputting a voice by
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, the processes of steps X29 and X30 are 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), that is, if both the setting key switch 152 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off, the process proceeds to step X41 to recover from the power failure. Carry out the processing for normal recovery.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (step X43; Y), the process proceeds to step X44 to perform initialization. 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 confirming flag is set (step X36). This shifts to the probability set value confirmation mode. After that, a command during probability setting confirmation is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step X37). In the production control device 300, based on the reception of the probability setting confirmation command, 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 speakers 19a and 19b The fact that the probability setting value is being confirmed is notified by outputting voice by

Then, in order to guarantee the output of the security signal for 50 ms or more, a value corresponding to 128 ms is saved in the security signal control timer area (step X31). The security signal is output in the probability setting change/confirmation processing (step X122) of the timer interrupt processing when the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode is selected. It is output in the process (step X120). Therefore, when the probability set value change mode or the probability set value confirmation mode ends in less than 128 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 the 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, since it is necessary to output the security signal for at least 50 ms after shifting to the probability setting value change mode or the probability setting value confirmation mode, 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). In step X33, the state (current state) read in the input processing (step X103) of the timer interrupt processing (FIG. 10) is used instead of the state read in step X6 (state at power-on). 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 off (step X33; N), it is determined whether a power failure has occurred (step X34). Returning, if a power failure has occurred (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. 8 and 9) 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. During the period from the interrupt enabling process (step X32) to the interrupt prohibiting process (steps X38, X55), the timer interrupt process (FIG. 10) is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms). . In the timer interrupt process, a probability setting change/confirmation process (step X122), which is a process related to the probability setting value, 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).
Next, a command for ending notification is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step X39). In the production 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 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 performs power failure recovery processing (step X41) for saving initial values at the time of power failure recovery in areas to be initialized (for example, power failure inspection area, checksum area, and 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 etc. 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 (work area and stack area) for performance display (display of base value and character ratio) 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. It should be noted that in step X44, the stack area and the 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. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, a support number information command, which is information on the number of executions of the special figure variation display game with the effect number information command and general electric support, etc. 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 generation circuit is set. The bit permutation pattern is a method of permuting the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (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 able to arbitrarily set it.

After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on is extracted, and the corresponding various initial value random numbers After saving the initial value (start value) of the pattern random number and the random number (hit random number) for determining the hit of the normal pattern in a predetermined area of the RWM (step X48), the interrupt is permitted (step X49). 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 number, the special symbol random number, and the winning random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or higher than the CPU operating clock, and the special pattern random number and the hit random number are the same as the timer interrupt processing, which is the processing unit of the program. It is a "low-speed counter" updated based on the periodic CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing). In addition, in the special pattern random number and the hit random number, the so-called "initial value change method" is adopted to change the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number goes around. Each of the random numbers may be updated by a counter with +1 or -1, or may be updated by a random method in which all the values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random numbers are random numbers updated only by hardware, and the special symbol random numbers and winning random numbers are random numbers updated by hardware and software.
In the present embodiment, since there is no random number (hit pattern random number) for determining the winning pattern of the general pattern, there is only one type of winning pattern of the general pattern, but the winning pattern of the general pattern is set by providing the winning pattern random number. may be selected from a plurality of types.

After the initial value random number updating process of step X50, the interrupt prohibiting process (step X51) is performed, and the performance display editing process (step X52) is performed. 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 Return to (step X50). 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 by 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 the execution of the random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable interrupts and then update to cancel the interrupts. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing, and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which simplifies the main processing. It has the advantage of being made

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), and 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), processing for prohibiting access to the RWM (step X61 ), and then wait until the gaming machine is turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is shut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shutoff has been correctly backed up. 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) has a RAM 111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation section (RAM initialization switch 112) capable of being operated from the outside, and an initialization operation section. and an initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C based on the above, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby 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 the timer interrupt process of FIG. 10 is started.

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step X101). By switching to register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register saving process to transfer the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step X102). At 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 X122) is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if both the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag are not set (step X104; N), the solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, lever An output process (step X105) is performed to drive and control the actuators such as the solenoid 38f and the general electric solenoid 37c). 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), random number update processing 1 (step X107), and random number update processing 2 (step X108) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 are performed. In the random number update process 1 (step X107), the initial values (start values) of the special symbol random numbers and hit random numbers that are the targets of the initial value random number update process are updated. 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 prize winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, setting the prize ball, changing the front frame and glass frame Winning port switch/state monitoring processing (step X109) for monitoring errors such as opening and illegal winning of the normal variable winning device 37 and special variable winning device 38 is performed.

Next, it is determined whether abnormal discharge is occurring (step X110). Abnormal discharge means that in the special variable winning device 38, the number of game balls discharged from the special variable winning device 38 (the number of game balls detected by the specific area switch 38d and the remaining ball discharge port switch 38e) It is to exceed the number of game balls flowing into 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 special figure game processing (step X112) for performing the processing relating to the special figure variation display game, the normal figure game processing (step X112) for performing the processing relating to the normal figure variation display game X114) is performed, and the segment LED editing process (step X115) for driving the segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 and displaying various information regarding the display of the special figure variation display game and the game so as to display the desired content is performed. conduct.

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 process (step X117), vibration fraud monitoring process (step X118) of checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor 65 to determine whether there is an abnormality, and determination of 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 the output buffer, performance display monitor control processing (step X121) for controlling the performance display device 153, and timer interrupt processing are completed. do.

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 a command to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step X112) in the timer interrupt processing described above will be described. In the special figure game processing, monitoring of the input of the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a, control of the entire processing relating to the special figure variation display game, and setting of the display of the special figure are performed.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the special game process, first, a starting opening switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a is performed. In the starting opening switch monitoring process, when there is a game ball winning in the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted, and a special feature based on the winning is performed. A game result pre-determination is carried out to determine in advance the game result based on the prize winning at the stage before the start of the figure fluctuation display game.

Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this big winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the big winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed. Then, specific area switch monitoring processing for monitoring the detection of game balls in the specific area 38h is performed (step A3).

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

At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "0", the start of variation of the special figure variation display game is monitored, and the setting of the variation start of the special figure variation display game, the setting of the effect, and the special figure variation are performed. A special figure normal process (step A9) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.
At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A10) is performed.

At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the kind of the big win and the big winning opening of each big win. Processing during special figure display (step A11) for setting fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing processing during fanfare/interval, etc. is performed.

At step A8, if the special game processing number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the big winning gate, the update of the number of times of opening, the setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning gate, etc. are performed. A fanfare/interval process (step A12) is performed.
In step A8, if the special game processing number is "4", if the jackpot round is not the final round, an interval command is set, and if it is the final round, an ending command is set, and a large winning opening remains. A large winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for ball processing is performed.

At step A8, if the special game process number is "5", if the big win round is the last round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the big winning opening to be discharged and the big win end process are performed. A large winning hole remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing is performed.
At step A8, if the special figure game process number is "6", a jackpot end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for carrying out the special figure normal process is performed.

At step A8, if the special game processing number is "7", the opening time/opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small win occurs is set, the fanfare command is set, and processing during the small win is performed. Processing (step A16) during a small winning fanfare for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
At step A8, if the special game processing number is "8", small hit middle processing (step A17) for setting information necessary for setting the ending command and performing small hit remaining ball processing is performed. .
In step A8, if the special game processing number is "9", a process of setting a time for discharging the remaining balls that have won a prize in the big winning opening during the small winning process, or a small winning ending process. A small hit remaining ball process (step A18) for setting information necessary for performing is performed.
At step A8, if the special figure game processing number is "10", small winning end processing (step A19) for setting information necessary for carrying out special figure normal processing, etc. is performed.

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

[Common process for special figure start switch]
Next, the details of the special figure starting opening switch common processing performed in the above-described starting opening switch monitoring processing will be described. 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.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure start switch common processing, first, of the start switch 1 switch 36a and the start switch 2 37a, information on the number of winnings to the start switch to be monitored is sent to the game machine 10. Load the start signal output count, which is the number of outputs to an external management device (step A131), update the loaded value by +1 (step A132), and determine whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). If the output count does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the RWM starting signal output count area (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In this embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting signal output count area. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is determined that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, it is determined whether the update target special figure holding (starting memory) number corresponding to the monitoring target starting port switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a is less than the upper limit value (step A135). When the special figure reservation number to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A135; N), the special figure start opening switch common processing is terminated.

Also, if the number of special figures pending to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A135; 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 A136), and save the target start-up winning flag (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the starting switch to be monitored and the special figure reservation number is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in the hardware random number acquisition process is saved in the RWM jackpot random number storage area. (step A139).

Next, the special symbol random number of the starting switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the special symbol random number storage area of RWM (step A141).
Next, the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding RWM variation pattern random number storage area (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) is performed.
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 A147), perform the effect command setting process (step A148), and perform the special figure starting opening switch common processing finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of a game ball in the starting area of the starting prize winning port 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37, and starts the execution right of the variable display game. It constitutes a starting memory means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as a memory. In addition, the starting memory means (game control device 100) stores various random values extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the first starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number. Various random numbers extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning port (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number as the upper limit.

[Special Figure Reservation Information Judgment Process]
Next, the details of the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) in the above-described starting opening switch common process will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process that determines the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 13, first, a big-hit determination process (step A154) is performed to determine whether or not the game is a big-hit according to whether or not the big-hit random number matches the big-hit determination value. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), a special figure symbol random number check table for big hit corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A156), and a step of special figure starter switch common processing. Stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number prepared in A140 is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A168.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), a small hit determination process (step A159) that determines whether or not it is a small hit depending on whether the big hit random value matches the small hit determination value. conduct. Then, when the judgment result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a special symbol random number check table for a small hit is set (step A161), and prepared at step A140 of the special figure start opening switch common processing. The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A168.

On the other hand, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the support hit determination process (step A163) that determines whether or not the support hit is determined by whether or not the big hit random value matches the support hit determination value. I do. Then, if the determination result is not a support hit (step A164; N), stop symbol information of losing is set (step A167), and the process proceeds to step A168.
In addition, when the determination result is a support hit (step A164; Y), a special figure symbol random number check table for support hit is set (step A165), and prepared at step A140 of the special figure start opening switch common processing The stop symbol information corresponding to the special symbol random number is acquired (step A166), and the process proceeds to step A168.

Then, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the target starting port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A169). Next, a special figure information setting process (step A170) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a variation pattern, is performed, and a variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed (step A171).
After that, prepare a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game (step A172), and perform the production command setting process. (Step A173), end the special figure reservation information determination process. In addition, the special figure information setting process in step A170 and the variation pattern setting process in step A171 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process.

By the above processing, the look-ahead pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead object and the look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. and transmitted to the effect control device 300 . As a result, the judgment result (read-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to inform the device 300, especially by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, etc., to the player before the start timing of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result will be obtained). etc.) constitutes prior determination means. The timing for determining the random value stored corresponding to the starting memory in advance is not limited to the time when the starting memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played. good.

[Special normal processing]
Next, details of the special figure normal processing (step A9) in the special figure game processing described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the special figure normal process, first, the special figure 1 reservation number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 reservation number (second start memory number) are both "0" It is determined (step A301). If both the special figure 1 reservation number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 reservation number (second start memory number) are "0" (step A301; Y), is the customer waiting demonstration already started? is determined (step A310), and if the customer waiting demonstration has not started (step A310; N), the customer waiting demonstration flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (step A311).

Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A312), and effect command setting processing (step A313) is performed. Next, "0" relating to special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A314), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A315). Then, the fluctuating design determination flag area is cleared (step A316), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A317), and the special figure normal processing is terminated. That is, when the starting condition is not established although the special figure fluctuation display game can be started, a customer waiting demonstration command forming standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.例文帳に追加
On the other hand, at step A310, if the customer waiting demonstration has already started (step A310; Y), the process proceeds to step A314 without performing steps A311 to A313.

