JP6446755B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of a start condition, and generates a special game state advantageous to a player when the result of the variable display game is a special result. Related to the machine.

  Some conventional gaming machines have different notification modes depending on whether or not the variation time is reduced (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-11-342243

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, only the notice notification mode is changed according to the length of the variation time, and the game process up to that point is not considered. An object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game by reflecting the process of the game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on establishment of a start condition, and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning area and storing it up to a predetermined upper limit number as start storage as the execution right of the variable display game;
A variable display game execution control means for determining a result of the variable display game based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start storage means, and executing the variable display game;
Production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The production control means includes
Provide customer waiting control means to put the customer waiting state on condition that the game is not executed,
Regarding the variable display game that starts in the customer waiting state and the result is the special result,
In the variable display game that is started in the customer waiting state and the result is not the special result, and in the variable display game that is not in the customer waiting state even if there is no start memory, the result is the special result. Can be run with variable time not selected,
Even if there is no start memory, it is possible to execute a specific notification that is started in a state where the customer is not waiting and is not executed in the variable display game whose result is the special result.

  According to the present invention, the game process is reflected and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining a winning device. It is a figure explaining the detail of a package display apparatus. It is a figure explaining the detail of an effect operation part. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a checksum calculation process. It is a flowchart explaining an initial value random number update process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining an input process. It is a flowchart explaining a switch reading process. It is a flowchart explaining an output process. It is a flowchart explaining a payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining the random number update process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the random number update process 2. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining fraud & winning prize monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining a winning number counter update process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting port error monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a gaming machine state check process. It is a flowchart explaining a payout busy signal check process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch big hit judgment processing. It is a flowchart explaining a big winning opening switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. (A) is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, (b) is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. (A) is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 1 setting process, (b) is a flowchart explaining the big hit flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure explaining a part of variation group table and variation pattern selection table. It is a figure explaining a part of variation group table and variation pattern selection table. It is a flowchart explaining a change start information setting process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. 10 is a flowchart for explaining fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1; It is a flowchart explaining the high probability variation frequency update process. It is a flowchart explaining a fanfare / interval process. It is a flowchart explaining the big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart explaining a big winning opening remaining ball process. It is a flowchart explaining a big hit end process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot end setting process 1, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the jackpot end setting process 2. It is a flowchart explaining the big hit end setting process 3. FIG. It is a flowchart explaining a production command setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a design fluctuation control process. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the sorting process, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the 2-byte sorting process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a general power prize winning switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart explaining a process change setting process during a common figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart explaining a process during normal map display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a common figure. It is a flowchart explaining a general electric operation transfer setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a general electric power remaining ball process. It is a flowchart explaining an end process per common figure. It is a flowchart explaining a segment LED edit process. It is a flowchart explaining a magnet fraud monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a board radio wave fraud monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining a main prize ball signal edit process. It is a flowchart explaining a start port signal edit process. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation according to the fluctuation pattern in the case of becoming a special result. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation according to the fluctuation pattern in the case of becoming a special result. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | presentation according to the fluctuation pattern in the case of becoming a special result. It is a figure explaining BGM notice effect. It is a figure explaining an example of special production. It is a figure explaining an example of special production. It is a figure explaining an example of special production. It is a figure explaining an example of special production. It is a figure explaining an example of special production. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a hall | game player setting mode process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a single-shot command processing. It is a flowchart explaining discharge touch information setting processing. It is a flowchart explaining a symbol type command process. It is a flowchart explaining a variable system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a change production setting process. It is a flowchart explaining a customer waiting demo edit process. It is a flowchart explaining an effect point control process. It is a figure explaining an example of a point addition effect. It is a figure explaining an example of production customization operation. It is a flowchart explaining an effect customization process. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch symbol type command processing. It is a flowchart explaining prefetch fluctuation system command processing.

[First Embodiment]
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 through a hinge 13 so as to be capable of opening and closing. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, an effect operation unit 550 serving as an operation unit that receives an operation input from the player is provided at the upper edge of the upper plate 21. The effect operation unit 550 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. A key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

  Also, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the player turns the operation unit 24 so that the ball-striking device feeds the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, when the player operates the effect operation unit 550, in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), an effect in which the player's operation is performed is performed. Can do.

  Next, an example of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment.

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 (variable display device) is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). In an area (display area) where an image of the display screen can be displayed, information relating to a game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, and a background image that enhances the presentation 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 decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game is played. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  In addition, a board effect device 44 is provided in the upper right part of the center case 40 to perform a game effect by operating. The board effect device 44 includes two arms each having a sub display device 42 attached to a distal end portion thereof, and the sub display device 42 is moved relative to the display device 41 by rotating the arm around the base end portion. Thus, it is possible to convert between a state where they overlap in the front-rear direction and a state where they do not overlap.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate) 34 for providing a start condition for the normal figure change display game is provided. A game ball won in the usual start gate 34 is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6).
In the game area 32, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning prize is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the normal start gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 6).

Also, on the left side of the normal figure start gate 34, there is provided an ordinary variable prize device 37 (start prize opening, start prize area) for giving a start condition for the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game). ing.
The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side tilts to the right side, and a partition wall 37d that restricts the flow of the game ball. ing. The movable member 37b normally stands up to maintain a state where the distance from the partition wall 37d is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the game ball, that is, a closed state where the game ball cannot flow (a disadvantageous state for the player). Then, when the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation winning device 37 by the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 6) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). A game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 6).

Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.
The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 6) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 6) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect game balls that have flowed into the special winning opening.

Also, below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) and a second special view for giving a start condition for the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). A winning device 90 having a second start winning opening 97 (start winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start condition for the variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is provided.
The winning device 90 includes a distribution member 92 that alternately distributes the game balls flowing into the upper inflow port 90a to the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 (see FIG. 3). A game ball won in the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 6), and a game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 is in the start opening 3 switch 97a (see FIG. 6). Detected by.
Further, below the winning device 90, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won the winning port or the like.

FIGS. 3A to 3C are front views of the winning device 90 of the present embodiment, and show a state where the front cover member is removed.
As shown in FIG. 3A, the winning device 90 includes a distribution member 92 at a position directly below the inflow port 90a. A first start winning opening 36 is arranged at the lower left of the sorting member 92, and a second starting winning opening 97 is arranged at the lower right of the distributing member 92.
Further, a front cover member is provided so as to cover the front of the sorting member 92, the first start winning opening 36, and the second starting winning opening 97. The front cover member is transparent or translucent so that the behavior of the game ball in the winning device 90 can be visually recognized.

The distributing member 92 is rotatable about a shaft pin 92a along the front-rear direction, and an upper arm portion 92b extending upward from a position where the shaft pin 92a is disposed and a left arm portion 92c extending leftward. And a right arm portion 92d extending rightward. A left holding portion 92e that temporarily holds a game ball is formed by the upper arm portion 92b and the left arm portion 92c on the left side of the upper arm portion 92b among the three arm portions, and on the right side of the upper arm portion 92b. The upper arm portion 92b and the right arm portion 92d form a right holding portion 92f that temporarily holds a game ball.
As shown in FIG. 3 (b), the sorting member 92 has a position where the left holding portion 92e can receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a, as shown in FIG. As shown in c), the right holding portion 92f can rotate between a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the left holding portion 92e is in a position where it can receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a, the right holding portion 92f moves the game ball toward the second start winning opening 97. It will be in a state where it has flowed down.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the right holding portion 92f is in a position where it can accept the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a, the left holding portion 92e plays a game toward the first start winning opening 36. The sphere is made to flow down.

  Moreover, as shown to Fig.3 (a), the distribution member side magnet 96a is attached to the back of the upper arm part 92b among the distribution members 92. FIG. Of the base member 93 to which the sorting member 92 is mounted from the front, the base member side magnet 96b is attached at a position facing the sorting member side magnet 96a when the upper arm portion 92b is vertical. Yes. The distribution member side magnet 96a and the base member side magnet 96b are attached so that the opposite poles are the same, and the upper arm portion 92b of the distribution member 92 is vertical due to the repulsive force of the magnets 96a and 96b. It is urged to rotate to either the left or right without staying in the state. As a result, in a state where the rotation of the sorting member 92 is stopped, either the left holding portion 92e or the right holding portion 92f is in a state where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received.

  As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a is in an acceptable state toward the inflow port 90a of the left holding part 92e and the right holding part 92f. It is held by one holding unit. When the game ball is held by one holding part, the sorting member 92 is rotated in the direction of the one holding part by the weight of the game ball, and the sorting member 92 is rotated by the held game ball. It flows down toward the first start winning opening 36 or the second start winning opening 97 in the direction.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 3B, when the game ball that has flowed in by the left holding portion 92e is received, the sorting member 92 is rotated to the left by the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is moved to the first start winning opening 36. After the guidance, as shown in FIG. 3C, the right holding portion 92f stops in a state where it can accept the next game ball. Then, as shown in FIG. 3C, when the game ball that has flowed in by the right holding portion 92f is received, the sorting member 92 is rotated to the right by the weight of the game ball, and the game ball is moved to the second start winning opening 97. After the guidance, as shown in FIG. 3B, the left holding portion 92e stops in a state where the next game ball can be received.

  The game balls that have flowed down from the holding portions 92e and 92f are likely to flow into the first start winning port 36 or the second starting winning port 97, but may not flow. leak. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding portions 92e and 92f is strong, there is a high possibility that the first starting winning port 36 or the second starting winning port 97 will not flow. In addition, you may comprise so that it may always win in any start winning opening.

  Further, when the sorting member 92 is rotated, the other holding portion that is not the holding portion that holds the game ball is in an acceptable state toward the inflow port 90a. Then, the game ball accepted next time is guided to the winning opening on the other holding unit side. Thereby, the game balls that sequentially flow into the inflow port 90a are alternately distributed to the first start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the game areas 32 where the game balls flow down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left game area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right game area. ing. Then, the player can aim to win the winning device 90 by adjusting the firing force and launching the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed), and launch the game ball to the right game area (so-called right By hitting), it is possible to aim for winning in the normal start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, and the special variable winning device 38.

  In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, in the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the general figure start gate 34 which form the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. There is provided a collective display device 50 for displaying a game of variable display with a win as a trigger and displaying various information.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the collective display device 50 is a special figure 1 display (first special figure) for a first special figure variable display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. Fluctuation display unit) 51a (D1) and a special figure 2 display (second special figure fluctuation display unit) 51b (D2) for the second special figure fluctuation display game, and a general figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps And display display units 53, 54 and 55 (D11 to D16) for informing the start memory number of each variable display game, which is also composed of LED lamps. Is provided.

  In addition, the collective display device 50 includes a first game state display unit (first game state display unit, right-handed notification unit) 56 (D8) for notifying that a right-handed game state is more advantageous than a left-handed game. ), A second game state display unit (second game state indicator, time-short state notification unit) 57 (D9) that lights up when the time-short state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the time-short state, the probability of jackpot when the gaming machine 10 is powered on A third game state display unit (third game state display, probability state display unit) 58 (D17) for displaying that the state is in a high probability state, the number of rounds at the big hit (opening and closing of the special variable winning device 38) Round display section 59 (D3 to D7) for displaying the number of times) is provided. The collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of the big hit.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51a, in addition to the center segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked to change. It is configured to display that it is in the middle so that the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 can be distinguished. When the result of the game is “out of”, as a result mode of out of game, for example, the central segment (in the case of Special Figure 1, the eighth segment on the lower right side) is turned on, and the result of the game is In the case of “winning”, the game results are displayed with the result modes (for example, numbers and symbols) other than the off-result mode as the winning result mode (special result mode) are lit.

  The normal display 52 displays the game result as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), when the symbol number for variation is “0” among the lamps D10 and D18 constituting the universal display 52, that is, the result of the game is off. Only the lamp D10 is lit, and when the symbol number for change is “1” (that is, when the game result is hit and the stop symbol number is “1”), only the lamp D18 is lit. When the symbol number for change is “2” (that is, when the game result is a hit and the symbol number for stoppage is “2”), both the lamp D10 and the lamp D18 are turned on.

  Further, the general figure hold display 55 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 52 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4C, when the number of holdings is “0” among the lamps D15 and D16 constituting the general-purpose holding indicator 55, both the lamps D15 and D16 are turned on. When the hold number is “1”, only the lamp D15 is turned on. When the hold number is “2”, both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are turned on, and when the hold number is “3”. Is configured such that the lamp D15 is blinked and the lamp D16 is lit, and both the lamp D15 and the lamp D16 are blinked when the holding number is “4”.

  The special figure 1 hold indicator 53 indicates the number of first start memories (special figure 1 hold) that is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51a, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the special figure 1 start memory number is “0” among the lamps D11 and D12 constituting the special figure 1 hold indicator 53, the lamp D11 and Both lamps D12 are turned off. When the special figure 1 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D11 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "3", the lamp D11 is blinked and the lamp D12 is turned on, and when the special figure 1 start memory number is "4", the lamp D11 and the lamp D12 are turned on. Both are configured to blink.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 54 indicates the number of the second start memory (special figure 2 hold) that is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 51b, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the special figure 2 start memory number is “0” among the lamps D13 and D14 constituting the special figure 2 holding display 54, the lamp D13 and Both lamps D14 are turned off. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "1", only the lamp D13 is turned on. When the special figure 2 start memory number is "2", both the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are set. Is turned on, and when the special figure 2 starting memory number is "3", the lamp D13 is blinked and the lamp D14 is turned on. When the special figure 2 starting memory number is "4", the lamp D13 and the lamp D14 are turned on. Both are configured to blink.

  The first game state display unit (right-handed notification unit) 56 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, as shown in FIG. ), The lamp is turned off, and in the gaming state (right-handed state) where right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, the lamp is turned on.

  The second gaming state display unit (time-short state notifying unit) 57 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and for example, as shown in FIG. ), The lamp is turned off, and when a short-time condition occurs (when the operation is short-time), the lamp is lit.

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

  The round display unit 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, for example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not in effect, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, it corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result Set the lamp to light up. In the case of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4E, among the lamps D3 to D7 constituting the round display unit 59, when the selected number of rounds is “16”, the lamps D3, D5, and D7 are turned on. When the number of rounds selected is “6”, the lamps D4 and D6 are turned on. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

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

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

  In the case of the present embodiment, an operation button switch (push sensor) 25a included in the effect button (push button) 25 is used to press the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (an operation to push the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 and depress the effect operation unit 550). ) Is detected. In addition, a plurality of points are provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 550, and a touch operation with respect to the points provided on the top surface of the rendering operation unit 550 is detected by a touch sensor included in the touch panel 29.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5B, nine points of “TSW1” to “TSW8” and “Pa” points are provided as a plurality of points. More specifically, the “TSW4” point provided at the center of the top surface of the production operation unit 550, the “TSW1” point provided on the left side of the “TSW4” point, and the back side from the “TSW4” point (game "TSW3" point provided on the board 30 side), "TSW6" point provided on the right side of the "TSW4" point, and "TSW8" provided on the near side (player side) from the "TSW4" point Point, “TSW2” point provided between “TSW1” point and “TSW3” point, “TSW5” point provided between “TSW3” point and “TSW6” point, and “TSW6” Between the “TSW7” point provided between the points and the “TSW8” point, and between the “TSW8” point and the “TSW1” point And "Pa" point, which is provided, is provided. The number of points is not limited to nine and can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. Further, in FIG. 5B, for convenience, the points “TSW1” to “TSW8” are indicated as “TSW1” to “TSW8”, respectively. However, in the effect operation unit 550 of the present embodiment, FIG. As shown in (a), there is no such notation.

  The points at which the touch operation can be detected by the touch sensor of the touch panel 29 are eight points “TSW1” to “TSW8”, and the touch operation is not detected at the “Pa” point. Of course, the contact operation may be detected also at the “Pa” point. In addition, each of nine points of the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points and the “Pa” points has LEDs of independent systems (full color LEDs in the case of the present embodiment).

  The “Pa” point is, for example, that the LED of the “Pa” point is used as a notification lamp for one-shot notification, or that the LED of each point on the top surface of the production operation unit 550 is turned on sequentially like a roulette. Can be used for deterministic effects, such as using the LED at the “accurate (or probability change confirmation)” point, or using the LED at the “Pa” point for a certain effect of prefetching.

  Here, the lighting brightness of the LEDs for illuminating the upper surface of the effect operation unit 550 (specifically, the LEDs arranged at the “TSW1” to “TSW8” points, the “Pa” points, etc.) is adjusted by brightness adjustment (hole setting). , And player adjustments) are excluded. That is, the lighting brightness of the LED is constant without being affected by the brightness adjustment. In addition, the touch sensor forcibly turns off the touch when the touch-on state (contact state) continues for a predetermined time (for example, about 35 seconds (basic setting)) (stops the output of the touch-on signal and turns off the touch. Signal output function). That is, the touch sensor (touch detection IC) is configured not to detect a continuous contact operation for a predetermined time or longer.

  As the player's operation detected by such an effect operation unit 550, for example, the operation shown in FIG. “Single stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 550 is pressed once, and “continuous stroke” is an operation in which the production operation unit 550 is pressed several times at intervals within a predetermined time. “Long press” is an operation in which the effect operation unit 550 is kept pressed for a predetermined time or more, and “touch” is an operation to touch the touch panel 29. “Pa” operation (TSW1or8) + long press ”is long in a state in which one (or both) of the“ Pa ”point or two adjacent points“ TSW1 ”and“ TSW8 ”is touched. “Flick” is an operation of sliding to touch the touch panel 29 and play it. Of course, the operation to detect is not limited to these operations.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 are won, or the game region 32 flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming region 32. Discharged from. Then, when a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning apparatus 37 or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening that has been won The prize balls are discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 6).

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 6) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, If 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, the general figure start memory number is added if the number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four) of the normal figure start memory number (for example, 4). +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 55 of the collective display device 50. In addition, a random number value for hit determination (win random number value) for determining the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is stored in the normal chart start memory, and this random number value for hit determination is determined as a determination value. To determine the result of the normal map display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  The usual map variation display game is provided in the collective display device 50 and is displayed on a variation display unit (general map display) 52 constituted by LEDs. Makes identification information (general, normal). The general map display 52 is constituted by a display device, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as normal identification information. After this is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, the result is displayed in a stopped state. You may do it. If the stop display of the normal figure changing display game is a normal figure specifying result, the normal figure is hit and the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  The winning ball to the first starting winning port 36, the winning ball to the second starting winning port 97, and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively a start port 1 switch 36a and a start port 3 provided therein. It is detected by the switch 97a and the start port 2 switch 37a. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variation display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four), A game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 or the normal variation winning device 37 is detected as a start winning ball in the second special figure variable display game, and a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is limited as the second start memory. Is remembered. Further, when detecting the starting winning ball, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, and the extracted random number value is stored in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 6). Are stored in the special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special chart start memory is displayed on the memory display section for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50 (the special figure 1 hold display 53 and the special figure 2 hold display 54), Also on the display device 41 of the case 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

  The game control device 100 is based on the winning to the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, or the normal variable winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof, and the special figure 1 display 51a (variable display device). Or the 1st or 2nd special figure fluctuation display game is played with the special figure 2 indicator 51b (variation display device). The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure variation display game is displayed in which a display device (image display device) 41 displays a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) in a variable manner. As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure 1 display 51a or the special figure 2 display 51b becomes a special result form (special result), a special game state ( So-called big hit state). Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  For example, in the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the numbers and the like described above on the display device 41 is changed to the left variation display region (first special symbol), the right variation display region ( In each of the second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed in a variable manner (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed that is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that have changed after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and stopped in each of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region. This is done by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result form constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  Note that the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure change display is not performed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

  In addition, the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening) in a state where the first special figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) can be started and the start memory number is 0. 97 or the normal variable winning device 37), the start memory is stored as the start right is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and the first characteristic is immediately based on the start memory. A figure change display game (second special figure change display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one. On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the first start winning port 36 (or the second start winning port 97 or the normal variable winning device 37) in a state that is not in a special state or in a special game state, the start memory number is the upper limit number. If it is less, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 36a in the first start winning port 36, the start port 3 switch 97a in the second start winning port 97, and the start port 2 switch in the normal variation winning device 37 are not limited. The contact switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the large winning opening switch 38a are provided with a magnetic detection coil, and a non-contact type that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal comes close to the coil. Magnetic proximity sensors (hereinafter referred to as proximity switches) are used. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

  The CPU section 110 includes a game microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and receives a clock that serves as a reference for the CPU operation clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 to be generated is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal for notifying the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a reset signal.

  In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control device 100, that is, the main control device 100. You may comprise so that it may provide on a board | substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the present embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing it from the object of replacement.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

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

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

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area for the CPU 111A and various signals and random number values during game control. Used as As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  In addition, 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 production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like.

  Here, the reach (reach state) 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 predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is entered, the game is already derived at the stage where some of the plurality of display results are not yet derived and displayed. This means a display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the display device's variable display control progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. There is no display mode. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device has progressed to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes 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, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state.

  The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of special results is different (expected values are different) as reach effects: normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach) Special 2 reach (SP2 reach) and special 3 reach (SP3 reach) are set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, a variation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game (various patterns Random number generation circuit for generating fluctuation pattern random numbers for determining the fluctuation pattern game execution time in the variable display of reach and non-reach fluctuation display, and hit random numbers for determining the hit of the usual variable display game And a clock generator for generating a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal with a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. Yes.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one variation pattern table from among a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operating state (short-time operating state (normal power support state)) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the starting memory number, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables. Get. Here, when executing the special figure variation display game, the CPU 111A serves as variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one variation pattern table among the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby Control to make it pay 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 ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36 a in the first starting winning award port 36, and a starting port 2 switch in the normal variation winning device 37. 37a, a start port 3 switch 97a in the second start winning port 97, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, a winning port switch 35a, and a large winning port switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, these switches Is provided with an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from the terminal and converts it to a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port 3 switch 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a and the big winning port switch 38a are the second input. Input to port 123. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

  Of the outputs from the proximity I / F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the main board 100 to the test test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. It is configured.

  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 from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

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

  The input unit 120 also includes a fraud radio signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output when the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detects radio waves), a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 is a signal indicating whether or not a command can be received), a payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating a payout abnormality), a shot ball cut switch signal (a signal indicating a lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24) A first input port 122 is provided which takes in a signal based on the data bus 140 and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like. The Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

  On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to each port 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system. However, immediately before the reset signal RESET is input, This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 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. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (a mass-produced product) installed in the game shop. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied to the test firing test apparatus as they are, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming machine controls the game. An error signal indicating that the state is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. 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 test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  Further, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents 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 of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

  The output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, which can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and stores information about the gaming machine 10. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the special prize opening solenoid 38b and the general power solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal 138a. The second driver 138b for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135, and the current of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136 A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the lead-in digit line, and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal board 71 Is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  A dynamic drive method is achieved by flowing a current to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and drawing the current through the segment line from the cathode terminal by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is for displaying video on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 and the main control microcomputer 311, similarly to the game microcomputer 111. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 for controlling output of sound for reproducing various melody and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing 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, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

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

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

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 and lighting of the decoration lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30, and a synchronization signal for giving data transmission timing STS is input. The VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive commands and data from the interrupt control signals INT0 to n and the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are 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 input to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A sound ROM 327 storing sound 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 tone generator 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 that drives an upper speaker 19 a provided on the glass frame 15 and a 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 via the amplifier circuit 337.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. An ornamental special figure holding number command, a decorative special figure command, a variation command, a stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 via this command I / F 331 are produced as a production control command signal (production command ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. Yes.

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

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

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC32V, display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, and DC5V as the power supply voltage for command I / F 331, a voltage of DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers is generated. Is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, a DC − for generating DC 3.3 V or DC 1.2 V based on DC 5 V is used. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device into a reset state. In addition, VDP 312 (VDRESET signal), tone generator LSI 314, amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving speakers, and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET) for driving and controlling lamps, motors, and the like in a form output from the main control microcomputer 311. Signal) to reset them. In addition, a cooling FAN 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven in a state in which the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the common symbol display 52, a process for displaying a common symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map change display game is a win, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first stop symbol to the third stop symbol is displayed on the general symbol display 52, and the general electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Control is performed to open the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed to display the result form of the shift on the general map display 52.

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

  Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b for a predetermined time, a special figure variation display game to be stopped is displayed. In other words, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variable display game is based on winning in the starting winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37) of the game balls flowing down the game area 32. It constitutes a game control means for controlling the progress.

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

  Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b and generates a special gaming state. To perform the process. In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. . Then, until the condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. A control (cycle game) is performed in which the release is set as one round, and this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a special winning opening / closing control means for performing control for opening / closing the special winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b are controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a gaming state after the special gaming state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (low probability state). Moreover, even if it becomes a high probability state based on the result aspect of any of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure Both of the variable display games are in a high probability state.

  In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short-time state (also called a high-probability state or a general power support state) as a game state after the special game state ends, based on the result form of the special figure variation display game. ing. At this time, in the short state, the probability (probability per ordinary figure) that is the hit result of the ordinary map change display game is set to a high probability (ordinary figure high probability state) higher than 0 that is the normal probability (ordinary figure low probability state) It is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state.

  In addition, the execution time of the general map variable display game, the general map stop time, the number of general power releases, and the general power open time are appropriately set so as to control the normal map variable display game and the normal variable winning device 37 to be in the short-time operation state. For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game (ordinary variation time) to be the second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. (For example, 10,000 milliseconds is 1000 milliseconds). Further, in the short time state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 milliseconds). 704 ms). Also, in the short-time state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal-variation display game being won, the opening time (general power open time) is set to the normal state (low-probability state) It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than one opening time (for example, 100 milliseconds is 1352 milliseconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of normal power release) is greater than the number of times of opening the first time (for example, 2 times) with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number. Further, in the short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map variation display game (probability per normal map) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state, for example, 0/251) in the normal operation state. High probability (usually high probability state, eg 250/251) is possible.

  In the short-time state, the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the open state by changing any one or more of the normal time fluctuation time, the normal time stop time, the number of times of normal power release, the normal power release time, and the probability per normal time. Extend the time to change state more than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time-short states that are different from each other. Moreover, when it is a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first release mode and the second release mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the short time state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously or only one can be generated.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. Control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 12 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, first, the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

  Thereafter, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and processing for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of slave control means (for example, payout control apparatus 200 or effect control apparatus 300) that performs various controls in accordance with instructions from the game control apparatus 100 serving as the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 is first started up, 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) is started up. The device can avoid missing commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. A standby means for setting the standby time is provided.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer is counted using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). Thereby, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  Note that an initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the initialization switch 112 is reliably performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. It can be detected. In other words, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the standby time to elapse, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from when the power is turned on until the standby time elapses. It is necessary to continue doing. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by operating immediately after turning on the power without performing such troublesome operations. Can be prevented from being accepted.

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

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power supply of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, it is possible to prevent a power outage from being erroneously detected due to noise, etc. by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period of time, and appropriately deal with problems at power-on. can do.

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

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

  Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used in this embodiment for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S15) and read first. It is determined from the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) whether the initialization switch has been turned on (step S16).

  When the initialization switch is OFF (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S17). If it is normal (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S19). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S21 in FIG.

  Further, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y), or when it is determined that the power failure inspection area value is not normal power failure inspection area check data (step S17; N or step S18). N), when it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG. 9 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch constitutes 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.

  In step S21 of FIG. 9, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S22). Here, when the special figure is not in high probability (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S25. Further, when the special figure is in a high probability (step S22; Y), the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the game board 30 is saved. ON (lighted) data is saved in the segment area (step S24). And the command at the time of the power failure restoration corresponding to the process number prepared in order to perform the special figure game process mentioned later reasonably is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S25), and step S31 Proceed to In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (a customer waiting demonstration screen command if waiting for a customer, otherwise) If so, send multiple commands such as recovery screen commands).

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to access permitted (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step S28). Then, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is an area relating to the setting of the customer waiting demonstration area and the production mode. And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S30), and it progresses to step S31. In this embodiment, in step S30, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and a predetermined time ( For example, a plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization with light and sound for 30 seconds) are transmitted.

  In step S31, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Thereafter, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers that determine the hit pattern of the special figure) Save in the specified area of the RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number), random number to determine the hit of the normal figure (per random number), random number to determine the hit symbol of the normal figure (per hit design random number) From (step S33), the interruption is permitted (step S34). 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 every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S35) is performed for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers. Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. Yes. However, the big hit 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. The big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, This is a “low-speed counter” that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt process) that has the same cycle as the processing. In addition, the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number adopt a so-called “initial value change method” in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round. Yes. Each random number may be a counter update by +1 or −1, or may be a random update in which all values within the range appear without overlapping until one round is reached. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) of reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S36). It is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S35). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S35) (step S34), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  The initial value random number update process in step S35 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S40) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S45). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) for overall control of the game, and the slave control means (payout control apparatus 200, effect control apparatus 300, etc.) for performing various controls in accordance with instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control apparatus) for setting a predetermined standby time for delaying the start of the main control means and waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined waiting time.

