JP6924922B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that imparts a gaming value to a player when the result of a variable display game that variablely displays a plurality of identification information becomes a special result.

Conventionally, as a game machine, as a game different from the variable display game in which a plurality of identification information is variablely displayed, a gaming machine capable of executing a game state notification game in a special gaming state after the result of the variable display game becomes a big hit. Are known. The game state notification game is composed of a card game or the like, and the content of the specific game state (transition to the time reduction state and the number of time reductions) after the end of the special game state can be notified based on the result of the game state notification game. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-10595

However, in the conventional gaming machine, the relationship between the variable display game and the game different from the variable display game is low, and the game different from the variable display game cannot sufficiently enhance the interest of the game.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by a game different from the variable display game.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a game value to a player when the result of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is a special result.
An effect control means for executing an effect related to the variable display game, and
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game different from the variable display game over a period in which the variable display game is performed a plurality of times and displaying a game image of the specific game on a display device.
It is provided with an operation receiving means capable of receiving an operation on the game image of the player.
The specific game execution means can display the result of the specific game in a result mode according to the operation of the player on the game image.
The specific game progresses by executing a predetermined effect in which the objects in the game image are deleted and new objects appear a plurality of times.
Among the plurality of objects in the game image, the object selected by the player's operation on the game image is deleted and a new object is made to appear, so that the result of the specific game is displayed.
When the player can select each of the predetermined effects a plurality of times according to the scenario of the specific game created when the start condition of the specific game is satisfied, and when the player cannot select the specific game. There is
The effect control means is characterized in that when the result of the specific game is displayed in a predetermined result mode, the effect corresponding to the predetermined result mode can be executed.

According to the present invention, the interest of the game can be enhanced by a game different from the variable display game.

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process. It is a flowchart explaining timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart explaining the payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining the winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining the common processing of a special figure start port switch. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure hold information determination process. Special figure It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. (A) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 1 variation start process, and (b) is a flowchart for explaining the special figure 2 variation start process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during special figure change. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a special figure. It is a flowchart explaining the normal figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining the usual processing. It is a flowchart explaining the process during a change of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process during display of a normal figure. It is a flowchart explaining the process in the middle of a normal drawing. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the external information editing process. It is a flowchart explaining the main process in an effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining the received command check process. It is a flowchart explaining the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the look-ahead fluctuation system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart explaining the variation effect setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the first type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the 2nd type notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the 3rd type advance notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the 3rd type advance notice preparation game. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation history reflection effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation history reflection effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation history reflection effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation history reflection effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the expectation variable production. It is a figure explaining an example of the expectation variable production.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable and rotatable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

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

Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 (storage plate) for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the game machine 10 are arranged. The outflowing upper plate ball outlet 22, the lower plate (receiver) 23 for storing the game balls paid out when the upper plate 21 is full, the operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launching device, and the like are provided. Further, the upper edge portion of the upper plate 21 is provided with an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player. Further, a touch panel 29 for receiving a contact operation input from the player is provided on the upper surface (pressing surface) of the effect button 25. Further, on the lower right side of the lower part of the front frame 12, a keyhole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device may be provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25. A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

Further, on the right side of the effect button 25, there is a ball lending button 27 that is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and an ejection button that is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. 28. A balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device directs the gaming ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the gaming area 32 on the front surface of the gaming board 30. Fire. In addition, by operating the effect button 25 and the touch panel 29, the player can perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). It can be carried out.

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

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

The display device 41 (variable display device) is composed of, for example, a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (cathode ray tube). In the area (display area) where the image of the display screen can be displayed, information related to the game such as a plurality of identification information (special symbols), characters for directing the special figure variation display game, and background images for enhancing the effect of the effect is displayed. .. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variablely displayed (variablely displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for producing an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.
Further, on the left and right parts of the center case 40, a board effect device 44, which is a movable effect device for producing a game including a special figure variation display game, is provided by an operating movable effect member. The board effect device 44 can operate from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

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

The sub-information display device 90 is a first light emitting unit composed of a single light emitting unit forming a sub-game display unit for displaying a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the first special figure variation display game. A second sub composed of a sub-game display unit 91 and a single light emitting unit forming a sub-game display unit that displays a fourth symbol for executing a decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the second special figure variation display game. It includes a game display unit 92. Further, the first sub-display unit 93 indicating the number of first start memories, which is the right to execute the first special figure variation display game by the two light emitting units, and the second special figure variation display game are executed by the two light emitting units. A second sub-display unit 94 indicating the number of second start-up memories, which is the right to play, is provided.