Also, in step A301, if both the special figure 1 reservation number (first start memory number) and the special figure 2 reservation number (second start memory number) are not "0" (step A301; N), then execute In order to determine the type of game to be played, the flag is loaded from the variation order flag storage area (for the total number of reservations 1) (step A302), and it is determined whether it is a variation of special figure 1 (step A303).
If it is a variation of special figure 1 (step A303; Y), prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number (step A304), perform production command setting processing (step A305), special FIG. 1 fluctuation start processing (step A306) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A610.
Also, if it is not a variation of special figure 1 (step A303; N), prepare a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number (step A307), perform production command setting processing (step A308), Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A309) is done, and it moves to step A610.
As a result, the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game are executed according to the order of occurrence of the starting memory.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A306) in the special figure normal processing described above will be described. The special figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game. As shown in FIG. 15(a), first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A321). Next, the big hit flag 1 for judging the big hit random number and determining whether or not the first special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit is set with the deviation information and the big hit information, and the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. A process of setting deviation information and small hit information in a small hit flag for determining whether or not it is a small hit, and a support hit for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a support hit A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed to set deviation information and support hit information in the flag.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure to set the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern Information setting processing (step A324) is performed. As the parameters, the game state, the number of suspensions, the stop symbol pattern number, the number of remaining electric support, and the like are used. Next, prepare a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set (step A325). After that, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the first special figure variation display game. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, set "1" for special figure fluctuation processing as the processing number (step A328), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A329).
Then, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of special symbol 1 (for example, a signal during special symbol 1 fluctuation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value ( Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Then, the initial value ("0" in this case) is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.

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

As shown in FIG. 15(b), first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A341). Next, the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit by judging the big hit random number is set to the big hit information and the big hit information, and the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. A process of setting deviation information and small hit information in a small hit flag for determining whether or not it is a small hit, and a support hit for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a support hit A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) is carried out for setting deviation information and support hit information in the flag.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure to set the special figure information which is the parameter for setting the variation pattern Information setting processing (step A344) is performed. As the parameters, the game state, the number of suspensions, the stop symbol pattern number, the number of remaining electric support, and the like are used. Next, prepare a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set (step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game is performed, and a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, set "1" for special figure fluctuation processing as the processing number (step A348), and save the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (step A349).
Then, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A350), and a signal relating to the start of fluctuation of the special symbol 2 (for example, the signal during special symbol 2 fluctuation is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, save the fluctuating flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value ( Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Then, the initial value (here "0") is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing is ended.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as special figure variation display game execution control means for executing the special figure variation display game based on the start memory stored in the start memory means. Further, the special figure variation display game execution control means executes the first special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, and the second special figure variation display game as the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory. A figure fluctuation display game is executed.

[Special figure 1 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 16 shows the special figure 1 stop design setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A431), and if it is a big hit (step A431; Y), the special figure 1 special figure random number storage area (reservation number 1) to load the special symbol random number (step A432). Next, a special figure 1 jackpot symbol table is set (step A433), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special figure random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A434). A jackpot type is selected by this process.

After that, the special figure 1 jackpot stop design information table is set (step A435), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A436). The stop design pattern is for setting the stop design in the special figure display device (here special figure 1 display device 51) and the stop design in the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop pattern number is obtained and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A437), time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop design number is obtained, and time reduction determination data is obtained. It saves in the area (step A438), and saves the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state (step A439). These information are for setting the variation pattern scenario which is the information regarding the execution mode of the special game state, the performance mode after the end of the special game state, and the transition of the variation selection table group after the end of the special game state. . Then, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A455).

On the other hand, if the big hit 1 flag is not a big hit (step A431; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A440), and if it is a small hit (step A440; Y), a special figure A special symbol random number is loaded from the 1 special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A441). Next, a special figure 1 small winning design table is set (step A442), a stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in a special figure 1 stop design number area (step A443). A small hit kind is selected by this process. After that, the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is obtained and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A444), the performance mode transition information corresponding to the stop design pattern is saved (step A445), and the stop design pattern is saved. A corresponding decoration special figure command is prepared (step A455).

Also, if the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A440; N), it is determined whether the support hit flag 1 is a support hit (step A446), and if it is a support hit (step A446; Y), a special figure A special symbol random number is loaded from the 1 special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A447). Next, a special figure 1 per support symbol table is set (step A448), a stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special figure symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (step A449). This process selects the type of support hit.

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A450), the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area ( Step A451), save the performance mode transition information corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A452), and prepare a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A455).
Also, if the support hit flag 1 is not a support hit (step A446; N), the stop design number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 1 stop design number area (step A453), and the stop design pattern is saved in the stop design pattern area. (step A454), and prepares a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step A455). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A456), and production command setting processing (step A457) is performed. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 later. Then, the design data corresponding to the stop design number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A458), the special design 1 special design random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0 (step A459), The special figure 1 stop design setting process is ended.

[Special figure 2 stop pattern setting process]
FIG. 17 shows the special figure 2 stop design setting process (step A343) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process of the present embodiment. 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 design setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A471), and if it is a big hit (step A471; Y), the special figure 2 special figure random number storage area (reservation number 1) to load the special symbol random number (step A472). Next, the special figure 2 big hit design table is set (step A473), the stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop design number area (step A474). A jackpot type is selected by this process.

After that, the special figure 2 big hit stop design information table is set (step A475), the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is acquired and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A476). The stop design pattern is for setting the stop design in the special figure display device (here special figure 2 display device 52) and the stop design in the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit information corresponding to the stop pattern number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A477), time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop design number is acquired, and time reduction determination data is obtained. It saves in the area (step A478), and saves the effect mode transition information corresponding to the stop symbol pattern and the probability state (step A479). These information are for setting the variation pattern scenario which is the information regarding the execution mode of the special game state, the performance mode after the end of the special game state, and the transition of the variation selection table group after the end of the special game state. . Then, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A495).

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A471; N), it is determined whether the small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A480), and if it is a small hit (step A480; Y), a special figure 2 Load the special symbol random number from the special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A481). Next, the special figure 2 small winning design table is set (step A482), the stop design number corresponding to the loaded special figure design random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop design number area (step A483). A small hit kind is selected by this process. After that, the stop design pattern corresponding to the stop design number is obtained and saved in the stop design pattern area (step A484), the presentation mode transition information corresponding to the stop design pattern is saved (step A485), and the stop design pattern is saved. A corresponding decoration special figure command is prepared (step A495).

Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A480; N), it is determined whether the support hit flag 2 is a support hit (step A486), and if it is a support hit (step A486; Y), a special figure 2 Load the special symbol random number from the special symbol random number storage area (for the reserved number 1) (step A487). Next, the special figure 2 per support symbol table is set (step A488), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded special figure symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A489). This process selects the type of support hit.

After that, the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A490), the time reduction determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the time reduction determination data area ( Step A491), save the performance mode transition information corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A492), and prepare a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop design pattern (step A495).
Also, if the support hit flag 2 is not a support hit (step A486; N), the stop design number at the time of loss is saved in the special figure 2 stop design number area (step A493), and the stop design pattern is saved in the stop design pattern area. (step A494), and prepares a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (step A495). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command territory (step A496), production command setting processing (step A497) is done. This decoration special figure command is transmitted to the production|presentation control apparatus 300 later. Then, the design data corresponding to the stop design number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A498), the special design 2 special design random number storage area (for the number of reservations 1) is cleared to 0 (step A499), The special figure 2 stop design setting process is terminated.
When setting the stop pattern for each result in this way, by using a common special pattern random number regardless of the result, the types of random numbers required can be reduced, and the specifications and programs of the gaming machine can be simplified. can reduce the burden of control.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
FIG. 18 shows the special figure changing process (step A10) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure fluctuation processing, first, a design stop command corresponding to the fluctuation design determination flag is prepared (step A601), and effect command setting processing (step A602) is performed. Next, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop display time setting means for setting the stop display time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the general electricity support is in progress (step A605), and if the general electricity support is not in progress (step A605; N), the process proceeds to step A612. In addition, when it is in the general electricity support (step A605; Y), it is determined whether it is a variation of special figure 1 (step A606).
If it is a variation of special figure 1 (step A606; Y), it moves to step A609. Also, if it is not a special figure 1 variation (step A606; N), the time shortening variation count 2 in the time shortening variation count 2 area is updated by -1 (step A607), and whether the time shortening variation count 2 has become 0 Determine (step A608).

If the time reduction fluctuation count 2 is 0 (step A608; Y), a time reduction end setting process for ending the general electricity support is performed (step A611), and the process proceeds to step A612. In addition, if the time reduction variation count 2 is not 0 (step A608; N), the time reduction variation count 1 in the time reduction variation count 1 region is updated by -1 (step A509), and the time reduction variation count 1 becomes 0. or not (step A610).
When the number of time reduction fluctuations 1 is 0 (step A610; Y), a time reduction end setting process for ending the general electricity support is performed (step A611), and the process proceeds to step A612. Also, if the number of time reduction fluctuations 1 is not 0 (step A610; N), the process proceeds to step A612.

That is, in the case of the special figure 1 variation display game, only the time shortening variation count 1 is subtracted, and in the case of the special figure 2 variation display game, both the time shortening variation count 1 and the time shortening variation count 2 are subtracted. Then, when either the number of times of shortening fluctuations 1 or the number of times of shortening fluctuations 2 becomes 0, the general electric support is terminated.

After performing the performance mode information check process (step A612), it is determined whether or not the remaining pending digestion state has ended (step A613). Here, the termination of the remaining pending digestion state includes the case where the termination condition of the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is satisfied and also the case where there is no remaining pending when the specific game state ST4 is terminated.
If the remaining pending digestion state has not ended (step A613; N), the process proceeds to step A616. Also, if the remaining pending digestion state has ended (step A613; Y), it is determined whether the result is a loss (step A614).
If the result is not a failure (step A614; N), the process proceeds to step A616.
If the result is a loss (step A614; Y), save a signal (for example, turning off the jackpot 2 signal) related to the time-saving end in the external information output data area (step A615), and proceed to step A616.

In step A616, "2" is set as the process number for the special figure displaying process (step A616), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A617). In addition, the signal related to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the special symbol 1 fluctuation is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A618), the signal related to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 during fluctuation signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A619), and the pattern determination number signal control timer area according to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal Control timer initial value (for example, 256 ms) is saved (step A620). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 indicator 51, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 indicator 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A621 ), as information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 indicator 52, save the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 indicator 52 in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A622), end the processing during special figure fluctuation.

[Time saving end setting processing]
FIG. 19 shows the time saving end setting process (step A611) in the process during special figure fluctuation. In this time saving end setting process, first, a signal related to the end of time saving (for example, turn off the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal, turn off the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal, turn off the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal, normal The pattern 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal is turned OFF, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A632).

Next, save the number without time saving in the game state display number area (step A633), save the low probability & no time saving flag in the normal game mode flag area (step A634), special game mode flag area To save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag (step A635).
Then, the time reduction variation count 1 region is cleared (step A636), and the time reduction variation count 2 region is cleared (step A637).
After that, a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A638), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display section 56a) is displayed. In order to turn off the light, save the number in the left-handed state in the game state display number 2 area (step A639), save the normal base state information in the normal base state determination area (step A640), and update the number of time reduction fluctuations. End the process.

[Processing during special figure display]
FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 show the special figure displaying process (step A11) in the special figure game process of the present embodiment.
In this special figure display process, first, the support hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the support hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A701). , the support hit flag 1 area and the support hit flag 2 area of the RWM are cleared (step A702).
Next, the small hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the small hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A703), and the small hit flag 1 area of RWM. And clear the small hit flag 2 area (step A704).

Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process are loaded (step A705), and the jackpot flag 1 area and the jackpot flag of the RWM are loaded. 2 areas are cleared (step A706). Then, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A707), and if it is a big hit (step A707; Y), it is related to the start of the big hit (special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure fluctuation display game. Test signals (for example, condition device operating signal ON, character continuous operating device operating signal ON, special symbol 2 winning signal ON) are saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A710), and the round A number upper limit table is set (step A711).

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A707; N), it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A708). Test signals (for example, condition device operating signal ON, character continuous operation device operating signal ON, special symbol 1 winning signal ON) related to the start of the jackpot (special 1 jackpot) of the figure fluctuation display game are RWM. Save in the test signal output data area (step A709), and set the round number upper limit table (step A711).

Next, the round number upper limit value (“10” or “5” in this embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit area of the RWM (step A712). Subsequently, a round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A713).