The power supply device 400 includes a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices. The power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) When a power failure monitoring signal is continuously received over a predetermined period, it is determined that a power failure has occurred.
Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the operation of the initialization operation unit. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing data stored in the RAM 111C, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.
Further, the main control means (game control apparatus 100) permits access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

[Checksum calculation processing]
FIG. 10 shows the checksum calculation process (steps S19 and S43) in the main process described above. In this checksum calculation process, first, the head address of the RWM is set as the start value of the calculated address (step S51), the number of repetitions is set (step S52), and “0” is set as the calculated value (step S53). . The number of bytes of RAM used is set as the number of repetitions.

  Thereafter, a value obtained by adding the calculated value to the content of the calculated address is set as a new calculated value (step S54), the calculated address is updated by +1 (step S55), the number of repetitions is updated by -1 (step S56), and a checksum is obtained. It is determined whether the calculation of has been completed (step S57). If the calculation has not been completed (step S57; N), the process returns to step S54 and the above processing is repeated. If the calculation is completed (step S57; Y), the checksum calculation process ends.

[Initial value random number update processing]
FIG. 11 shows the initial value random number update process (step S35) in the main process described above. In this initial value random number update process, first, the big hit symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S61). Then, the winning initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S62), the winning symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S63), and the initial value random number updating process is terminated.
Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that becomes an initial value of a random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure variation display game. Also, the “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal variation display game, and the “hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that determines the hit stop symbol of the normal variation display game It is a random number that becomes the initial value of. In this way, the randomness of the random number can be improved by continuing to increment the initial value random number as long as time permits in the main process.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 12 is started.

When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general electric solenoid 37c) or the like is performed.
Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105), a random number update process 1 (step S106), and a random number update process 2 (step S107) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200 are performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port 3 switch 97a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a. Or, a prize opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108) for monitoring errors (whether the front frame or the glass frame is not opened) is performed. Also, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays special information variation display game and various information related to the game to display desired contents, magnetic sensor 61 Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel to determine whether there is an abnormality, and a panel radio wave fraud that performs a process of checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality A monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S114) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt processing is terminated.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Input processing]
Next, details of the input process (step S103) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the input processing, first, the state of the switch detection signal taken into the input port 1, that is, the first input port 122 is read (step S121). If there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port (input port 1), the state of the bit is cleared (step S122), and the state of the read input port 1 is saved in the switch control area 1 in the RWM ( (Step S123).

Here, the switches monitored by the input port 1 (first input port 122) are as follows.
<1> Glass frame open detection switch 63 (bit 0)
<2> Body frame open detection switch 64 (bit 1)
<3> RAM initialization switch 112 (bit 2) (not used in this process)
<4> Power failure monitoring signal (bit 3) (Not used in this process)
<5> Dispensing abnormality status signal (bit 4)
<6> Shoot ball break switch signal (bit 5)
<7> Overflow switch signal (bit 6)
<8> Touch switch signal (bit 7)

  Next, the address of the input port 2, that is, the second input port 123 is prepared (step S124), and the address of the switch control area 2 in the RWM is prepared (step S125). Thereafter, if there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port (input port 2), the bit data is prepared (step S126), and if there is a bit to be inverted in the 8-bit port (input port 2), the bit data is prepared. Is prepared (step S127), and a switch reading process (step S128) is performed. Here, “preparation” in this embodiment means setting a value in a register, but is not limited thereto, and a value may be set in an RWM or other memory.

Here, the switches monitored by the input port 2 (second input port 123) are as follows. Note that the switch monitored at the input port 2 has no bit to be inverted.
<1> Start port 2 switch 37a (bit 0) (Also output as "start port 2 winning signal" and "ordinary electric accessory 1 winning signal 1" by pattern branching)
<2> Start port 1 switch 36a (bit 1) ("Start port 1 winning signal")
<3> Left winning entry switch (bit 2) ("Normal winning entry 1 winning signal")
<4> Right prize opening switch (bit 3) ("Normal prize opening 2 prize signal")
The “left winning port switch” is a winning port switch 35 a provided on the left side of the winning device 90, and the “right winning port switch” is a winning port switch 35 a provided on the right side of the winning device 90.
<5> Gate switch 34a (bit 4) ("gate passing signal 1 according to normal symbol 1")
<6> Grand prize opening switch 38a (bit 5) ("Special electric accessory 1 winning signal 1")
<7> Start port 3 switch 97a (bit 6) ("Start port 3 winning signal")
<8> Not used (bit 7) (Circuit connected to a relay board (not shown) as a spare gate switch, and GND connection (Low: 0) is fixed on the relay board so as to be always off.)

  Next, the address of the input port 3, that is, the third input port 124 is prepared (step S129), and the address of the switch control area 3 in the RWM is prepared (step S130). Thereafter, if there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port (input port 3), the bit data is prepared (step S131), and if there is a bit to be inverted in the 8-bit port (input port 3), the bit data is prepared. Is prepared (step S132), a switch reading process (step S133) is performed, and the input process is terminated.

Here, the switches monitored by the input port 3 (third input port 124) are as follows.
<1> Panel radio wave sensor 62 (bit 0) (inverted bit)
<2> Switch abnormality detection signal (bit 1)
<3> Magnetic sensor 61 (bit 2)
<4> Frame radio wave error signal (bit 3)
<5> Payout busy signal (bit 4)
<6> Not used (bits 5 to 7)

Note that unused bit data and bit data to be inverted are prepared for each input port.
Therefore, the unused bit data of the input port 2 prepared in step S126 and the unused bit data of the input port 3 prepared in step S131 are different data. As a result, there is a possibility that the data has the same value. is there.
Further, the bit data to be inverted of the input port 2 prepared in step S127 and the bit data to be inverted of the input port 3 prepared in step S132 are different data, but there is a possibility that the data has the same value as a result. is there.

[Switch read processing]
Next, details of the switch reading process (steps S128 and S133) in the above-described input process will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the switch reading process, first, the state of the signal taken into the target input port is read (step S141). If there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port, the state of the bit is cleared (step S142), the bit that needs to be inverted is inverted (step S143), and then the port input state of the target switch control area is set. Save (store) (step S144). Thereafter, it waits for a delay time (for example, about 100 μsec) until the second reading to elapse (step S145).

  When the delay time elapses, a second reading of the state of the signal taken into the target input port is performed (step S146). If there is an unused bit in the 8-bit port, the state of the bit is cleared (step S147), the bit that needs to be inverted is inverted (step S148), and then the port input state ( The first data) is loaded, and the inverted data (second data) is saved (stored) (step S149). Thereafter, a definite bit pattern is created in which the same bit is 1 in the first and second reads, and a different bit is 0 (step S150). The logic between the definite bit pattern and the port input state (second data) The product is taken and this time as a definite bit (step S151).

  Next, an undetermined bit pattern is created in which the bit having the same state in the first and second readings is set to 0 and a different bit is set to 1 (step S152), and the logic between the undetermined bit pattern and the determined state at the previous interrupt is calculated. The product is taken and used as the previous held bit (step S153). As a result, it is possible to obtain a signal state from which noise due to chattering of the switch or the like is removed. Then, the current fixed bit and the previous held bit are combined and saved as the current finalized state (step S154), the exclusive OR of the previous and current finalized state is taken and saved as the rising edge (step S155). The switch reading process ends.

  When the timer interrupt cycle is short (for example, 2 ms), the switch reading is performed by reading the switch once for each interrupt process and comparing it with the result of the previous reading. There is a method of determining whether or not the change has occurred. However, if the switch state read by the previous interrupt is lost before the next interrupt processing, correct determination may not be performed. On the other hand, it is possible to avoid the above-described problem by performing the switch reading process twice in one interrupt process with a predetermined time difference as in the present embodiment.

[Output processing]
Next, details of the output process (step S104) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the output process, first, off data is output (reset) to the output port 135 that outputs the segment data of the batch display device (LED) 50 (step S161). Next, the data to be output to the output port 134 for outputting the data of the ordinary electric solenoid 37c and the special winning opening solenoid 38b is synthesized and output (step S162).

  Then, the value of the digit counter for sequentially scanning the digit lines of the collective display device (LED) 50 is updated (step S163), and the output data of the digit line of the LED corresponding to the value of the digit counter is acquired (step S163). S164). In the present embodiment, the value of the digit counter is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 3. Next, the acquired data and external information data are combined (step S165), and the combined data (for example, “door / frame open” data, “security signal” data) is output to the digit / external information output port. It outputs to 136 (step S166).

  Thereafter, the segment line output data is loaded from the segment area in the RWM corresponding to the digit counter value (step S167), and the loaded data is output to the segment output output port 135 (step S168). In this embodiment, when the value of the digit counter is 0, the digit line and the segment line of the special figure 1 display 51a are selected, and when the value of the digit counter is 1, the digit line of the special figure 2 display 51b And a segment line is selected. When the digit counter value is 2, the digit line and segment line of the general-purpose display 52 are selected, and when the digit counter value is 3, the special figure 1 hold display 53 and the special figure 2 hold display are displayed. The digit line and segment line of the display unit 54, the general map hold display unit 55, the right-handed notification unit 56, the short-time state notification unit 57, the probability state display unit 58, and the round display unit 59 are selected. As a result, the plurality of light emitting display units provided in the collective display device 50 are controlled by dynamic control.

  Subsequently, various output data of external information is synthesized (step S169), and the synthesized data (for example, “big hit signal 1” data, “big hit signal 2” data, “big hit signal 3” data, “big hit signal” 4 ”,“ design determination frequency signal ”data,“ start port signal ”data,“ main prize ball signal ”data) and firing permission output data are synthesized (step S170). The information is output to the output port 137 for outputting external information / firing permission signal (step S171). Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 1 on the relay board 70. (Step S172). Thereafter, the data output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 2 on the relay board 70. (Step S173).

  Next, the data output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 3 on the relay board 70. (Step S174). Further, the data to be output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 4 on the relay board 70. (Step S175). Then, the data output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70 that outputs the test signal to the test firing test apparatus is loaded and synthesized, and the synthesized data is output to the test terminal output port 5 on the relay board 70. (Step S176), and the output process is terminated.

The output data of the segment line corresponding to each digit line is set in the segment area for each display provided in the RAM 111C (RWM) in the processing described later. Specifically, it is set in the special symbol game process shown in FIG. 25, the symbol variation control process (see FIG. 54) in the general game process shown in FIG. 56, or the segment LED editing process shown in FIG.
Since all of these processes are performed in one timer interrupt process, output data corresponding to all segment lines are set in the segment area in the RAM 111C regardless of the value of the digit counter. Of the segment line output data set as described above, the segment line output data corresponding to the current digit counter value is selected and used.
In addition, as described above, the RAM 111C can hold stored data even when the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped. The segment area for storing the output data of the segment line and the area for storing the value of the digit counter in the RAM 111C are subject to checksum calculation in the checksum calculation process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Is included in the area. Therefore, it is an object of the validity determination performed when the supply of power to the gaming machine is resumed. Thereby, when the gaming machine is normally restored from the power failure, the display of the collective display device 50 can be resumed from the state at the time of the power failure.

From the above, in the gaming machine that executes the variable display game based on the establishment of the start condition, the game control means (game control device 100) that controls the game in an integrated manner and the display related to the game controlled by the game control means Display device (collective display device 50), and the display device includes a plurality of light emitting display units (special figure 1 display 51a, special figure 2 display 51b, general figure display 52, special figure 1 hold display). Device 53, special figure 2 hold indicator 54, universal figure hold indicator 55, right-handed notification unit 56, time-short state notification unit 57, probability state display unit 58, and round display unit 59), and the game control means includes: Storage means (RAM 111C) capable of holding data even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and validity of predetermined data stored in the storage means when power supply to the gaming machine is started Justification for judging gender And when the validity is confirmed by the validity determination means, the game is resumed based on the data stored in the storage means and executed at predetermined intervals. Dynamic control that updates the digit counter, which is information for selecting the common line (digit line) of multiple light emitting display units, and outputs segment data to the display device according to the value of the digit counter In the timer interrupt process, all the segment data corresponding to each common line is generated and stored in the storage means regardless of the value of the digit counter, and the storage segment data is stored. It is configured to use only segment data according to the value of the digit counter, and the validity judgment means is correct. The predetermined data to sex determination target, and thus contained all the segment data corresponding to each common line stored in at least the storage means.
Therefore, the predetermined data that is determined by the correctness determination means includes at least all of the segment data corresponding to each common line stored in the storage means. When started, the game can be started from the state where the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped, and the display of the variable display game without a sense of incongruity becomes possible.

In addition, the game control means can execute a plurality of types of variable display games (first special figure variable display game, second special figure variable display game, universal map variable display game) having different start conditions, and the display device Corresponding to each of a plurality of types of variable display games, a plurality of light emitting display units each including a plurality of light emitting units are provided, and the plurality of light emitting display units correspond to different common lines.
Therefore, in any of a plurality of types of variation display games, when the supply of power to the gaming machine is started, the game can be started from the state where the supply of power to the gaming machine is stopped, and the variation display without any sense of incongruity The game can be displayed.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 16, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and a winning number counter area 1 and a winning number counter area 2 are provided. The winning number counter area 1 is an area used to transmit a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out a prize ball, and a prize for which a payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 serves as a prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command.
The winning number counter area 2 is for transmitting a main winning ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of winning balls (scheduled number of payouts) generated by winning a winning opening reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). The winning data corresponding to the winning ball which is the area to be used and for which the main winning ball signal generation processing is not performed is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 serves as a main winning ball signal counter capable of storing information related to the main winning ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, a payout prize ball signal is output to the external device every time the number of prize balls actually paid out from the payout control apparatus 200 reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). By checking these two signals, it is possible to monitor unauthorized payout.

Each of these winning number counter areas has a winning number counter area for each number of winning balls set for each winning opening (in this embodiment, three winning balls, ten winning balls, and 14 winning balls). Is provided, and the count number in the corresponding winning number counter area is incremented by 1 based on winning in the winning opening. That is, information on the winning can be stored in units of one winning in the winning area. Note that a larger area than the winning number counter area 2 is assigned to the winning number counter area 1 so that more winning data can be stored. This is because the main award ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the transmission destination, whereas the payout command may be suspended depending on the state of the payout control device 200 that is the transmission destination. This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 winnings can be stored in the 3 prize ball counter area, 10 prize ball counter area, and 14 prize ball counter area of the winning number counter area 1, respectively. The 3 prize ball counter area, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the winning number counter area 2 are configured to be able to store up to 255 prizes respectively.

  In the process of checking whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, “0” is displayed in the winning number counter area to be checked. Judge whether there is any count number. If there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and it is checked whether the counting numbers of all the winning number counter areas have been checked. Determination is made (step S183). If it is determined that all checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, if it is determined that all checks have not been completed (step S183; N), the process returns to step S181 and the above processing is repeated. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter areas → 10 prize ball counter areas → 14 prize ball counter areas.

  If it is determined in step S181 that there is a count number (step S181; Y), the count number in the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184), and the target winning number counter area 2 is updated. The number of payouts corresponding to the address is acquired (step S185). Then, the value of the winning ball remaining area and the acquired payout number are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the winning ball remaining area (step S187). As the value of the remaining prize ball area before this processing, a fraction that does not satisfy a predetermined number that is a reference for output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

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

In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S193). If the payout command transmission timer is not “0” (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process is terminated. If the payout command transmission timer is “0” (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is busy (step S194).
The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start payout control. If the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy state). Is done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not a payout command (prize ball command) can be received. That is, the payout busy signal is a status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control.

If the payout busy signal is busy (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, instead of transmitting a payout command for each timer interruption, a predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out a prize ball. In the state, the payout command is transmitted. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start payout control and does not transmit a payout command, it is possible to perform useless processing by not performing subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. To prevent and reduce the burden of control.
Conditions for the payout busy signal to be on (busy state) include, for example, during a payout operation, a ball lending operation, a shot ball outage error, an overflow error, a frame radio wave fraud occurrence, a payout ball detection switch (paid out The number of award balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 (the number of unpaid prize balls = the number of game balls remaining) ), Etc. (when not = 0).

  If the payout busy signal is not busy (step S194; N), it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). In the process of checking whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195), among the plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls, “0” is displayed in the winning number counter area to be checked. Judge whether there is any count number.

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

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

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one win in the winning area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 performs control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control can start payout control. A prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control means.
As described above, the game control device 100 performs control to transmit the award ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, so that the award is given only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute payout control. A ball command will be sent. As a result, data corresponding to a winning that has not yet been paid out is held on the game control device 100 side, so that it is backed up by the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and is backed up to the payout control device 200. Even if it does not have the function to do, accurate payout control can be realized.

In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-312759), when a power-off state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data in its storage means and immediately before power-off. The payout control state based on the data is maintained. However, the conventional gaming machine requires a function for backing up, leading to a problem of increasing costs. According to the present invention, accurate payout control can be realized without providing the payout control apparatus 200 with a function for backing up.
Also, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be grasped accurately. Also, since the prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information relating to the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings are provided. Signal information can be managed separately, and information can be managed reliably.

  From the above, the game control is performed in an integrated manner, and the winning areas provided in the gaming area 32 (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37, the general winning port 35, the special winning port 35, Game control means (game control apparatus 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on winning of a game ball to the variable prize winning device 38), and game ball payout control based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means A payout control means (payout control apparatus 200) for performing the game, and the game control means outputs a status signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start payout control. The payout control means transmits a prize ball command to the payout control means, and when a power failure occurs and the power supply recovers from the power failure, the payout control means outputs a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started. Toshi However, the award ball command is not immediately transmitted to the payout control means, and the award ball corresponding to the fact that the state signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means is continuously output for a predetermined period. The command is transmitted to the payout control means.

  In addition, a plurality of winning areas (first start winning opening 36, second starting winning opening 97, ordinary variable winning apparatus 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning apparatus 38) having a different number of winning balls are provided in the game area 32. The control means (game control device 100) includes a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying whether or not a prize ball command for instructing game ball payout control is not transmitted for each prize ball number. When the signal indicates that the payout control can be started and there is an unsent prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200). The status signal specifies whether or not the payout control means can start payout control before specifying whether or not there is an unsent prize ball command in each prize ball command counter. Will be.

  In addition to performing overall game control, a game to a predetermined winning area (first start winning port 36, second starting winning port 97, ordinary variable winning device 37, general winning port 35, special variable winning device 38). Game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on winning a ball, and payout control means (payout control) for paying out a game ball based on a prize ball command transmitted from the game control means Device 200), and the game control means indicates that the payout control means outputted from the payout control means can start the payout control. A prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) for sending a prize ball command to the payout control means when there is a game, and information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined prize area Prize ball signal An external information output means (game control device 100) for outputting the game signal to the outside of the gaming machine, and the external information output means outputs a status signal output from the payout control means, and the payout control means pays out. The prize ball signal is output regardless of whether the control can be started or not.

  In addition, the prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) immediately receives a prize ball command even when a power failure occurs and the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started when the power failure is restored. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and a prize ball command is issued in response to a state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started for a predetermined period of time. This means that it is transmitted to the payout control means.

  Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of storing information relating to a prize ball command and a prize capable of storing information relating to a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100), and a prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) is a predetermined winning area (first start winning port 36, second start winning port 97, normal variation winning device). 37, a single winning ball command is generated in units of a single winning to the general winning opening 35, the special variable winning device 38), and the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started. Is sent to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the winning ball command counter (game control device 100) can store information on the winning in units of one winning in a predetermined winning area. Yes, given The game ball is updated at the time of winning a game ball in the prize area, and the update is performed in response to the transmission of the prize ball command to the payout control means, so that the number of prize ball commands not transmitted can be stored. The information output means accumulates the number of winning balls determined to be paid out in accordance with the winning of game balls to a predetermined winning area, and outputs a winning ball signal to the outside of the gaming machine every time the accumulated value reaches a predetermined number. The winning ball signal counter is capable of storing information on the winning in units of one winning in a predetermined winning area, and is updated when a game ball is won in the predetermined winning area, and external information By updating in accordance with the accumulation process of the number of prize balls by the output means, the number of prize balls that have not yet been accumulated can be stored.

[Random number update process 1]
FIG. 17 shows the random number update process 1 (step S106) in the timer interrupt process. The random number update process 1 is a process for updating the jackpot symbol random number, the hit random number, and the initial value (start value) of the symbol random number that are the targets of the initial value random number update process. In this random number update process 1, it is first determined whether or not the big hit symbol random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (step S211).
If the big hit symbol random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (step S211; N), it is determined whether the normal hit random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (step S214). If the big hit symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (step S211; Y), the big hit symbol initial value random number is loaded as the next initial value (step S212), and the next initial value of the loaded big hit symbol random number is handled. Set to the register (start value setting register) that holds the start value of the random number counter (random number area) to be executed (step S213), and determine whether the normal random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (Step S214).

  If the normal random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (step S214; N), it is determined whether the normal random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting (step S217). Further, when the normal hit random number is waiting for initial value setting (step S214; Y), the hit initial value random number is loaded as the next initial value (step S215), and the next initial value of the loaded normal random hit random number is loaded. The value is set in the register (start value setting register) that holds the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (step S216), and the normal symbol random number is waiting for the next initial value (start value) setting. It is determined whether or not there is (step S217).

  If the normal symbol random number is not waiting for the initial value setting (step S217; N), the random number update process 1 ends. If the normal symbol random number is waiting for the initial value setting (step S217; Y), the hit initial symbol random number is loaded as the next initial value (step S218), and the loaded normal symbol random number is loaded. The next initial value is set in the register (start value setting register) that holds the start value of the corresponding random number counter (random number area) (step S219), and the random number update process 1 is terminated.

[Random number update process 2]
FIG. 18 shows the random number update process 2 (step S107) in the timer interrupt process. The random number update process 2 is a process for updating the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of the special figures 1 and 2. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, there are 1-byte random numbers (variation pattern random numbers 2 and 3) and 2-byte random numbers (variation pattern random number 1) as the variation pattern random numbers. Each time an interrupt occurs, the update target is switched and processed. In addition, when the random number to be updated is 2 bytes, the update process is performed for different interrupts for the upper byte and the lower byte. That is, the update of the 2-byte fluctuation pattern random number 1 (the reach fluctuation mode determining random number) by the random number update process 2 executed in one interrupt process for the main process is executed for either the upper 1 byte or the lower 1 byte. It is comprised so that.

In this random number update process 2, first, a random number update scan counter for sequentially specifying which of the plurality of random numbers to be updated is to be subjected to the current update process is updated (step S231). In the present embodiment, the value of the random number update scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. When the value of the random number update scan counter is “0”, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 (upper) is updated, when it is “1”, the fluctuation pattern random number 1 (lower) is updated, and when it is “2”, the fluctuation The pattern random number 2 is updated, and when it is “3”, the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is updated. Next, the address of the effect random number update table corresponding to the value of the random number update scan counter is calculated (step S232).
Next, a random number upper limit determination value is acquired from the table referred to based on the calculated address (step S234). The table to be referred to at this time stores an upper limit determination value for each type of random number, that is, a value for determining whether or not the random number has made a round.

  Subsequently, for example, a CPU used as a gaming microcomputer in the present embodiment is not provided with a refresh register (hereinafter referred to as “R register”) used for DRAM refresh or the like. In addition, a counter called “M1 counter” that operates in the same manner as the R register is built in, but the value of the M1 counter is loaded (step S234). By using the value of the M1 counter, randomness can be given to the random number. Next, a mask value for masking the value of the M1 counter is acquired, and the value of the M1 counter is masked (step S235). Note that the mask value is a bit number that varies depending on the random number to be updated. For example, when the lower 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 is updated, the lower 1 bit of the M1 counter and the upper 1 byte of the fluctuation pattern random number 1 Is updated to the lower 4 bits of the M1 counter. This is because the upper limit varies depending on the type of random number. As a mask value, when the lower 1 byte of the variation pattern random number 1 is updated, the lower 3 bits of the M1 counter are updated. When the upper 1 byte of the variation pattern random number 1 is updated, the lower 1 byte of the variation pattern random number 1 is updated. Although 4 bits have been exemplified, the numerical value is an example and the present invention is not limited to this.

  Next, it is determined whether the random number area to be updated (random number counter) is the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (step S236). If the random number area is the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (step S236; Y), the remaining value by masking the value of the M1 counter with the upper 1 byte as a mask value as an addition value (hereinafter referred to as this) Is set to a mask update value obtained by adding “1” to “masked value”, the lower 1 byte is set to “0” (step S237), and the process proceeds to step S239. If the random number area is not the upper 1 byte of the 2-byte random number (step S236; N), the upper 1 byte is set to “0” and the lower 1 byte is set to the mask update value as an addition value ( Step S238), the process proceeds to step S239. Note that “1” is added to the masked value because the masked value may be “0”, and if “0” is added later, it does not change from the value before the addition, so this is avoided. is there.

  Then, it is determined whether the random number area to be updated is a 2-byte random number (step S239). If it is a 2-byte random number (step S239; Y), the value (2 bytes) of the random number area to be updated is set (step S240). ), The process proceeds to step S242. If the random number area to be updated is not a 2-byte random number (step S239; N), “0” is set as the upper 1 byte of the random value, and the value (1 of the random area to be updated is set as the lower 1 byte of the random value. Byte) is set (step S241), and the process proceeds to step S242.

  In step S242, a value obtained by adding the addition value determined in step S237 or S238 to the random value is set as a new random value, and it is determined whether the new random value is larger than the upper limit determination value acquired in step S233 (step S242). S243). If the new random number value is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step S243; N), the new random value is saved in the random number area below the 1-byte random number or 2-byte random number (step S245). When the new random value is larger than the upper limit determination value (step S243; Y), a value obtained by subtracting the upper limit determination value from the new random value is set as a new new random value (step S244). Save in the random number area below the byte random number or the 2-byte random number (step S245).

Next, it is determined whether the updated random number area is a 2-byte random number (step S246). If the updated random number area is not a 2-byte random number (step S246; N), the random number update process 2 is terminated. If it is a 2-byte random number (step S246; Y), a new random value (or a value when a new random number is calculated again) is saved in the random number area above the 2-byte random number (step S247). ), The random number update process 2 ends.
In the case of this embodiment, on the effect random number update table, the upper limit judgment value, the mask value of the M1 counter, the type information of the random number area to be updated (1 byte random number, 2 byte random number (upper), 2 byte random number (lower)) The address of the update area is defined for the number of random numbers to be updated (4 blocks).

  In this way, the CPU 111A updates the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of FIG. 1 and FIG. Therefore, the CPU 111 </ b> A has a special figure variation display game out of various random numbers extracted based on the inflow of game balls into the start area of the first start prize opening 36, the second start prize opening 97, and the normal variation prize winning device 37. Random number updating means for updating a fluctuation pattern random number for determining a fluctuation mode (fluctuation pattern) is provided.

[Prize mouth switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 19 shows a winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this winning a prize opening switch / status monitoring process, first, a winning prize monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the big winning prize opening switches 38a in the special winning prize opening (special variable prize winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the big winning prize opening In spite of not being opened, an illegal & winning monitoring process (step S302) for monitoring whether or not there is an illegal winning in the big winning opening and detecting a normal winning is executed.
Thereafter, a winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning apparatus 38) is prepared (step S303), and it is monitored whether there is an illegal winning and a normal winning is made. The detected fraud & prize winning monitoring process (step S304) is executed.

  In the winning opening monitoring table, the monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether or not there is an input to the target switch, the lower address of fraud monitoring information, the lower address of the illegal winning number area, the illegal winning error notification command, the illegal winning prize Number upper limit value (number of fraud occurrence determination), address of winning prize switch table, information of notification timer update information (permit / update) are defined. The winning table of the winning mouth monitoring table includes a monitoring switch bit, a lower address of the winning number counter area 1, a winning number counter area 2 for each switch, in addition to the number of monitoring repetitions (the number of switches). The lower address information is defined. The winning opening monitoring table is prepared according to each switch to be monitored.

  Next, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in the ordinary electric power system is prepared (step S305), and an illegal & winning monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning and detecting a normal winning. (Step S306) is executed. And a winning opening switch (for example, a starting opening 1 switch 36a, a starting opening 3 switch 97a, a winning opening switch 35a of a general winning opening 35, a left winning opening switch, a right winning opening switch, which can always win a prize (no fraud monitoring process is required). )) Is prepared (step S307), a winning number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the winning number is performed, and a start port error monitoring process (step S309) is performed.

Next, a state scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step S310). In the present embodiment, the state scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. Thereafter, the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S311). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S312) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.
In the case of this embodiment, referring to the value of the state scan counter in the gaming machine state monitoring table 1, when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, the switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like The state monitoring based on the 1 signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, the state monitoring based on the shot ball break switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the state scan counter is “2”, state monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “3”, state monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set. The

Next, the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S313). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S314) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.
In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the gaming machine state monitoring table 2, and when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, it is based on the signal output from the glass frame open detection switch 63. The state monitoring is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, the state monitoring based on the signal output from the main body frame open detection switch 64 is set. When the value of the state scan counter is “2”, state monitoring based on the fraud signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “3”, state monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set. Is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is “0” (step S315). If the value of the error scan counter is not “0” (step S315; N), the winning prize switch / state monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no state monitoring target in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 referred to next. When the value of the error scan counter is “0” (step S315; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S316), and a gaming machine for judging a state such as whether an error has occurred or not. A state check process (step S317) is performed.
In the case of this embodiment, referring to the value of the state scan counter in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3, when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, the switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like A state monitoring based on two signals is set. The gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is not defined when the state scan counter is “1” to “3”.