In the first sub-game display unit 91 and the second sub-game display unit 92, the light emitting unit turns off, blinks, and lights a display indicating that the corresponding special figure variation display game is in the variation display and a display indicating the result. Can be displayed by. Further, the first sub-display unit 93 and the second sub-display unit 94 turn off the two light emitting units, respectively, for the number of the first start memory (holding the special figure 1) and the second start memory (holding the special figure 2). It can be displayed by blinking and lighting.

By providing the sub-information display device 90 separately from the display device 41, the display area of the display device 41 is not occupied by displaying the fourth symbol on the display device 41, and the display area is effectively utilized. be able to. The sub information display device 90 is provided outside the operating range of the board effect device 44 so that the sub information display device 90 is not covered in the process of operating the board effect device 44. ..

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

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

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

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

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the gaming areas 32 in which the gaming ball flows down, the left area of the center case 40 is the left gaming area, and the right area of the center case 40 is the right gaming area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and launches the game ball to the left game area (so-called left-handed) to aim for a prize in the start winning opening 36, and launches the game ball to the right game area (so-called left-handed). By hitting right), it is possible to aim for a prize in the normal figure start gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 38.
Here, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a flow path forming member 42 attached to the right end of the center case 40 is arranged at a position corresponding to the right gaming region, and is launched into the right gaming region. The resulting game ball is configured to pass through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42. Since the material at least on the front surface of the flow path forming member 42 is a material that allows the game ball passing through the flow path formed by the flow path forming member 42 to be visually recognized from the outside, the player or the like can see the flow path. A game ball passing through the flow path formed by the forming member 42 (that is, a game ball flowing down the right game area) can be visually recognized through the flow path forming member 42 from the front of the flow path forming member 42. ..

Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game, the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the normal figure start gate 34, which form the special figure fluctuation display game, are connected. A batch display device 50 for displaying a normal map variation display game triggered by winning a prize and displaying various information is provided.

The batch display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game composed of a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) and the like. The second special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display unit (normal figure display) 53 for the normal figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the same LED lamp. It is provided with storage display units 54, 55, and 56 for notifying the starting memory number of each variable display game composed of.
Further, the batch display device 50 has a first game state display unit (first game state display, right-handed notification unit) 57 for notifying that right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed. When a state occurs, the second game state display unit (second game state display, time reduction state notification unit) 58 that lights up to notify the occurrence of a time saving state, and the probability state of a big hit when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state. A third game status display unit (third game status display, probability status display unit) 59 that displays the fact that the game has been set, and a round display unit 60 that displays the number of rounds at the time of a big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed). Is provided.
The batch display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) or the like that lights up when a big hit occurs to notify the occurrence of the big hit.

The special figure variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is centered, for example, during the execution of the variation display game, that is, while the decorative special figure variation display game is being performed on the display device 41. Flashes the segment to indicate that it is changing. The blinking cycle is set to, for example, 100 msec. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, in addition to the central segment, the eighth segment provided on the lower right side of the 7-segment is also blinked and driven to fluctuate. It is configured to indicate that it is inside.
Then, when the result of the game is "missing", for example, the central segment is turned on as the result mode of the loss, and when the result of the game is "hit", the result mode of the hit (special result mode) is out of order. The game result is displayed by turning on the result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than the result mode.

The normal figure display 53 blinks the lamp during the fluctuation to indicate that the fluctuation is in progress, and after a predetermined time, displays the game result as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the result of the game. Further, the normal figure hold indicator 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the normal figure start gate 34, which is a fluctuation start condition of the normal figure display 53, by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. The special figure 1 hold indicator 54 sets the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = hold number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is a variable start condition of the special figure 1 display 51, with a plurality of LEDs. Displayed by turning off, blinking, and turning on. The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 sets the number of start storages (= number of holds) of the second start winning opening (normal fluctuation winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 display 52, by turning off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting.

The first game status display unit (right-handed notification unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and the lamp is turned off when the left-handed is more advantageous to the player than the right-handed in the gaming state (during normal hitting). When the game state is such that right-handed is more advantageous to the player than left-handed (when right-handed), the lamp is turned on.