Next, the decoration special figure command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of RWM, prepared (step A714), and production command setting processing (step A715) is performed. After that, prepare a probability information command related to the information to set the probability of winning results in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) (step A716), and effect command setting processing (Step A717) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A718), and the effect command setting process (step A719). This fanfare command constitutes special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the big winning hole opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning results in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A720). In the case of this embodiment, at step A720, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are saved as the signals corresponding to the big winning opening 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. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON when there is a jackpot with a ball (the jackpot opening information is other than the jackpot opening information 1), and a jackpot without a jackpot (so-called definite jackpot, etc.). When the information is the big winning opening opening information 1), it is ON at the time of the big hit in the time saving state, and is OFF otherwise.
Also, the big win 3 signal is turned ON when the big win is a big win with balls, and is OFF when the big win is a big win with no balls. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, all the jackpots are jackpots with payout balls.

After that, the jackpot fanfare time is set corresponding to the state of the probability of winning results in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game, and the big winning opening opening information (step A721), and the set jackpot fanfare time is set. Save in the special figure game processing timer area (step A722). Then, the special game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special game mode flag save area (step A723). This stores the information of the probability state of the special figure and the time saving state when the special result occurs. Then, based on the information stored later, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined.

Then, the large winning opening fraudulent winning number area corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is cleared (step A724), and the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area corresponding to the big winning opening opening information is cleared. The illegality monitoring period outside flag is saved (step A725). Thereafter, a fanfare/interval process shift setting process 1 (step A726) for shifting to the fanfare/interval process is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated. That is, the game control device 100 converts the special variable prize winning device 38 to the open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It constitutes special game state generating means for generating a state.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (step A708; N), it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step A727). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is determined that it is not always in a high probability state (step A727; N), and it is determined whether or not there is a ceiling reached flag (step A728).
If there is a ceiling reached flag (step A728; Y), the process regarding the start of general electric support based on reaching the ceiling is not performed, and the process proceeds to step A732. The ceiling reached flag is set when the ceiling is reached, and cleared when a big win occurs. Thereby, when the general electric support is started based on reaching the ceiling, the general electric support based on reaching the new ceiling can be prevented from starting until after the big win has passed.

If there is no ceiling reached flag (step A728; N), the value of the ceiling counter area is updated by +1 (step A729), and it is determined whether the ceiling has been reached (step A730). If the ceiling has not been reached (step A730; N), the process proceeds to step A732. Also, when the ceiling is reached (step A730; Y), the ceiling time reduction activation flag and the ceiling reached flag are set (step A731), and the process proceeds to step A732.

In step A732, it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A732), and if it is a small hit (step A732; Y), the small hit of the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure A test signal (for example, a special symbol 2 small hit signal is turned ON) regarding the start of 2 small hits is saved in the test signal output data area of RWM (step A735), and the process proceeds to step A736.
Also, if the small hit flag 2 is not a small hit (step A732; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A733), and if it is a small hit (step A733; Y). saves a test signal (for example, turning on a special symbol 1 small hit signal) related to the start of the first special figure variation display game small hit (special figure 1 small hit) in the RWM test signal output data area (step A734), and the process proceeds to step A736.

Next, it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step A736). In the gaming machine of this embodiment, since the special figure probability is always constant, it is determined that it is not always in a high probability state (step A736; N), and the decoration special figure command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area and prepared ( Step A737), effect command setting processing (step A738) is performed. Next, a small winning fanfare command is prepared (step A739), effect command setting processing (step A740) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A741. This small winning fanfare command also constitutes special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.
Then, a small winning fanfare mid-process transition setting process (step A741) for shifting to the small winning fanfare mid-process is performed, and the special figure display mid-process is completed.

On the other hand, if the small hit flag 1 is not a small hit (step A733; N), it is determined whether there is a ceiling time reduction activation flag (step A742). If there is a ceiling time saving activation flag (step A742; Y), save the initial value of the ceiling time saving number of times in the time reduction fluctuation number area 1 and the time reduction fluctuation number area 2 (step A743), support operation setting process (step A747 ).
Here, 255 is saved as an end condition based on the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game in the time reduction variation number area 1, and the special figure 2 variation display is saved in the time reduction variation number area 2 Save 250 as a termination condition based on the number of game executions.

Also, if there is no ceiling time saving activation flag (step A742; N), it is determined whether the loaded support hit flag 2 is support hit (step A744). If it is not a support hit (step A744; N), it is determined whether the loaded support hit flag 1 is a support hit (step A745). If it is not a support hit (step A745; N), a special figure normal processing shift setting process (step A748) for shifting to a special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the support hit flag 2 is a support hit (step A744; Y) or if the support hit flag 1 is a support hit (step A745; Y), the initial value corresponding to the time reduction determination data is changed to time reduction The data is saved in the number of times area 1 and the time reduction variation number of times area 2 (step A746), and the process proceeds to the support operation setting process (step A747).
Here, 12 is saved as an end condition based on the total number of executions of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game in the time reduction variation number area 1, and the special figure 2 variation display is saved in the time reduction variation number area 2. Save 7 as the end condition based on the number of times the game has been played.
After performing the support operation setting process (step A747), the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A748) for shifting to the special figure normal process is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

In the above processing, whether or not the ceiling has been reached is determined at the end of the special figure fluctuation display game (steps A727 to A731), and the special figure fluctuation display game in which winning per support and reaching the ceiling are the same , the conditions for ending the specific game state ST4 based on reaching the ceiling are set (steps A742 to A747).
As a result, when winning a support hit and reaching the ceiling occur in the same special figure variation display game, the variation pattern and result mode based on the support hit are selected at the start of the special figure variation display game. , The termination condition of the specific game state ST4 given at the end of the special figure variation display game is not based on the support win but based on reaching the ceiling.

Reaching the ceiling and winning per support rarely occur in the same special figure variation display game, and always checking this at the start of the special figure variation display game is a waste of control. Therefore, by making it like this embodiment, such useless processing becomes unnecessary, and the control at the time of starting the special figure variation display game can be simplified.
It should be noted that while the variation patterns and result modes corresponding to the support win are selected, the end condition of the given specific game state ST4 is the end condition based on reaching the ceiling, which is a contradiction. Since there is no change in the transition to the specific game state ST4, the player will not be dissatisfied. In particular, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the player will not be dissatisfied because the end condition based on reaching the ceiling is more advantageous to the player.

If the control at the start of the special figure variation display game has a margin, it is determined whether reaching the ceiling and winning the support hit occur in the same special figure variation display game at the start of the special figure variation display game. You can do it. When reaching the ceiling and winning per support occur in the same special figure variation display game, the variation pattern and result mode of the special figure variation display game are deviated and the result corresponds to reaching the ceiling. It is possible to avoid contradictions by doing so.

[Fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1]
FIG. 22 shows fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing 1 (step A726) in the above-described special figure display processing. In this fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1, first, "3", which is the process number related to the fanfare/interval process, is set (step A791), and the process number is saved in the special game process number area (step A792).

Next, a signal relating to the start of the big win (special game state) (for example, turn on the big win 1 signal (output with the big win + small win), turn on the big win 4 signal (output with the big win)) is saved in the external information output data area. (Step A793), signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal OFF, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal OFF, special symbol 2 Turn off the variable time shortening state signal, turn off the normal pattern 1 high probability state signal, turn off the normal design 1 variable time shortening state signal, turn off the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal) to the test signal output data area. (Step A794). After that, the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (step A795), the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A796), and the normal game mode flag Save normal pattern low probability & time saving no flag in the area (step A797).

Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A798), and the game state display LED (for example, the third game state display section 56c) provided on the game board 30 related to the display of the high probability state is extinguished. The notification flag area is cleared (step A799), and the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A800). Next, save the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery to save the command output to the production control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A801), special figure fluctuation display that can be executed in the time saving state A time reduction variation number 1 area and a time reduction variation number 2 area for managing the number of games are cleared (steps A802 and A803). This terminates the general electricity support and the time saving state. Furthermore, the ceiling counter area is cleared (step A804), the ceiling time reduction activation flag area is cleared (step A805), and the ceiling reached flag area is cleared (step A806).

After that, the number of the effect mode 1 is saved in the effect mode number area (step A807), the effect remaining rotation speed area is cleared (step A808), and the no-update code is saved in the next mode transition information area (step A809). . Then, a signal related to the right-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A810), and the display LED during right-handed (for example, the first game state display section 56a) is turned on. In order to light it up, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A811), and the fanfare/interval process transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Support activation process]
FIG. 23 shows the support operation process (step A747) in the above-described special figure display process.
In this support operation setting process, first, a signal relating to the start of time saving (for example, turning on the jackpot 2 signal and jackpot 3 signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A821). Next, the timer initial value is saved in the time saving signal control timer area (step A822). Here, 128 ms is saved as the timer initial value. As a result, among the signals relating to the start of time saving, the big win 3 signals are output only for a short period of time.

Then, a signal related to the start of time saving (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal ON, normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A823).

In addition, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step A824), save the normal figure high probability & time saving flag in the general figure gate mode flag area (step A825), and maintain the probability status flag In order to have time saving, a special figure time saving flag is synthesized in the special game mode flag area (step A826).
Next, a signal related to the right-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A827), and the display LED during right-handed (for example, the first game state display section 56a) is turned on. In order to light it up, the right-handed number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A828). Then, the effect mode information address table is set (step A829), and the address of the table corresponding to the effect mode transition information set at the time of start of fluctuation (at the time of setting the stop symbol) is obtained (step A830). By acquiring the address of the corresponding table based on the performance mode transition information, the variation pattern scenario, which is information regarding the transition of the variation selection table group, is also acquired.

Next, as a process of saving information necessary for management of the production mode in the game control device 100, first, the production mode number of the production mode set after the end of the special figure fluctuation display game that became the support hit is acquired. , save in the effect mode number area (step A831). Furthermore, after the end of the special figure fluctuation display game that hits the support, the remaining number of rotations of the production mode that is set is acquired, and is saved in the area of the remaining number of rotations for production (step A832), and the special figure that hits the support. Next mode transition information of the effect mode set after the end of the variable display game is acquired and saved in the next mode transition information area (step A833). Based on the information saved here, the effect mode and the variation selection table group are shifted based on executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special figure variation display game that became a support hit. .

After that, a probability information command corresponding to the effect mode number is prepared (step A834), the command is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery (step A835), and effect command setting processing (step A836) is performed. Next, prepare an effect rotation number command corresponding to the newly set effect remaining rotation number (step A837), perform an effect command setting process (step A838), and issue a time reduction variation number command corresponding to the time reduction variation number. Preparations are made (step A839), and effect command setting processing (step A840) is performed.
Then, the time reduction determination data area is cleared (step A841), the performance mode transition information area is cleared (step A842), and the support operation setting process is terminated.

[Jackpot end processing]
FIG. 24 shows the jackpot ending process (step A15) in the special figure game process of this embodiment.
In this jackpot end processing, first, a signal relating to the start of time saving (for example, jackpot 2 signal ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A901). Since the signal relating to the start of time saving is output from the middle of the jackpot, it is continuously saved in the external information output data area. Then, a signal regarding the start of low probability & time saving (for example, special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, special symbol 2 fluctuation time shortening state signal ON, normal design 1 high probability state signal ON, normal design 1 fluctuation time The shortened state signal is ON, and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A902).

Next, save the number with time saving in the game state display number area (step A903), save the normal figure high probability & time saving flag in the general figure game mode flag area (step A904), special figure game mode flag area To save the special figure time saving flag (step A905). After that, the initial value of the time-reduction variation frequency is saved in the time-reduction variation frequency area (step A906). Here, the initial values are saved in the time-reduction variation frequency 1 area and the time-reduction variation frequency 2 area. By the above processing, after the end of the special game state, it will be in the time saving state. In addition, by setting the initial value of the number of times of saving time fluctuations in the area of the number of times of saving time changes, the time saving state is ended by executing the special figure fluctuation display game of a predetermined number of times. That is, the game control device 100 can generate a specific game state (time reduction state, normal electric support state) in which the normal variable prize winning device 37 is in a state where winning is easy for a predetermined period of time after the special game state ends. It constitutes a special game state generation control means.

After that, the probability information command is saved in the power failure restoration transmission command area (step A910), and effect command setting processing (step A911) is performed. Here, as the probability information command, there are a plurality of commands in which information on the production mode is included in either "time saving" or "no time saving". Next, a time reduction variation count command corresponding to the time reduction variation count 1 is prepared (step A914), and effect command setting processing (step A915) is performed.