  Thereafter, a payout busy signal check process (step S318) for checking a payout busy signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can start payout control is performed, and the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is ended. Note that the processing of steps S316 to S318 is executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is “0”, so that it is executed at a rate of once every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interruption is performed every 4 milliseconds, the processing from step S316 to S318 is performed every 16 milliseconds.

[Unauthorized & winning monitoring process]
FIG. 20 shows the fraud & prize winning monitoring process (steps S302, S304, S306) in the above-described prize opening switch / state monitoring process. This fraud & prize winning monitoring process is a process performed on each of the two large prize opening switches 38a of the special variable prize winning device 38 and the start opening 2 switch 37a of the normal variation winning prize device 37. With regard to the big prize opening (special variable prize winning device 38) and the ordinary electric power (ordinary variable prize winning device 37), it is easy to perform an illegal act of forcibly opening the opening / closing member and inserting the game ball to pay out the prize ball. In addition to monitoring fraud.

  In this fraud & prize winning monitoring process, first, the fraud monitoring period flag of the winning prize switch subject to error monitoring is checked (step S321), and it is determined whether it is during the fraud monitoring period (step S322). The fraud monitoring period is a period other than during the special game state in which the special variable prize device 38 is opened when the prize monitor switch for error monitoring is the large prize prize switch 38a, and the prize monitor switch for error monitoring is started. In the case of the mouth 2 switch 37a, it is a period other than the state in which the opening control of the normal variation winning device 37 is executed based on the hit of the usual figure.

  If it is the fraud monitoring period (step S322; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the target prize opening switch (step S323). When there is no input to the target prize opening switch (step S323; N), the target notification timer update information is loaded (step S332). Further, when there is an input to the target winning opening switch (step S323; Y), the target illegal winning number is updated by +1 (step S324), and the updated illegal winning number is equal to or larger than the number of fraud determinations to be monitored. It is determined whether or not there is (step S325).

In the present embodiment, the number of fraud occurrence determinations is set to 5 regardless of the type of winning prize switch to be monitored for error, but the number of fraud occurrences defines a different number for each kind of winning prize switch. You can also.
The number of judgments is set to five. For example, when a large winning opening in an open state is converted to a closed state, a game ball is sandwiched between door members of the large winning opening, and the gaming ball is valid for the large winning opening switch This is to prevent the player from judging that the player has won a prize or the noise has been added to the signal, and not to judge it as an error easily.

If the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations to be monitored (step S325; N), a winning mouth monitoring table for the target winning mouth switch is prepared (step S330). In the winning mouth monitoring table (illegal monitoring table) prepared in the winning mouth switch / status monitoring process, the monitoring switch bit indicating the position of data for determining whether or not there is an input to the target switch, the lower address of the fraud monitoring information , The lower address of the illegal winning number area, the illegal winning error notification command, the illegal winning number upper limit value (number of fraud occurrence determination), the winning mouth switch table address, and information on notification timer update information (permission / update) are defined. .
If the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations to be monitored (step S325; Y), the number of fraudulent winnings is limited to the number of fraud determinations (step S326) and the initial value is stored in the target fraud winning notification timer area. (For example, 60000 milliseconds) is saved (step S327). Next, a target fraud occurrence command is prepared (step S328), a fraud winning flag is prepared as a fraud flag (step S329), and the prepared fraud flag is compared with the value of the target fraud flag area (step S340). ).

  On the other hand, if it is not during the fraud monitoring period (step S322; N), a winning opening monitoring table for the target winning opening switch is prepared (step S330), and a winning number counter updating process (step S331) for setting a winning ball is performed. Do. Then, the target notification timer update information is loaded (step S332), and whether or not the notification timer is permitted to be updated is determined (step S333). If the notification timer update is not permitted (step S333; N), the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. If the notification timer is allowed to be updated (step S333; Y), if the target notification timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S334). Note that the minimum value of the notification timer is set to zero.

  The update of the notification timer is permitted when the winning port switch subject to error monitoring is one large winning port switch 38a, and is not permitted when the winning port switch subject to error monitoring is the other large winning port switch 38a. As a result, it is possible to prevent the notification timer from being updated twice as often as the illegal notification about the special variable winning device 38, and to be up in half of a specified time (for example, 60000 milliseconds). . Note that when the winning port switch subject to error monitoring is the start port 2 switch 37a, the update of the notification timer is always permitted.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether the value of the notification timer is 0 (step S335). If the value is not 0 (step S335; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. If the value is 0 (step S335; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, a target fraud cancel command is prepared (step S336), and the fraudulent winning cancel flag is set as the fraud flag. Preparation is made (step S337). And it is determined whether it is the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (step S338).

  When it is the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (step S338; Y), that is, when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 in the present fraud & winning monitoring process, the target number of illegal winnings is cleared ( In step S339, the prepared illegal flag is compared with the value of the target illegal flag area (step S340). Further, when it is not the moment when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 (step S338; N), that is, when the value of the notification timer becomes 0 in the previous fraud & winning monitoring process, the prepared fraud flag is targeted. The value is compared with the value of the illegal flag area (step S340).

  Then, if the prepared fraud flag matches the value of the target fraud flag area (step S340; Y), the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. If the prepared fraud flag and the target fraud flag area do not match (step S340; N), the prepared fraud flag is saved in the target fraud flag area (step S341), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step S342), the fraud & prize winning monitoring process is terminated. Through the above processing, an error notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when an error occurs, and an illegal winning error cancel command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the error is canceled, so that the start and end of error notification are set. Will be.

[Winner counter update process]
FIG. 21 shows the winning number counter updating process (steps S308 and S331) in the winning opening switch / state monitoring process and the fraud & winning monitoring process described above. In this winning number counter updating process, first, the number of winning port switches to be monitored is acquired from the winning port monitoring table (step S351), and whether or not there is an input to the target winning port switch (more precisely, an input change). Determination is made (step S352). In the winning table of the winning port monitoring table (illegal monitoring table) prepared in the winning port switch / status monitoring process, in addition to the number of monitoring repetitions (number of switches), the monitoring switch bit for each switch, Information on the lower address of the winning number counter area 1 and the lower address of the winning number counter area 2 is defined.

  If there is no input to the target winning opening switch (step S352; N), the table address is updated to the address of the next record (step S361), and it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches has been completed (step S362). If there is an input to the target winning opening switch (step S352; Y), the value of the target winning number counter area 1 is loaded (step S353), and the loaded value is updated by +1 (step S354). It is determined whether an overflow occurs (step S355). If no overflow has occurred (step S355; N), the updated value is saved in the winning number counter area 1 (step S356), and the value of the target winning number counter area 2 is loaded (step S357). ). When an overflow occurs (step S355; Y), the value of the target winning number counter area 2 is loaded (step S357). In this embodiment, in step S354, the counter for prize balls (payout command transmission) is updated. The counter size is 2 bytes (range 0-65535).

  After the value of the target winning number counter area 2 is loaded (step S357), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step S358), and it is determined whether it overflows (step S359). If no overflow has occurred (step S359; N), the updated value is saved in the winning number counter area 2 (step S360), and the table address is updated to the address of the next record (step S361). Then, it is determined whether monitoring of all the switches has been completed (step S362). If an overflow occurs (step S359; Y), the table address is updated to the address of the next record (step S361), and it is determined whether monitoring of all switches has been completed (step S362). In the case of this embodiment, in step S358, the counter for the main prize ball signal is updated. The counter size is 1 byte (range 0-255).

  When monitoring of all the switches has not been completed (step S362; N), the process returns to the process of determining whether or not there is an input to the target winning opening switch (step S352). If all the switches have been monitored (step S362; Y), the winning number counter updating process is terminated. As a result of the above processing, the winning number counter areas 1 and 2 are updated based on winning in the winning area and the winning information is stored.

[Start port error monitoring process]
FIG. 22 shows the start port error monitoring process (step S309) in the above-described winning opening switch / state monitoring process. In this starting port error monitoring process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the starting port 1 switch 36a (step S371). When it is determined that there is no input to the start port 1 switch 36a (step S371; N), it is determined whether there is an input to the start port 3 switch 97a (step S375), and there is an input to the start port 1 switch 36a. Is determined (step S371; Y), it is determined whether the previous winning is also a winning to the first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36) (step S372).

In step S372, when it is determined that the previous winning is also a winning at the first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36) (step S372; Y), that is, the game ball is placed in the first starting prize in the winning device 90. If it is not distributed alternately between the mouth 36 and the second start winning prize port 97, the value of the consecutive winning number area is updated by +1 (step S373), and the value of the consecutive winning number area is the upper limit value (this embodiment). In the case of (4), it is determined whether the number is equal to or greater (step S374). When it is determined that the value of the continuous winning number area is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step S374; Y), the process proceeds to step S379, and it is determined that the value of the continuous winning number area is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value. In (Step S374; N), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port 3 switch 97a (Step S375).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S372 that the previous prize was not a prize at the first start opening (first start prize opening 36) (step S372; N), 1 is saved in the continuous winning number area ( In step S384), the start port 1 winning information is saved in the start port determination data area (step S385), and it is determined whether there is an input to the start port 3 switch 97a (step S375).

If it is determined in step S375 that there is no input to the start port 3 switch 97a (step S375; N), it is determined whether the start port error notification timer is 0 (step S388).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S375 that there is an input to the starting port 3 switch 97a (step S375; Y), it is determined whether the previous winning is also a winning to the third starting port (second starting winning port 97). (Step S376).

  In step S376, when it is determined that the previous winning is also a winning at the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) (step S376; Y), that is, the game ball is placed in the first starting prize in the winning device 90. If it is not distributed alternately between the mouth 36 and the second start winning prize port 97, the value of the continuous winning number area is updated by +1 (step S377), and the value of the continuous winning number area is the upper limit (this embodiment). In the case of (4), it is determined whether or not (step S378). If it is determined that the value of the continuous winning number area is not equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step S378; N), it is determined whether the start port error notification timer is 0 (step S388), and the value of the continuous winning number area is When it is determined that the upper limit value is exceeded (step S378; Y), the process proceeds to step S379.

In step S379, the value of the continuous winning number area is kept at the upper limit (step 379).
Next, an initial value (for example, 60 seconds) is saved in the start port error notification timer region (step S380), an error occurrence flag is saved in the start port error flag region (step S381), and a start port error generation command is prepared. (Step S382), an effect command setting process (Step S383) is performed, and the start port error monitoring process is terminated.

If it is determined in step S376 that the previous winning was not the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) (step S376; N), 1 is saved in the continuous winning number area ( In step S386), the start port 3 winning information is saved in the start port determination data area (step S387), and it is determined whether the start port error notification timer is 0 (step S388).
If it is determined in step S388 that the start port error notification timer is 0 (step S388; Y), the start port error monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S388 that the start port error notification timer is not 0 (step S388; N), the start port error notification timer is updated by -1 (step S389), and the start port error notification timer is 0. (Step S390).

If it is determined in step S390 that the start port error notification timer is not 0 (step S390; N), the start port error monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S390 that the start port error notification timer is 0 (step S390; Y), a normal flag is saved in the start port error flag area (step S391), and the start port error cancel command is saved. Is prepared (step S392), an effect command setting process (step S393) is performed, and the start port error monitoring process is terminated.
The winning device 90 is configured so that the game balls are alternately distributed to the first starting port (first starting winning port 36) and the third starting port (second starting winning port 97). When winning continuously at the starting port, there is a possibility of failure of the winning device 90 or an illegal winning due to a thread fishing ball or the like, so this is checked in the starting port error monitoring process. In the present embodiment, an error is handled when winning the same starting port four times in succession.

[Game machine status check processing]
FIG. 23 shows the gaming machine state check process (steps S312, S314, S317) in the above-described winning opening switch / state monitoring process. In this gaming machine state check process, first, a state monitoring table corresponding to the state scan counter is acquired (step S401), and it is determined whether the signal to be monitored is on (step S402).
Information corresponding to the state scan counter is defined in the state monitoring table (the gaming machine state monitoring table prepared in the prize opening switch / state monitoring process). This information includes, for example, the lower address of the start address of the status monitoring area, the lower address of the port input status area of the switch control area where the target signal information is stored, mask data for extracting only the bits of the target signal, and the signal ON judgment data, status off command (in case of error system, error notification end command), status on command (in case of error system, error notification start command), status off monitoring timer comparison value, status on monitoring timer A comparison value is included.

  If the target signal is not on (step S402; N), a state off flag is prepared as a state flag (step S403), and a target state off command is acquired and prepared (step S404). Thereafter, a target state off monitoring timer comparison value is acquired (step S405), and the value of the target signal control region is compared with the current signal state (step S409). The case where the target signal is not ON (step S402; N) is a state indicating that the error signal is not an error (normal), and is a state indicating that the signal from the touch switch is not touched. is there.

  On the other hand, when the target signal is on (step S402; Y), a state on flag is prepared as a state flag (step S406), and a target state on command is acquired and prepared (step S407). Thereafter, the target state on-monitoring timer comparison value is acquired (step S408), and the value of the target signal control region is compared with the current signal state (step S409). The case where the target signal is ON (step S402; Y) is a state indicating that an error signal is an error (abnormal or illegal), and that the signal from the touch switch is touched. It is the state which shows.

  If the value of the target signal control area matches the current signal state (step S409; Y), that is, if the signal state has not changed, the target state monitoring timer is updated by +1 (step S412). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the target state monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value (step S413). If the value of the target signal control area does not match the current signal state (step S409; N), that is, if the signal state changes, the current signal state is saved in the target signal control area ( Step S410). Then, the target state monitoring timer is cleared (step S411), the target state monitoring timer is updated by one (step S412), and it is determined whether or not the value of the target state monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value ( Step S413).

  If the value of the target state monitoring timer is not equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value (step S413; N), the gaming machine state check process is terminated. Further, when the value of the target state monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value (step S413; Y), the state monitoring timer is updated by -1, and is kept at the comparison value -1 (step S414). The status flag thus set is compared with the value of the target status flag area (step S415).

  If the prepared state flag matches the value of the target state flag area (step S415; Y), the gaming machine state check process ends. If the prepared state flag and the value of the target state flag area do not match (step S415; N), the prepared state flag is saved in the target state flag area (step S416), and the production command setting process is performed. (Step S417), and the gaming machine state check process is terminated. Accordingly, the state off command prepared in step S404 or the state on command prepared in S407 is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

[Payout busy signal check processing]
FIG. 24 shows the payout busy signal check process (step S318) in the above-described winning opening switch / state monitoring process. In this payout busy signal check process, first, it is determined whether or not the payout busy signal input from the payout control device 200 is on (step S421). The payout busy signal is turned on when the payout control device 200 cannot start payout control.

  When the payout busy signal is on (step S421; Y), a busy state flag is prepared as a state flag (step S422), and an on-determined monitoring timer comparison value (for example, 32 milliseconds) is set (step S423). Then, it is determined whether the value of the busy signal state area matches the state of the current signal (step S426). If the payout busy signal is not on (step S421; N), an idle state flag is prepared as a state flag (step S424), and an off confirmation monitoring timer comparison value (for example, 32 milliseconds) is set (step S425). ), It is determined whether the value of the busy signal state area matches the state of the current signal (step S426). This makes it possible to check whether the same state continues for a plurality of timer interruptions.

  If the value of the busy signal state area does not match the state of the current signal (step S426; N), the current signal state is saved in the busy signal state area (step S427), and the busy signal monitoring timer is cleared to 0. (Step S428), the busy signal monitoring timer is updated by +1 (Step S429). When the value of the busy signal state area matches the state of the current signal (step S426; Y), the busy signal monitoring timer is updated by +1 (step S429).

  Next, it is determined whether the value of the busy signal monitoring timer is equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value set in step S423 or step S425 (step S430). If it is not equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value (step S430; N), The payout busy signal check process is terminated. If it is equal to or greater than the monitoring timer comparison value (step S430; Y), the busy signal monitoring timer is updated by -1 and kept at the comparison value -1 (step S431), and prepared in step S422 or step S424. The status flag is saved in the payout busy signal flag area (step S432), and the payout busy signal check process is terminated.

By this processing, the busy signal status is set based on the payout busy signal. At this time, even if the state of the payout busy signal changes, the busy signal status is not changed immediately, but the busy signal status is changed when the changed state continues for the signal determination time, and the noise is changed. It is hard to be affected by such as.
Further, since the busy signal status is cleared when the power is turned on, the busy signal status is not set and is in an indefinite state until one of the signal states continues for the signal determination time. Thus, when a power failure occurs and the power supply recovers from the power failure, even if a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control device 200, the prize ball command is immediately issued. In response to the fact that a state signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control device 200 is continuously output for a predetermined period of time, a prize ball command is sent to the payout control device 200. Will be sent. As a result, the payout control device 200 receives the prize ball command and knows that the payout process can be performed immediately, and then transmits the prize ball command, and the payout control corresponding to the prize ball command is performed. It can be prevented from being broken.

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, the details of the special game process (step S109) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, and the normal variation winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are extracted, A game result preliminary determination is performed in advance to determine a game result based on a prize in a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the game.
Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring process, a process for monitoring the detection of a game ball at the special winning prize switch 38a provided in the special variable winning apparatus 38 is performed.

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

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “1”, special figure changing process for setting a special figure stop display time, setting information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. (Step A9) is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of the big hit, and the big winning opening for each big hit A special chart display process (step A10) is performed for setting the fanfare time according to the release pattern and setting information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval process.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “3”, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the process during opening of the big prize opening, etc. are performed. Processing during fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting a time for discharging the remaining balls in the big winning opening and a big hit end process are performed. A big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the execution is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game process number is “6”, a big hit end process (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure ordinary process is performed.

  Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51a (step A15), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A16) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51a is performed. And after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 51b (step A17), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A18) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 51b is performed, and a special figure game process is complete | finished. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the special figure game process timer is not “0” in step A4 (step A4; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the process proceeds to step A15 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

  The jackpot is a special result that accompanies the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (actual accessory continuous operation device is operated). The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (first start winning port 36) winning monitor table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a in this case), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is sent. The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the first start port which is the start port of FIG. 1 (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first start opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure is running shortly (under normal power support) (step A104). ).

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

Next, a second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (here, the start port 2 switch 37a), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the second start port, which is the start port of FIG. 2 (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning at the second starting port (step A111; N), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, normal variation. If the winning device 37 is activated to determine whether or not the game ball is open (step A112), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A113).

  In step A113, it is determined that fraud is occurring when the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the fraud determination number (for example, 5). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud has occurred. When there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal wins. Then, when the number of illegal winnings counted in this way is equal to or larger than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

  If it is determined in step A113 that the power transmission fraud has not occurred (step A113; N), a table for setting information on hold by the second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A114). After performing the special figure starting port switch common process (step A115), the process proceeds to the process of step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed. Further, when it is determined in step A113 that the power transmission fraud is occurring (step A113; Y), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed.

Next, a winning start monitoring table for the third starting opening (second starting winning opening 97) is prepared (step A116), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A117) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition processing, when there is an input to the target start port switch (start port 3 switch 97a in this case), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is sent. The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the third starting port which is the starting port of FIG. 2 (step A118).
If it is determined in step A118 that there is no winning at the third starting port (step A118; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A118 that there is a winning at the third starting port (step A118; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing is being shortened (medium power support is in progress) (step A119). ).

If it is determined in step A119 that the special drawing time is not short (step A119; N), the process proceeds to step A122 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A119 that the special drawing time is short (step A119; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and an effect command setting process (step A121) is performed. . That is, if the time is short, regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game, a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and an effect command setting process (step A121) is performed. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the third starting port (second starting winning port 97) will not win unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 will not win if it is not right-handed. Therefore, in the short-time state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than the left-handed state, but when the third starting port is won during the short-time state (that is, when left-handed during the short-time state). Is configured such that a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) for instructing to right-hand is performed by the effect control device 300.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the third start port (second start winning port 97) (step A122), the special start port switch common processing (step A123) is performed to monitor the start port switch. The process ends.

[Hard random number acquisition processing]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition processing (steps A102, A110, A117) in the above-described start port switch monitoring processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, the first starting port (first starting winning port 36), the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the third starting port (second starting winning port). No winning information of the monitoring target starting port is set (step A131), and the monitoring target starting port among the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a is set. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch (step A132).
When there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A132; N), the hard random number acquisition process is terminated.
On the other hand, when there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A132; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A133), and it is determined whether there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A134). .

If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A134; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process is terminated.
When there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A134; Y), the big hit random number extracted in the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A135). Of the first start port (first start winning port 36), the second start port (normally variable winning device 37), and the third start port (second start winning port 97), the start target to be monitored is selected. Existence information is set (step A136), and the hard random number acquisition process is terminated.

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

As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a, the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch The start port signal output count, which is the number of times information related to the management device external to the gaming machine 10, is output (step A141), the loaded value is updated by 1 (step A142), and the output count overflows. Is determined (step A143).
If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A143; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A144), and the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A143; Y), the process proceeds to step A145. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows, so that it is not saved.

Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitored start port switch is less than the upper limit value. Determine (step A145).
When the number of special figure hold to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A145; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.
If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A145; Y), update the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 or number 2) (+1) ( Step A146), a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start opening switch and the special figure hold number is prepared (step A147), and a production command setting process (step A148) is performed, and the target start opening winning flag is set. Is saved (step A149). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A150), and the big hit random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process of steps A102, A110, A117 is calculated as RWM. Is saved in the big hit random number storage area (step A151). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A152), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A153). This jackpot symbol random number is used in the special figure hold information determination process (step A157).

Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers (in the present embodiment, fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 2) are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A154).
Next, the address of the change order flag storage area corresponding to the total number of the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold (any place from the hold 1 to 8) is calculated (step A155), and the calculated area is the target. The change order flag (see Fig. 1 or Fig. 2) is saved (step A156), the special figure hold information determination process (step A157) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the start winning area of the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, and the normal variable winning device 37. A start storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as start storage that is the right to execute the variable display game is provided. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) is a first random number value extracted based on the winning of a game ball to the first start winning opening 36 which is the starting opening of FIG. 2nd start with a predetermined number as the upper limit of various random numbers extracted based on the winning of game balls to the second start winning opening 97 which is the starting opening of FIG. Memorize as memory.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A157) in the above special figure start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining 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. 29, first, a low-probability determination flag is prepared (step A161), and pre-reading for determining whether or not the jackpot random number value matches with the jackpot determination value (big hit low-probability determination value). A jackpot determination process (step A162) is performed, and it is determined whether a jackpot is set as a determination result (step A163).
If it is determined in step A163 that the jackpot is set as the determination result (step A163; Y), the jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A164) and prepared in step A152. Stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A165), and the process proceeds to step A167.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A163 that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A163; N), that is, when the deviation is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A166). ), The process proceeds to step A167.

In step A167, the stop symbol information acquired in step A165 or the stop symbol information set in step A166 is saved in the symbol information area (step A167).
Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and an effect command setting process (step A169) is performed.
Next, a high-probability determination flag is prepared (step A170), and a look-ahead jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit high probability determination value) or not (step A171). And determine whether or not the big hit is set as the determination result (step A172).
If it is determined in step A172 that the jackpot is set as the determination result (step A172; Y), the jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A173), and preparation is performed in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number obtained is acquired (step A174), and the process proceeds to step A176.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A172 that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A172; N), that is, when the deviation is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A175), the process proceeds to step A176.

In step A176, it is determined whether or not the special figure has a high probability (step A176).
If it is determined in step A176 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A176; N), the process proceeds to step A178.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A176 that the special symbol has a high probability (step A176; Y), the stop symbol acquired in step A174 is stored in the symbol information area where the stop symbol information is saved in step A167. The information or the stopped symbol information set in step A175 is overwritten and saved (step A177), and the process proceeds to step A178. The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for prefetching the variation pattern.

In step A178, a pre-read stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start opening switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A178), and an effect command setting process (step A179) is performed. Thus, in this embodiment, every time the special figure hold information determination process is executed, the effect control device 300 transmits the result determined with the jackpot low probability determination value and the result determined with the jackpot high probability determination value. Is done.
Next, special figure information setting processing (step A180) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed, and fluctuation pattern setting processing for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step S180). A181).

  Thereafter, a pre-reading variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number indicating the variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A182), an effect command setting process is performed (step A183), and the special figure hold information determination is performed. End the process. The special figure information setting process in step A180 and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A181 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary process.

With the above processing, the prefetch stop symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched and the prefetch variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are obtained. It is prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (whether it is a big hit or the type of the fluctuation pattern) is controlled before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. It is possible to notify.
That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). It is a pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Look-ahead jackpot judgment processing]
Next, the details of the prefetching jackpot determination process (steps A162 and A171) in the above special figure hold information determination process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 30, in the look-ahead jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step A191), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A192).

In Step A192, when it is determined that the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (Step A192; Y), the determination result is set to a deviation (Step A197), and the prefetch big hit determination processing is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A192 that the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A192; N), it is determined whether the determination flag prepared immediately before the prefetch big hit determination process is a high probability determination flag. (Step A193).

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

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

[Big prize opening switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special prize opening switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “4”, that is, whether the special prize opening process is in progress (step A201). . When the big winning opening is being opened (step A201; Y), it is determined whether there is an input to the big winning opening switch 38a (step A203). If the special winning opening is not being opened (step A201; N), it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “5”, that is, whether the special winning opening remaining ball is being processed (step S201). A202).
If the winning ball remaining ball processing is in progress (step A202; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the winning port switch 38a (step A203). If the winning prize remaining ball processing is not in progress (step A202; N), the winning prize switch monitoring process is terminated.
Since the special figure game process number does not move to the next until the special figure game process timer becomes “0”, the progress of the game can be checked by the special figure game process number.

When it is determined in step A203 that there is no input to the big prize opening switch 38a (step A203; N), the big prize opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A203 that there is an input to the big prize opening switch 38a (step A203; Y), a big prize mouth count command is prepared (step A204), and an effect command setting process (step A205). I do.
Next, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game process number is “4”, that is, whether the special winning opening is being opened (step A206).

If it is determined in step A206 that the process for opening the big prize opening is not in progress (step A206; N), the big prize opening switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the special winning opening is being released (step A206; Y), the special winning count is updated by +1 (step A207), and the special winning count is limited to the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round. For example, 9) has been reached (step A208).

When the number of the big prize winning count is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A208; N), the special winning prize mouth switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the number of the big winning mouth count becomes equal to or greater than the upper limit (step A208; Y), the special game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (step A209), and the big winning mouth switch monitoring process is terminated. This closes the grand prize opening and ends one round.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are “0” (step A301).
In step A301, if it is determined that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are not "0" (step A301; N), the flag is loaded from the variable order flag storage area (for the hold number total 1). Then (step A302), it is determined whether or not the current variation is that of FIG. 1 (step A303).
When it is determined in step A303 that the current variation is the variation of the special figure 1 (step A303; Y), a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step A304). An effect command setting process (step A305) is performed, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A306) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. At this time, the special figure 1 hold number is not updated by -1, but in step A304, a command (decoration special figure hold number command) corresponding to the updated value of -1 is prepared.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A303 that the current fluctuation is not the fluctuation of special figure 1 (step A303; N), that is, if the current fluctuation is a fluctuation of special figure 2, it corresponds to the special figure 2 holding number. A decoration special figure hold number command to be prepared is prepared (step A307), an effect command setting process (step A308) is performed, a special figure 2 variation start process (step A309) is performed, and the special figure ordinary process is terminated. At this time, the special figure 2 hold number is not updated by -1, but in step A307, a command (decoration special figure hold number command) corresponding to the updated value of -1 is prepared.

In step A301, if it is determined that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started ( Step A310) If the customer waiting demonstration has already started (Step A310; Y), the process proceeds to Step A315.
If the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A310; N), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A311).
Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A312), and an effect command setting process (step A313) is performed. Thereafter, an initial value (for example, a value corresponding to 5 minutes) is saved in the customer waiting demo progress timer area for monitoring the passage of a certain time from the start of the customer waiting state (step A314), and the process proceeds to step A315.

  If the customer waiting demo elapsed timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A315), "0" for the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A316), and the process number is set as the special figure game process number. The area is saved (step A317), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A318). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A319), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A306) in the above-described special figure ordinary process 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. 33 (a), first, a special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the variation symbol discrimination flag area (step A321). A jackpot flag 1 setting process (step A322) is performed for setting the shift information and jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot.

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

  Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal related to the start of fluctuation in FIG. Thereafter, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51a) is saved in the special figure 1 blink control timer area. For example, 100 ms) is saved (step A333), an initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A309) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the same process as the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. This is for memory.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A341). 2. A big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special symbol for setting the special symbol information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern An information setting process (step A344) is performed to prepare a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation 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 variation start information of the second special figure variation display game. (Step A347) is performed.
Next, “1” relating to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).

  Next, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and a signal related to the start of fluctuation in the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 51b) is saved in the special figure 2 blink control timer area. For example, 100 ms) is saved (step A353), an initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is terminated.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
FIG. 34A shows the big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process. In the big hit flag 1 setting process, first, shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A361). Next, the big hit random number is loaded from the RWM special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1), prepared (step A362), and the special figure big hit random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (Step A363). Note that for the number of holdings 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers or the like) about the special figure starting storage whose digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1). Thereafter, a jackpot determination process (step A364) is performed to determine whether the prepared jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value or not.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process (step A364) is a big hit (step A365; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 1 area where the loss information was saved in step A361 (step A366). ), The big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process (step A364) is not a big hit (step A365; N), the big hit flag 1 setting process is terminated while the deviation information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area.