The second game status display unit (time reduction status notification unit) 58 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and the lamp is turned off in the normal game state (when the fluctuation time reduction function is not activated) in which the time reduction state does not occur. When the time saving state occurs (when the fluctuation time shortening function is activated), the lamp is turned on.

The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 59 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and when the probability state of the jackpot is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the power of the game machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned off. If the probability state of the jackpot is a high probability state (probability change state) when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

The round display unit 60 is composed of an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state is not in progress, the lamp is turned off, and in the special game state, a lamp corresponding to the number of rounds selected according to the special result is displayed. Turn it on. The round display unit may be composed of a 7-segment type display.

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

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and uses an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 or the like to generate. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

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

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply 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 retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. That is, the game control means 100 is a backup storage means capable of holding the stored data even when the power is cut off. Then, when the power is restored, the control can be resumed based on the data held by the backup storage means. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and changes the power failure monitoring signal, and also resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the 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 done. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that 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 at any time.

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

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

Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, and the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes an advantageous gaming state (special gaming state) for the player when the special result mode is adopted, a part of the plurality of display results is already derived and displayed at a stage where the display is not yet derived. A display state in which the displayed display result satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is out of the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derivation display is performed. Refers to a display mode that does not exist. Further, for example, a state in which variation display is performed by a plurality of variation display areas (so-called full rotation reach) while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and reaches the stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a display state when at least a part of the display results of a plurality of variable display areas satisfies the condition of the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variation display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas of the display device. After the display, when the variation display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variation display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (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 fluctuation display of all the fluctuation display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition of the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas is satisfied (for example, the same). The state that has become the identification information, except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variablely displayed from this reach state.

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

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

Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the process related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result of the special figure variation display game (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. A variable pattern table is selected from a plurality of variable pattern tables based on the state), the operating state (time saving operating state) of the normal variable winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of start memories, and the like. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

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

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, and a starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37. It is connected to the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the large winning opening switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38 in the starting gate 34, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is negative such as 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided, which receives a logic signal and converts it into a 0V-5V positive logic signal. Since the input range of the proximity I / F121 is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is illegally shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut and floats. It is configured to be able to detect an abnormal state such as the above and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. 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 gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a are input to the second input port 123. .. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame opening detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 is detected. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine so that the detection signal is input to the third input port 124.

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

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is 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.

Further, the input unit 120 receives a frame radio wave illegal signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 detecting a radio wave) and a payout busy signal (payout control device). 200 indicates whether or not the command can be accepted), payout abnormality status signal (status signal indicating payout abnormality), shoot ball out switch signal (signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout), overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (it is full)), and a touch switch signal (for input of a touch switch provided on the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided which takes in (based on a signal) and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting 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, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122, and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET whose noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, so that the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 is turned off in order to output to the test firing test apparatus. 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 the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent system malfunction, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the game microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the game microcomputer 111.

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

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

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the game microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the game machine controls the game. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the state cannot be achieved. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal 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 selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 has a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 to open the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general electric solenoid) 37c to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 for outputting the opening / closing data of the above is provided. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the batch display device 50, and the batch display device 50. 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.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about 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 (information collection terminal, amusement hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and can provide information about the game 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 Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signals of the large winning port solenoid 38b and the general electric solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, generates a solenoid drive signal, and outputs the first driver (drive circuit) 138a. , The current of the batch display device 50 output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the third output port 135. The third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the lead-in side, and the fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to the external device such as the management device to the external information terminal board 71. Is provided.

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

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via the segment wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 2 and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control device 300 is used to display images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. It is provided with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce 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 programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 about the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, and so on.

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

Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in the case of serial.

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

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an 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 transmitted to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

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

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. The effect control command signal (effect command) is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via this command I / F331, such as a decoration special figure hold number command, a decoration special figure command, a variation command, and a stop information command. ). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and a sub information display device 90. 332, a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the glass frame 15, and a game board 30 (including a center case 40). A board effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the board effect device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. The glass frame 15 is provided with a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for effect), and the movable effect member that operates forms a movable effect device that produces a game including a special figure variation display game. An effect device may be provided, and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device may be provided.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, DC5V for driving command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is configured to do. Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC-DC for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V 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 device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in the reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuit 332-334 (IOReSET) for driving and controlling the lamp and the motor are output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

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

A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34 is provided in the normal figure start gate 34, and the game area 32 When the game ball driven into the inside passes through the inside of the normal drawing start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the number of normal figure start memories is an upper limit number (for example, 4) based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. If it is less than), the number of normal figure start memories is added (+1) and one normal figure start memory is stored in ROM 111B. The number of stored numbers of the winnings for starting the normal drawing is displayed on the general drawing holding display 56 of the batch display device 50. In addition, the hit determination random value (hit random value) for determining the result of the normal map variation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored in the normal map start memory. It is supposed to be done.