Next, "0" is set as the processing number relating to the special figure normal processing (step A918), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A917).
After that, a signal related to the end of the big win (for example, turn off the signal for big win 1, turn off the signal for big win 3, turn off the signal for big win 4) is saved in the external information output data area (step A918), and save the signal related to the end of the big win (for example, , condition device operating signal OFF, character continuous operating device operating signal OFF, special symbol 1 win signal OFF, special symbol 2 win signal OFF) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A919). Subsequently, the information in the probability fluctuation determination data area is cleared (step A920), the information in the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of the big hit is cleared (step A921), and the information in the presentation mode transition information area is cleared. (Step A922). Then, the information in the special game mode flag saving area is cleared (step A923), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A924), and the jackpot ending process is terminated.

[Specific area switch monitoring process]
FIG. 25 shows specific area switch monitoring processing (step A3) in the special game processing. In this specific area switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit is in progress (step A41). During the small hit here is a period during which the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing are performed. If the small hit is not in progress (step A41; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the specific area switch 38d is valid only during the small hit medium processing and the small hit remaining ball processing. Moreover, when it is during a small hit (step A41; Y), it is determined whether the condition device is operating (step A42).

If the condition device is in operation (step A42; Y), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. Also, if the condition device is not in operation (step A42; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43). If there is no input to the specific area switch (step A43; N), the specific area switch monitoring process is terminated. If there is an input to the specific area switch (step A43; Y), the specific area passage flag is set (step A44), and the specific area switch monitoring process ends. Afterwards, processing for generating the first special game state is performed based on the existence of this specific area passing flag.

[Small hit remaining ball processing]
FIG. 26 shows the processing shown in FIG. 26 in the small hit remaining ball processing (step A18) in the special game processing. In this small hit remaining ball processing, first, it is determined whether or not a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861). If a remaining ball error is occurring (step A861; Y), the process proceeds to step A863. Also, if the remaining ball error is not occurring (step A861; N), it is determined whether the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862). If the remaining ball counter is not 0 (step A862; N), the small hit remaining ball processing is terminated. Also, if the remaining ball counter is 0 (step A862; Y), the process for ending the small hits after step A863 is performed.

That is, after all the balls remaining in the special variable winning device 38 are discharged, the process for ending the small winning is performed. However, in the case of a remaining ball error, which is a state in which discharge cannot be confirmed even after a predetermined time has passed since the last game ball entered the special variable prize winning device 38, it is assumed that the time required for discharge has passed sufficiently. He is trying to shift to the process for ending the win. Of course, when there is a remaining ball error, the processing for ending the small hit may not be performed. Therefore, the process of step A861 may not be performed.

In the processing for ending the small hit, first, it is determined whether or not the specific area has passed (step A863). When a gaming ball flows into and passes through the specific area 38h, it is detected by the specific area switch 38d and a specific area passing flag is set. Here, it is determined whether or not there is a specific area passage based on the presence or absence of the specific area passage flag. If there is passage through the specific area (step A863; Y), the process proceeds to step A870 to perform processing for generating a special game state. Also, if there is no passage through the specific area (step A863; N), the process proceeds to step A864 to finish the second special game state and execute the special figure variation display game.

In the processing for terminating the second special game state after step A864 to enable execution of the special figure variation display game, 10 for the small winning end processing is set as the processing number (step A864), and special figure game processing is performed. The processing number is saved in the number area (step A865). Next, the small winning ending time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A866), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the upper big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A867). Then, the big winning hole count area is cleared (step A868), the small hit middle control pointer area is cleared (step A869), and the small hit remaining ball processing is finished.

On the other hand, there is a passage through the specific area (step A863; Y), and if the processing for generating the first special game state after step A870 is performed, the command is loaded from the decoration special figure command area and prepared (step A870), Effect command setting processing is performed (step A871). Next, a V jackpot fanfare command is prepared (step A872), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A873).

After that, the signal related to the start of the big win (V big win) is saved in the external information output data area (step A874), and the test signal related to the start of the big win (V big win) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the role continuous operation device The operating signal is turned on, and the special pattern 2 winning signal is turned on) are saved in the test signal output data area (step A875).

Then, the number of the jackpot is saved in the game state display number area (step A876), the round number upper limit table is set (step A877), and the round number upper limit value (3 or 10) corresponding to the round number upper limit information ) and save it in the round number upper limit area (step A878). Furthermore, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area (step A879), and the initial value (here, 1) is saved in the round number area (step A880). Although 3 or 10 rounds are set as the upper limit of the number of rounds, since the small winning operation corresponds to the first round, by setting 1 as the initial value of the number of rounds, 2 rounds or 9 rounds are set in the special game state. It is designed so that the opening of the

After that, set 3 for fanfare/interval processing as the processing number (step A881) and save in the special figure game processing number area (step A882). Furthermore, the V jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A883), the fanfare/interval processing transition setting processing (step A884) is performed, and the processing proceeds to step A868.

[Small hit end processing]
FIG. 27 shows small hit end processing (step A19) in the special figure game processing of the present embodiment.
In this small hit end process, first, it is determined whether or not the general electric support is in progress (step A931). If the general electric power is not supported (step A931; N), the signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A932), and the right-handed display LED In order to turn off (for example, the first game state display portion 56a), the number in the left-hand hitting state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A933), and the process proceeds to step A937.

In addition, when it is in the general electric support (step A931; Y), it is determined whether it is a small hit of special figure 2 (step A934). If it is not a special figure 2 small hit (step A934; N), the process proceeds to step A937. In addition, if it is a small hit of special figure 2 (step A934; Y), the time saving end setting process is performed (step A935), the signal related to the time saving end (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned OFF) to the external information output data area Save (step A936) and move to step A937. That is, when the small hit of the special figure 2 occurs during the general electric support, the general electric support is ended with the end of the small hit game state.

Next, it is determined whether there is a ceiling time saving activation flag (step A937). When there is no ceiling time saving activation flag (step A937; N), it moves to step A940. Also, if there is a ceiling time saving activation flag (step A937; Y), the initial value of the ceiling time saving number of times is saved in the time reduction variation number 1 area and the time reduction variation number 2 area (step A938). Here, 255 is set as the number of time reduction fluctuations 1 in the time reduction fluctuation number 1 area, and 250 is set as the number of time reduction fluctuation number 2 in the time reduction fluctuation number 2 area. Then, support operation setting processing is performed (step A939), and the process proceeds to step A940.

After that, "0" is set as the processing number relating to the special figure normal processing (step A940), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A941).
Furthermore, a signal related to the end of the small win (for example, turning off the 1 big win signal) is saved in the external information output data area (step A942), Special symbol 2 small hit signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A943).
Subsequently, the fluctuating pattern determination flag area is cleared (step A944), the production mode transition information area is cleared (step A945), and the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A946), end the small hit end processing.

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. 28 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, 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, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), the random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power outage 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 cross key 29 is performed. Inputs from the performance button 25 and the cross key 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 cross key 29, processing for changing the content of performance, etc. is performed. .

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

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

Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to switch frames (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system period (1 frame 1/30 second), it is determined that it is time to switch frames when a V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is input twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. 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 sound output from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), LED control of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18 including the display plate 350, etc. is performed. Decoration control processing (step C18), movable body control processing (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, board effect setting processing (step C20) for controlling effect is performed, and WDT is cleared. It returns to the processing (step C8).

[Receive command check processing]
FIG. 29 shows received command check processing in the main processing described above. In this received command check processing, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands have been received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception count (step C201). It is determined whether or not the number is 0 (step C202). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of received commands (step C203).

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

If it is determined in step C206 that 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 received command analysis processing (step C208) is performed.

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of commands corresponding to the number of commands received has been completed (step C210). If it is determined that the analysis of commands corresponding to the number of commands received has not been completed (step C210; N), the process returns to step C207. 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. 30 shows received command analysis processing in the received command check processing described above. In this received command analysis process, 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 or not MODE and ACT are within the normal range (steps C232 and C233). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C234).

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 At C234; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

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

Also, when it is determined at step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variation command (step C235; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of the big hit command (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. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C237; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

In addition, the look-ahead variation system command and the look-ahead symbol system command are commands including information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. Pre-reading effect (also called pre-reading notice or pre-reading notice effect) is whether the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit when the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) is executed after that. (or what kind of variation pattern it will be), in order to notify the player in advance with a predetermined reliability, display the decoration special figure start memory display etc. displayed on the display device 41 in a manner different from usual, It is a production such as performing a production display on The look-ahead system command (a look-ahead variation system command and a look-ahead pattern system command) is a command to inform in advance of the variation pattern and the stop design corresponding to the start memory to be the target of the look-ahead effect, and is sent from the game control device 100 at the time of start winning. It is transmitted to the production control device 300 . It should be noted that normal variation-based commands and symbol-based commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special figure variation display game.

Next, game effects and the like will be described.
A game machine or an external device that processes or displays various information based on signals from the game machine treats consecutive big wins within a certain period of time as consecutive big wins, and displays the number of hits and the number of game balls acquired. By doing so, they improve the interest of games and collect information so that it can be used for the operation of amusement arcades.
In the game machine of this embodiment, the big hit that occurs in the normal stage in the normal game state ST1 is treated as the first big win, and the big win that occurs in a predetermined consecutive big win period after this is treated as the consecutive big win. The game control device 100 and the performance control device 300 are different in terms of this consecutive game jackpot period.

As shown in FIG. 31, in the game control device 100, the period from the end of the first special game state ST2 to the end of the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is defined as the consecutive game jackpot period. The remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a state in which there is no general electricity support and is a low base state, but in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is included in the consecutive game jackpot period. The game control device 100 outputs a big win 2 signal to the outside as information indicating that it is the consecutive big win period, and also outputs a big win 3 signal and a big win 4 signal as information showing the occurrence of the first special game state ST2 based on the big win. is output to the outside, and when a new big win occurs during the long-run big win period, an external device can recognize whether or not it is a long-run big win. Based on this information, the external device displays and counts the number of times of big hits.

Further, in the effect control device 300, the period from the end of the first special game state ST2 to the end of the special stage of the normal game state ST1 is set as the consecutive game jackpot period. In the production control device 300, when a new big win occurs in this consecutive big win period, the number of big wins for the first big win and the subsequent big wins is summed up as the number of times of the first big win and subsequent big wins. The number of game balls obtained in the first special game state ST2 is summed up for the consecutive jackpot, and this information is displayed on the display device 41.例文帳に追加

In the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than in the normal game state ST1 because the game progresses mainly with the special figure 2 fluctuation display game, which is obvious to the player. Advantageous advantage. In the game control device 100, only the big wins that occur in such a state that the possibility of becoming a big win is high as the consecutive big wins, so that only the big wins that occur in the state that the possibility of becoming a big win is high in the external device are connected. It can be a big hit, and the display on the external device and the data collection at the game arcade can be made accurate.

On the other hand, in the performance control device 300, the big win occurring during the period of the special stage in the normal game state ST1 is also treated as the big win. In the special stage of the normal game state ST1, there is a possibility that a special figure variation display game will be executed based on the remaining hold which is the starting memory generated in the specific game state ST4. Therefore, although the degree of advantage is lower than the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5, which are advantageous states for the player, it is more advantageous for the player than the normal stage of the normal game state.

That is, the gaming machine of the present embodiment consumes the first start memory and the second start memory in order of winning. A memory also exists, and when the first start memory is consumed in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the special figure 2 variation display game based on the second start memory is executed in the special stage, and the normal game state ST1. It is a period with a higher possibility of hitting the jackpot than the normal stage. Therefore, by treating the jackpot on a special stage as a jackpot on a special stage, it is possible to increase the number of jackpot hits and the number of game balls acquired, and increase the satisfaction of the player. I try to motivate them to continue.

Further, even when there is only the first starting memory in the special stage, if a big win occurs in the special stage immediately after the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is finished, it is a big win for the player. Since the impression is strong, this big hit can also be set as a Renso big hit so as not to cause a deviation from the player's consciousness.
Furthermore, in the special stage that has just transitioned to the normal game state ST1, the possession balls are not consumed so much, and the difference between the number of acquired game balls displayed and the possession balls is not large, so there is no problem even if it is treated as a big hit. does not occur.

Next, the game effects on the display device 41 will be described.
FIG. 32 shows an example of an effect in the normal stage of the normal game state ST1. The display contents are basically the same in the special stage of the normal game state ST1 and other game states, but depending on the game state, some of the display contents may not be displayed. Further, the player can distinguish whether the game is a normal stage or a special stage of the normal game state ST1 or other game states by the display contents.