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
FIG. 34B shows the big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) in the above-described special figure 2 fluctuation start process. In the big hit flag 2 setting process, first, shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A371). Next, a big hit random number is loaded from the RWM special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for hold number 1), prepared (step A372), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for hold number 1) is cleared to 0 (Step A372). Note that for the number of reservations 1 is an area for storing information (random number or the like) about the special figure starting storage whose digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2). Thereafter, a jackpot determination process (step A374) is performed to determine whether the prepared jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value or not.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination process (step A374) is a big hit (step A375; Y), the big hit information is overwritten and saved in the big hit flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step A371 (step A376). ), The big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of the big hit determination process (step A374) is not a big hit (step A375; N), the big hit flag 2 setting process is terminated while saving the deviation information in the big hit flag 2 area.

[Big hit judgment processing]
FIG. 35 shows the big hit determination process (steps A364 and A374) in the big hit flag 1 setting process and the big hit flag 2 setting process described above. In this jackpot determination process, first, a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value is set (step A381), and it is determined whether the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A382). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the big hit random number is greater than or equal to the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the big hit judgment value and less than or equal to the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the big hit judgment value It is determined that it is a big hit.
When the value of the big hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A382; Y), the difference is set as the determination result (step A387), and the big hit determination process ends.

On the other hand, when the value of the big hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A382; N), it is determined whether or not the state is a high probability state (step A383).
If it is in a high probability state (step A383; Y), an upper limit determination value with a high probability is set (step A384), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A386). ). If not in the high probability state (step A383; N), an upper limit determination value with a low probability is set (step A385), and it is determined whether the value of the target big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A386). .
When the value of the big hit random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (step A386; Y), the difference is set as the determination result (step A387), and the big hit determination process is terminated.
If the value of the big hit random number is not larger than the upper limit determination value (step A386; N), that is, if the big hit is a big hit, the big hit is set as the determination result (step A388), and the big hit determination process is terminated.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 36 shows the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process described above. In the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A391). ) Is loaded with the jackpot symbol random number (step A392). Next, the special symbol 1 big hit symbol table is set (step A393), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol number area (step A394). By this process, the type of special result is selected.

  Thereafter, the special symbol 1 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step A395), a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A396). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, the special symbol 1 indicator 51a) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, round number upper limit information (in the case of this embodiment, information indicating 16R or 6R) corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A397). The probability variation determination data corresponding to is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination data area (step A398), and a special decoration command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A401). Here, the probability variation determination data is information indicating which mode to shift to after the big hit, and in the present embodiment, in Step A398, “low probability data (normal (no power transmission support))”, “high probability”. Data 1 (probability change (with normal power support)) "or" high probability data 2 (latency probability change (without general power support)) "is acquired and saved in the probability variation determination data area.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not big hit (step A391; N), the stop symbol number at the time of loss is saved in the special symbol 1 stop symbol number region (step A399), and the loss stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern region. (Step A400), a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (Step A401). Through the above processing, a stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

  Thereafter, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A402), and an effect command setting process (step A403) is performed. This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stopped symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A404), and the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step A405). 1 Stops the symbol setting process.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
FIG. 37 shows the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above. In the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process, first, it is determined whether the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A411). If the big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A411; Y), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (holding number 1) The jackpot symbol random number is loaded from (for step A412). Next, the special figure 2 big hit symbol table is set (step A413), the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded big hit symbol random number is acquired, and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (step A414). By this process, the type of special result is selected.

  Thereafter, the special symbol 2 big hit stop symbol information table is set (step A415), a stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired, and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (step A416). The stop symbol pattern is used for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, special symbol 2 indicator 51b) or a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, round number upper limit information (in the case of this embodiment, information indicating 16R or 6R) corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit information area (step A417). Is obtained and saved in the probability variation determination data area (step A418), and a special decoration command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (step A421).

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

  Thereafter, the decoration special figure command is saved in the decoration special figure command area (step A422), and an effect command setting process (step A423) is performed. This decoration special drawing command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step A424), and the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1) is cleared to 0 (step A425). 2. The stop symbol setting process is terminated.

  That is, the game control device 100 executes the first variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball at the first start winning award port 36, and the second start winning award port 97 and the normal variation winning award device 37 Fluctuation display game execution means for executing the second variation display game as the variation display game based on the detection of the game ball is provided. In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variable display game execution control unit that controls the execution of the variable display game based on the determination result by the determination unit (game control device 100). That is, the variable display game execution control means determines the result of the variable display game based on the random number of the start memory stored in the start storage means (game control device 100), and executes the variable display game.

[Special figure information setting process]
Next, details of the special figure information setting process (steps A180, A324, A344) in the special figure hold information determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the special figure information setting process, first, a fluctuation group selection pointer table is set (step A471), and a fluctuation group selection pointer corresponding to the current probability state and stop symbol pattern number is acquired (step S471). A472). Here, in the present embodiment, as the stop symbol pattern number, “0: Outlier symbol”, “1: 16R probability variation symbol”, “2: 6R probability variation symbol A”, “3: 6R probability variation symbol B”, “4: “6R probability variation symbol C” or “5: 6R normal symbol” is set. In addition, as the current probability state, “1: Normal (no power transmission support)”, “2: Probability change (with power transmission support)”, or “3: Latency probability change (without power transmission support)” is set. .

Next, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol pattern number is “0”, that is, whether or not the stop symbol pattern is an off symbol pattern (step A473).
If it is determined in step A473 that the stopped symbol pattern is not an off symbol pattern (step A473; N), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo flag is on (step A475).

If the customer waiting demonstration flag is not on (step A475; N), that is, if the special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the start memory that existed during the previous execution of the special figure fluctuation display game, step A482 is executed. Migrate to
Also, when the customer waiting demonstration flag is on (step A475; Y), that is, there is no start memory during execution of the previous special figure fluctuation display game, and this occurred after the last special figure fluctuation display game ended. When the special figure variation display game is started based on the starting memory, that is, the current starting memory number is 1, the immediately preceding starting memory number is 0, and the starting memory number is 0, the customer waiting state. If there is, it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting demo progress timer for counting the elapsed time from the start of the customer waiting demo state is 0, that is, whether a certain time has passed since the start of the customer waiting demo state (step) A476).

When the value of the customer waiting demonstration elapsed timer is not 0 (step A476; N), the process proceeds to step A482.
In this case, if the customer waiting state progresses and the customer waiting demonstration execution state is after the symbol display C, the BGM notice effect (see FIG. 77) can be executed. In addition, it is possible to select execution of a confirmed notice effect (see FIG. 76) that can be suggested or notified immediately after the start of the special figure variation display game.

When the value of the customer waiting demonstration elapsed timer is 0 (step A476; Y), an execution lottery for a single sitting effect (see FIG. 75) is performed (step A477). When the effect is not executed (step A478; N), the process proceeds to step A482.
In this case, if the customer waiting state progresses and the customer waiting demonstration execution state is after the symbol display C, the BGM notice effect (see FIG. 77) can be executed. In addition, it is possible to select execution of a confirmed notice effect (see FIG. 76) that can be suggested or notified immediately after the start of the special figure variation display game.
In addition, when the sitting one-shot effect is executed as a result of the lottery (step A478; Y), the fluctuation group selection pointer is updated to the value for one sitting (step A479), and the special figure fluctuation starts. Is determined (step A480).

That is, the result is a special result, the current start memory number is 1 and the immediately previous start memory number is 0, and the start memory number is 0, the customer waiting state, the customer waiting state If all conditions are met, a certain period of time has passed since the start of the meeting, and the winning lottery for sitting one-shot production has been fulfilled, the execution of the sitting one-shot production has been decided and one for one sitting It is set to select the fluctuation group table.
Note that the starting memory number is the total number of the holding numbers (starting memory number) of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and the current starting memory number is 1 means the holding number (starting of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2). The total number of memories) is one.
As will be described later, in the variation group table for sitting one shot, a specific variation pattern with a short variation time is selected, so that when a game is started from a waiting state, a big hit occurs suddenly Show and surprise the player to improve the fun of the game.

Note that the sitting one-shot effect execution condition for selecting a specific variation pattern includes a condition that the current start memory number is 1 and the immediately preceding start memory number is 0, or the start memory number is 0. Including a condition that the state is the customer waiting state and a condition that a certain time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state, and these are the conditions regarding the process of changing the starting memory number in a predetermined period. is there. That is, a specific variation pattern can be selected based on the process of changing the starting memory number during a predetermined period.
Here, the predetermined period is a period from when the start memory number decreases to the present after the start of the special figure fluctuation display game executed immediately before the special figure fluctuation display game to be started.
In addition, it can be said that the process of changing the starting memory number considered here considers whether or not the change in the immediately preceding starting memory number is an increase. In particular, the starting memory number increases from 0 to 1. It can be said that it is considered whether or not. In other words, even if the current start memory number is 1, if the number becomes 1 due to a decrease from 2 to 1, a specific variation pattern is not selected.
In addition, the process in which the starting memory number changes from 0 to 1 occurs in the customer waiting state where the special figure variation display game is not executed, or further, the customer waiting state continues for a predetermined time or more. This takes into account whether the starting memory number has changed from 0 to 1.

The customer waiting demo progress timer makes it possible to select a fluctuating group table for sitting once only after a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state. It is also possible to select a variation group table for one shot only on the condition that the demo flag is on.
Further, the processing of steps A477 and A478 may not be performed.

If it is not the time of starting the special figure change (step A480; N), the variable group selection pointer updated in step A479 is saved in the variable group selection pointer area (step A485), and the special figure information setting process is terminated. To do.
If it is at the time of starting the special figure change (step A480; Y), a sitting one-off production execution flag is set (step A481), and the change group selection pointer updated in step A479 is set as the change group selection pointer area. (Step A485), and the special figure information setting process is terminated.
The special figure change start time is a special figure information setting process in the special figure change start process and the special figure change start process, and a special figure change information is not in the special figure hold information determination process. This is the case of information setting processing.
Note that the determination in step A480 is a case where the current start memory number is 1 and the immediately preceding start memory number is 0, and therefore, based on the start memory that is the target of the special figure hold information determination process. The special figure variation display game is started immediately. Therefore, the sitting one-shot effect execution flag may be set at the time of the special figure hold information determination process without performing the process of step A480.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A473 that the stop symbol pattern is a disjoint symbol pattern (step A473; Y), the variation group is selected to a value corresponding to the total value of the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number. The pointer is updated (step A474), and it is determined whether or not it is during the special figure high probability & time reduction (step A482).
If the special figure high probability & time is not short (step A482; N), the variable group selection pointer acquired in step A472 is saved in the variable group selection pointer area (step A485), and the special figure information setting process is performed. finish.
If it is during the special figure high probability & short time (step A482; Y), it is determined whether the number of high probability fluctuations is 4 or less (step A483).

The remaining high probability variation number of 4 or less means that the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state and the short time state (specific game state) is 4 or less. In the case of the special figure information setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process, it is determined whether it is 4 or less with reference to the current number of high probability fluctuations.
Also, in the case of the special figure information setting process in the special figure hold information determination process, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory to be determined is in a high probability state and a short time based on the current high probability change frequency and the start memory number. It is determined whether it corresponds to the last four special figure fluctuation display games in the state.

If the number of high-probability fluctuations is not less than 4 (step A483; N), that is, if it does not correspond to the last four special figure fluctuation display games in the high-probability state and the short-time state, the fluctuation group acquired in step A472 The selection pointer is saved in the variable group selection pointer area (step A485), and the special figure information setting process is terminated.
If the remaining number of high probability fluctuations is 4 or less (step A483; Y), that is, if it corresponds to the last four special figure fluctuation display games in the high probability state and the short time state, The variable group selection pointer is updated to the value (step A484), the updated variable group selection pointer is saved in the variable group selection pointer area (step A485), and the special figure information setting process is terminated.

  By updating the variable group selection pointer with the value for special effects, the variable group table for special effects is selected. Thereby, for example, the variation time becomes the variation time for special effects (here, 5 seconds). Note that the variation time may be different or the same depending on whether the result is wrong or not. Also, the variation group table for special effects may be different or the same when the result is different from the case of winning. When changing the variation group table for special effects, the pointer value is changed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is a big hit symbol pattern, the variation pattern is selected in consideration of whether or not a single sitting effect or a special effect is executed. Note that the BGM notice effect and the final notice effect can be executed regardless of the variation pattern, and it can be determined whether or not the effect control device 300 executes them.
In addition, when the stop symbol pattern is a disjoint symbol pattern, the distribution of the variation pattern differs depending on the number of holds.
Specifically, for example, when the stop symbol pattern is a disjoint symbol pattern and the current gaming state is normal (no support for ordinary power) or latent probability change (no ordinary power support), Special figure 2 When the total number of holds is “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “ 8 ”, the distribution of the variation pattern is different.
In addition, when the stop symbol pattern is an off symbol pattern and the current gaming state is probabilistic (with ordinary power support), the total value of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is “1”. The distribution of the variation pattern differs depending on whether it is “2”, “3”, or “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”.
Further, when the last four special-figure variation display games in the high-probability state and the short-time state are applicable, a variation pattern for executing a special effect described later is selected.

[Variation pattern setting process]
Next, the details of the above-described special figure hold information determination process, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and the fluctuation pattern setting process (steps A181, A326, A346) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start will be described.
As shown in FIG. 39, in the variation pattern setting process, first, a variation group address table is set (step A441), the address of the variation group table corresponding to the variation group selection pointer is acquired and prepared (step A442), The fluctuation pattern random number 1 is loaded from the fluctuation pattern random number 1 storage area (for the holding number 1) of the target (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) and prepared (Step A443).

Next, a 2-byte sorting process (step A444) is performed to acquire and prepare the address of the variation pattern selection table obtained as a result of the sorting (step A445), and the target (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) The fluctuation pattern random number 2 is loaded from the fluctuation pattern random number 2 storage area (for the holding number 1) and prepared (step A446).
Next, a distribution process (step A447) is performed, the fluctuation pattern number obtained as a result of the distribution is acquired, saved in the fluctuation pattern number area (step A448), and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern that is a game execution mode from among a plurality of variations.

40 and 41 show a part of the contents of the variation group table and the variation pattern selection table. FIG. 40 shows a part of the contents of the variation group table and the variation pattern selection table when the result is a 16R probability variation jackpot.
FIG. 40A is a variation group table other than one for sitting and special effects, and when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, that is, the change group table in the normal probability state and not the short-time state. showed that. This variation group table is a variation group table that can be selected by the variation group selection pointer acquired in step A472 in the special figure information setting process.

The variation group (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by the variation group table includes a normal long reach system (with a long variation time in N reach) and a normal short reach system (with a short variation time in N reach). , SP1 reach system, SP2 reach system, and SP3 reach system, each of which has a distribution value.
The variation group is selected by the selected variation group table and the variation pattern random number 1.
The fluctuation pattern random number 1 takes a value of 0 to 65535. For example, 31512 values are assigned to the normal long reach system. That is, a normal long reach type variation group is selected with a probability of 31512/65536.

FIG. 40B shows the contents of a normal short reach variation pattern selection table used when a normal short reach variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG.
The variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection table include eight variation patterns with variation pattern numbers 53 to 60, all of which are normal short reach, and a distribution value is set for each.
The variation pattern is selected by the selected variation pattern selection table and the variation pattern random number 2.
The fluctuation pattern random number 2 takes a value of 0 to 255. For example, 28 values are assigned to the fluctuation pattern number 53. That is, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number 53 is selected with a probability of 28/256.
The variation pattern 53, which is the shortest variation time among the variation patterns of the normal short reach system, is a variation pattern that can be selected except when the result is a special result. It is a variation pattern that has the shortest variation time.

FIG. 40C shows a variation group table for special effects. The special effects are performed in the last four special-figure display games in the high probability state and the short time state.
This variation group table is selected only when the production mode is the probability variation mode, that is, the high probability state and the short time state, and the variation group selection pointer updated in step A484 in the special figure information setting process. Is a variation group table selected by The variation group (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by the variation group table is only the special effect system.

FIG. 40 (d) shows the contents of a special effect system variation pattern selection table used when a special effect system variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 40 (c).
The variation pattern that can be selected by this variation pattern selection table is only the variation pattern whose variation pattern number is 100, and the variation time is 5000 ms. Even when a special result other than the 16R probability variation big hit is obtained, only the variation pattern with the variation pattern number of 100 can be selected, and the variation time is 5000 ms. Further, as will be described later with reference to FIGS. 41C and 41D, the variation time is 5000 ms even when the result is out of order. In other words, the last four special-figure fluctuation display games in the high-probability state and the short-time state in which special effects are performed have a fluctuation time of 5000 ms.

  FIG. 40 (e) shows a variation group table for one sitting. This variation group table can be selected regardless of the production mode, and is a variation group table selected by the variation group selection pointer updated in step A479 in the special figure information setting process. A variation group (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by the variation group table is only a sitting one-shot system.

FIG. 40 (f) shows the contents of a sitting one-shot variation pattern selection table used when a sitting one-shot variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 40 (e).
The variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection table are two variation patterns having variation pattern numbers 90 and 91.
The fluctuation times of these fluctuation patterns are 500 ms and 3000 ms, which are shorter than the fluctuation times of the fluctuation patterns other than the fluctuation pattern numbers 90 and 91. That is, the variation pattern 90 has the shortest variation time among all variation patterns, and the variation pattern 91 has the second shortest variation time among all variation patterns.
These variation patterns are such that when the special figure variation display game is started with the start memory number being 1, the start memory number immediately before the start memory number becomes 1 is 0, and the start memory number is 0. In this state, a specific variation pattern that can be selected only when the customer waiting state in which the special figure variation display game is not executed and the customer waiting state has continued for a predetermined time or more is formed.

Note that even when a special result other than the 16R probability variation big hit is obtained, one of the variation patterns of the variation pattern numbers 90 and 91 is selected when a single sitting effect is performed.
Further, even if the current starting memory number is 1 and the result is a special figure variation display game in which the result is a special result, if the immediately preceding starting memory number is 2, the sitting one-shot effect is not performed, and FIG. The variation group table of a) or (c) is selected.
In addition, even if the immediately preceding start memory number is 0, when the start memory number is 0, the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the customer wait state even when the customer wait state is not the customer wait state. If there is not, the sitting one-shot effect is not performed, and the variation group table of FIG. 40 (a) or (c) is selected.

FIG. 41 shows a part of the contents of the variation group table and the variation pattern selection table when the result is out of place.
FIG. 41 (a) shows a variation group table in the case where the total number of holdings (starting memory number) in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is 1, and when the effect mode is the normal effect mode, The variation group table in the normal probability state and not the short time state is shown.
This variation group table is a variation group table that can be selected by the variation group selection pointer acquired in step A472 in the special figure information setting process.
As a variation group (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by this variation group table, there are a reachless system, a normal short reach system, an SP1 reach system, and an SP2 reach system.

FIG. 41 (b) shows the contents of a non-reach system variation pattern selection table used when a reachless system variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 41 (a).
The variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection table include two variation patterns 6 and 7, each having no reach.
If the result is out of order and the total starting memory number is 1, whether the immediately preceding starting memory number is 0 or 2, whether the customer is waiting, whether the customer waiting state starts Regardless of whether or not a predetermined time has passed since then, the variation group table shown in FIG. 41A is selected.
In other words, in the case of detachment, the variation pattern is selected without considering the process of changing the starting memory number during the predetermined period. Of course, the variation group table may be made different in consideration of the process of changing the starting memory number in a predetermined period, and the change patterns that can be selected may be made different.

Therefore, if the current starting memory number is 1 and the immediately preceding starting memory number is 0, and a certain time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state, if the result is out of order, the shortest fluctuation Even the time is 12000 ms.
On the other hand, if the result is a special result and a one-shot production is performed, the fluctuation time is extremely short, 500 ms or 3000 ms, so suddenly hit the player who expected a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or more. It is possible to give an impression as if the occurrence has occurred and to be surprised, and to improve the fun of the game.

FIG. 41C shows a variation group table for special effects.
This variation group table is selected only when the production mode is the probability variation mode, that is, the high probability state and the short time state, and the variation group selection pointer updated in step A484 in the special figure information setting process. Is a variation group table selected by
The variation group (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by the variation group table is only the special effect system.
FIG. 41 (d) shows the contents of a special effect system variation pattern selection table used when a special effect system variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 41 (c). The variation pattern that can be selected by the variation pattern selection table is only the variation pattern with the variation pattern number 101, and the variation time is 5000 ms.

FIG. 41 (e) shows a variation group table in the case where the total number of holdings (starting memory number) in the special drawings 1 and 2 is four or more, and the production mode is the probability variation mode, that is, The variation group table in high probability state and short time state is shown.
This variation group table is a variation group table that can be selected by the variation group selection pointer acquired in step A472 in the special figure information setting process.

As a variation group (variation pattern selection table) that can be selected by this variation group table, there are a reachless system, an SP1 reach system, an SP2 reach system, and an SP3 reach system.
FIG. 41 (f) shows the contents of the unreachable variation pattern selection table used when a reachless variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 41 (e).
Among the variation patterns that can be selected by the variation pattern selection table, there are two variation patterns with the variation pattern numbers 224 and 32 that are not reachable. Among these, the variation pattern having the variation pattern number 224 is the variation pattern having the shortest variation time among the variation patterns that can be selected when the result is out of order. Although the fluctuation time of this fluctuation pattern is 3200 ms, this time is longer than the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern in the case of the single sitting effect shown in FIG.

The variation pattern in the case of a single sitting effect may include a variation pattern having a variation time longer than the shortest variation time in the variation pattern other than in the case of a single sitting effect. That is, the variation pattern in the case of a single sitting effect may include at least one variation pattern that is shorter than the shortest variation time in the variation pattern other than that in the case of a single sitting effect.
In addition, the condition for selecting the sitting one-shot effect can be arbitrarily set, and may be other than the above-described conditions.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the change start information setting process (steps A327 and A347) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process and special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the change start information setting process, first, the random number storage area of the target change pattern random numbers 1 to 2 is cleared (step A451). Next, a variation time value table is set (step A452), a variation time value corresponding to the variation pattern number is acquired, and saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A453).

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

Through the above processing, information related to the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern determining means for selecting and determining a variation pattern of identification information executed in the variation display game based on the determination information of the start memory.
Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to extension of the stop time are listed, and the commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 in this order. In particular, by transmitting the decoration special figure command before the variation command, the processing in the effect control device 300 can be efficiently advanced.

  Based on the above, a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the gaming machine 10, a start memory that is a right to execute a variable display game based on a winning of a game ball in a starting winning area (first starting winning port 36, second starting winning port 97, normal variable winning device 37) is stored in a predetermined memory. Start storage means (game control apparatus 100) for storing up to the upper limit number, variable display game execution control means (game control apparatus 100) for executing a variable display game based on the start storage stored in the start storage means, and a variable display game Variation pattern determining means (game control device 100) for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the variation display game when starting the game, the variation pattern determining means, And thus it can be selected to change pattern on the basis of the course of the start memory number of changes between periodic. Therefore, the game process is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the variation pattern determining means (game control device 100) changes the start memory number after the start memory number has decreased with the start of the variation display game executed immediately before the start of the variation display game to be started. The variation pattern can be selected based on the process. Therefore, the game process is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the variation pattern determining means (game control device 100) determines whether or not the start memory number has increased after the start memory number has decreased with the start of the variable display game executed immediately before the start of the variable display game to be started. Based on this, the variation pattern can be selected. Therefore, the game process is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the variation display determination unit (game control device 100) starts the variation display game with the start memory number being 1, the start memory number immediately before the start memory number becomes 1 is 0, In the state where the start memory number is 0, a specific variation pattern can be selected only when the customer waiting state where the variation display game is not executed is in effect. Therefore, the game process is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the variation display determination unit (game control device 100) starts the variation display game with the start memory number being 1, the start memory number immediately before the start memory number becomes 1 is 0, In the state where the start memory number is 0, a specific variation pattern can be selected only when the customer waiting state where the variation display game is not executed and the customer waiting state has continued for a predetermined time or more. . Therefore, the game process is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the specific variation pattern has a shorter variation time than variation patterns other than the specific variation pattern. Therefore, it becomes clear that the process of the game is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Here, the variation pattern determining means for selecting and determining the variation pattern of the variation display game when starting the variation display game can select the variation pattern based on the process of changing the starting memory number in a predetermined period. Although an example of this has been described, the process of changing the number of starting memories in a predetermined period considered when selecting the variation pattern is not limited to the above-described process.

  The predetermined period may be any period in the past. The predetermined period may be started at a predetermined time or a predetermined number of games before the present, at a predetermined start time at an actual time managed by the RTC 338, or at a specific game. For example, when a specific game event managed by the game control device 100 is started. Further, the end of the predetermined period is as follows (during the process of determining the variation pattern), at the end of the previous game, at a predetermined end time at the actual time managed by the RTC 338, at the end of a specific game, at the game control device 100 When a specific game event that is managed by is generated, a predetermined period can be set by arbitrarily combining these start and end periods. Moreover, it is good also as the beginning or the end other than the conditions listed here.

  In addition, the process of changing the starting memory number to be considered in setting the variation pattern may be any process, and whether or not a predetermined number or more of starting memories have occurred during the predetermined period set as described above. The variation pattern is set based on whether conditions such as whether the number of starting memories has reached a specific number, whether these changes in starting memories have occurred in a waiting state for customers, or the like have been achieved. Of course, two or more conditions may be set, or conditions other than those listed here may be set as conditions relating to the process of changing the starting memory number. Furthermore, conditions relating to the process of changing the starting memory number may be combined with other conditions. Further, the variation pattern may be set based on how many conditions set in each of a plurality of predetermined periods are achieved.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 43, in the special symbol changing process, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the changing symbol discrimination flag is prepared (step A501), and an effect command setting process (step A502) is performed.
Next, a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is set (step A503), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A504). In the present embodiment, 800 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is an off symbol pattern, and 2000 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is a big hit symbol pattern.
Note that when a single sitting effect is performed, the display time may be short (for example, 500 ms).
Next, “2” relating to the special figure display process is set as the process number (step A505), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A506).

  Next, a signal related to the end of change in Special Figure 1 (for example, special signal 1 changing signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A507), and a signal related to the end of change in Special Figure 2 (for example, special design 2) (In-change signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A508), and the control timer initial value is stored in the symbol determination number signal control timer area related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game for output to the external information terminal. (For example, 256 milliseconds) is saved (step A509). After that, as information for control of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51a, a stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 display 51a is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A510). ) As the information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 51b, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 display 51b is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step). A511), the special figure changing process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process The big hit flag 2 set in step 1 is loaded (step A601), and the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area are cleared (step A602). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A603). (For example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, and the special symbol 2 signal ON) are saved in the RWM test signal output data area (step A606). A round number upper limit value table is set (step A607).

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

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

  Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A610), and an effect command setting process (step A613) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the winning result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A612), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A613) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command is prepared in accordance with the presence / absence of the sitting one-shot effect execution flag set in the special figure information setting process (step A614), and the effect command setting process (step A615) is performed.

Thereafter, the fanfare time is set in accordance with the presence / absence of the sitting one-shot effect execution flag (step A616), and the sitting one-shot effect execution flag is cleared (step A617). The fanfare time is set to 10000 ms when there is no sitting one-shot effect execution flag, and is set to 100 ms when there is a sitting one-shot effect execution flag.
Then, the fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A618), and the big prize opening illegal prize number area of the big prize opening (special variable prize winning device 38) corresponding to the big prize opening information is cleared ( In step A619), a fraud monitoring period non-period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area corresponding to the big prize opening information (step A620). Thereafter, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A621) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit at step A604 (step A604; N), a high probability variation number update process is performed which is a process for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in a high probability state. (Step A622), “0” for the special figure normal process is set as the process number (Step A623), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (Step A624).
Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A625), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A626), and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

[Fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A621) in the special figure display process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1, first, “3” related to the fanfare / interval process is set as the process number (step A631), and the process number is designated as the special game process number. Save in the area (step A632).

  Next, a signal related to the start of big hit (special gaming state) (for example, big hit 1 signal ON, big hit 2 signal ON, big hit 3 signal ON, big hit 4 signal ON) is saved in the external information output data area ( Step A633), signals relating to the end of the high probability state and the short time state (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, special symbol 1 variable time shortening state signal is OFF, special symbol (2) Fluctuation time shortening state signal is OFF and normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A634). In addition, even during the special figure high probability, since only the probability state changes, the normal symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal are always OFF. Thereafter, the number of rounds area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (step A635), the number without time is saved in the game state display number area (step A636), and the normal game mode flag Save the ordinary low probability flag in the area (step A637).