As shown in FIG. 32(a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, a first decoration game display section 81 for displaying the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. In the first decoration game display section 81, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed by displaying the identification information variably in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas and then stopping the display.

In the upper right part of the display area of the display device 41, a second decoration game display section 82 for displaying the second decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game is provided. The second decoration game displayed in the second decoration game display section 82 has identification information in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, similarly to the first decoration game displayed in the first decoration game display section 81 . , then stop and display the result. The identification information (small symbols) relatively smaller than the identification information (large symbols) displayed on the first decoration game display portion 81 is displayed on the second decoration game display portion 82 .

In addition, in the lower right portion of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a standby memory display section 83 that displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory.
In the standby memory display section 83, a decoration special figure starting memory display corresponding to the first starting memory and the second starting memory is displayed. In the normal stage of the normal game state ST1, the game progresses mainly with the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory, so the standby memory display section 83 displays the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory. be done.
The decoration special figure start memory display displayed in the standby memory display unit 83 corresponds to the start memory one by one, and the leftmost decoration special figure start memory display is the decoration special figure corresponding to the start memory stored first. They are displayed in the order in which they are stored so as to be the starting memory display, and each time they are digested, they move to the left. In addition, in the standby memory display unit 83, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory (first start memory) that is the right to execute the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, and the execution right of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game You may make it display both decoration special-figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory (2nd starting memory) which becomes.
Furthermore, in the standby memory display unit 83, the result of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory and the result of the prefetch such as the variation pattern can be suggested by the display mode of the decoration special figure starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory. It is possible.

On the left side of the standby memory display section 83, there is provided a memory display section 84 during execution for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed. At the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, the decoration special figure starting memory display at the left end of the standby memory display portion 83 is shifted to the in-execution memory display portion 84 . Furthermore, in the running memory display unit 84, the result of the special figure variation display game currently running, the variation pattern, etc. can be suggested by the display mode of the running memory display displayed in the running memory display unit 84. It is possible.
In the upper left part of the display area of the display device 41, the first starting memory number display portion 85a that displays the first starting memory number (special figure 1 reservation number) and the second starting memory number (special figure 2 reservation number) A second start memory number display portion 85b for displaying is provided.
Also, a game state display 86 indicating the game state is displayed in the upper central portion of the display area of the display device 41, indicating that the normal stage of the normal game state ST1 is displayed here.

When a new special figure fluctuation display game is started, as shown in FIG. Along with being executed, the decoration special figure starting memory display other than the left end of the standby memory display unit 83 shifts to the left in the memory display unit 83 during standby. Furthermore, the numerical value of the first start memory number display section 85a changes. Further, the variable display of the identification information is started in the first decoration game display portion 81 and the second decoration game display portion 82 .

Depending on the selected variation pattern, as the special figure variation display game progresses, a ready-to-win state may occur as shown in FIG. 32(c). Furthermore, the production may develop and become SP reach.
When the predetermined fluctuation time ends, the result mode is stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 32(d). Here, the result is a big hit, and a special result mode is displayed as the result mode. When the result is a small hit, a loss or a support hit, the corresponding result mode is displayed.
When the predetermined stop display time for displaying the result mode has passed, the special figure variation display game ends, and the running memory display displayed on the running memory display section 84 is erased.

Since the result here is a big hit, the first special game state ST2 is started with the end of the special figure variation display game, and after the fanfare effect is performed as shown in FIG. ), a round effect is performed. It should be noted that the first special game state ST2 also occurs when a big win is achieved via a small win.
In the first special game state ST2, a consecutive big win number display 87 for displaying the number of consecutive big wins, which is the number of big wins for the first big win and the subsequent big wins, is performed, and the first big win and the subsequent big wins are displayed. An acquired game ball number display 88 is performed by summing up the acquired game ball numbers in the special game state targeting the Renso jackpot. Here, since it was a big win in the normal stage of the normal game state ST1, it is the first big win and the number of times of the big win for Renzo is set to be the first time. Also, the number of acquired game balls is updated each time the special variable winning device 38 wins.
Furthermore, in the first special game state ST2, it is possible to execute a series of effects in which the effect progresses (the story progresses) each time the number of consecutive big wins increases over a plurality of first special game states ST2. Here, the number of jackpot hits is the first, and the first stage of production is performed in which the first character appears.

When the first special game state ST2 ends, it becomes a specific game state ST4. At the start of the specific game state ST4, as shown in FIG. 32(g), a start effect for notifying the start of the advantageous state is performed. Further, in the specific game state ST4, a chance stage indicating that the game state is in the specific game state ST4 is displayed on the game state display 86 as shown in FIG. 32(h). In addition, the number display 87 of the number of winning game balls and the number display 88 of the winning game balls are displayed taking over the numerical values in the first special game state ST1.
Since the special figure 2 variation display game based on the second starting memory is mainly executed in the specific game state ST4, the display corresponding to the second starting memory is also performed on the standby memory display section 83. The standby memory display unit 83 corresponding to the second starting memory is displayed on the left side of the running memory display unit 84, and the decorative special figure starting memory display displayed here corresponds to the starting memory one by one, and the decoration on the right end It is displayed side by side in the order of storage so that the special figure start memory display becomes the decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored first, and it is designed to move to the right each time it is digested.

Here, a big hit has occurred in the specific game state ST4, and the first special game state ST2 has started as shown in FIG. 32(i). Incidentally, this big win may go through a small win, or it may become a big win directly without going through a small win.
This big win occurs in the specific game state ST4 included in the continuous big win period in the game control device 100, and the information of the continuous big win period and the big win information are output to the external device. Based on this information, the external device displays and counts the number of consecutive big hits as the consecutive big hits.
In addition, this big hit is generated in the specific game state ST4 included in the period of the big hit of consecutive villas in the production control device 300, and the big hit of the big hit of the big hits of the big hit of the big hits in the production control device 300 as shown in FIG. 32(j). The numerical value of the count display 87 is updated by +1, and the numerical value of the obtained game ball number display 88 is added to the numerical value before the occurrence of the big hit.
Also, in this first special game state ST2, the number of times of the consecutive game jackpot hits is the second, and as a production following the first stage production in which the first character appears as shown in FIG. 32(f), the first character and a second stage effect in which a second character appears.

And, when the first special game state ST2 ends, it becomes a specific game state ST4 as shown in FIG. 33(a). In this specific game state ST4, the display 87 for the number of consecutive big wins and the display 88 for the number of winning game balls updated by the execution of the first special game state ST2 are displayed.
After that, the termination condition of the specific game state ST4 is satisfied, and since there is a remaining hold which is a start memory generated in the specific game state ST4, the remaining hold digest state ST5 as shown in FIG. 33(b) transition to In the remaining pending digestion state ST5, a result presentation is performed to display the number of consecutive big wins and the number of acquired game balls as the end presentation of the advantageous state.
In this remaining pending digestion state ST5, a special figure variation display game based on the remaining pending is executed in a state where the result production is performed. The special figure variation display game is displayed on the second decoration game display section 82, and the starting memory number is displayed on the first starting memory number display section 85a and the second starting memory number display section 85b. When the result is a loss, the result performance is continued, and when the result is a big hit, a small win or a support hit, the result performance is ended and the corresponding result mode is displayed.

When the termination condition of the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is satisfied without occurrence of a big win in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the game shifts to the special stage of the normal game state ST1. As shown in FIG. 33(c), in the special stage, the game state display 86 displays the special stage in the normal game state ST1. Further, since there is a possibility that the second starting memory remains, the display corresponding to the second starting memory is also displayed on the standby memory display section 83 .

Here, a big hit has occurred in this special stage, and the first special game state ST2 has started as shown in FIG. 33(d). Incidentally, this big win may go through a small win, or may be a big win directly without going through a small win.
This big win occurs in a special stage not included in the period of consecutive big wins in the game control device 100, and only the information of big wins is outputted to an external device without outputting the information of the period of consecutive big wins. ing. Based on this information, the external device displays and counts the number of hits of Renso as the first hit.
On the other hand, this big hit occurs in a special stage included in the period of the big hit of Renso in the performance control device 300, and is treated as the big hit of Renso in the performance control device 300, and as shown in FIG. 33(e). The numerical value of the count display 87 is updated by +1, and the numerical value of the obtained game ball number display 88 is added to the numerical value before the occurrence of the big hit.
Also, in this first special game state ST2, since the number of consecutive game jackpots is the third, the second-stage production in which the first character and the second character shown in FIG. 32(i) appear continues. At the end, a third stage effect is performed in which the first character, the second character and the third character appear.
Then, when the first special game state ST2 ends, the specific game state ST4 is entered, and the start effect is performed as shown in FIG. 33(f). As shown in FIG. 33(g), in this specific game state ST4, the consecutive game jackpot number display 87 and the winning game ball number display 88 updated by the execution of the first special game state ST2 are displayed.

In addition, in the first special game state ST2, it is possible to execute a series of effects in which the effect progresses (the story progresses) each time the number of consecutive big wins increases over a plurality of first special game states ST2. A series of performances may be performed only for the first special game state ST2 based on the big wins, and the series of performances may progress as the number of specific big wins increases. For example, a series of performances are executed only for the first special game state ST2 based on the 10R jackpot with the largest number of rounds, and a series of performances different from the series of performances are performed in the first special game state ST2 based on the 5R jackpot. You can do it.

Further, when power to the gaming machine is cut off during the consecutive game jackpot period, the game machine jackpot period may or may not be continued after the power is turned on. If the long-run jackpot period is continued even if power supply is interrupted, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of long-run jackpot hits or the like even if a power failure occurs during business hours. In addition, if the power source is cut off, if the period of consecutive big wins is not continued, it is possible to prevent the previous day's information from being inherited.
In the game control device 100, since the information at the time of power cut-off is held, the continuous game jackpot period can be continued even after the power is turned on.
Since the performance control device 300 does not hold the information when the power is cut off, the continuous jackpot period cannot be continued after the power is turned on. Information on the game state may be obtained from the device 100 to continue the continuous jackpot period.

Also, a time limit may be set for the period of consecutive villas big win, and when the limited time is exceeded, the period of consecutive villas big win may be terminated. In this way, when a player stops playing during the period of consecutive game big wins and the next player starts playing, the number of times of consecutive game big wins and the like can be prevented from being handed over.
As the time limit, it is preferable to set a time sufficiently longer than the time required for continuous games to end the consecutive game jackpot period.
Also, a time limit may be set for the time during which game balls are not shot during the consecutive game jackpot period, and when the time limit is exceeded, the consecutive game game jackpot period may be terminated.
In addition, it is also possible to limit the period of the Renso jackpot in which a time limit is provided. For example, control time may be provided for either one of the consecutive game jackpot period in the game control device 100 and the consecutive game jackpot period in the performance control device 300 . Also, among the special stages of the specific game state ST4, the remaining pending digestion state ST5, or the normal game state ST1, there may be a game state with a time limit and a game state without a time limit. In particular, in the special stage of the normal game state ST1, there is a high possibility that the player will stop playing the game, so the effect of setting the time limit is the highest.

Further, when the support hit or the ceiling is reached during the consecutive game jackpot period, the consecutive game jackpot period may or may not be extended by the specific game state ST4 based on the support hit or reaching the ceiling. It is also possible to end the period of consecutive jackpots by hitting the support or reaching the ceiling.
In this case, whether or not the extension is performed may be different between the consecutive game jackpot period in the game control device 100 and the consecutive game jackpot period in the performance control device 300, or may be the same.
In addition, the presence or absence of the extension may differ depending on which of the special stage of the specific game state ST4, the remaining pending digestion state ST5, or the normal game state ST1 when the support hit or the ceiling is reached. In addition, whether or not to extend the long-run big-hit period in the case of reaching the support hit or the ceiling in each game state can be set between the long-run big-hit period in the game control device 100 and the long-run big win period in the performance control device 300. good.

Further, although the consecutive game jackpot period in the game control device 100 is the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5, it may be only the specific game state ST4.
In addition, although the period of the consecutive game jackpot in the performance control device 300 is set to be longer than the consecutive game jackpot period in the game control device 100, the game control device 300 is longer than the game game control device 100 in the game game control device 100. It is also possible to set the period of the long-run jackpot to a shorter period. For example, the consecutive game jackpot period in the game control device 100 may be the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST, and the consecutive game jackpot period in the effect control device 300 may be only the specific game state ST4.
Assuming that the consecutive manor jackpot period in the production control device 300 is a shorter period, for example, the production progresses (the story progresses) each time the number of consecutive manor jackpot hits increases over a plurality of first special game states ST2. The progress of the performance becomes difficult, the special feeling of the performance in the later stages can be increased, and the player's motivation to see the performance in the later stages can be enhanced, thereby improving the interest of the game.

In addition, in the game control device 100, the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is included in the consecutive game jackpot period. That is, the period from when there is no general electric support to the low base state to when the first special figure 1 variation display game is executed may be the consecutive jackpot period.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, the game is comprehensively controlled. A game control means (game control device 100) and a performance control means (performance control device 300) for controlling performance based on information from the game control means, the game control means and the performance control means are a special game A game control means configured to carry out corresponding processing assuming that a special result has been continuously derived when a new special result is derived within a predetermined period (long-term jackpot period) after the end of the state. , and the length of the predetermined period in the effect control means are made different.
Therefore, it is possible to make the target of the big win for the game control device 100 and the target of the big win for the production control device 300 different, and appropriately target according to the usage using the number of times of the big win for the game control device. Since it is possible to set the period of time, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, game control that comprehensively controls the game. and a performance control means for controlling performance based on information from the game control means, and the game control means can generate a specific game state until a first predetermined period elapses after the end of the special game state. When a new special result is derived within a second predetermined period after the end of the special game state, the performance control means performs corresponding processing assuming that the special result is continuously derived. , the length of the first predetermined period in the game control means and the length of the second predetermined period in the effect control means are different.
Therefore, it is possible to make the target of the big win for the game control device 100 and the target of the big win for the production control device 300 different, and appropriately target according to the usage using the number of times of the big win for the game control device. Since it is possible to set the period of time, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, a start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of start memories that become the right to execute the game based on the winning of the game ball to the start winning area (start winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37) ), and a normal variable prize winning device 37 capable of converting between a state in which a game ball cannot win a prize and a state in which a game ball can win a prize, and which can generate the right to execute a game by winning a prize, and a game control means. controls the state of the normal variable winning device 37 in either a first state or a second state in which winning is easier than in the first state, and after the special game state ends, a predetermined A specific game state in which the state of the normal variable prize winning device 37 is the second state can be generated over the period set, and a game can be executed based on the start memory generated during the period of the specific game state and the specific game state. The remaining pending consumption period is defined as a predetermined period, and the effect control means defines the period in which the specific game state is, the remaining pending consumption period, and the specific period of a certain period after the end of the remaining pending consumption period as the predetermined period. It means that it was made to do.
Therefore, it is possible to make the target of the big win for the game control device 100 and the target of the big win for the production control device 300 different, and appropriately target according to the usage using the number of times of the big win for the game control device. Since it is possible to set the period of time, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the game control means is configured to output to the outside of the gaming machine information indicating that it is a predetermined period and information indicating that the special result has been derived, and the effect control means outputs within the predetermined period When the special result is derived in 1, the number of consecutive special results is accumulated, and the total number of game values obtained in the special game state based on the consecutive special results is accumulated.
Therefore, it is possible to use the information on the big hit of consecutive games in the game control device 100 in an external device, and the information of the big win in consecutive games in the production control device 300 can be used in the production of the own game machine. Since the target period can be appropriately set according to the purpose of using the number of times, etc., the amusement of the game can be improved.

Next, the effect in the final game of the specific game state ST4, which is a special figure variation display game in which the conditions for ending the specific game state ST4 are satisfied, will be described.
In the final game of the specific game state ST4, as shown in FIG. 33(h), a notification display 89 to the effect that it is the final game of the specific game state ST4 is performed, and a special figure variation display game is executed with a variation pattern dedicated to the final game. be done.
In this variation pattern dedicated to the final game, the look-ahead result of the starting memory that exists at the predetermined deadline timing in the final game is referred to, and a big win, a small win or a support win is achieved in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 that shifts after the specific game state ST4. In order to suggest the high possibility of occurrence, it is possible to select an effect after the deadline timing from among a plurality of effects. That is, it is possible to replace the effect of the final game set at the start of the final game after the start of the final game.

In the final game, from the start of the special figure variation display game shown in FIG. 33(h), variation display is performed for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. . The timing at which the ready-to-reach state occurs is defined as the deadline timing, and the subsequent production is performed based on the result of pre-reading of the starting memory digested in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 among the starting memories generated and existing by this deadline timing. selected.

In the remaining pending digestion state ST5, when the possibility of a big hit, a small hit or a support hit is low, the first effect, which is a series of effects by the first character as shown in FIGS. 34(a) and 34(b), is selected. . This effect is selected at the start of the final game, and it can be said that the effect is not replaced.
After that, as shown in FIG. 34(c), the final game of the specific game state ST4 ends with a losing result, and as shown in FIG. Here, no big win, small win or support hit occurs in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the conditions for terminating the remaining pending digestion state ST5 are satisfied, and the special stage of the normal game state ST1 as shown in FIG. are migrating.

On the other hand, if there is a high possibility of a big hit, a small hit or a support hit in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the second effect, which is a series of effects by the second character as shown in FIGS. 34(f) and (g), is selected. be done. This effect is the effect selected in place of the first effect selected at the start of the final game, and it can be said that the effect is replaced.
After that, as shown in FIG. 34(h), the final game of the specific game state ST4 ends with a losing result, and as shown in FIG. Even in this remaining pending digestion state ST5, it is possible to execute a notice effect in which the character utters a line as a effect indicating that there is a high possibility of a big win, a small win or a support win. By performing the result production, the player recognizes that the specific game state ST4 has ended and stops shooting the game ball, but in the case of a small hit, it is necessary to shoot the game ball after deriving the result in order to win the V prize. There is By performing the advance notice presentation, it is possible to prepare the shooting of the game ball for winning the V prize, and the V prize can be surely won.
Then, when a big win, a small win or a support win occurs in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, an effect display 90 is made as shown in FIG. 34(j), and in the case of a big win as shown in FIG. A jackpot result mode is displayed.

In this way, by setting the deadline timing in the middle of the final game, it is possible to select an effect in consideration of the starting memory generated after the start of the final game, and to make more accurate suggestions.
Also, the first effects of FIGS. 34(a) and (b) and the second effects of FIGS. 25(f) and (g) are the same execution time, and the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game can be changed. Since it is possible to select the effect without the need for complicated control, the content of the effect can be changed.
Also, here, it is possible to select from two types of effects, but it may be possible to select from more types of effects.

Although the timing at which the ready-to-win state occurs in the final game is defined as the deadline timing, the deadline timing can be set arbitrarily, and it is sufficient if the performance after the deadline timing is changed.
It is also possible to set a plurality of deadline timings. For example, the occurrence of the ready-to-win state in the final game is set as the first deadline timing, and the ready-to-win effect is selected based on the result of prefetching of the starting memory that occurs and exists before the first deadline timing. In addition, the end timing of the variable time of the final game is set as the second deadline timing, and based on the pre-reading result of the start memory that occurs and exists until this second deadline timing, selection is made during the stop display time for displaying the result mode. do. Further, the end timing of the final game may be set as the third deadline timing, and the effect in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 may be selected based on the result of prefetching of the start memory generated and existing before the third deadline timing. .

In addition, the effect is selected based on the result of reading the starting memory digested in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 out of the starting memories generated and existing before the deadline timing, but the effect is selected based on the result of the prefetching of the starting memories digested in the special stage. You may make it select the production|presentation including the look-ahead result.
Moreover, regardless of the game state in which the starting memories are consumed, the effect may be selected based on the prefetch results of all the starting memories that occur and exist until the deadline timing.

In addition, based on the look-ahead result of the start memory that occurs and exists by the deadline timing, it is sufficient to select the performance after the deadline timing, and to select the performance that starts immediately after the deadline timing. Alternatively, an effect to be started after a predetermined period from the deadline timing may be selected.
In addition, when the starting memory that exists before the start of the final game is a big win, a small win or a sub-hit, and when the starting memory generated between the start of the final game and the deadline timing is a big win, a small win or a sub-hit. , and the selected effect may be different.

In addition, although the effect can be selected for the final game in the specific game state ST4, the deadline timing is set in the same way in the special figure fluctuation display games other than this, and the effect after the deadline timing is selected based on the look-ahead result. You can make it possible.
In addition, although the high probability of a big hit, a small hit or a support hit is suggested here, the height of the possibility of reaching the ceiling may also be suggested.

As described above, a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the game is a special result, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. Based on the detection of the game ball by the mouth 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37), a start memory means for extracting a predetermined random number and storing a predetermined number as a start memory that is the right to execute the game up to a predetermined number, and a start memory means (game Pre-determination means (game control device 100) for determining a random number stored as a starting memory in the control device 100) before execution of the game based on the starting memory, and effect control means for controlling the effect (effect control device 300 ), and the effect control means selects a specific effect to be executed after the predetermined timing in the game based on the determination result of the pre-determining means regarding the start memory that occurs and exists by the predetermined timing of the game. It means that you are trying to do it.
Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of the starting memory generated by the predetermined timing of the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the effect control means, based on the determination result by the preliminary determination means regarding the start memory that occurs and exists by a predetermined timing of the game, is the effect set at the start of the game, after the predetermined timing in the game. It is possible to replace the specific effect to be executed.
Therefore, it is possible to execute an effect in consideration of starting memory generated after the start of the game, and to improve the interest of the game.

Moreover, there are a plurality of types of specific effects, and all of them have the same execution time.
Therefore, the effect can be changed only by replacing the effect, and the control can be simplified because there is no need to change the game execution time itself.

In addition, in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the result production is continued regardless of whether the special figure 1 fluctuation display game or the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is performed, but the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure The presentation may be made different depending on which one of the variable display games of FIG. 2 is played.
For example, when executing the special figure 1 fluctuation display game, the same production as the special stage of the normal game state ST1 as shown in FIG. A result effect as shown in 34(d) is performed.
In addition, in the case where the effect is varied in this way, the variation time of each special figure variation display game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 should be such that the variation time is such that the effect corresponding to each special figure variation display game can be recognized. It is preferable that the variable time be equal to the variable time in the normal game state ST1, or the variable time equal to the variable time in the specific game state ST4.

By making the effects different in this way, it is possible for the player to recognize which of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. Especially when the special figure 2 variation display game is executed, there is a high possibility that it will be a small hit, and it is necessary to continue shooting the game ball even after the result is derived in order to win the V prize, so the special figure 2 variation display game By making the player aware of the execution of , it is possible to make the player aim for the V prize.

In addition, it is sufficient if the player can recognize which of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed. For example, regardless of whether the special figure 1 variation display game or the special figure 2 variation display game is being performed, the common result production is continued, but the type of the special figure variation display game being executed It may be made recognizable by adding an indication to indicate.
In addition, in the specific game state ST4, an effect that makes it possible to identify which of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed is not performed. You can do it.

From the above, the first game (special figure 1 variable display game) or the second game based on the winning of the game ball to the first winning area (start winning opening 36) or the second winning area (normal variable winning device 37) In a gaming machine capable of executing a (special figure 2 variable display game) and capable of generating a specific game state ST4 for a predetermined period in response to the result of the first game or the second game, the game is comprehensively controlled. Game control means (game control device 100), production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production based on information from the game control means, first start memory or second A start storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing a second start memory, which is the right to execute the game, up to a predetermined upper limit number, In the case of the remaining pending digestion state ST5 in which the game based on memory can be executed, an effect is performed that makes it possible to identify which of the first game and the second game is being executed.
Therefore, it is possible to grasp which game the player is playing, prevent the player from being disadvantaged, and improve the interest in the game.

In addition, in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, game control that comprehensively controls the game. Means (game control device 100), production control means (production control device 300) for controlling production based on information from the game control means, and start winning area (start winning opening 36, normal fluctuation winning device 37) A start memory means (game control device 100) capable of storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of start memories, which is the right to execute the game based on the winning of the game ball, is provided. 36) and a second winning area (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the start storage means has the right to execute the first game (special figure 1 variable display game) based on the winning in the first winning area. It is configured to store a first start memory and store a second start memory that is the execution right of the second game (special figure 2 variable display game) based on winning in the second prize area, and the game control means, A specific game state (specific game state ST4) can occur for a predetermined period of time, and a remaining pending digestion state ( The remaining pending consumption state ST5) can be generated, and the effect control means performs an effect that makes it possible to identify which of the first game and the second game is being executed in the remaining pending consumption state. Become.
Therefore, it is possible to grasp which game the player is playing, prevent the player from being disadvantaged, and improve the interest in the game.