  Then, the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A638), and the high probability notification flag is used to turn off the gaming state display LED (third gaming state display unit 58) provided on the gaming board 30 related to the high probability state display. The area is cleared (step A639), and the special figure low probability & short time none flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A640). Next, the high probability variation count area for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state is cleared (step A641), and the power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery is performed. The probability information command (low probability) is saved in the hour transmission command area (step A642). 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 A643), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 56) is saved. In order to make it light up, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A644), and the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 ends. As a result, the information on the effect mode is once cleared with the occurrence of the special game state.

[High probability change count update processing]
Next, details of the high-probability fluctuation number update process (step A622) in the above-described special figure display process will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the high probability variation number update process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure has a high probability (high probability state) (step A651). When the special figure is not in high probability (step A651; N), the high probability variation frequency update process is terminated. If the special figure has a high probability (step A651; Y), the high probability change count is updated by -1 (step A652), and it is determined whether the high probability change count is "0" (step A653). ).

  When the high probability variation number is not “0” (step A653; N), that is, when the next special figure variation display game is also in a high probability state, the high probability variation number update process is terminated. In addition, when the high probability change count becomes “0” (step A653; Y), that is, when the high probability state ends in this special figure change display game, the game board 30 related to the display of the high probability state. The high probability notification flag area is cleared to turn off the game state display LED (third game state display unit 58) provided in (Step A654), and a signal related to the high probability end (for example, two jackpot signals are turned off). Save in the external information output data area (step A655). Next, a signal related to the end of high probability & short time (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is OFF, special symbol 2 variation time shortening The state signal is OFF and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A656).

  Next, the number without time saving is saved in the game state display number area (step A657), the ordinary low probability flag is saved in the ordinary figure game mode flag area (step A658), and the special figure game mode flag area is designated. The low probability & short time flag is saved (step A659). Next, a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A660), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first gaming state display unit 56) is displayed. In order to turn it off, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A661), and the high probability variation number updating process is terminated. As a result, the high probability state is ended and the normal probability state is obtained by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times after the special game state is ended. If the time-short state has occurred, the time-short state is also terminated when the high-probability state is terminated.

[Fanfare / In-interval processing]
Next, the details of the fanfare / interval process (step A11) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 47, in the fanfare / interval processing, first, the number of rounds in the special gaming state is updated by +1 (step A701), and a round command corresponding to the number of rounds in the special gaming state is prepared (step A702). Then, an effect command setting process (step A703) is performed.

Next, the special winning opening opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A704), and the processing number is set to “4” related to the special winning opening open process (step A705). The process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A706).
Next, a signal relating to the start of opening of the special winning opening (for example, the signal for operating the special electric accessory 1 is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A707), and the number of winning prizes to the special winning opening is stored. The information in the winning mouth count area is cleared (step A708). Then, in order to open the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, on-data is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step A709), and the fanfare / interval processing is ended.

[Processing during the grand prize opening]
Next, details of the special winning opening opening process (step A12) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 48, in the special winning opening opening process, first, the current round number is compared by comparing the current round number in the special game state being executed with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit value area of the RWM. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A801).
If it is not the final round (step A801; N), an interval command related to the interval between rounds is prepared (step A802), an effect command setting process (step A804) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A805.
On the other hand, if it is the final round (step A801; Y), an ending command related to the display control of the ending display screen at the end of the special game state is prepared (step A803), and an effect command setting process (step A804). ) And the process proceeds to step A805.

In step A805, the process number is set to “5” related to the winning ball remaining ball process (step A805). Then, the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A806).
Next, the remaining ball processing time (for example, 1.9 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A807), and in order to close the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning device 38, the big prize opening solenoid 38b is set. The off data for turning off is saved in the large winning opening solenoid output data area (step A808), and the large winning opening opening process is terminated.

[Large winning ball remaining ball processing]
Next, details of the big winning opening remaining ball process (step A13) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 49, in the winning prize remaining ball processing, first, the current round is determined by comparing the current round number in the special game state being executed with the round number upper limit value in the round number upper limit area of the RWM. It is determined whether it is the final round (step A901).

If the current round in the special gaming state is not the final round (step A901; N), “3” is set as the processing number for the fanfare / interval processing (step A902), and the processing number is set as the special game. Save in the process number area (step A903).
Next, the interval time (for example, 0.1 second) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A904), and a signal (for example, the special electric accessory 1) relating to the end of opening of the big prize opening (special variable winning device 38). The operating signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A905), and the winning prize remaining ball processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the current round in the special gaming state is the final round (step A901; Y), “6” relating to the jackpot end process is set as the process number (step A906), and the process number is designated as the special game process. Save in the number area (step A907).
Next, the ending time (for example, 5.1 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A908), and a signal (for example, a special electric accessory) relating to the end of opening of the big prize opening (special variable winning device 38). (1 in-operation signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A909).
Next, the information on the number-of-winner count area for storing the number of wins to the prize-winning mouth is cleared (step A910), and the information on the number-of-rounds area for storing the number of rounds in the special gaming state is cleared (step A911). The information of the round number upper limit area storing the upper limit value of the round number in the special game state is cleared (step A912), and the big winning opening remaining ball process is ended.
When a single sitting effect is performed, at least one of the remaining ball processing time, the interval time, and the ending time may be shortened.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end process (step A14) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the jackpot ending process, first, a subroutine call based on probability variation determination data is performed (step A1001).
When the probability variation determination data is “low probability data (normal (no ordinary power support))” in step A1001, jackpot end setting processing 1 (step A1002) is performed, and the processing proceeds to step A1005.
If the probability variation determination data is “high probability data 1 (probability variation (with ordinary power support))” in step A1001, a big hit end setting process 2 (step A1003) is performed and the process proceeds to step A1005. To do.
If the probability variation determination data is “high probability data 2 (latency probability change (no power transmission support))” in step A1001, jackpot end setting processing 3 (step A1004) is performed, and processing in step A1005 is performed. Transition.

In step A1005, a probability information command is loaded from the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery and prepared (step A1005). Then, an effect command setting process (step A1006) is performed.
Next, “0” for the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A1007), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A1008).
Next, a signal related to the end of the big hit (for example, 1 signal for the big hit is OFF, 3 signals for the big hit is OFF, and 4 signals for the big hit is OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1009). The condition device operating signal is OFF, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is OFF, the special symbol 1 signal is OFF, and the special symbol 2 signal is OFF) in the test signal output data area (step A1010).
Next, the information in the probability determination flag area is cleared (step A1011), the information in the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of the big hit is cleared (step A1012), and the fraud monitoring period flag area is in the fraud monitoring period. The flag is saved (step A1013), and the big hit ending process is ended.

[Big jackpot end setting 1]
FIG. 51A shows the jackpot end setting process 1 (step A1002) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 1, first, a signal related to the absence of a time-short state (for example, 2 signals of jackpot is OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1021), and a signal related to the start of the low-probability state and the absence of a time-short state. (For example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is OFF, the special symbol 1 variation time shortening state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 variation time shortening state signal is OFF, and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF The status signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1022).

Next, the game state display number area is saved with a number without a short time state (step A1023), the ordinary figure game mode flag area is saved with a usual figure low probability flag (step A1024), and the special figure game mode flag area is designated. The low probability & short time flag is saved (step A1025).
Next, the high probability variation count area for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state is cleared (step A1026), and a signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the firing position designation signal 1 is turned OFF) is tested. In the signal output data area (step A1027), the left-handed number is saved in the gaming state display number 2 area to turn off the right-handed display LED (first gaming state display unit 56) ( Step A1028).
Next, a probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1029), and the jackpot end setting process 1 is ended.

[Big hit end setting process 2]
FIG. 51B shows the jackpot end setting process 2 (step A1003) in the jackpot end process described above. In the jackpot end setting process 2, first, a signal related to the start of the time-saving state (for example, the jackpot 2 signal is turned ON) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1031). Since the signal related to the start of the short-time state is output from the big hit, it is saved in the external information output data area in a continuous manner.
Next, a signal related to the start of the high probability state and the short time state (for example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 1 variable time shortening state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 The fluctuation time shortening state signal is turned on and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1032).

Next, the number with the short time state is saved in the game state display number area (step A1033), the common figure high probability flag is saved in the usual figure game mode flag area (step A1034), and the special figure game mode flag area is saved. The special figure high probability & short time flag is saved (step A1035).
Next, an initial value (100 in this case) is saved in the high probability variation count area for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state (step A1036), and the probability information command is transmitted in the power failure restoration transmission command area. (High probability) is saved (step A1037), and the jackpot end setting process 2 is ended. In the present embodiment, the right-handed mode is set during the short-time state, but since the right-handed mode is set from the big hit, the setting for the right-handed end setting process 2 is not performed.
That is, the start condition of the specific gaming state is established based on the end of the special gaming state based on the special result that the probability variation determination data becomes “high probability data 1 (probability change (with ordinary power support))”, and the specific gaming state starts. Will be. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a specific game state setting means for setting a specific game state over a period from when the start condition is satisfied to when the variable display game is executed a specified number of times (here, 100 times).

[Big jackpot end setting 3]
FIG. 52 shows jackpot end setting process 3 (step A1004) in the above jackpot end process. In the jackpot end setting process 3, first, a signal related to the absence of the time reduction state (for example, 2 signals of the big hit is OFF) is saved in the external information output data area (step A1041), and a signal related to the start of the high probability state and the absence of the time reduction state. (For example, the special symbol 1 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 2 high probability state signal is ON, the special symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal is OFF, and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is OFF. The status signal is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1042).

Next, the game state display number area saves the number without the time-saving state (step A1043), the ordinary figure game mode flag area saves the ordinary figure low probability flag (step A1044), and the special figure game mode flag area specially saves. The high probability & short time flag is saved (step A1045).
Next, an initial value (100 in this case) is saved in the high probability variation count area for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state (step A1046), and a signal related to the left hand instruction (for example, the firing position) The specified signal 1 is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A1047), and the right-handed display LED (first game state display unit 56) is turned off, so that the left-hand side is in the game state display number 2 area. The number in the state is saved (step A1048).
Next, the probability information command (latency) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A1049), and the jackpot end setting process 3 is ended.

[Direction command setting processing]
Next, details of the effect command setting process in each process executed during the timer interrupt process will be described. As shown in FIG. 53, in the effect command setting process, first, the status of the effect serial transmission buffer is read (step A2001), and it is determined whether the effect serial transmission buffer is full (step A2002).
If the effect serial transmission buffer is full (step A2002; Y), the process returns to the process of reading the effect serial transmission buffer status (step A2001).
If the effect serial transmission buffer is not full (step A2002; N), command data (MODE) is written to the effect serial transmission buffer (step A2003).

Next, the status serial transmission buffer status is read (step A2004), and it is determined whether the production serial transmission buffer is full (step A2005).
When the effect serial transmission buffer is full (step A2005; Y), the process returns to the process of reading the effect serial transmission buffer status (step A2004).
If the effect serial transmission buffer is not full (step A2005; N), command data (ACTION) is written in the effect serial transmission buffer (step A2006), and the effect command setting process is terminated.

[Design variation control processing]
FIG. 54 shows the symbol variation control process (steps A16 and A18) in the above-mentioned special-figure game process and the symbol variation control process (step B15) in the regular game process described later. The symbol variation control process is a process for controlling the variation of a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol, etc.) or a normal symbol (ordinary symbol) and setting display data of the special symbol or the normal symbol.

  In this symbol variation control process, first, it is checked whether or not the variation control flag relating to the symbol to be controlled (for example, any of the first special diagram, the second special diagram, and the ordinary diagram) is changing (step A2101). . In the case of this embodiment, on the variation control table prepared in step A15, step A17, and step B14, the lower address of the variation control flag area, the address of display table 2 (for stoppage), and the display table 1 (for variation). An address is defined.

When the variation control flag relating to the control target symbol is changing (step A2102; Y), a symbol display table (for variation) corresponding to the control target symbol is acquired (step A2103). In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for variation) is defined on the variation control table prepared in step A15, step A17, and step B14.
Next, the flashing control timer to be controlled is updated by −1 (step A2104), and it is determined whether the updated flashing control timer is “0” (step A2105).

When the flashing control timer after the update is not “0” (step A2105; N), display data corresponding to the value of the variable symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (step A2108). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area provided in the RAM 111C (step A2111), and the symbol variation control process is terminated.
If the updated flashing control timer is “0” (step A2105; Y), the initial value of the flashing control timer (for example, 100 milliseconds) is saved in the target flashing timer area (step A2106), and the control target Is updated by +1 (step A2107), and display data corresponding to the value of the variable symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (step A2108). Then, the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area provided in the RAM 111C (step A2111), and the symbol variation control process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation control flag concerning the control target symbol is not changing (step A2102; N), a symbol display table (for stopping) corresponding to the control target symbol is acquired (step A2109). In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the symbol display table (for stopping) is defined on the variation control table prepared in step A15, step A17, and step B14.
Next, display data corresponding to the value of the stop symbol number area to be controlled is acquired (step A2110), the acquired display data is saved in the target segment area (step A2111), and the symbol variation control process is terminated.

[Distribution processing]
FIG. 55A shows the distribution process (step A447) in the above-described variation pattern setting process.
In this distribution process, first, it is checked whether or not the leading data in the selection table (the variation pattern selection table prepared in step A445) is a code without distribution (ie, “0”) (step A2201).
If the head data of the selection table (variation pattern selection table) is a code without distribution (step A2202; Y), the data is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result (step A2207), and the distribution process is performed. Exit.
On the other hand, if the top data of the selection table (variation pattern selection table) is not a code without distribution (step A2202; N), the first distribution value specified in the selection table (variation pattern selection table) is acquired. (Step A2203).

Subsequently, a new random value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value acquired in Step A2203 from the random value prepared in Step A446 (the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 2) (Step A2204), and the calculated new random value is calculated. It is determined whether the numerical value is smaller than “0” (step A2205). If the new random value is not smaller than “0” (step A2205; N), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (step A2206), the process proceeds to step A2203, and thereafter Process.
That is, the distribution value specified next in the selection table (variation pattern selection table) is acquired (step A2203), and then a new value is obtained by subtracting the distribution value from the random value determined in the previous step A2205. A random value is calculated (step A2204), and it is determined whether or not the calculated new random value is smaller than “0” (step A2205).

The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A2205 that the new random value is smaller than “0” (step A2205; Y). As a result, any one variation pattern number is selected from at least one variation pattern number defined in the selection table (variation pattern selection table).
If it is determined in step A2205 that the new random value is smaller than “0” (step A2205; Y), the address is updated to the data address corresponding to the result of the distribution (step A2207), and the distribution process ends. To do.

[2-byte sort processing]
FIG. 55B shows the 2-byte sorting process (step A444) in the above-described variation pattern setting process. The 2-byte sorting process is a process for selecting a variation pattern selection table of the special figure variation display game from the variation group table based on the variation pattern random number 1.

In this 2-byte distribution process, first, it is checked whether the top data of the selection table (the fluctuation group table prepared in step A442) is a code without distribution (ie, “0”) (step A2301).
If the head data of the selection table (variation group table) is a code without distribution (step A2302; Y), the data is updated to the address of the data corresponding to the distribution result (step A2307), and 2 bytes are distributed. The process ends.
On the other hand, when the first data of the selection table (variation group table) is not a code without distribution (step A2302; N), one distribution value first defined in the selection table (variation group table) is acquired ( Step A2303).

Subsequently, a new random value is calculated by subtracting the distribution value acquired in Step A2303 from the random value prepared in Step A443 (the value of the fluctuation pattern random number 1) (Step A2304), and the calculated new random value is calculated. It is determined whether the numerical value is smaller than “0” (step A2305). If the new random value is not smaller than “0” (step A2305; N), after updating to the address of the next distribution value (step A2306), the process proceeds to step A2303, and thereafter Process.
That is, the distribution value specified next in the selection table (variation group table) is obtained (step A2303), and then the new random value is subtracted from the random value determined in the previous step A2305. A numerical value is calculated (step A2304), and it is determined whether or not the calculated new random value is smaller than “0” (step A2305).

The above processing is executed until it is determined in step A2305 that the new random value is smaller than “0” (step A2305; Y). Thus, any one variation pattern selection table is selected from at least one variation pattern selection table defined in the selection table (variation group table).
If it is determined in step A2305 that the new random value is smaller than “0” (step A2305; Y), the address is updated to the data address corresponding to the distribution result (step A2307), and the 2-byte distribution process is performed. Exit.

  The configuration of the distribution process shown in FIG. 55 (a) and the configuration of the 2-byte distribution process shown in FIG. 55 (b) are basically the same, but is the size of the random number used for distribution being 1 byte? Since it is different in whether it is 2 bytes, program instructions for calculation are different.

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the usual game process (step S110) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the usual game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the whole process related to the usual figure change display game is controlled, and the display of the usual figure is set.

  As shown in FIG. 56, in the usual game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a and the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the usual game process timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the usual game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the usual game process timer is “0” (step B4).

  When the value of the usual game process timer is “0” (step B4; Y), that is, when it is determined that the time has expired or has already expired, the process is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the ordinary game process number. A process of setting the usual game sequence branch table in the register (step B5) is performed, and a process (step B6) of acquiring the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the usual game process number is performed using the table. Then, a subroutine call is made according to the usual game process number (step B7).

In step B7, if the usual game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the usual figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the usual figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A usual-day process (step B8) for setting information necessary for the process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “1” in step B7, a usual figure changing process (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure display process is performed.

If the normal game processing number is “2” in step B7, if the result of the normal map change display game is a win, the setting of the open time of the normal power according to whether or not the time is short is set. Or, a process for displaying a normal diagram (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the process for normal maps is performed.
Also, if the usual game process number is “3” in step B7, the usual process for setting the information necessary to continue the usual process or to perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is performed. Processing (step B11) is performed.

If the normal game process number is “4” in step B7, the general electric power remaining ball process (step B12) for setting information necessary for performing the normal game end process is performed.
If the usual game process number is “5” in step B7, the usual figure end process (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the usual figure process is performed.

After that, after preparing a general symbol fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display 52 (step B14), the symbol variation control process related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display 52 ( Step B15) is performed, and the usual game process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the usual game process timer is not “0” (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process proceeds to step B14 and the subsequent processes are performed. Do.

[Gate switch monitoring processing]
Next, details of the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 57, in the gate switch monitoring process, first, it is determined whether there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101). If there is an input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; Y), it is determined whether the game state is a right-handed game (for example, during a big hit, during special drawing time shortage (during normal power support)) (step B102). .
When the game state is a right-handed game (step B102; Y), the number of common chart holds is acquired, and it is determined whether the number of common chart holds is less than an upper limit (for example, 4) (step B105).
If the game state is not right-handed (step B102; N), a left-handed instruction command is prepared (step B103), and after performing the effect command setting process (step B104), the number of ordinary drawings held is acquired. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved maps is less than an upper limit (for example, 4) (step B105).

If the number of reserved common charts is less than the upper limit (step B105; Y), the number of reserved general charts is updated by 1 (step B106), and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the updated number of reserved general charts is calculated. (Step B107). The winning random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit random number storage area (step B108), the winning symbol random number is extracted and saved in the RWM hit symbol random number storage area (step B109), and gate switch monitoring processing is performed. Exit.
Further, when it is determined in step B101 that there is no input to the gate switch 34a (step B101; N), or when it is determined in step B105 that the number of pending maps is not less than the upper limit value (step B105; N), The gate switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Penden winning switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the general power winning switch monitoring process (step B2) in the above-described general game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 58, in the ordinary power prize winning switch monitoring process, first, it is during the ordinary figure, that is, the ordinary figure changing display game is in the winning state, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is executing a predetermined number of releasing operations. It is determined whether or not there is (step B201). If it is normal (step B201; Y), it is determined whether there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202), and it is determined that there is an input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202). B202; Y) updates the count number of the utility counter by +1 (step B203).

Next, it is determined whether the count number of the updated ordinary power counter is equal to or greater than an upper limit value (for example, 6) (step B204), and when it is determined that the count number is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B204; Y ) Loads a hit end pointer value (in the present embodiment, “4” or “7”) from the normal pointer end pointer area, and saves it in the normal pointer pointer area (step B205). The process of step B205 is a process for closing the normal variation winning device 37 based on the fact that there has been a general electric winning that is equal to or greater than the upper limit value in the normal state.
Next, the ordinary game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (step B206), and the ordinary power prize winning switch monitoring process is terminated. In other words, if there is a public power prize that exceeds the upper limit during the normal hit state, the normal hit state is terminated at that point.

  Further, when it is determined in step B201 that the normal map is not being reached (step B201; N), when it is determined in step B202 that there is no input to the start port 2 switch 37a (step B202; N), or in step B204. If it is determined that the ordinary power count is not greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B204; N), the ordinary power prize winning switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step B8) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 59, in the usual-day routine process, first, it is determined whether the number of usual-pending holds is “0” (step B301). ) Sets “0” for the normal processing as the processing number (step B322), saves the processing number in the general game processing number area (step B323), and sets the processing error in the general power fraud monitoring period flag area. The flag during the monitoring period is saved (step B324), and the normal processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the number of reserved symbols is not “0” (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the RWM hit random number storage area (for hold number 1) and hit symbol random number storage area (for hold number 1), The loaded area (that is, the hit random number storage area (for holding number 1), the hit symbol random number storage area (for holding number 1)) is cleared to 0 (step B302), and the hit result is obtained in the usual figure variation display game. It is determined whether the probability of the normal figure is higher than the normal probability (that is, the normal figure low probability), that is, whether the probability is in the short time state (step B303).

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

When the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; Y), The slip information is saved in the area (step B308), the slipping stop symbol number is set (step B309), the slipping symbol information is saved in the normal stop symbol information area (step B310), and the stop symbol number is normally stopped. Save in the symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311) and the hit loaded in step B302 A hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B312), the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol. Save in the area (step B314). In the present embodiment, two types of symbols (“hit symbol 1” and “hit symbol 2”) are prepared as the hit symbols of the ordinary symbol.

In the case of this embodiment, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure low probability is 0/251, the hit probability at the time of the normal figure high probability is 250/251, the upper limit determination value is “251”, and the low probability lower limit determination value is “251”, and the high probability lower limit determination value is “1”.
Therefore, when the normal probability is low, the hit random numbers are all in the range of “0” to “250”.
Further, when the normal probability is high, the hit random number value is “1” to “250”, and the hit random number value is “0”.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
Thereafter, the winning random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the usual figure holding number is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, in accordance with the execution of the usual map change display game relating to the oldest number of reserved maps 1, the process of moving up the ranks of the numbers 2 to 4 of the reserved maps after the number of held maps 1 by one. I do. As a result of this processing, the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area from 2 to 4 is shifted from the value for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area to 1 for the number of reserved maps in the random number storage area. Will be. Then, the value for the usual figure reservation number 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the usual figure reservation number is decremented by one.

Next, the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern random number 3 is set, and saved in the usual game process timer area (step B320). In this embodiment, “500 msec” is set with a probability of 200/256, “1500 msec” is set with a probability of 40/256, and a probability of 16/256 is set as the change time corresponding to the change pattern random number 3. To set “3000 msec”.
Then, the normal chart process transition setting process (step B321) is performed, and the normal chart routine process is terminated.

[Process transition setting process during normal map change]
FIG. 60 shows the process transition setting process (step B321) during the normal map change in the above normal map normal process. In the process for setting the process for changing the normal map, first, “1” relating to the process for changing the normal map is set as the process number (step B331), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area (step B332). ).
After that, a signal related to the start of the normal map change display game (for example, the normal symbol 1 changing signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B333) to indicate that the normal map change display game is changing. The change-in-progress flag shown is saved in the usual change control flag area (step B334).
Then, the flashing control timer initial value (for example, 100 milliseconds), which is the initial value of the flashing cycle timer of the general-purpose display 52, is saved in the general-purpose flashing control timer area (step B335), and is stored in the general-purpose variable symbol number area. The initial value (for example, 0) is saved (step B336), and the process for setting the process for changing the normal map is terminated.

[Processing during normal map changes]
Next, the details of the process of changing the normal map (step B9) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 61, in the process of changing the normal figure, first, the process number is set to “2” for the process of displaying the normal figure (step B401), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the normal time display time (for example, 600 milliseconds) which is the display time of the result of the normal time variable display game on the normal time display 52 is saved in the normal time game processing timer area (step B403), and the change of the normal time figure ends. (For example, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B404), and a stop flag indicating that the usual figure change display game is stopped is indicated in the usual figure fluctuation control flag area. (Step B405), and the process of changing the normal map is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the normal map display process (step B10) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 62, in the process of displaying a normal map, first, a hit flag (hit information or loss information) set in the normal process is loaded (step B501), and the RWM hit flag area is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).
If the winning flag is not winning information (step B503; N), the processing number is set to “0” for normal processing (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the normal game processing number area (step B515). B516), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the normal chart displaying process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), a hit processing setting table is set (step B504), and the value of the hit start pointer corresponding to the normal symbol stop symbol information (for example, “0”). ”Or“ 5 ”) is saved in the control pointer area during the normal drawing (step B505), and the value of the hit end pointer (for example,“ 4 ”,“ 7 ") is acquired and saved in the end pointer area per ordinary map (step B506). Next, a normal power release time (for example, 1700 msec or 2600 msec) corresponding to the normal map stop symbol information is acquired and saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B507).

Next, “3” is set as the process number for the normal game per process (step B508), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area (step B509).
Next, a test signal is output for a signal related to the start of a normal-variation display game (for example, the normal signal per normal symbol is ON) and a signal for the start of normal electric operation (for example, the normal electric accessory 1 is active). The data is saved in the data area (step B510), and the on-data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area to output a signal for driving (turning on) the normal electric solenoid (step B511).

Next, the information in the area of the general power count number for storing the number of winnings in the normal variation winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings in the ordinary variable winning device 37 during the general power fraud monitoring period is stored. The information on the illegal winning number area is cleared (step B513).
Next, a flag defining the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 (the fraud monitoring out-of-period flag) is saved in the normal power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the normal display processing is terminated.

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting the usual figure (step B11) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 63, in the normal processing per normal map, first, the control pointer during normal map is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal control pointer per normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

If the value of the control pointer during the normal map is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step B602; N), the control pointer during the normal map is updated by +1 (step B603), and the normal operation switching setting process (step B604) is performed. Go and finish the process during the normal map.
If the value of the control pointer during normal maps is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (step B602; Y), the process for setting the transition to normal operation is not performed without performing the process of updating the control pointer during normal maps by +1 in step B603. (Step B604) is performed, and the process during the normal drawing is terminated.

[Normal electric operation transition setting process]
FIG. 64 shows the normal power operation transition setting process (step B604) in the above-described normal process. The general electric operation transition setting process is a process for performing drive control of the general electric solenoid 37c for opening and closing the normal variation winning device 37, and the process branches according to the value of the control pointer (medium control pointer per normal figure). I am doing so. In this ordinary power operation transition setting process, first, a branching process corresponding to the value of the control pointer is performed (step B611). In addition, when the process of step B603 (the process of updating the normal control pointer by +1 in the normal map) is performed, a branch process according to the value before the +1 update is performed.

  If the value of the control pointer is “0”, “2”, or “5”, the process proceeds to step B612 to control the block of the normal variation winning device 37, and therefore the normal variation winning corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. The waiting time after the device 37 is closed (for example, 300 milliseconds) is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B612), and the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area to turn off the general electric solenoid 37c. (Step B613), the normal power operation transition setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “1” or “3”, the process proceeds to step B614 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. A normal power release time (for example, 1700 milliseconds), which is an open time, is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B614), and on data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area to turn on the general power solenoid 37c. (Step B615), the normal power operation transition setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “6”, the process proceeds to step B616 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that it is the release time of the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer. The open time (for example, 2600 msec) of the general electric power is saved in the general game processing timer area (step B616), and the on data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area to turn on the general electric solenoid 37c (step B617). ), The normal operation transition setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “4” or “7”, the process proceeds to step B618 to complete the open control of the normal variation winning device 37 and perform the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process. Is set to “4” (step B618). Then, the processing number is saved in the ordinary game processing number area (step B619), and the ordinary electric ball remaining time (for example, 600 milliseconds) is saved in the ordinary game processing timer area (step B620). Thereafter, in order to turn off the general electric solenoid 37c, the off data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B621), and the general electric operation transition setting process is terminated.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 1” during the normal probability, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal symbol display processing. In step B506 of the normal map display process, “4” is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the normal map display process, “1700 milliseconds” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the elapse time of 600 msec, the ordinary power release time is “1700 msec”, so the ordinary power (ordinary variable winning device 37) is opened for 1700 msec. Since it is “0”, a wait time of 300 msec is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “1” during the normal map, so that the general electric power is released for 1700 msec, and then the control pointer during the normal map is “2”. Is updated to "3", a wait time of 300 msec is set, and then the control pointer during normal map is updated to "3", so that the electric power is released for 1700 msec. Since it is updated to “4”, a 600-millisecond ordinary electric ball remaining time is set.

  Also, when the normal figure stop symbol is “winning symbol 2” during the normal figure high probability, “5” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal drawing display process, and the normal drawing is being displayed. In step B506 of the process, “7” is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the normal map display process, “2600 msec” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the elapse time of 600 msec, the normal power release time is “2600 msec”, so that the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then the middle control pointer is “5”, so that 300 msec. Wait time is set, then the control pointer is updated to “6” during the normal map, so the public power is released for 2600 msec, and then the control pointer is updated to “7” during the normal map is 600 m. Second electric power remaining ball processing time is set.