Also, the effect control means does not perform any effect that makes it possible to identify which of the first game and the second game is being executed in the specific game state.
Therefore, in the specific game state, the player can play without worrying about which game is being played, and can concentrate on the game in the specific game state.

Next, external information output from the game control device 100 to an external device will be described. The external information output from the game control device 100 includes a big win 1 signal, a big win 2 signal, a big win 3 signal and a big win 4 signal.
The jackpot 1 signal is ON in the first special game state ST2 and the second special game state ST3, and is OFF otherwise.
The jackpot 2 signal is the first special game state ST2 based on the jackpot with balls paid out, and the special game state ST4 which is in an advantageous state (long-term jackpot period) or the remaining pending digested state ST5 when there is no ball paid out. It is ON in the case of the first special game state ST2 based on the big hit, and in the case of the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5, and is OFF otherwise. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since all the balls are big hits, it is turned ON in the first special game state ST2, the specific game state ST4 which is an advantageous state, and the remaining pending digestion state ST5, and other than that. Then it becomes OFF.

The big win 3 signal is ON in the case of the first special game state ST2 based on the big win with paid out balls, and turned OFF in the case of the first special game state ST2 based on the big win without paid out balls. In addition, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, since all balls are big hits, it is turned ON when it is in the first special game state ST2. Also, it is turned ON for a short time at the start of the specific game state ST4 based on hitting the support and reaching the ceiling. Otherwise, it is OFF.
The jackpot 4 signal is ON in the first special game state ST2, and is OFF otherwise.

FIG. 35 shows the output mode of the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal at the end of the remaining pending digestion state ST5 which is the end of the advantageous state.
FIG. 35(a) shows a case where the result of the final game in the remaining pending completion state ST5 is a loss. In the remaining pending digestion state ST5 which is an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal indicating an advantageous state is turned ON. Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is a loss ends and the stop display time comes, the big win 2 signal is turned OFF (t11). After that, when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the normal game state ST1 is entered, and the next special figure variation display game is started (t12). Since the normal game state ST1 is not in an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal is kept OFF. Since the big hit 3 signal is a signal that turns ON in the first special game state ST2, the OFF state is maintained here.

In the case where there is no remaining hold at the end of the specific game state ST4 and the state does not shift to the remaining hold digest state ST5, even if the result of the final game in the specific game state ST4 is lost, the same output mode as in FIG. Become.
That is, when the variation time of the final game in the specific game state ST4 ends, the big win 2 signal is turned OFF (t11). After that, when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the normal game state ST1 is entered (t12), and the OFF state of the jackpot 2 signal is maintained.
In this case, the first special figure variation display game in the normal game state ST1 is based on the starting memory generated after the timing (t12) when the final game in the specific game state ST4 ends.

FIG. 35(b) shows a case where the result of the final game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a big win. In the remaining pending digestion state ST5 which is an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal indicating an advantageous state is turned ON. Then, even if the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends and the stop display time comes, the result is a big win, so the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained (t11). After that, when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the first special game state ST2 is entered (t12). With the start of the first special game state ST2, the jackpot 2 signal is maintained in the ON state, the jackpot 3 signal is turned on, and the jackpot 1 signal (not shown) also accompanies the start of the first special game state ST2. ON state. These outputs are continued until the first special game state ST2 ends and the specific game state ST4 starts. That is, when the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, has passed through the first special game state ST2, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, and the jackpot 3 signal can be output.

In the case where there is no remaining hold at the end of the specific game state ST4 and the state does not shift to the remaining hold digesting state ST5, even if the result of the final game in the specific game state ST4 is a big hit, the same output mode as in FIG. Become.
That is, even if the variation time of the final game in the specific game state ST4 ends, the result is a big win, so the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained (t11). After that, when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the first special game state ST2 is entered (t12). With the start of the first special game state ST2, the big win 2 signal is kept ON, the big win 3 signal is turned ON, and the big win 1 signal is also turned ON.
Furthermore, even when the jackpot is achieved in a game other than the final game in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the same output mode as in FIG. 35(b) is obtained.

FIG. 35(c) shows a case where the result of the final game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a small win and no V prize is won. In the remaining pending digestion state ST5, which is an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal indicating an advantageous state is turned ON. Then, even when the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends and the stop display time comes, since the result is a small win, the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained (t11). After that, when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the second special game state ST3 is entered (t12). In the second special game state ST3, the big win 2 signal is kept ON. In this example, since V has not been won, the normal game state ST1 is entered after the second special game state ST3 ends (t13). As the normal game state ST1 is entered, the jackpot 2 signal is turned OFF. In this example, since the first special game state ST2 does not occur, the jackpot 3 signal is maintained in the OFF state. Incidentally, the jackpot 1 signal is turned ON with the start (t12) of the second special game state ST3, and turned OFF with the start (t13) of the normal game state ST1.

FIG. 35(d) shows the case where the result of the final game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a small win and the V prize is won. In the remaining pending digestion state ST5 which is an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal indicating an advantageous state is turned ON. Then, even when the variation time of the special figure variation display game ends and the stop display time comes, since the result is a small win, the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained (t11). After that, when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the second special game state ST3 is entered (t12). In the second special game state ST3, the big win 2 signal is kept ON. In this example, since V has been won, the first special game state ST2 is entered after the second special game state ST3 ends (t13). Along with the transition to the first special game state ST2, the big win 2 signal is maintained in the ON state, and the big win 3 signal becomes the ON state.
Also, the jackpot 1 signal is turned ON with the start (t12) of the second special game state ST3, and when the second special game state ST3 ends (t13), the first special game state ST2 follows. The ON state is maintained, and the OFF state is set based on the end of the first special game state ST2 and the start of the specific game state ST4. That is, when the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, has passed through the first special game state ST2, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, and the jackpot 3 signal can be output.

In the case of FIGS. 35(c) and (d), the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained over the stop display time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is a small win and the subsequent second special game state ST3. In addition, the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal are turned ON with the start (t11) of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is a small win or the start (t12) of the second special game state ST3. You can make it work.
Then, as shown in FIG. 35(c), when the V prize is not won, corresponding to the normal game state ST1 after the end of the second special game state ST3 (t13), the big win 1 signal, the big win 2 signal, The big win 3 signal may be turned off.
Also, when the V prize is won as shown in FIG. 35(d), in response to the transition to the first special game state ST2 after the end of the second special game state ST3 (t13), 1 big win signal, 2 big win signals, The ON state of the jackpot 3 signal may be maintained and continued until the start of the specific game state ST4. Also in this case, when the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, is reached through the first special game state ST2, it is possible to output the big win 1 signal, the big win 2 signal, and the big win 3 signal.

It should be noted that when there is no remaining hold at the end of the specific game state ST4 and the state does not shift to the remaining hold digestion state ST5, even if the result of the final game in the specific game state ST4 is a small win, as shown in FIGS. A similar output mode is obtained.
That is, even if the variation time of the final game in the specific game state ST4 ends, the result is a small win, so the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained (t11), and the big win 2 signal continues until the end of the second special game state ST3. The ON state is maintained (t13). After that, the state of the jackpot 2 signal changes depending on whether or not there is a V prize (t13).
Also in this case, the ON state of the big win 2 signal is maintained over the stop display time of the special figure variation display game in which the result of the final game in the specific game state ST4 is a small win, and the subsequent second special game state ST3. In addition, with the start (t11) of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is a small win or the start (t12) of the second special game state ST3, the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal are turned ON. You can also use
When the V prize is not won, the big win 1 signal, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are turned off (t13) corresponding to the normal game state ST1 after the second special game state ST3 is finished. You can do it.
In addition, when the V prize is won, the ON state of the big win 1 signal, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal is maintained corresponding to the transition to the first special game state ST2 after the end of the second special game state ST3 (t13). You can make it work. That is, when the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, has passed through the first special game state ST2, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, and the jackpot 3 signal can be output.

In addition, in addition to the case where the final game in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5 becomes a small win, even if the small win is achieved in a game other than the final game in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the V prize is awarded. When the special game state ST4 is reached after passing through the 1 special game state ST2, it is possible to output the big win 1 signal, the big win 2 signal, and the big win 3 signal as in FIG. 35(d).
Furthermore, even when the normal game state ST1 goes through the first special game state ST2 and then the specific game state ST4, the big win 1 signal, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal are output in the first special game state ST2. When the specific game state ST4 is reached through the first special game state ST2, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, and the jackpot 3 signal can be output.

FIG. 35(e) shows a case where the result of the final game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is a support hit, or a case where the ceiling is reached as the final game is executed. In the remaining pending digestion state ST5 which is an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal indicating an advantageous state is turned ON. Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is a support hit or the special figure variation display game reaching the ceiling ends and the stop display time comes, the big win 2 signal is turned OFF (t11). After that, with the end of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game, the big win 2 signal is turned ON, and the big win 3 signal is turned ON for a short time (for example, 128 ms) (t12-t14). At this time, the jackpot 1 signal is maintained in the OFF state, and when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the special game state ST4 is entered (t12). After that, the next special figure variation display game is started. That is, when the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, is reached without going through the first special game state ST2, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal can be output, and the big win 1 signal is not output.

In FIG. 35(f), when there is no remaining hold at the end of the specific game state ST4 and there is no transition to the remaining hold digestion state ST5, the result of the final game of the specific game state ST4 is a support hit, or the final game We show the case where the ceiling is reached with the execution of In the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, the jackpot 2 signal indicating an advantageous state is turned ON. Then, when the variation time of the special figure variation display game in which the result is a support hit or the special figure variation display game reaching the ceiling ends and the stop display time comes, the big win 2 signal is turned OFF (t11). After that, with the end of the stop display time of the special figure variation display game, the big win 2 signal is turned ON, and the big win 3 signal is turned ON for a short time (for example, 128 ms) (t12-t14). At this time, the jackpot 1 signal is maintained in the OFF state, and when the stop display time of the special figure variation display game ends, the special game state ST4 is entered (t12). After that, a new starting memory is generated and the next special figure variation display game is started (t15). That is, when the specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, is reached without going through the first special game state ST2, the big win 2 signal and the big win 3 signal can be output, and the big win 1 signal is not output.

In both cases of FIGS. 35(e) and 35(f), an output stop period is set during which the two jackpot signals are temporarily not output. Also, the output time of the three jackpot signals is sufficiently shorter than that of the jackpot shown in FIG.

In this way, if the result of the final game in the advantageous state is a support win or the ceiling is reached as the final game is executed, a new advantageous state is started immediately after the end of the advantageous state. By setting the output suspension period during which the 2 signals are not output, the external device can detect that an advantageous state has newly occurred due to winning the support hit or reaching the ceiling (become in an advantageous state without any balls). can be shown in
Also, it is possible to determine a big win from the output time of the three big win signals, and the external device can grasp accurate information.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 35(e) and 35(f), in the case of starting the specific game state ST4 in which an advantageous state is formed by reaching a support hit or reaching the ceiling, the jackpot 3 signal is output. However, the 1 jackpot signal is not output when the 3 jackpot signals are output. On the other hand, when the special game state ST4 which is in an advantageous state via the first special game state ST2 is started, the big win 1 signal is also outputted when the big win 3 signal is outputted.
As a result, at least from the output mode of the big win 1 signal and the big win 3 signal, when the special game state ST4 which is an advantageous state is newly generated without passing through the first special game state ST2, and when the first special game state ST2 is passed. Then, when a specific game state ST4, which is an advantageous state, newly occurs, can be indicated so as to be identifiable by an external device.
That is, by regarding the specific game state ST4 that occurs without going through the first special game state ST2 as a kind of special prize and outputting the jackpot 3 signal, the specific game state ST4 that does not go through the first special game state ST2 is output. Since the occurrence can be notified to an external device without providing a dedicated signal to indicate the occurrence, even users who use existing hall equipment or external devices can enjoy a new game state that has never existed before. It becomes possible to accurately grasp the data of the installed game machine.