[Penden residual ball processing]
Next, details of the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process (step B12) in the above-described ordinary game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 65, in the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process, first, “5” related to the end process per ordinary figure is set as the process number (step B701), and the process number is saved in the ordinary figure game process number area. (Step B702).

  Thereafter, the normal ending time (for example, 100 milliseconds) is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B703), and a signal related to the operation end of the normal variation winning device 37 (for example, the normal electric accessory 1 operating signal is turned OFF). ) Is saved in the test signal output data area (step B704), and the ordinary power count number area for counting the number of winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is cleared (step B705). Then, the control pointer area during the normal map is cleared (step B706), the end pointer area per normal map is cleared (step B707), and the baseball remaining ball processing is ended.

[End processing per regular map]
Next, the details of the normal game end process (step B13) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 66, in the normal chart end process, first, “0” related to the normal chart process is set as the process number (step B801), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area. (Step B802).

  Thereafter, a signal related to the end of the normal variation display game (for example, the normal signal per ordinary symbol is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B803), and the fraud monitoring period of the normal variation winning device 37 is defined. The flag (in the fraud monitoring period flag) is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B804), and the normal figure end processing is terminated.

[Segment LED editing processing]
Next, the details of the segment LED editing process (step S111) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the segment LED editing process, the special figure 1 hold indicator 53, the special figure 2 hold indicator 54, the universal figure hold indicator 55, the first game state display unit 56, and the second game state display provided in the collective display device 50. Settings relating to driving of the segment LEDs constituting the unit 57, the third gaming state display unit 58, and the round display unit 59 are performed.

As shown in FIG. 67, in the segment LED editing process, first, the blinking control timer is updated by +1 (step S501), and it is determined whether it is the output on timing depending on whether the specific bit of the blinking control timer is 1 or not. (Step S502). In this embodiment, when bit 5 of the blinking control timer is 1, it is determined that the output is on, and a blinking cycle of 128 milliseconds is created.
If it is the output on timing (step S502; Y), the general figure hold number display table 1 is set out of the general figure hold number display tables 1 and 2 in which the display mode on the general figure hold display 55 is defined. If it is not the output on timing (step S502; N), the general-purpose hold number display table 2 is set (step S504).
Then, display data corresponding to the number of reserved general maps is acquired from the set number of reserved general map display table, and is saved in the segment area for the general map reserved display 55 provided in the RAM 111C (step S505). In this embodiment, as long as the number of reserved drawings is any one of “0” to “2”, the display data is the same regardless of which of the reserved drawings display table is set.

Next, it is determined whether it is the output on timing (step S506), and if it is the output on timing (step S506; Y), the special figure 1 hold in which the display mode on the special figure 1 hold indicator 53 is defined. Of the number display tables 1 and 2, the special figure 1 hold number display table 1 is set (step S507). When the output on timing is not reached (step S506; N), the special figure 1 hold number display table 2 is set. (Step S508).
Then, display data corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number display table is acquired from the set special figure 1 hold number display table and saved in the segment area for the special figure 1 hold display 53 provided in the RAM 111C (step S509). .

Thereafter, it is determined whether it is the output on timing (step S510). If it is the output on timing (step S510; Y), the special figure 2 hold number in which the display mode on the special figure 2 hold indicator 54 is defined. Of the display tables 1 and 2, the special figure 2 hold number display table 1 is set (step S511), and when it is not the output on timing (step S510; N), the special figure 2 hold number display table 2 is set ( Step S512).
Then, display data corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number display table is acquired from the set special figure 2 hold number display table, and is saved in the segment area for the special figure 2 hold indicator 54 provided in the RAM 111C (step S513). .
Furthermore, a round display table in which the display mode of the round display unit 59 is defined is set (step S514), display data corresponding to the round display LED pointer is acquired from the set round display table, and provided in the RAM 111C. The data is saved in the segment area for the round display section 59 (step S515).

Next, the game state display table 1 in which the display mode on the second game state display unit 57 that lights up when the short state occurs and notifies the occurrence of the short state is set (step S516), and the set game state Display data corresponding to the game state display number is acquired from the display table 1 and saved in the segment area for the second game state display unit 57 provided in the RAM 111C (step S517). In the present embodiment, the second gaming state display unit 57 composed of a single LED is configured to be turned off during normal times and turned on during special drawing hours (during normal power support).
After that, the game state display table 2 in which the display mode in the first game state display unit 56 for notifying that the right-handed game state is more advantageous than the left-handed game is set (step S518). Display data corresponding to the game state display number 2 is acquired from the set game state display table 2 and saved in the segment area for the first game state display unit 56 provided in the RAM 111C (step S519). In the present embodiment, the first gaming state display unit 56 made up of one LED is turned off during normal hitting (left-handed) and right-handed (in the case of this embodiment, during big hits and during normal power support). It is configured to light up.

Next, it is determined whether the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S520).
If it is determined in step S520 that the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S520; Y), the segment LED editing process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S520 that the ON information is not saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S520; N), the high probability notification LED (third gaming state display unit 58) is turned off. The off data of the high-probability notification LED is saved in the segment area for the third gaming state display unit 58 (step S521), and the segment LED editing process is terminated.

[Magnetic fraud monitoring processing]
Next, details of the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the magnet fraud monitoring process, the presence / absence of abnormality is determined based on the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61, and fraud notification is set to start or end.

  As shown in FIG. 68, in the magnet fraud monitoring process, first, the magnetic sensor 61 is turned on, that is, abnormal from the state of the detection signal output from the magnetic sensor 61 and taken into the third input port 124 (input port 3). It is determined whether the magnetism is detected (step S601). When the magnetic sensor 61 is on (step S601; Y), that is, when abnormal magnetism is detected, the magnet fraud monitoring timer for measuring the abnormal magnetism detection period is updated by one (step S602), and the timer It is determined whether the time is up (step S603). In the case of this embodiment, it is determined that the time has expired when the magnet fraud monitoring timer is 32 milliseconds or longer.

  When the magnet fraud monitoring timer expires (step S603; Y), that is, when abnormal magnetism is continuously detected for a certain period, the magnet fraud monitoring timer is cleared (step S604), and the magnet fraud notification timer initial value ( For example, 60 seconds) is saved in the magnet fraud notification timer area (step S605). Then, a magnet fraud notification command is prepared (step S606), a magnet fraud occurrence flag is prepared as a magnet fraud flag (step S607), and it is determined whether the prepared magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag area. (Step S613). That is, when the magnetic sensor 61 is continuously turned on for a certain period (for example, 8 interruptions), it is determined that an abnormality has occurred.

  On the other hand, when the magnetic sensor 61 is not on (step S601; N), that is, when no abnormal magnetism is detected, the magnet fraud monitoring timer is cleared (step S608), and the magnet fraud that defines the magnet fraud notification time is defined. If the notification timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S609). Note that the minimum value of the magnet fraud notification timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the magnet fraud notification timer is “0” (step S610). In addition, also when the magnet fraud monitoring timer has not timed out (step S603; N), it transfers to the process of step S609.

  If the value of the magnet fraud notification timer is not “0” (step S610; N), that is, if the time is not up, the magnet fraud monitoring process is terminated. Further, when the value of the magnet fraud notification timer is “0” (step S610; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already expired, and when the time of the fraud notification ends or is illegal from the beginning. If the notification is not performed, a command for terminating the magnet fraud notification is prepared (step S611). Further, a magnet fraud release flag is prepared as a magnet fraud flag (step S612), and it is determined whether the prepared magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag region (step S613).

If the prepared magnet fraud flag matches the value of the magnet fraud flag region (step S613; Y), the magnet fraud monitoring process is terminated. If the prepared magnet fraud flag does not match the value of the magnet fraud flag area (step S613; N), the prepared magnet fraud flag is saved in the magnet fraud flag area (step S614), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step S615), the magnet fraud monitoring process is terminated.
Here, “Step S601; N” → “Step S608” → “Step S609” → “Step S610; Y” → “Step S611” → “Step S612” → “Step S613; Y” is the normal route.

[Board radio fraud monitoring processing]
Next, the details of the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S113) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the panel radio wave fraud monitoring process, the presence / absence of an abnormality is determined based on a detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62, and fraud notification is started or stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 69, in the board radio wave fraud monitoring process, first, from the state of the detection signal output from the board radio wave sensor 62 and taken into the third input port 124 (input port 3) via the proximity I / F 121. Then, it is determined whether the panel radio wave sensor 62 is on, that is, an abnormal radio wave is detected (step S701). When the radio wave sensor is on (step S701; Y), that is, when an abnormal radio wave is detected, the radio wave fraud notification timer initial value (for example, 60 seconds) is saved in the radio wave fraud notification timer area (step S702).

  Then, a board radio fraud notification command is prepared (step S703), a board radio fraud occurrence flag is prepared as a board radio fraud flag (step S704), and the prepared board radio fraud flag is set to the value of the board radio fraud flag area. It is determined whether they match (step S709). That is, in the present embodiment, when the magnetic fraud is detected, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred when the magnetic sensor 61 is turned on a predetermined number of times. It is determined that an abnormality has occurred at the time when is detected once.

  On the other hand, if the panel radio wave sensor 62 is not on (step S701; N), that is, if an abnormal radio wave is not detected, −1 unless the radio wave fraud notification timer that defines the radio wave fraud notification time is “0”. Update (step S705). The minimum value of the radio wave unauthorized notification timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the radio wave unauthorized notification timer is “0” (step S706).

  If the value of the radio wave fraud notification timer is not “0” (step S706; N), that is, if the time is not up, the board radio wave fraud monitoring process is terminated. In addition, when the value of the radio wave unauthorized notification timer is “0” (step S706; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, and when the unauthorized notification period has ended, If the notification is not made, a command for terminating the board radio wave fraud notification is prepared (step S707), and a board radio wave fraud release flag is prepared as a board radio wave fraud flag (step S708). It is determined whether it matches the value of the panel radio wave fraud flag area (step S709).

When the prepared board radio wave fraud flag matches the value of the board radio wave fraud flag area (step S709; Y), the board radio wave fraud monitoring process is terminated. If the prepared board radio fraud flag does not match the value of the board radio fraud flag area (step S709; N), the prepared board radio fraud flag is saved in the board radio fraud flag area (step S710), and the production command A setting process is performed (step S711), and the panel radio wave fraud monitoring process is terminated.
Here, “Step S701; N” → “Step S705” → “Step S706; Y” → “Step S707” → “Step S708” → “Step S709; Y” is the normal route.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S114) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. In the external information editing process, the monitoring results in the payout command transmission process (step S105), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process (step S108), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112), and the panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S113) are displayed. Based on this, processing to create information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal or a game hall internal management device or a test firing test device and set the information in an output buffer is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 70 and 71, in the external information editing process, first, it is determined whether a switch abnormality is occurring (step S801).
If it is determined in step S801 that no switch abnormality is occurring (step S801; N), off data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S802), and the process of step S804 is performed. Migrate to
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S801 that a switch abnormality is occurring (step S801; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S803), and step S801 is performed. The process proceeds to S804.

Next, when the glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S804; N), and when the main body frame opening error has not occurred (step S805; N), the off data of the door / frame opening signal is stored in the external information output data area. Save (step S806), save the off-data of the security signal in the external information output data area (step S807), and proceed to the processing of step S810.
On the other hand, when a glass frame opening error is occurring (step S804; Y) or when a main body frame opening error is occurring (step S805; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is externally transmitted. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S808), the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S809), and the process proceeds to step S810.

If the security signal control timer that counts a predetermined time (for example, 256 milliseconds) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is updated by −1. (Step S810). Note that the initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the main process is started by clearing the RAM, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S811).
When the value of the security signal control timer is not “0” (step S811; N), that is, when the time is not up, the security signal ON data is saved in the external information output data area (step S812), and step S813. Move on to processing. If the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S811; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, the process of step S813 is not performed without performing the process of step S812. Transition.

  If a magnet fraud is occurring (step S813; Y), a board radio wave fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), a big prize opening fraud is occurring (step S815; Y), When a power transmission fraud is occurring (step S816; Y), or when a start-up port error is occurring (step S817; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is stored in the test signal output data area. Save (step S819), save the ON data of the security signal in the external information output data area (step S820), and proceed to the processing of step S821. If the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S818; Y), the security signal on-data is saved in the external information output data area without performing the process of step S819 (step S820), and step S821. Move on to processing.

  On the other hand, no magnet fraud has occurred (step S813; N), no board radio wave fraud has occurred (step S814; N), no big prize opening fraud has occurred (step S815; N), and no electric power fraud has occurred. No (step S816; N), no start port error occurs (step S817; N), and no frame radio wave fraud occurs (step S818; N), the processing of step S819 and step S820 is not performed. The process proceeds to step S821.

Then, a main prize ball signal editing process (step S821) for setting information related to the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and a start opening signal editing process (step S822) for editing a winning signal at the start opening is performed.
Next, if the symbol determination number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game is not “0”, −1 is updated (step S823). Note that the minimum value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is “0” (step S824).

When the value of the symbol determination count control timer is “0” (step S824; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination count signal is saved in the external information output data area. In step S825, the external information editing process ends.
On the other hand, if the value of the symbol determination count control timer is not “0” (step S824; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the on-data of the symbol determination count signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S826), the external information editing process is terminated.

[Main prize ball signal editing process]
Next, details of the main prize ball signal editing process (step S821) in the external information editing process described above will be described. In the main prize ball signal editing process, a main prize ball signal generated every time the number of prize balls (scheduled number to be paid out) generated by winning a prize opening reaches a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) Processing to output to the device.

  As shown in FIG. 72, in the main prize ball signal editing process, first, unless the main prize ball signal output control timer is “0”, −1 is updated (step S831). The minimum value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is “0” (step S832). When the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is “0” (step S832; Y), it is determined whether the number of main prize ball signal outputs is “0” (step S833).

If the main prize ball signal output count is not “0” (step S833; N), the main prize ball signal output count is updated by −1 (step S834), and the main prize ball signal output control timer area has a main prize ball. The signal output control timer initial value is saved (step S835). The initial value of the main prize ball signal output control timer includes an on state (eg, high level) time (eg, 128 ms) and an off state (eg, low level) time (eg, 64 ms) of the main prize ball signal. Of these, the on-state time (for example, 128 milliseconds) is reached. Thereafter, on data for turning on the main prize ball signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step S837), and the main prize ball signal editing process is terminated.
If the main prize ball signal output count is “0” (step S833; Y), off data for turning off the main prize ball signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM. (Step S838), the main prize ball signal editing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is not “0” (step S832; N), it is determined whether the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output on period (step S836). The fact that the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output on period means that the value of the main prize ball signal output control timer is not “0”. When the main prize ball signal output control timer is in the output on period (step S836; Y), the on data for turning on the main prize ball signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM. (Step S837), the main prize ball signal editing process is terminated. If the main prize ball signal output control timer is not in the output on period (step S836; N), off data for turning off the main prize ball signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM. (Step S838), the main prize ball signal editing process is terminated.

In the present embodiment, the game control device 100 outputs a main prize ball signal every time the number of game balls to be paid out reaches 10, and the payout control device 200 outputs 10 game balls. A main prize ball signal is output every time.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the main prize ball signal output count by one (subroutine in the payout command transmission process) and updates (sets) every 10 payout schedules (each time a payout command is transmitted). ) The main prize ball signal is output for the number of times the output has been performed.
For the main award ball signal output for each schedule, the award ball signal is transmitted from the payout control device 200 every time 10 payouts are actually performed, so that the schedule and the result can be matched, It is possible to deal with illegal payments. In addition, even if a winning is made during the big hit period, the payout is delayed due to the ball running out, etc. Even if the payout is made after the big hit, the Hallcon (Hall Computer) is accurate by the main winning ball signal output at the time of winning Information can be collected (judged).

[Start signal editing process]
Next, details of the start port signal editing process (step S822) in the above-described external information editing process will be described. The start port signal editing process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, or the start port 3 switch 97a.

  As shown in FIG. 73, in the start port signal editing process, first, unless the start port signal output control timer is “0”, −1 is updated (step S841). The minimum value of the start port signal output control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the start port signal output control timer is “0” (step S842). When the value of the start port signal output control timer is “0” (step S842; Y), it is determined whether the start port signal output count is “0” (step S843).

If the start port signal output count is not “0” (step S843; N), the start port signal output count is updated by −1 (step S844), and the start port signal output control timer is set in the start port signal output control timer area. The initial value is saved (step S845). The initial value of the start port signal output control timer is selected from the time (for example, 128 ms) of the start state (for example, high level) of the start port signal and the time (for example, 64 ms) of the off state (for example, low level). The on-state time (for example, 128 milliseconds). Thereafter, ON data for turning on the start port signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step S847), and the start port signal editing process is terminated.
If the start port signal output count is “0” (step S843; Y), the off data for turning off the start port signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step S843; Y). In step S848, the start port signal editing process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the value of the start port signal output control timer is not “0” (step S842; N), it is determined whether the start port signal output control timer is in the output on period (step S846). Here, the fact that the start port signal output control timer is in the output on period means that the value of the start port signal output control timer is not “0”. If the start port signal output control timer is in the output on period (step S846; Y), the on data for turning on the start port signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step S846). S847), the start port signal editing process is terminated. If the start port signal output control timer is not in the output on period (step S846; N), the off data for turning off the start port signal for the external device is saved in the external information output data area of the RWM ( Step S848), the start port signal editing process is terminated.

  Next, an effect in the game and a control in the effect control device 300 that controls the effect will be described. FIG. 74 shows a special figure fluctuation display game in which the result is a special result, and when the state immediately before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game is not in a customer waiting state, that is, the special figure fluctuation display game is continuously executed. An example of an effect that can be performed in the case of In this example, as shown in FIG. 74 (a), the case where the special figure variation display game is started in a state where the total number of starting memories of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is three is shown.

In the center of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a decoration special figure fluctuation display game display section 81 for displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas.
In addition, a storage display unit 83 for displaying a decoration start memory display corresponding to the first start memory and the second start memory is provided below the display area. The decorative start memory display displayed here corresponds to the first start memory or the second start memory in a one-to-one correspondence and is displayed side by side in the order of storage. Here, it shows that there are three start memories. Yes. The first start memory and the second start memory may be displayed so that they can be distinguished. The decoration start memory display at the left end is a decoration start memory display corresponding to the start memory stored first, and shifts to the left every time it is digested. In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure change display game corresponding to each start memory and the prefetch result such as the change pattern by the display mode. Here, the display mode of the start memory display at the left end is changed. This suggests that there is a high possibility of a special result in the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory.

  On the left side of the display area at the bottom of the display area, a running memory display unit 84 for displaying information related to the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. In the in-execution memory display section 84, the decoration start memory display at the left end of the memory display section 83 shifts at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed, the fluctuation pattern, etc. It is suggested by the display mode.

  As shown in FIG. 74 (b), when the special figure variation display game is started, the decoration start storage display at the left end of the memory display section 83 shifts to the running storage display section 84, and the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed. In the display unit 81, the variable display of a plurality of identification information is started. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 74 (c), a reach state is reached and a reach effect is performed. Thereafter, with the end of the change time, a special result is displayed as shown in FIG. 74 (d), the special view change display game is ended, and a special game state is entered. In this case, the shortest variation time is 15600 ms (see FIG. 40B). Also, as shown in FIG. 74 (d), the display time for displaying the result is 2000 ms. In the special game state, first, a fanfare image is displayed as shown in FIG. 74 (e), a round game is started as shown in FIG. 74 (f), and the special variable winning device 38 is released. At this time, the fanfare image shown in FIG. 74 (e) is displayed for 10,000 ms.

  FIG. 75 shows a case where a single sitting effect is executed. In this case, the starting memory number is 0 and the customer is waiting, and the starting memory is generated in a state where a predetermined time counted by the customer waiting demo elapsed timer has elapsed from the start of the customer waiting state, This is a case where the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory is a special result, and a case where the execution lottery of the sitting one-shot effect is won.

  As shown in FIG. 75 (a), a customer waiting effect is displayed in the display area in the customer waiting state. When the start-up memory is generated, the customer waiting effect is ended as shown in FIG. 75 (b), and the result of the previous decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 81. In addition, a display corresponding to the generated start memory is displayed on the in-execution memory display section 84. The start memory display may be moved to the in-execution memory display section 84 after the start memory display is once displayed on the memory display section 83.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 75 (c), the variation display of the identification information is started in the decoration special figure variation display game display unit 81, and a special result is displayed as shown in FIG. 75 (d) at the end of the variation time. As a result, the special figure variation display game is finished and a special game state is set. In this case, the fluctuation time is 500 ms or 3000 ms, which is very short, so the reach effect is not performed, but may be performed. Also, as shown in FIG. 75 (d), the display time for displaying the result is 2000 ms.
In the special game state, first, a fanfare image is displayed as shown in FIG. 75 (e), a round game is started as shown in FIG. 75 (f), and the special variable winning device 38 is released. At this time, the fanfare image shown in FIG. 75 (e) is displayed for 100 ms. Therefore, the special variable prize-winning device 38 is opened in the shortest time of 2600 ms from the occurrence of the start memory, so that the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

That is, the sitting one-shot effect is a special gaming state in a very short time from the occurrence of the start memory by selecting the variation pattern having the shortest variation time or the second shortest variation pattern among the variation patterns that can be selected in the gaming machine. It is the production of starting.
In the case of a single sitting effect, the fluctuation time and fanfare time are shortened compared to other cases, but the stop time for displaying the result may be shortened. In addition, the interval time between rounds in the special gaming state and the ending time at the end of the special gaming state are shortened to shorten the time from the occurrence of the start memory to the end of the special gaming state. You may be able to win the ball.

  FIG. 76 shows a confirmed notice effect that can be selected when a special figure change display game in which a result is a special result is started from the customer waiting state and the sitting one-shot effect is not executed. In this case, the start memory is generated in the state where the number of start memories is 0 and the customer is waiting, but the predetermined time counted by the customer wait demo elapsed timer has not elapsed since the start of the customer wait state. A part of the case and a part of the case where the sitting lottery effect lottery is not won, and the execution of the final announcement effect is selected by the lottery in the effect control device 300.

  As shown in FIG. 76 (a), the customer waiting effect is displayed in the display area in the customer waiting state. When the start-up memory is generated, the customer waiting effect is ended as shown in FIG. 76 (b), and the result of the previous decoration special figure fluctuation display game is displayed on the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 81. In addition, a display corresponding to the generated start memory is displayed on the in-execution memory display section 84. The start memory display may be moved to the in-execution memory display section 84 after the start memory display is once displayed on the memory display section 83. At this time, the pre-reading result is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notice display 85 for notifying that a special result is obtained as a specific notification is made before the variable display is started in the decorative special figure variable display game. The

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 76 (c), the decorative special figure fluctuation display game display unit 81 starts the fluctuation display of the identification information. Even in this state, the notice display 85 is maintained. Further, as shown in FIG. 76 (d), the notice display 85 is maintained even during a period in which the reach state is achieved and the reach effect is performed. Then, with the end of the change time, a special result is displayed as shown in FIG. 67 (e), the special view change display game is ended, and a special game state is entered. The display of the notice display 85 ends with the display of the special result.

It should be noted that a specific notification that suggests or notifies that a special result such as that shown in FIG. 76 is obtained in the single sitting effect shown in FIG. 75 may be performed.
The timing for performing such specific notification may be any time as long as it is a period before the special result is derived from when the effect control device 300 receives the determination result of the prior determination means. Further, if there is a notification unit that is directly controlled by the game control device 100, notification can be made from the time when the determination result by the prior determination means is obtained.
In addition, a specific notification may be made to suggest or notify that a special result will be obtained based on the determination result by the prior determination means, or the result of the determination of the start memory with the start of the special figure variation display game A specific notification that suggests or notifies that a special result is obtained may be performed.

In particular, if it is performed at the initial stage of the start of the special figure variation display game, it is suggested or notified that a special result is obtained simultaneously with the occurrence of the start memory.
The initial stage of the start of the special figure variation display game is, for example, a timing before the identification information becomes a predetermined movement in the decorative special figure variation display game, as shown in FIGS. 75 (b) and 76 (b). A special result is obtained at the timing before the variable display with the predetermined movement as the variable display, as in the state where the special map variable display game has started but the variable display of the decorative special map variable display game has not started. You may make it start the specific alerting | reporting which notifies or alert | reports.
Further, the identification information is slightly moved from the state of FIG. 75 (b) or 76 (b) to a direction different from the direction of variable display as shown in FIG. 75 (c) or 76 (c) (hopping). When the variable display is performed as shown in FIG. 75 (c) and FIG. 76 (c), the operation in which the identification information slightly moves in a direction different from the direction in which the variable display is performed is defined as a predetermined movement. You may make it start the specific alerting | reporting which suggests or alert | reports that it will become a special result at the previous timing.

Furthermore, a state in which the variable display has reached a certain speed may be set as a predetermined movement, and a specific notification that suggests or notifies that a special result is obtained at a timing before reaching this state may be started.
In addition, a specific notification that suggests or notifies that a special result is obtained within a predetermined time from the start of the special-figure display game may be started regardless of the movement of the special-figure display game.
In addition, the specific notification that suggests or notifies that a special result is obtained may be any information that can be recognized by the player. For example, display on the display device 41, sound generation, The operation of an object, the operation of a one-shot notification lamp for notifying that a special result is obtained.

Further, in the sitting one-shot effect, as shown in FIG. 75 (e), the promotion notification is made to urge the attacker (special variable winning device 38) to aim at the fanfare time in the special gaming state. When the performance is performed, the fanfare time is very short. Therefore, a promotion notification that prompts the user to aim at the special variable winning device 38 may be performed as a specific notification.
The timing for performing such a promotion notification is the period before the special result is derived from when the effect control device 300 receives the determination result of the prior determination means, similarly to the notification that the special result for the specific notification is to be made. Anytime, if any. In addition, if there is a notification unit that is directly controlled by the game control device 100, notification can be made from the point in time when the determination result of the prior determination is obtained. In particular, it is effective if it is performed simultaneously with the notification that a special result will be obtained. The promotion notification may be any information that can be recognized by the player.

  Further, the notification that a special result is to be obtained may be a definite notification that a special result is to be obtained or may indicate that there is a high possibility of a special result. If it is assumed that the possibility of a special result is high, even if the result is out of order, it can be executed with a predetermined probability. However, it is preferable not to perform the promotion notification when the possibility of a special result is high. Further, the promotion notification may be performed based on the determination result by the prior determination means, or the promotion notification may be performed based on the result of the determination of the start memory with the start of the special figure variation display game.

  As described above, the display device (display device 41, sub display device 42) that displays an effect related to a game, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) that controls the effect related to the game, the effect control means includes: In response to the variation display game, the display device is configured to execute a decoration variation display game in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display device, and the result mode is stopped and displayed. When a specific variation pattern is selected, the variation In the decoration variation display game corresponding to the display game, a notification that a special result is obtained before a plurality of symbols perform a predetermined action can be executed. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the timing at which notification that the player has a special result is executed.

  In addition, the predetermined operation is an operation that starts changing from a state in which a plurality of symbols are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to grasp the timing at which notification that the player has a special result is executed. Further, it is possible to notify that a special result is obtained at an early stage from the occurrence of the start memory.

  FIG. 77 shows a case where the BGM notice effect is executed. The BGM notice effect is an effect that can be executed when a start-up memory is generated after a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state, and the BGM suggests information such as the result of the special figure variation display game and the variation mode. It is to inform.

In this example, the start memory number is 0 and the customer is waiting, and a certain time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state (t1 to t2). Here, the certain time is the time from when the presentation in the customer waiting state progresses until the customer waiting demonstration execution state becomes the symbol display C, but the predetermined time counted by the customer waiting demonstration elapsed timer described above. It is also good.
In this state, the customer waiting effect BGM is output in accordance with the customer waiting effect. In this state, when the player touches the operation unit 24 and is detected by the touch sensor (t2), the customer waiting effect BGM is finished and the game start BGM1 is started. The display on the display device 41 continues the customer waiting effect.

By playing the game start BGM1 based on the start of the game in this way, it is possible to enhance the player's interest in the time from the customer waiting state to the first winning prize. In particular, if the game start BGM1 is set to a BGM according to the theme of the model, the world view according to the theme can be tasted before the special figure variation display game is started.
Further, the game start BGM 1 can appeal to the store clerk of the game store by sound that the game has been started from the customer waiting state, which is a crime prevention measure.

  Thereafter, when a start memory is generated (t3), a special figure variation display game based on the start memory is started, and a decorative special figure variation display game is started (t4). If the result of this special figure variation display game is out of place, or if the result is a special result, but the execution lottery of the BGM notice effect is not won, the basics according to the production mode and the special figure variation display game production BGM is selected.

On the other hand, when the result is a special result and the winning lottery for the BGM notice effect is won, the game start BGM2 is selected. The game start BGM2 is a BGM (for example, the same song) related to the game start BGM1, but the game tone is different from the game start BGM1, and the tone gradually rises. To raise the expectation of
In this way, information on the special figure variation display game is suggested or notified to the player by the change in BGM. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to suggesting or notifying of a special result, but may suggest or notify information regarding a fluctuation pattern such as the presence or absence of reach.

  Note that the game start BGM2 may be anything different from the basic BGM corresponding to the running decoration special figure variation display game, may be a BGM not related to the game start BGM1, or may be the game start BGM1 itself. May be. Further, the game start BGM2 may be selected even in a part of the case where the result is out of place. That is, what is necessary is just to be able to suggest or notify that a special result or the like is caused by causing a so-called law break for BGM and making the player aware that the state is different from normal. Further, it may be suggested or notified that a special result is obtained by emitting a special sound separately from the BGM of the decorative special figure variation display game.

When the game start BGM1 is shifted to the basic BGM or the game start BGM2, it may be switched to the basic BGM or the game start BGM2 at the same time as the start of the special figure change display game. The game start BGM1 may fade out in a predetermined period and shift to the basic BGM or the game start BGM2.
Further, when shifting from the game start BGM1 to the basic BGM or the game start BGM2, a silent state may be temporarily sandwiched. By doing in this way, it can be made to expect a player to become which BGM in a silence state, and the interest of a game can be improved.

In addition, when the game start BGM1 is shifted from the game start BGM2 to the game start BGM2, the game start BGM1 and the game start BGM2 are connected to each other after the start of the special figure display game so that the game start BGM1 and the game start BGM2 are naturally connected. You may make it transfer to start BGM2.
If the game start BGM1 and the basic BGM can be naturally connected, the game start BGM1 may be made to flow up to a predetermined break.
In addition, when the above-described single sitting effect is executed, the fanfare BGM in the special game state may be used as the game start BGM2.

78 to 82 show examples of special effects performed in the four games before the end of the high probability state and the short time state (specific game state).
In this embodiment, the specific game state is ended by executing the special figure variation display game 100 times from the end of the special game state, and the special effect is displayed for the 97th to 100th special figure variation display. Executed in the game.
As shown in FIG. 78 (a), in the fifth game before the end of the high probability state and the short time state (in this embodiment, the 96th game from the end of the special figure change display game), the high probability state and the short time state are produced. Is called. Then, as shown in FIG. 78 (b), when the fluctuation time in the special figure fluctuation display game is over and the stop time is reached, a result mode is displayed. Further, in this stop time, as shown in FIG. 78 (c). As a start notification display 86 for notifying the start of a special effect from the next game, “Treasure chest opening game!

  After that, as shown in FIG. 79 (a), when the fourth game before the end of the high probability state and the short time state (the 97th game from the end of the special figure variation display game in this embodiment) is started, the special effect starts. Is done. In this special effect, a plurality of (here, 9) treasure chests and a cursor 87 are displayed, and the cursor 87 is moved by the effect button 25 or the touch panel 29 to select a treasure chest and perform a determination operation, thereby FIG. The selected treasure chest is opened as shown in FIG. Then, as shown in FIG. 79 (c), the game value on the effect given to the player is notified at the timing when the variation time ends. Here, it is shown that 20 points have been awarded. This point can be used to customize the effect of the game, and serves as the first effect value.

  In addition, the remaining time display 88 which shows the remaining time of the time which can select a treasure box is performed. If the determination operation for opening the treasure chest is not performed within the selectable time, the treasure chest where the cursor 87 is located is opened at that time, but if the determination operation is not performed, the treasure chest is not opened. You may do it. Here, the time for selecting the treasure box and the time for changing the special figure display game are the same, but the time for changing the special figure display game may be longer than the time for selecting the treasure box. In addition, the treasure chest in which the cursor 87 is first positioned at the start of each game for executing the special effects is determined according to the priority set for each treasure chest. Here, the priority is lower in the order of upper left, center, right, middle left, center, right, lower left, center, right, and the highest priority among treasure chests that have not yet been opened. The cursor 87 is positioned at a higher item, and the cursor 87 is positioned in the upper left treasure box in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 80A, the special effect is continued even in the third game before the end of the high-probability state and the short-time state (in the present embodiment, the 98th game after the end of the special figure change display game). In this case, the upper left treasure box selected and released in the fourth game before the end of the previous high-probability state and short-time state is in a state where the assigned game value is displayed and cannot be selected. Other treasure chests can be selected. Also, since the upper left treasure chest with the highest priority has already been opened, the treasure chest where the cursor 87 is located at the start of this special figure display game is located in the upper middle treasure chest with the next highest priority. Yes. Here, as shown in FIG. 80 (b), the lower right treasure box is selected and opened, and as shown in FIG. 80 (c), it is shown that a sword item has been acquired as a playable game value. Yes. This item can be used to customize the production of the game and has a second production value. For example, the contents of the effect can be changed by giving the character appearing in the effect. In addition, it is also possible to acquire the item which makes the 2nd game value using the point which makes the 1st game value.

  The special effects are continued as described above even in the second game before the end of the high-probability state and the short-time state (in the present embodiment, the 99th game after the end of the special figure variation display game). As shown in FIG. 81 (a), the special effect is continued even in the final game in the high-probability state and in the short-time state (in the present embodiment, the 100th game from the end of the special figure variation display game). Here, in the second game before the end of the high-probability state and the short-time state, the treasure box on the left in the middle stage is opened and 100 points are obtained. In the final game in the high probability state and the short time state, the treasure box at the center of the middle stage is selected and opened as shown in FIG. 81 (b), and 50 points are obtained as shown in FIG. 81 (c). . Further, as shown in FIG. 81 (d), in the stop time of the final game in the high probability state and the short time state, a result display 89 showing the result of the game value on the effect acquired by the special effect is made.

  FIG. 82 shows an example in which the result of the special figure variation display game for executing the special effect is a special result. In this example, an example in which a special result is obtained in the final game in the high probability state and the short time state is shown. As shown in FIG. 82 (a), the special figure variation display game is started, and as shown in FIG. 82 (b), the treasure box at the center of the middle stage is selected and opened. Then, as shown in FIG. 82 (c), a special notification display 82 indicating that the result of the special figure variation display game is a special result appears from the treasure box. In other words, in this case, the special notification display 82 is performed instead of giving the game value in the production. Since the special effect ends in this special figure variation display game, as shown in FIG. 82 (d), a result display showing the game value on the effect acquired by the special effect during the stop time of the special figure variation display game. 89 is made.

If the special effect is executed and a special result other than the final game in the high-probability state and the short-time state is obtained, the special effect ends with the special-fluctuation display game when the special result is derived. Therefore, a result display 89 as shown in FIG. 82 (d) is made during the stop time of the special figure variation display game.
Further, in the case of a special figure variation display game that displays the result display 89 as shown in FIG. 81 (d) or 82 (d), the stop time may be lengthened by the result display 89. Alternatively, the variation time of the special figure variation display game may be made longer than the time during which the treasure box can be selected, and the result display 89 may be performed during the remaining variation time after the time during which the treasure box can be selected. Further, when the special effect is terminated by the special result as shown in FIG. 82 (d), a video congratulating that the special result is obtained before or after the result display 89 is displayed. May be.

Further, the points given by one selection may be set to be equal to or more than the minimum points necessary for exchanging items so that the player can always acquire the item through a special effect. In addition, at least a minimum point necessary for exchanging items may be obtained in one special effect.
In addition, the game value on production may be always given by one selection, or may not be given. In particular, if a game value for production is always given, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for selection, and it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the production.
In addition, the game effect value provided depending on the operation mode of the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29 may be different. For example, the game production value to be given is varied depending on the number of times the production button 25 is pressed (number of continuous hits), the length of the long press, and the touch on the touch panel 29.

Although the special effects are performed in the four games before the end of the high-probability state and the short-time state, the number of games and the timing for performing the special effects can be arbitrarily set.
In particular, by playing in multiple games before the end, it is possible to reduce the disappointment that the high-probability state and the short-time state that are advantageous to the player will end, and the game after the high-probability state and the short-time state ends Can be motivated to continue.
In addition, a plurality of selections may be possible in one game.
In addition, although the special effect is performed in the four games before the end of the high probability state and the short time state, the special effect may be performed even in the normal probability state and the short time state. That is, it is good also as a specific game state only by being in a time-short state.
In addition, special effects may be performed even when the normal probability state and the time-short state are not met. In this case, the special effect is performed from the establishment of a predetermined start condition to a predetermined number of games.
Moreover, you may make it perform a special effect over the predetermined number of games before completion | finish of a specific production mode irrespective of a probability state or a time-short state.

  Next, control executed by the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control apparatus 300 will be described. Control processing by the main control microcomputer 311 mainly includes main processing shown in FIG. 83 and timer interrupt processing (not shown).

[Main processing]
In the main process, as shown in FIG. 83, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing 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 an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

After the processing at the start of the program from steps C1 to C7, the loop processing is performed as the main loop processing. In this loop processing, first, a WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step C8).
Next, an effect button input process (step C9) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect operation unit 550 (the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29) is performed. The input from the production operation unit 550 is read in the timer interrupt process. In this production button input process, when there is an input from the production operation unit 550, a process for changing the production content is performed.

Next, hall / player setting mode processing that accepts operations such as setting of changeable range such as brightness and volume of LED and liquid crystal, setting of brightness and volume of LED and liquid crystal by player, and setting to enable production (Step C10).
Next, a random number update process (step C11) is performed to update a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game.
Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100, a customer waiting demo editing process (step C13) for controlling the customer waiting demonstration effect, and the game value on the effect The effect point control process (step C14) which performs the process regarding the point which is is performed.

  Next, an effect display editing process (step C15) for setting the progress of the effect and editing the drawing command is performed to set the end of the drawing command preparation (step C16). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem. The generation of the ambiguous screen (described later) is performed in the effect display editing process (step C15).

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is frame switching timing (step C17). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered 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 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C20 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C17; N), the process of step C17 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C17 that it is the frame switching timing (step C17; Y), a screen drawing is instructed (step C18).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C19) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C19) for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, etc. C20), a movable body control process (step C21) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 is performed, and the process returns to the process for clearing WDT (step C8).

[Hall / player setting mode processing]
FIG. 84 shows the hall / player setting mode process (step C10) in the main process described above. In this hall / player setting mode process, first, it is determined whether or not the hall setting mode is in a state where information is set on the game store side (step C51). When the hall setting mode is in effect, the hall setting mode flag is set, and whether or not the hall setting mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.
If it is determined that the hall setting mode is being executed (step C51; Y), the process proceeds to step C56.
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not in the hole setting mode (step C51; N), it is determined whether the player is in the player setting mode in which information is set (step C52). When the player setting mode is in effect, the player setting mode flag is set, and whether or not the player setting mode is in can be determined by the presence or absence of this flag.

If it is determined that the player setting mode is in effect (step C52; Y), the process proceeds to step C70.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the player setting mode is not in effect (step C52; N), it is determined whether the start condition for the hole setting mode is satisfied (step C53). Here, the start condition of the hall setting mode is, for example, that the effect operation unit 550 is pressed twice while waiting for a customer and the front frame 12 is opened.
When it is determined that the start condition of the hole setting mode is satisfied (step C53; Y), the screen drawing start of the hole setting mode is set (step C54), and the flag in the hole setting mode is set (step C55). The process proceeds to step C56.

In step C56, hall volume adjustment processing (step C56) is performed in which the setting of the volume changeable range is performed based on the operation input.
Next, hall LED brightness adjustment processing (step C57) for setting the changeable range of LED brightness based on the operation input is performed.
In these processes, both the upper limit value and the lower limit value may be set, or only one of them may be set. The player can adjust the volume and the brightness of the LED within the range set here.

Next, liquid crystal luminance adjustment processing (step C58) for setting the liquid crystal luminance based on the operation input, and power saving for setting whether or not to enter the power saving state when the game has not been performed for a predetermined time based on the operation input A setting process (step C59) and a logo color setting process (step C60) for setting a display color of the frame decoration device 18 such as a logo provided on the outside of the projecting portion of the frame based on the operation input are performed. In the power saving setting process (step C59), it is set whether or not the power saving setting is valid when the game is not performed for a predetermined time. It should be noted that the volume, LED luminance, and liquid crystal luminance at the time of power saving setting may be set for each hall and for each gaming machine as well as whether or not to shift to the power saving state. In addition to the above setting, it may be possible to set whether or not to move the movable accessory during power saving.
Next, it is determined whether there has been a setting confirmation operation input for confirming the information set in these processes (step C61).

If it is determined that there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C61; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that there has been a setting confirmation operation input (step C61; Y), it is determined whether the input is a confirmation operation input at the time of factory shipment (step C62). The confirmation operation input includes a confirmation operation input for confirming the information set in the processes from Step C56 to C60 and a confirmation operation input for returning to the factory default setting, and it is determined which one has been performed.

If it is determined that the input is not a finalizing operation input at the time of factory shipment (step C62; N), that is, if it is a finalizing operation input for determining the information set in the processes from step C56 to C60, the process starts from step C56. The determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM using the information set in the processes up to C60 as the determined information (step C64).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the input is a definite operation input at the factory default setting (step C62; Y), the factory default setting process (step C63) is performed, and the information set by the processes from step C56 to C60. And the initial value at the time of factory shipment is set as the determined information, and the determined hole setting data is written in the backup RAM (step C64). Thereby, initial setting values (setting values such as volume, LED luminance, liquid crystal luminance, etc.) stored in the PROM 321 are stored in the FeRAM 323.
Next, the end of screen drawing in the hole setting mode is set (step C65), the flag in the hole setting mode is cleared (step C66), and the hole / player setting mode process is ended.

When it is determined that the hole setting mode start condition is not satisfied (step C53; N), it is determined whether the player setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C67). The starting condition of the player setting mode here is, for example, that the effect operation unit 550 is pressed once during a waiting state in which a special figure fluctuation display game or a normal figure fluctuation display game is not executed. .
If it is determined that the player setting mode start condition is not satisfied (step C67; N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the player setting mode start condition is satisfied (step C67; Y), the player drawing mode screen drawing start is set (step C68), and the player setting mode flag is set. (Step C69).

Next, the player volume adjustment process (step C70) for changing the volume based on the operation input within the changeable range set in the hall volume adjustment process (step C56), and the change set in the hall LED adjustment process (step C57). A player LED brightness adjustment process (step C71) for changing the brightness of the LED based on the operation input within the possible range is performed. Next, an effect customization process (step C72) for changing the effect contents based on the operation input is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether there is a setting confirmation operation input (step C73).
If it is determined that there is no setting confirmation operation input (step C73: N), the hall / player setting mode process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a setting confirmation operation input has been made (step C73: Y), the information set in the processing of steps C70, C71, and C72 is stored in the RAM 322 as player setting data, and then the player setting mode is set. Is finished (step C74), the player setting mode flag is cleared (step C75), and the hall / player setting mode process is terminated. Thereby, it changes to the brightness | luminance of LED, the volume, and the content of production which the player set.

In addition, the drawing update setting accompanying the operation input after entering the hall setting mode or the player setting mode is performed in the effect button input process (step C9).
Further, since the player setting data may be erased, the player setting data is not written in the backup RAM (FeRAM 323) but is stored in the RAM 322. However, the player setting data may be stored in the FeRAM 323.
Further, the time is acquired from the RTC 338 when the power is shut down and stored in the FeRAM 322, the power shut-off time is calculated from the time acquired from the RTC 338 when the power is turned on, and the player setting data stored in the FeRAM 323 according to the power shut-off time Whether or not to store the hole set value data may be determined. For example, if the power cut-off time is within a predetermined time, the hall setting value data is not stored in the player setting data, but is maintained as it is, and the power is cut off to recover from a short interruption or error. Then, it is possible to prevent the player setting data from being reset.

[Received command check processing]
FIG. 85 shows the received command check process (step C12) in the main process described above. In this received command check process, first, the value of a command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the command reception number (step C101). It is determined whether the number is not 0 (step C102). If it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C102; N), the received command check process is terminated. If it is determined that the command reception number is not 0 (step C102; Y), the content of the command reception counter area is subtracted by the command reception number (step C103).

  Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C104), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C105), and the command copy for the number of received commands is completed. Is determined (step C106). As described above, in this embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (analysis RAM area), and the command analysis is performed in the command area. It is configured as follows. Thereby, in preparation for the case where a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command, it is possible to move the command (data) and create a space. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in a round of main processing.

  If it is determined in step C106 that the command copy for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C106; N), the process returns to step C104. If it is determined that the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C106; Y), the contents of the command area are loaded (step C107), and the received command analysis process (step C108) is performed.

  Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C109), and it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands is completed (step C110). If it is determined that command analysis for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C110; N), the process returns to step C107. If it is determined that the command analysis for the number of received commands has been completed (step C110; Y), the received command check process is terminated. As described above, in the received command check process, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are collectively analyzed. In the present embodiment, up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 86 shows the received command analysis process (step C108) in the received command check process described above. In this received command analysis process, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte as ACT (ACTION) (step C111), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C112, step C113). ). When it is determined that MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C112; Y, step C113; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for MODE is a correct combination (step C114).

  Further, when it is determined in step C112 and step C113 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C112; N, step C113; N), or when it is determined in step C114 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination ( In step C114; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C114 that the ACT for the MODE is a correct combination (step C114; Y), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C115). The fluctuation system command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C115; Y), the variable command process (step C116) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C115 that MODE is not in the range of the variable command (step C115; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the big hit command (step C117). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit effect (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the jackpot command (step C117; Y), the jackpot command processing (step C118) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C117 that MODE is not within the range of the jackpot command (step C117; N), it is determined whether or not MODE is within the range of symbol system commands (step C119). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information related to the symbol of the special symbol (for example, what is to be the stop symbol of the special symbol). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C119; Y), symbol-related command processing (step C120) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C119 that MODE is not within the range of symbol-based commands (step C119; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of single-shot commands such as a pending number command and an error command. (Step C121). A single command is a command that is established independently, unlike a command that makes sense in combination, such as a symbol command and a variable command. This single-shot command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the single command (step C121; Y), the single command processing (step C122) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C121 that MODE is not within the range of the single-shot command (step C121; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol command (step C123). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C123; Y), the pre-read symbol system command process (step C124) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step C123 that MODE is not within the range of the pre-read symbol system command (step C123; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the pre-read variation command (step C125). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch fluctuation command (step C125; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C126) is performed, and the received command analysis process is terminated. If it is determined in step C125 that MODE is not within the range of the prefetching variation command (step C125; N), the received command analysis process is terminated.

[Single command processing]
FIG. 87 shows single-shot command processing (step C122) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this single-shot command processing, first, it is determined whether the MODE specifies a model (step C131).
If it is determined in step C131 that MODE specifies a model (step C131; Y), a model setting process (step C132) for setting the model is performed, and the one-shot command process is terminated. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C131 that MODE does not designate a model (step C131; N), it is determined whether MODE is a command for RAM initialization (step C133).

If it is determined in step C133 that MODE is for instructing RAM initialization (step C133; Y), the RAM initial stage for executing processing corresponding to power-on with RAM initialization in the game control device 100 is executed. The process for setting a customer (step C134) is performed, the customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C135), the accessory position confirmation process (step C136) is performed, and the one-shot command process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C133 that MODE does not command RAM initialization (step C133; N), it is determined whether MODE commands power failure recovery (step C137).
If it is determined in step C137 that MODE is for commanding power failure recovery (step C137; Y), power failure recovery setting processing (step C138) for executing processing related to power failure recovery is performed, and single command processing is performed. Exit.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C137 that the MODE does not command a power failure recovery (step C137; N), it is determined whether the MODE commands a customer waiting demonstration (step C139).

If it is determined in step C139 that the MODE is to command a customer waiting demo (step C139; Y), it is determined whether the command is a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140). If it is determined that the command is not a normal customer waiting demo command (step C140; N), the single command processing is terminated. If it is determined that the customer waiting demo command is normal (step C140; Y), a customer waiting demo command reception flag is set (step C141), and an accessory position confirmation process (step C142) is performed. System command processing ends. In the accessory position confirmation process (steps C136 and C142), it is confirmed whether or not the accessory is in the normal position. If the accessory is not in the normal position, a setting is made to return the position of the accessory to the normal position.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C139 that the MODE does not command a customer waiting demonstration (step C139; N), it is determined whether the MODE is in the special figure holding system range (step C143).
When it is determined in step C143 that MODE is in the special figure holding system range (step C143; Y), special figure holding information setting processing for executing storage of information relating to holding of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (Step C144) is performed, and the single-shot command processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C143 that MODE is not in the special figure reservation system range (step C143; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the probability information system range (step C145).
If it is determined in step C145 that MODE is within the range of the probability information system (step C145; Y), a probability information setting process (step C146) for executing a process such as setting an effect corresponding to the current probability state. ) To complete the single command processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C145 that MODE is not in the range of the probability information system (step C145; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the firing touch information system (step C147).

If it is determined in step C147 that MODE is within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147; Y), the firing touch information setting process (step C148) for performing processing based on detection by the touch sensor of the operation unit 24. To complete single-shot command processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C147 that MODE is not within the range of the firing touch information system (step C147; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the error / invalid system range (step C149).

If it is determined in step C149 that MODE is in the error / illegal range (step C149; Y), an error / illegal setting process (step C150) for executing a process such as error notification is performed, and System command processing ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C149 that the MODE is not in the error / unauthorized range (step C149; N), it is determined whether the MODE is an instruction to stop the symbol (step C151).
If it is determined in step C151 that MODE does not command symbol stop (step C151; N), the single command processing is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C151 that MODE is a command to stop the symbol (step C151; Y), it is determined whether the symbol is a normal symbol stop command (step C152).
If it is determined in step C152 that the command is not a normal symbol stop command (step C152; N), the single-shot command processing is terminated. The symbol stop command is divided into special figure 1 and special figure 2.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step C152 that the command is a normal symbol stop command (step C152; Y), the corresponding special symbol is set to stop (step C153). If all symbols are stopped, the gaming state flag is set. The normal state is set (step C154), and the single command processing is terminated. The gaming state flag is a flag indicating the current gaming state, and the gaming state flag includes a flag indicating a state such as changing or big hit in addition to the normal state, and an appropriate flag is set according to the situation. The

[Launch Touch Information Setting Process]
FIG. 88 shows the firing touch information setting process (step C148) in the single-shot command process described above. In this firing touch information setting process, first, it is determined whether the command is a normal command (step C351). If not a normal command (step C351; N), the firing touch information setting process is terminated. If the command is normal (step C351; Y), it is determined whether the command indicates that the firing touch-on has been set (step C352).

  The touch sensor of the operation unit 24 is turned on when touched, and turned off when not touched. A signal from the touch sensor is input to the game control device 100, and a command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 when the signal from the touch sensor is changed (see FIG. 23). Here, when the touch switch is turned on (touch is started), a state on command related to the touch switch is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the touch switch is turned off (touch is finished). Based on this, a state off command related to the touch switch is transmitted.

  In determining whether the command indicates that the firing touch is on (step C352), it is determined whether the received command is a state on command. If the command indicates that the firing touch-on has occurred (step C352; Y), that is, if the received command is a state-on command, the firing touch-on flag is set (step C353), and the customer waiting demonstration execution state is set. It is determined whether the symbol display is after C (step C354).

When the customer waiting demonstration execution state is not after the symbol display C (step C354; N), the firing touch information setting process is terminated. In this case, the sound being reproduced is continued.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demonstration execution state is the symbol display C or later (step C354; Y), the voice number of the game start BGM1 is set (step C355), and the firing touch information setting process is terminated. In this case, the sound being played ends and the game start BGM1 is played.
The customer waiting demonstration execution state after the symbol display C is a state in which a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state, as will be described later. By making this a condition for setting the game start BGM1, the game start BGM1 is not set when the hand is released for a short time.

  On the other hand, if the command is not a command indicating that the firing touch-on is set (step C352; N), that is, if the received command is a state off command, the firing touch-on flag is cleared (step C356), and the game start BGM1 is reproduced. If it is in the middle, the voice number for voice stop is set (step C357), and the firing touch information setting process is terminated. If the game start BGM1 is not being reproduced, the sound being reproduced is continued.

[Design command processing]
FIG. 89 shows symbol system command processing (step C120) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this symbol command processing, first, a special symbol type corresponding to MODE (either special graph 1 or special graph 2) is set (step C161), and a symbol type corresponding to a combination of MODE and ACT is set. Save (step C162), and the symbol system command processing ends.

  The symbol type means a symbol category, and the symbol type is a symbol category such as an outlier symbol, a 16R probability variation jackpot symbol, a 6R probability variation jackpot symbol, a 6R normal jackpot symbol, and the like, and is associated with ACT data. . Since the ratio of symbols varies between Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 (the probability variation ratio is the same), this symbol type setting table is provided separately for each MODE, and it corresponds to MODE data from a plurality of symbol type setting tables. And the symbol type corresponding to ACT is set with reference to the table.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 90 shows the variable command processing (step C116) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C171). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C161 of the above-described symbol system command processing.

  If it is determined in step C171 that the special figure type is unconfirmed (step C171; Y), the variable command processing is terminated. When it is determined that the special figure type is not yet determined (step C171; N), that is, when the special figure type is not set, the combination of the variation command and the symbol command is checked (step C172), and the variation is determined. It is determined whether the command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C173). In the case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, an effect such as when the symbol command of the 16R probability variation big hit symbol is received although the deviation variation command (variation pattern command) is received. This means that the combination is inconsistent (a combination of a variation command and a symbol type).

  If it is determined in step C173 that the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C173; Y), the variation command processing is terminated. If it is determined that the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C173; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C174), and information for performing an effect in accordance with the variation command. The variable effect setting process for setting is performed (step C175). In step C174, the variation pattern type that is a rough classification of the variation display effect of the special figure is determined according to the received command.

  Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C176). Here, during the special map change, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit or during a fanfare, etc.). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (the number of pre-reading executions) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by −1 (step C177), and it is determined whether the effect mode is in the high probability mode (step C178). The high probability mode is an effect mode that can be set when the probability state is a high probability state, and includes a probability change mode and a latent mode. If the effect mode is not in the high probability mode (step C178; N), the variable command process is terminated. If the effect mode is in the high probability mode (step C178; Y), the special figure fluctuation count is updated by +1 (step C179), and the fluctuation-type command processing is terminated. Thereby, the number of games to be executed in a high probability state is managed by the number of special figure fluctuations.

[Variation production setting processing]
91 and 92 show the changing effect setting process (step C175) in the above-described changing command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is unreachable variation (step C181). When the variation pattern type is variation without reach (step C181; Y), a pre-reach notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, rendering mode, character level, and rendering customization information is set ( Step C182). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without reach, the symbol type is always an outlier symbol, and there is no need to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300 and naturally varies depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability change mode, a time reduction mode, a latent mode, and the like. Furthermore, in each mode, a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decoration special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different are provided.

  Next, with reference to the pre-reach pre-reach allocation group address table, the address of the pre-reach pre-distribution distribution group table corresponding to the number of MODE and special figure type reservations is acquired (step C183). As a result, in the case of fluctuation without reach, it is possible to change the lottery contents of the notice effects that appear during each change (specifically, the appearance rate of each notice effect mode) according to the number of holds. Thereafter, a lottery for a notice that appears during the pre-reach fluctuation is performed using the pre-reach notice grouping table (step C186).

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern type is not reachless variation (step C181; N), the pre-reach notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, production mode, character level, production customization information, and design type Is set (step C184). Then, referring to the pre-reach pre-reach allocation group address table, the address of the pre-reach pre-reach distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is acquired (step C185), and the pre-reach pre-reach distribution group table is used. A lottery for a notice appearing during the pre-reach fluctuation is performed (step C186).

When executing special effects performed in the four games before the end of the high-probability state and the short-time state, a variation pattern for special effects is set in the game control device 100 (see FIGS. 40 and 41). It is transmitted to the production control device 300 as a variation pattern command. Therefore, the effect control device 300 can determine whether or not to execute the special effect based on the variation pattern command, and when executing the special effect, the process is performed as a variation with reach.
In addition, when executing a single sitting effect, a specific variation pattern for a single sitting effect is set in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 40), and that effect is used as a variation pattern command. Sent to. Therefore, the effect control device 300 can determine whether or not to execute a single sitting effect based on the variation pattern command. When the one sitting effect is executed, processing is performed as variation with reach.

  Next, in step C187 to step C189, a notice effect for fluctuation during reach is drawn. Here, “change during reach” means a state after reaching the reach state (while being in the reach state) in the special figure change display game, that is, a so-called reach action (for example, decorative special figure change display). Fluctuation display stops in a special result mode (special symbol combination) in which a display area excluding a specific area out of a plurality of special graphic display areas in a game is a big hit, and is variably displayed only in a specific area State) is a variable display. On the other hand, “change before reach” means a state before reaching the reach state in the special figure change display game, that is, a change display before the start of the reach action. However, in the case of special effects or single sitting effects that are treated as reach fluctuations, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game may not necessarily be displayed as a reach state, and the first half is assumed to be the pre-reach fluctuation at the predetermined time point. Change during reach.

  First, the reach notice allocation group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, character level, effect customization information, and symbol type is set (step C187). The reach reach notice group address table is a table for selecting the address of the reach reach notice group table. Then, the address of the foreseeing distribution group table for reach corresponding to the ACT is obtained by referring to the foreseeing distribution group address table for reach (step C188), and appears in the reach using the foreseeing distribution group table for reach. A lottery for advance notice is performed (step C189). In the case of no reach variation, the result of the lottery in step C189 is a result in which nothing appears.