It should be noted that the output mode of the external information is the same for the case where the result is a support hit and the case where the ceiling is reached, but it is also possible to make it possible to distinguish between them. For example, when the result is a support hit, 3 big win signals may be output for a short time, and when the ceiling is reached, 4 big win signals may be output for a short time, or when the ceiling is reached, 3 big win signals may be output. In addition to outputting for a short period of time, the four jackpot signals may be output for a short period of time. In addition, the number of output times of the 3 jackpot signals, which are output for a short period of time, may be different between the case of the support hit and the case of reaching the ceiling.

In addition, although FIGS. 35(e) and 35(f) show the external information output mode for the final game in which the advantage is obtained, the same output mode may be used for a game other than the final game in which the advantage is obtained.
The setting of the output stop period during which the 2 jackpot signals are not output is performed when a support hit occurs due to the execution of the special figure variation display game in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, which is an advantageous state in which the 2 jackpot signals are output. Since it can be executed when reaching the ceiling or reaching the ceiling, if it is in the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, which is an advantageous state, it is possible to indicate the occurrence of a support hit or the reaching of the ceiling to the external device by this method. It is possible.
In addition, it is not limited to the specific game state ST4 or the remaining pending digestion state ST5, which is an advantageous state, to indicate the occurrence of the support hit or the reaching of the ceiling to the external device by the output mode of the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 3 signal, and the normal game state. Even ST1 is possible.

In addition, in FIGS. 35(e) and (f), the output stop period is set so that the two jackpot signals are not output and the three jackpot signals are output for a short period of time. You can do it. That is, an output suspension period during which the two jackpot signals are not output is set, but the three jackpot signals may not be output. However, the big win 3 signals may be output for a short period of time.

In addition, in the case of FIGS. 35(b) to (d), even if the fluctuation stop timing (t11) of the final game comes, the remaining pending digestion state ST5 and the specific game state ST4 do not end, and the final game end timing (t12 ), the remaining pending digestion state ST5 or the specific game state ST4 may end at the fluctuation stop timing (t11) of the final game.
Further, when there is no remaining hold at the end of the specific game state ST4 and there is no transition to the remaining hold digesting state ST5, and when the final game of the specific game state ST4 becomes a big win or a small win, at the fluctuation stop timing (t11) of the final game. Although the general electric support is ended, the general electric support may be continued until the end timing (t12) of the final game. Also, in the case of a small hit, the general electric support may be continued until the end (t13) of the second special game state ST3.

Further, in the above description, when the advantageous state is reached through the special game state, the jackpot 1 signal, the jackpot 2 signal, and the jackpot 3 signal can be output. In such a case, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals can be output. or after the start of an advantageous situation. That is, it is sufficient that the output is performed during a predetermined period including the start of the advantageous state. Furthermore, each signal may be output at the same time, or may be output at each timing instead of at the same time within a predetermined period including the start of the advantageous state.
The predetermined period of time including the start of the advantageous state can be set arbitrarily. 2 seconds from 1 second before the start time to 1 second after the start time).

Further, in the above description, the external device can distinguish between the case where the advantageous state is reached after passing through the special game state and the case where the advantageous state is reached without passing through the special game state. Regarding the expression "when it becomes," the range included varies depending on the specifications of the gaming machine.
In the gaming machine of this embodiment, it is possible to generate the first special game state ST2 by winning V in the second special game state ST3 based on the small hit, and then shift to the specific game state ST4 which is an advantageous state. be. That is, the occurrence of the second special game state ST3 is also indirectly involved in the occurrence of the specific game state ST4. In addition to the case of being in the state, the case of being in an advantageous state through the second special game state ST3 is also included.
A game machine capable of generating a second special game state ST3 based on a small win but not capable of generating a first special game state ST2 by winning V in the second special game state ST3 does not generate a small win. In the case of a gaming machine, the expression that the second special game state ST3 is not involved in the occurrence of the specific game state ST4, and the advantageous state is reached through the special game state is expressed as the advantageous state through the first special game state ST2. is included only if

FIG. 36 shows an example of an effect when the result of the final game in an advantageous state is a support hit.
As shown in FIG. 36(a), the final game in the specific game state ST4 has started. In this final game, the special figure variation display game is executed with the variation pattern dedicated to the final game as described above, and the reach state is reached as shown in FIG. 36(b). The timing at which the ready-to-reach state occurs is defined as the deadline timing, and the subsequent production is performed based on the result of pre-reading of the starting memory digested in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 among the starting memories generated and existing by this deadline timing. selected. Here, a prefetch result that is a support win is obtained as a prefetch result for the starting memory that is digested in the final game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5.

Based on this look-ahead result, a third effect, which is a series of effects by the third character as shown in FIGS.
After that, as shown in FIG. 36(e), the final game of the specific game state ST4 ends with a losing result and becomes a remaining pending digestion state ST5. Since it is known that a new specific game state ST4 is started after the state ST5, an effect different from the result effect is performed instead of the result effect as the end effect as shown in FIG. 36(f).

Then, when it comes to the support hit, the result mode of the support hit is derived as shown in FIG. Then, the start effect is performed as shown in FIG. 36(h).
This support hit occurs in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 included in the consecutive game jackpot period in the game control device 100, and the external device indicates that the game controller 100 continues the game game control jackpot period, and displays the number of game jackpot hits. Aggregate.
In addition, this support hit occurs in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 included in the period of the consecutive villa jackpot in the production control device 300, and in the production control device 300, as shown in FIG. The numerical value of the display 87 and the numerical value of the acquired game ball number display 88 are inherited and displayed from the numerical value before the occurrence of the support hit.
Incidentally, the number of big hits may be updated by +1 based on the support hit.

As described above, in the case of a support hit, the result production which normally constitutes the ending production is carried out, and a different production is carried out at the place of disappointment. can be improved. Also, by not performing the end effect, it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game without noticing the start of the new specific game state ST4.

It should be noted that although a different effect is performed where the result effect as the end effect is performed, a start effect indicating the start of the specific game state ST4 may be performed as this effect.
In addition, the case where the result of the final game in the remaining pending digestion state ST5 is the support hit has been described, but if the result is the support hit in the remaining pending digestion state ST5, the same effect can be performed even if it is not the final game. can.
In addition, when there is no support hit, the ending effect is performed from the start of the remaining pending digestion state ST5, but the ending effect is performed based on the result being derived in the final game of the remaining pending digestion state ST5. can be In this case, it is possible not to perform the ending effect due to the occurrence of the support hit regardless of the result of the look-ahead in the specific game state ST4.

Also, although the advantageous state includes the specific game state ST4 and the remaining pending digestion state ST5, only the specific game state ST4 is regarded as the advantageous state, and the external information output mode in the final game of the specific game state ST4 is shown in FIG. An output mode as shown may also be used.
In addition, it is assumed that the advantageous state is more likely to lead to a special result than the non-advantageous state. It may be considered that the advantage is obtained only by the fact that the winning is easier than in the case where it is not.

From the above, in a gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, the game is comprehensively controlled. The game control means (game control device 100) is provided, and the game control means has at least a normal game state ST1 and an advantageous state (specific game state ST4, remaining pending digestion state ST5) that is more advantageous than the normal game state ST1. When it is in an advantageous state, it is possible to output a signal (jackpot 2 signal) indicating the advantageous state to the outside, and the condition for starting the advantageous state is established without going through a special game state. It will include the conditions for hitting the support (reaching the support, reaching the ceiling).
In addition, when an advantageous state is started without going through a special game state, it is possible to output a first signal (big win 2 signal) and a second signal (big win 3 signal) different from the first signal. becomes.

In addition, in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, game control that comprehensively controls the game. Equipped with means (game control device 100), the game control means can generate at least a normal game state ST1 and an advantageous state (specific game state ST4, remaining pending digestion state ST5) more advantageous than the normal game state ST1. When it is in an advantageous state, the first information (jackpot 2 signal) indicating the advantageous state can be output to the outside, and the condition for starting the advantageous state is a special game state based on a predetermined special result. When there is a first condition that is established by going through (first special game state ST2) and a second condition that is established without going through the special game state (support hit, reaching the ceiling), and it is in an advantageous state Secondly, an output stop period is set in which the first information is not output when both the condition for ending the advantageous state and the second condition are met by executing one game.
Therefore, when the game is in an advantageous state, the external device can grasp that the end condition of the advantageous state and the second condition are established by executing one game, and can output accurate information. be able to.

In addition, the production control means (production control device 300) for controlling the production based on the information from the game control means is provided, and the production control means executes the start production for notifying the start of the advantageous state based on the establishment of the start condition. It is possible to execute an end effect for informing the end of an advantageous state based on the establishment of an end condition, and to execute a game in which the end condition and a second condition are one in the case of an advantageous state. When established by, the start effect is executed without executing the end effect.
Therefore, although the player is disappointed when the end effect is performed, the player can be given a great sense of anticipation by not performing it, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, by performing the start effect without performing the end effect, it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game without noticing the start of the new specific game state ST4.

In addition, the game control means can output the second information (big win 3 signal) to the outside in the special game state, and in the advantageous state, the game in which the end condition and the second condition are one. is established, the second information is output for a shorter period than in the special game state.
Therefore, when the game is in an advantageous state, the external device can grasp that the end condition of the advantageous state and the second condition are established by executing one game, and can output accurate information. be able to.

In addition, in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, game control that comprehensively controls the game. Equipped with means (game control device 100), the game control means can generate at least a normal game state ST1 and an advantageous state (specific game state ST4, remaining pending digestion state ST5) more advantageous than the normal game state ST1. In the case of a special game state (first special game state ST2, second special game state ST3), a first signal (jackpot 1 signal) and a third signal (jackpot 3) indicating the special game state signal) can be output to the outside, and when it is in an advantageous state, a second signal (jackpot 2 signal) indicating the advantageous state can be output to the outside, and the advantageous state is reached after a special game state. In this case, the first signal, the second signal, and the third signal can be output, and when the advantageous state is reached without going through the special game state, the second signal and the third signal can be output. There will be.
Therefore, the process of generating an advantageous state can be grasped by an external device, and accurate information can be output.

In addition, in a game machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a special result, game control that comprehensively controls the game. Means (game control device 100), production control means (production control device 300) that controls the production based on information from the game control means, and start memory that is the right to execute the game can be stored up to a predetermined upper limit number. A starting storage means (game control device 100) is provided, and the game control means can generate at least a normal game state ST1 and a specific game state ST4 more advantageous than the normal game state ST1, and the effect control means , when the specific game state ST4 is ended, it is possible to set it to a remaining pending digest state ST5 in which the game based on the remaining start memory can be executed, and the game control means is a special game state (first special game state ST2, In the case of the second special game state ST3), the first signal (jack 1 signal) and the third signal (jack 3 signal) indicating the special game state can be output to the outside, and the specific game state In the case of ST4, it is possible to output a second signal (jackpot 2 signal) indicating that it is in the specific game state ST4 to the outside. (jackpot 1 signal), second signal (jackpot 2 signal), and third signal (jackpot 3 signal) can be output. A signal (2 jackpot signals) and a third signal (3 jackpot signals) can be output.
Therefore, the process of generating an advantageous state can be grasped by an external device, and accurate information can be output.

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment, but may include 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 configurations of the modifications described above can be appropriately combined and applied.

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

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Claims (1)

A gaming machine that executes a game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the game is a special result ,
A game control means for comprehensively controlling a game ;
Production control means for controlling production based on commands from the game control means;
A normal variable prize winning device capable of converting between a closed state in which game balls cannot win prizes and an open state in which game balls can easily win prizes,
The game control means is
At least a first game state and a specific game state in which the normal variable winning device is in the open state more frequently than the first game state can be generated,
A first signal is output in the special game state, and can be output so as to be turned OFF when the special game state ends,
A second signal is output in the special game state and the specific game state, and can be output so as to be turned OFF when the special game state and the specific game state are completed,
When the specific game state is reached after the special game state, the first signal and the second signal can be output, and the third signal can be output in the special game state ,
When the specific game state is reached without going through the special game state, the second signal can be output and the third signal can be output in a predetermined period ,
After the end of the specific game state, a specific period may be generated in which the second signal is output continuously from the specific game state, and when the result of the game in the specific period is the special result, the A game machine characterized in that it is possible to generate the special game state while maintaining the output of the second signal .

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