It should be noted that as specific notification in the sitting one-off effect, a notification that suggests or notifies that a special result is to be obtained, or a promotion notification that prompts the user to aim at the special variable winning device 38, or a specification as shown in FIG. In the case of performing the final notice effect that performs the notification, it is possible to determine these specific notifications by the processes of steps C184 to C189.
Just before the start of the special figure variation display game, the start memory number is 0, and it can be grasped by the production control device 300 that it is in the customer waiting state, and in this case, it is possible to determine execution of a specific notification. The specific notification is a case where the special figure variation display game is started in a state where the start memory number is 1, and the start memory number immediately before the start memory number becomes 1 is 0, and the start memory number In the state where is 0, it can be executed only when the customer waiting state in which the special figure variation display game is not being executed.
Further, these specific notifications may be determined by pre-reading variation command processing (see FIG. 99) described later. When the pre-reading variation command processing is used for determination, specific notification can be started earlier.

  Next, it is determined whether the result is a big hit (special result) (step C190). If it is not a big hit (step C190; N), the basic BGM corresponding to the effect mode (specifically, the voice number of the basic BGM) ) Or a decoration number is set (step C195), and the process proceeds to step C196. When the result is a big hit (step C190; Y), it is determined whether or not the game start BGM1 is being reproduced (step C191). When the game start BGM1 is not being reproduced (step C191; N), the process proceeds to step C195. Further, when the game start BGM1 is being reproduced (step C191; Y), a determination is made as to whether the game start BGM2 is to be performed (step C192).

  And as a result of lottery, when not shifting to game start BGM2 (step C193; N), it transfers to step C195. In addition, when the lottery results in the transition to the game start BGM2 (step C193; Y), the decoration number corresponding to the effect mode and the game start BGM2 (specifically, the voice number of the game start BGM2) are set. (Step C194), the process proceeds to Step C196. Thereby, the BGM notice effect is set. Even if it is a big hit, there is a case where it does not shift to the game start BGM2, so even if it does not shift to the game start BGM2, it can have a sense of expectation that will be a big hit. In particular, when the starting memory is 1, even when the result is out of reach, it is easy to select a reach with high expectation, and in such a case, the player's expectation can be maintained until the end.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a special effect (treasure chest opening game) is to be executed (step C196). If the special effect is not to be executed (step C196; N), another effect not shown here is set and step is performed. Move to C199. When a special effect is executed (step C196; Y), the contents of the treasure box are set (step C197), the drawing setting of the treasure box screen is set (step C198), and the process proceeds to step C199.

  In the process of setting the contents of the treasure chest (step C197), all the contents of the plurality of treasure chests to be displayed are determined. At this time, the content is determined on the assumption that the special notification display 82 (see FIG. 82) for notifying that a special result is obtained, and when the special notification display 82 is performed, the content of the selected treasure chest is displayed. The special notification display 82 is performed instead of the content previously determined. Of course, the special notification display 82 may be performed in addition to the predetermined content. Further, here, the contents of each treasure box are set for each special figure change display game for which a special effect is performed. However, the second game after the special effect is set again. The contents determined at the start may be maintained. Also, the contents for four games may be determined when the first game of special effects is started.

  Then, it is determined whether the special figure type is special figure 1 fluctuation (step C199). When it is determined that the special figure type is special figure 1 fluctuation (step C199; Y), the setting for starting the fourth symbol fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation is performed (step C200), and the fluctuation effect is produced. The setting process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special figure type is not special figure 1 fluctuation (step C199; N), that is, if the special figure type is special figure 2 fluctuation, the fourth symbol fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 fluctuation is started. Is set (step C201), and the variation effect setting process is terminated. Here, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that the 4th symbol which performs a decoration special figure fluctuation display game and the display of starting memory number may be performed separately from the decoration special figure fluctuation display game displayed on the display device 41. In step C200 and step C201, when the fourth symbol is displayed on the screen of the display device 41, display on the display device 41 is set, and the fourth symbol is displayed on the screen of the sub display device 42. Is displayed, the display setting on the sub display device 42 is performed. When the fourth symbol is displayed on the LED, the display setting on the LED is performed.

  Based on the above, a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is executed based on the establishment of the start condition, and a special game state advantageous to the player is generated when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the gaming machine 10, a predetermined random number is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37), and the right to execute the variable display game Starting memory means (game control device 100) that stores up to a predetermined upper limit number as starting memory, and the result of the variable display game is determined based on the random number stored as starting memory in the start memory means, Fluctuation display game execution control means (game control device 100) to be executed and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling effects related to the game, When the variable display game is started in a state where the number of dynamic memories is 1, the start memory number immediately before the start memory number becomes 1 is 0, and in the state where the start memory number is 0, the variable display game Only when it is a waiting state for a customer who is not executing the game, it is possible to perform specific notification in the started variable display game. Therefore, the game process is reflected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a display device (display device 41, sub-display device 42) for effect display relating to a game is provided, and the effect control means (effect control device 300) displays a plurality of symbols in a display device corresponding to the variable display game. After that, it is configured to execute a decoration variation display game that stops and displays the result mode, and before a plurality of symbols perform a predetermined action in the decoration variation display game corresponding to the variation display game to be a specific notification, The specific notification is performed. Therefore, the player can grasp the timing at which specific notification is executed.

  In addition, the predetermined operation is an operation that starts changing from a state in which a plurality of symbols are stopped. Therefore, the player can grasp the timing at which specific notification is executed. Moreover, specific notification can be performed at an early stage from the occurrence of the start memory.

  In addition, the game machine 10 that executes a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition and generates a special game state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. , An effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effects related to the game, and a specific game state setting means (game) for setting a specific game state over the period from the establishment of the start condition to the execution of the specified number of variable display games. Control device 100) and an operation means (production operation unit 550) that can be operated by the player, and the production control means in a specific gaming state is a predetermined number of times before the number of executions of the variable display game becomes the specified number of times. Special effects can be executed from the variable display game to the specified number of variable display games. Based on the operation mode of the operation means in the special effect, the game value on the effect And thus it can be awarded to a player. Therefore, since the game value on the production can be given to the player based on the operation mode of the operation means, the interest of the small game is increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the operation means (the effect operation unit 550) is operated in the special effect, the effect control unit (the effect control device 300) determines that the result of the running variable display game is a special result. Can be notified. Therefore, when a special result is obtained, the fact can be notified, so that the interest of the small game is increased and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Customer waiting demo editing process]
FIG. 93 shows the customer waiting demo editing process (step C13) in the main process described above. In this customer waiting demo editing process, it is first determined whether a customer waiting demo has already been executed (step C221).
If it is determined that the customer waiting demonstration has already been executed (step C221; Y), it is determined whether the operation period of the push button (effect button 25) is valid (step C229).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer waiting demo has not been executed (step C221; N), it is determined whether a customer waiting demo command has been received (step C222).
If it is determined that the customer waiting demo command has not been received (step C222; N), that is, if the customer waiting demo command reception flag is not set, the customer waiting demo editing process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the customer waiting demo command has been received (step C222; Y), that is, if the customer waiting demo command reception flag is set, the customer waiting demo command reception flag is cleared (step C223). The customer waiting control table pointer is cleared to 0 (step C224).
Next, the demo control timer corresponding to the customer waiting control table pointer is set (step C225), and the symbol display A is set as the demo status (step C226). In the case of this embodiment, as the demo status, “symbol display A” is displayed for about 10 seconds after the start of the customer waiting demo, and “symbol display B” is displayed for about 110 seconds after the end of symbol display A. "Movie display" is set for about 30 seconds from the end of the movie, "Picture display C" is set for about 120 seconds after the movie display is finished, and "Movie display" is set for about 30 seconds after the end of the symbol display C. Is done. It is also possible to further subdivide the demo status in connection with decoration and BGM.

Next, the push button valid flag during demonstration is set to invalid (step C227), the drawing display screen is set (step C228), and it is determined whether or not the push button (effect button 25) is valid for operation. (Step C229). For the accessory device, the decoration device, and the speaker device, the state before waiting for the customer (the state at the time of change, etc.) is continued for a while, so in Step C228 (that is, at the start of the customer waiting demonstration), only the setting related to the display device effect is performed. No, settings relating to the accessory device effect, the decoration device effect, and the speaker device effect are not performed.
When it is determined that the operation period of the push button (the effect button 25) is not in effect (step C229; N), the demo control timer is updated by -1 (step C230), and it is determined whether the demo control timer is 0 or not. (Step C231).

On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation period of the push button (effect button 25) is valid (step C229; Y), it is determined whether or not the push button (effect button 25) has been pressed (step C232). In the case of the present embodiment, the presentation control device 300 is configured to skip the symbol display B, the symbol display C, and the movie display when receiving a press input of the rendering button 25 during the execution of the customer waiting demonstration. That is, when the player wants to stop or start the movie display, the player presses the effect button 25.
If it is determined that the push button (effect button 25) has not been pressed (step C232; N), the demo control timer is updated by -1 (step C230), and it is determined whether the demo control timer is 0 or not. (Step C231).
If it is determined that the demo control timer is not 0 (step C231; N), the customer waiting demo editing process is terminated.

When it is determined that the push button (effect button 25) has been pressed (step C232; Y), or when it is determined that the demo control timer is 0 (step C231; Y), the customer waiting control is performed. The table pointer is updated by +1 (step C233), and it is determined whether the value of the customer waiting control table pointer is equal to or higher than the upper limit value (step C234).
When it is determined that the value of the customer waiting control table pointer is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (step C234; Y), the return position pointer value is set as the customer waiting control table pointer (step C235), and the customer waiting control table pointer is set. A demo control timer corresponding to is set (step C236). In this case, a pointer corresponding to the start of the symbol display C is set as the return position pointer value.
On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the customer waiting control table pointer is not greater than or equal to the upper limit value (step C234; N), the demo control timer corresponding to the customer waiting control table pointer is set without performing the process of step C215. (Step C236).

Next, setting of the demo status corresponding to the customer waiting control table pointer (step C237), setting of the push button valid flag during demonstration corresponding to the customer waiting control table pointer (step C238), and the decoration number corresponding to the customer waiting control table pointer (Step C239), and a voice number corresponding to the customer waiting control table pointer is set (step C240). Note that a number indicating silence may be set as the voice number.
Next, the drawing setting of the screen (demo movie screen or symbol display screen) corresponding to the selected model information is performed (step C241), and the customer waiting demo editing process is terminated.

[Direction point control processing]
FIG. 94 shows the effect point control process (step C14) in the main process described above. In this effect point control process, it is first determined whether or not a point-ahead target pre-reading effect is being executed (step C501).
When it is determined that it is not during the point addition target prefetching effect (step C501; N), it is determined whether the point addition target variation effect is being performed (step C504).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the point-ahead target pre-reading effect is being executed (step C501; Y), the point value corresponding to the effect is added to the number of owned points (step C502), and the point addition effect rendering setting is set. (Step C503), and it is determined whether or not the variation effect to be added points is being executed (step C504).

If it is determined that it is not time to execute the variation effect subject to point addition (step C504; N), it is determined whether the button operation condition to be point added is satisfied (step C507).
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is during execution of the variation effect subject to point addition (step C504; Y), the point value corresponding to the effect is added to the number of owned points (step C505), and the drawing setting of the point addition effect is performed. (Step C506), it is determined whether or not the button operation condition to be added points is satisfied (Step C507).

If it is determined that the button operation condition that is the point addition target is not satisfied (step C507; N), it is determined whether it is the timing when all the special effects (treasure box opening game) are finished (step C510).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the button operation condition for point addition is satisfied (step C507; Y), the point value corresponding to the operation is added to the number of owned points (step C508), and the point addition effect is produced. Drawing setting is performed (step C509), and it is determined whether it is the timing when all the special effects (treasure box opening game) are finished (step C510).

When it is determined that it is not the timing when all the special effects (treasure box opening game) are finished (step C510; N), it is determined whether the number of owned points in the selected model satisfies the character level-up condition (step C513).
On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the timing when all the special effects (treasure chest opening game) are finished (step C510; Y), the point value corresponding to the operation is added to the number of owned points (step C511), and the point is added. An effect drawing is set (step C512). By making the point addition timing the timing when all the special effects (treasure box opening game) are completed, it is possible to recognize that the special effects over a plurality of games are integrated. Of course, points may be added in each game where special effects are performed.

Next, it is determined whether the number of owned points in the selected model satisfies the character level up condition (step C513).
If it is determined that the number of owned points in the selected model does not satisfy the character level-up condition (step C513; N), it is determined whether the point restoration condition by the password input is satisfied (step C516).
On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of owned points in the selected model satisfies the character level up condition (step C513; Y), the character level is updated (step C514), and the drawing setting for the character level up effect is performed. (Step C515). Then, it is determined whether or not the point restoration condition by the password input is satisfied (step C516).

When it is determined that the point restoration condition by the password input is not satisfied (including the case where the input password is not correct) (step C516; N), it is determined whether there is a two-dimensional code drawing operation (step C519).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the point restoration condition by the password input is satisfied (step C516; N), that is, when the input password is correct, the number of owned points is set to a value corresponding to the content of the password (step C517), the character level corresponding to the content of the password and the effect customization information corresponding to the content of the password are restored (step C518), and it is determined whether or not a two-dimensional code drawing operation has been performed (step C519).

When it is determined that there is no two-dimensional code drawing operation (step C519; N), the effect point control process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that there has been a two-dimensional code drawing operation (step C519; Y), a password is generated from the number of owned points, character level, and production customization information (step C520), and the two-dimensional corresponding to the generated password is generated. Code drawing setting is performed (step C521), and the effect point control process is terminated.
Note that the point addition conditions are a condition that the point addition target pre-production effect is being executed, a condition that the point addition target variable effect is being executed, a condition that the button operation condition that is the point addition target is satisfied, and a special effect. It is not limited to the condition that points are acquired, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a condition that a game ball has passed a predetermined area in the game area 32 may be added as a point addition condition.

That is, in this embodiment, when it is desired to take over the game information up to this time in the next game, the player uses the effect operation unit 550 to perform a two-dimensional code drawing operation (a two-dimensional code is changed) at the end of the current game. And a password input operation using the effect operation unit 550 when the next game starts.
Specifically, when there is a two-dimensional code drawing operation, the production control device 300 generates a password based on the current game information (number of owned points, character level, production customization information, etc.), and the generated password 2D code (for example, QR code (registered trademark)) is displayed on the display device 41 or the sub display device 42. Then, when the player reads the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like and accesses the main server from the web, a password corresponding to the two-dimensional code (that is, the password generated in step C517) is obtained. When the password is input to the gaming machine 10 at the start of the next game, the gaming machine 10 obtains game information (number of owned points, character level, production customization information, etc.) when the password is generated from the main server. It is set so that the game can be resumed from the state at the end of the previous game.
It should be noted that, by resuming the game with a password, it is also possible to take over a stage that can be stayed by clearing certain conditions.

  FIG. 95 shows an example of giving points when a button operation condition as a point addition target is satisfied. For example, when a predetermined effect start condition such as a certain time has elapsed since the previous point acquisition game is satisfied, a message indicating that the point display game can be started on the sub display device 42 as shown in FIG. (In this example, “Do you want to challenge the point get?”) Is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 95 (b), the sub display device 42 is displayed so as to prompt the user to operate the effect operation unit 550 to select whether or not to challenge the point acquisition game.

  When the player operates the effect operation unit 550 and selects to challenge the point acquisition game, as shown in FIG. 95 (c), a message indicating the content of the point acquisition game on the sub display device 42 ( In this example, “If the peach breaks with repeated hits, 10 Pt get!” Is displayed, and the point acquisition game effect is displayed on the right sub-display device 42 as shown in FIG. 95 (d).

  And when the button operation condition used as the point addition object is satisfied (refer to Step C507 in FIG. 94), specifically, for example, when the number of repeated hits is a predetermined number or more, the effect control device 300 As shown in FIG. 95 (e), an image indicating that the point acquisition game is successful is displayed on the sub display device 42, and a point value corresponding to the operation (in this example, 10Pt is displayed) as shown in FIG. 95 (f). ) Is added to the number of owned points. On the other hand, if the button operation condition for point addition is not satisfied, specifically, for example, if the number of consecutive hits is less than a predetermined number, the effect control device 300 acquires points on the sub display device 42. An image showing that the game has failed is displayed.

  The display position of the point acquisition game effect is not limited to the right sub display device 42. For example, if the end timing of the point acquisition game effect is before the end of the change, the point acquisition game effect is displayed. As long as the effect executed on the display device 41 can be replaced, the point acquisition game effect may be performed on the display device 41 instead of the effect.

Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured so that the player can customize the contents of the effects.
FIG. 96 is a diagram showing an example of a display when the player customizes the contents of the effect.
For example, when the number of possessed points is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a message (in this example, “You can select an effect”) that informs the sub display device 42 that the content of the effect can be customized is displayed as shown in FIG. In addition, display that prompts the user to start production customization is performed.
In this example, the message notifying that the contents of the production can be customized is displayed so as to flow from the right to the left. However, the message is not limited to this, and the message can be displayed without flowing. is there.
Further, when the number of owned points is less than the predetermined value, a message (for example, “You can select a production with XX Pt”) that informs that the content of the production cannot be customized is displayed on the sub display device 42. good.

  When the player performs an effect customization start operation using the effect operation unit 550, an effect customization menu (in this example, an effect pattern can be added to the sub display device 42 as shown in FIG. 96 (b). A change menu indicating a different genre), a display for prompting an item selection operation, a message for informing the type of menu being displayed (in this example, “displaying a change menu”), and the like.

  When the player performs an item selection operation using the effect operation unit 550 as shown in FIG. 96 (c), a customized menu corresponding to the item selection operation is displayed as shown in FIG. 96 (d). Display of point consumption message necessary for item selection (in this example, message indicating the number of points necessary for adding a production pattern), display for prompting item determination operation, and message for informing the type of menu being displayed (this example Then, “Reach change menu is displayed”) is displayed. In this example, since the player has performed an operation of selecting “reach variation production” as an item selection operation, a reach change menu indicating a reach variation production pattern that can be added is displayed as a customization menu corresponding to the item selection operation. Yes. At that time, it is also possible to display a sample of each effect pattern in the reach change menu on the sub display device 42 on the right side. Further, the display of the sample can be limited to a specific effect pattern (for example, an effect pattern other than a premier effect pattern).

  When the player performs an item determination operation (in this example, an operation for selecting and determining a ΔΔ reach pattern) using the effect operation unit 550, as shown in FIG. A predetermined point value (in this example, 100 Pt corresponding to the Δ △ reach pattern) is subtracted from the number of possessed points, and an effect customization item reflection message (in this example, “Δ △ reach” is displayed on the sub display device 42 on the right side. "Fever heat!") Is displayed. In this example, the message that informs the type of menu being displayed and the message that reflects the customization customization item are displayed without being flowed, but this is not restrictive, and these messages are displayed from right to left. It is also possible to display in a flowing manner.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to add a reach variation effect, a notice effect, or a look-ahead effect effect pattern as customization of the effect contents. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an effect display display pattern can be added ( Specifically, a weapon pattern possessed by the character, a clothing pattern worn by the character, or the like may be used. Further, it may be possible to select whether or not to adopt the added pattern. Further, a pattern that can be added without consuming points may be provided.

[Production customization processing]
FIG. 97 shows the effect customization process (step C72) in the hall / player setting mode process described above. In this effect customization process, it is first determined whether or not the effect customization mode is in effect (step C81).
If it is determined that the effect customization mode is not in effect (step C81; N), that is, if the effect customization mode flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the game state is capable of customizing the effect contents (step C82). . Specifically, in step C82, when waiting for a customer, it is determined that the game state is capable of customizing the production contents.
If it is determined that the game state is capable of customizing the content of the effect (step C82; Y), it is determined whether there has been an operation for starting the customization of the effect (step C83).

When it is determined that the gaming state is not capable of customizing the contents of the effect (step C82; N), or when it is determined that there is no effect customization start operation (step C83; N), the effect customization process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined that there has been a production customization start operation (step C83; Y), specifically, for example, when the production operation unit 550 is operated in FIG. After setting (step C84), the rendering customization menu is rendered (step C85), and the rendering customization process is terminated. Thereby, the display as shown in FIG. 96B is performed on the sub display device 42.

Further, when it is determined that the production customization mode is in effect (step C81; Y), that is, when the production customization mode flag is set, it is determined whether or not the game state allows customization of the production content ( Step C86). Specifically, in step C86, it is determined that the game state is capable of customizing the production contents when the special figure is not changing.
When it is determined that the gaming state is not capable of customizing the effect contents (step C86; N), the process proceeds to step C97.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the gaming state is capable of customizing the production contents (step C86; Y), it is determined whether there has been an item selection operation (step C87).
If it is determined that there is no item selection operation (step C87; N), it is determined whether there is an item determination operation (step C90).

On the other hand, when it is determined that there has been an item selection operation (step C87; Y), specifically, for example, when the effect operation unit 550 is operated as shown in FIG. The customized menu drawing setting is performed (step C88), and the point consumption message drawing setting necessary for item selection is set (step C89). Thereby, the display as shown in FIG. 96D is performed on the sub display device 42. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not an item determination operation has been performed (step C90).
If it is determined that there is no item determination operation (step C90; N), it is determined whether there is an effect customization end operation (step C96).
On the other hand, when it is determined that there has been an item determination operation (step C90; Y), it is determined whether the point necessary for item selection is possessed (step C91).

If it is determined that the points necessary for item selection are not owned (step C91; N), the drawing setting for the point shortage message is performed (step C95). As a result, the point shortage message is displayed on the sub display device 42. Then, it is determined whether there has been a production customization end operation (step C96).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the points necessary for item selection are possessed (step C91; Y), a predetermined point value is subtracted from the number of owned points in the selected model (step C92), and the determined item is determined. The drawing customization of the effect customization item reflection message corresponding to is performed (step C93), the effect customization information of the determined item is set and saved (step C94). Thereby, the display as shown in FIG. 96E is performed on the sub display device 42. Then, it is determined whether there has been a production customization end operation (step C96).

When it is determined that there is no production customization end operation (step C96; N), the production customization process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined that there has been a production customization end operation (step C96; Y), the process proceeds to step C97.
In step C97, the flag in the effect customization mode is cleared (step C97). Then, the effect customization menu is erased (step C98), and the effect customization process is terminated.

[Pre-reading design command processing]
FIG. 98 shows the pre-read symbol system command process (step C124) in the above-described received command analysis process. In this pre-read symbol command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301). If the latest hold information is special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, if the received prefetched symbol-related command relates to special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. 1 is saved in the prefetch symbol command area (step C302), a prefetch variation command reception waiting flag is set (step C304), and the prefetch symbol command processing is terminated.

  If the latest hold information is not special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is, if the received prefetched symbol-related command relates to special figure 2 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number. The special drawing 2 prefetched symbol command area is saved (step C303), the prefetching variation command reception waiting flag is set (step C304), and the prefetched symbol command processing is terminated. The reason why the prefetch variation command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 is that the prefetch symbol command and the prefetch variation command (prefetch variation pattern command) are set (paired).

[Read-ahead variation command processing]
FIG. 99 shows the prefetch fluctuation command processing (step C126) in the above-described received command analysis processing. In this prefetch fluctuation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the prefetch fluctuation command reception is awaited (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch fluctuation command reception wait flag set in the above-mentioned prefetch symbol system command processing, it is determined that reception is awaiting. If the prefetch fluctuation command reception is not waiting (step C311; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetch fluctuation command reception wait is in progress (step C311; Y), the prefetch fluctuation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

  Thereafter, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a process of converting the prefetch fluctuation command (prefetch fluctuation pattern command) received from the game control apparatus 100 so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control apparatus 300 is performed. First, a process (step C313) for setting a prefetch variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of retained symbols in the latest pending information is performed (step C313), and information on the special type of start memory corresponding to the prefetch variation command received this time A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set in accordance with the current number of reservations of the special figure type.

  Next, referring to the set MODE conversion table, the sub-in-prefetch variation command MODE corresponding to the prefetch variation command MODE is acquired (step C314). Further, a prefetch variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the sub-in-prefetch conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the prefetch variation command is acquired (step C316).

  The MODE contains information on the first half fluctuation, but since the contents and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE vary depending on the number of holds at the time of judgment, the judgment at the time of prior judgment and the start of the special figure fluctuation display game The determination result may differ depending on the determination of time. Therefore, in order to enable easy and reliable processing of the pre-reading notice effect without being influenced by the number of holds at the time of determination, MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of holds, and at the time of determination It can be handled in common regardless of the number of holds. For example, there is a possibility of a short first fluctuation time depending on the hold situation without reach and a short first fluctuation time depending on the hold situation. It is converted into MODE divided according to matters to be considered in the setting of the prefetching notice effect, so that the process of the prefetching notice effect can be performed easily and reliably.

  In addition, the ACT includes information on the latter half fluctuation such as the presence / absence of reach and the type of reach. The content of the latter-half fluctuation set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of holds at the time of determination. However, for example, even in the case of normal reach, there are various aspects of the same type of reach, such as the case where the final stop symbol is set to the stop that stops one frame before the reach symbol, the stop that stops one frame ahead, and the winning case. Since the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. For this reason, the number of ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system is converted to the same ACT, thereby reducing the number and reducing the processing load such as the check in the pre-reading notice effect processing.

  Next, it is determined whether both MODE and ACT after conversion are other than 0 (step C317). If neither MODE nor ACT after conversion is other than 0 (step C317; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated because of an abnormal command value. On the other hand, when the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the latest hold information and the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the number of holds (step C318), and MODE is set. And pre-read command consistency check processing (step C319) for determining whether the combination of ACT and command (command combination) is normal.

  If the command combination is not normal (step C320; N) as a result of the prefetch command matching check process (step C319), the prefetch variation command process is terminated. On the other hand, if the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), a prefetch lottery process (step C321) for lottery execution of the prefetch notice effect is performed to determine whether a prefetch notice effect is generated (step C322).

  When no pre-reading notice effect is generated (step C322; N), the pre-reading variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the prefetching notice effect is generated (step C322; Y), is the prefetching notice effect that is generated (that is, the prefetching notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C321)) immediately started? Is determined (step C323). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time.

An effect that does not start immediately is a pre-reading notice effect that is performed during the execution of a special figure fluctuation display game, which produces a specific effect or reach state continuously over a plurality of special figure fluctuation display games. For example, an effect of giving a notice by a character appearing during the display, a hold change notice for changing the display mode of the decoration start memory display at a timing later than the current time, and the like. The timing of starting the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately is that the special figure fluctuation display game is ended if the special figure fluctuation display game is being executed, and the execution of the next special figure fluctuation display game is started. Applicable timing.

  If the effect is not to start immediately (step C323; N), the prefetch fluctuation command processing is terminated. In this case, a notice is set at the start of a special figure change display game that executes a prefetch notice effect. On the other hand, if the effect is to start immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected prefetching notice effect is set (step C324), and the prefetching variation command processing is terminated.

  In the prefetch symbol command process shown in FIG. 98 and the prefetch fluctuation command process shown in FIG. 99, the current start memory number is 1 and the immediately preceding start memory number is 0, and the customer is waiting. When a certain time has elapsed since the start of the process, if the result is out of order, the process relating to prefetching may be terminated at that time, or the prefetch command information may not be saved in the prefetch variable command area. In other words, the prefetch variation command transmitted from the game control device 100 may be discarded. In the special figure hold information determination process of the game control device 100, the current start memory number is 1 and the immediately preceding start memory number is 0, and a certain time has elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state. In such a case, the prefetch command may not be transmitted if the result is out of order. The same processing may be performed even when a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the customer waiting state.

In addition, as specific notification in the sitting one-off effect or the final notice effect shown in FIG. 76, a notification that suggests or notifies that a special result is to be obtained or a promotion notification that promotes the special variable winning device 38 is immediately started. It is also possible to set as an effect to start and start from the present time. That is, specific notification can be executed based on the prefetching result.
From the above, the pre-determining means (game control device 100) that determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the start of the variable display game based on the start memory. The production control means (production control device 300) can perform notification that a special result is obtained as a specific notification based on the determination result of the prior determination means. Therefore, it is possible to notify that a special result is obtained at an early stage from the occurrence of the start memory.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine that uses medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as a slot machine that uses game balls.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 gaming machine 36 1st start prize opening (start prize area)
37 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize area)
41 Display device 42 Sub display device (display device)
97 2nd start prize opening (start prize area)
100 Game control device (starting storage means, variable display game execution control means, pre-determination means)
300 Production control device (production control means)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of identification information based on establishment of a start condition, and generates a special gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the variable display game is a special result,
Start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning area and storing it up to a predetermined upper limit number as start storage as the execution right of the variable display game;
A variable display game execution control means for determining a result of the variable display game based on the random number stored as the start memory in the start storage means, and executing the variable display game;
Production control means for controlling the production of the game,
The production control means includes
Provide customer waiting control means to put the customer waiting state on condition that the game is not executed,
Regarding the variable display game that starts in the customer waiting state and the result is the special result,
In the variable display game that is started in the customer waiting state and the result is not the special result, and in the variable display game that is not in the customer waiting state even if there is no start memory, the result is the special result. Can be run with variable time not selected,
A gaming machine that is capable of executing a specific notification that is started in a state that is not in the customer waiting state even if there is no start-up memory and that is not executed in the variable display game that results in the special result.

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