Then, when there is a memory of starting the normal map and the normal variable display game can be started, that is, the normal variable display game is hit and the normal variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed. If it is not in the hit state, the hit judgment random value stored in the first stored normal map start memory is compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game. Then, the process of starting the normal map variation display game is performed. When the hit determination random value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

Further, the game control device 100 predetermines a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns over a predetermined fluctuation time on the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50 as a process of executing the normal map variation display game. After performing the display during the fluctuation of the normal map, which is repeatedly displayed in the order given, the process of displaying the variable display game of the normal map, which stops and displays the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result, is performed. In addition, the general figure display 53 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as ordinary identification information, and after displaying the figures in a predetermined time variation, the display is stopped and the result is displayed. It may be configured.

If the result of the solenoid variable display game is a hit, a lighting pattern that is one of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol that has a special result mode is displayed on the solenoid display 53 according to the type of hit. Along with displaying the stop, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated to control the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to be opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the normal map display 53 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is the result of the deviation.

Further, the winning ball to the starting winning opening 36 and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a and the starting opening 2 switch 37a, respectively, which are provided inside. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, the first start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the start winning opening 36 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). In addition to storing, the second start memory that forms the start memory (special figure start memory) based on the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Based on the winning of the starting winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, and each variable pattern random value are extracted as the starting memory information, respectively. The numerical value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start memory and the second start memory. Then, the number of stored start memories is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55 of the batch display device 50, and the decorative special figure start memory is also displayed on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Displayed as a display. It is also displayed on the first sub display unit 91 and the second sub display unit 92 of the sub information display device 90.

Then, when the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 is in a state where the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started, it is stored in the earliest start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be started. A process of determining the hit / miss of the special figure variation display game is performed by comparing the generated random value for jackpot determination with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B. Further, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including a determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed to the effect control device 300.

Then, when the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 1 display 51 (variation display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 1 changing display, the process of displaying the first special figure changing display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed. Further, when executing the second special figure fluctuation display game, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order on the special figure 2 display 52 (variation display device) over a predetermined fluctuation time. After performing the special figure 2 changing display, the process of displaying the second special figure changing display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) according to the result is performed.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 (variation display device) corresponds to the special figure fluctuation display game, and a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, characters) Displaying a variable display of a decorative special figure variable display (design, etc.) Performs processing to display a game. In addition, the sub-game display unit of the sub-information display device 90 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game that changes the light emitting mode of the light emitting unit in response to the special figure variation display game. Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling light emission of various LEDs based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

In the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41, for example, in the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers and the like is displayed in the left variable display area (first special symbol) and the right variable display area (1st special symbol). In each of the second special symbol) and the medium fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is variablely displayed (high-speed fluctuation) at a speed at which it is difficult to identify. Then, the symbols that are changing after a predetermined time are stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. It is performed by displaying the result of the special figure variation display game according to the result mode composed of the displayed identification information. Further, in the display device 41, various effects such as the appearance of characters are displayed in order to improve the interest.

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 becomes a special result mode or a small hit result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. In addition to displaying the lighting pattern, processing is performed to generate a special game state or a small hit game state. In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this is also a special result mode or a small hit result mode.

In the process of generating the special game state or the small hit game state, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 opens the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by, for example, the large winning opening solenoid 38b, and the game is entered into the large winning opening. Controls to allow the inflow of balls. Then, until either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the large winning opening, or a predetermined opening time elapses from the opening of the large winning opening, the large winning opening is satisfied. Is set as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a large winning opening opening / closing control means for controlling the opening / closing of the large winning opening when the stop result mode becomes the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than that in the normal probability state. In addition, regardless of the high probability state based on the result mode of either the 1st special figure fluctuation display game or the 2nd special figure fluctuation display game, the 1st special figure fluctuation display game and the 2nd special figure Both variable display games are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game state, high probability state of normal drawing, second operation state) as a game state after the end of the special game state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. It has become. In this time-saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is set to a high probability (normal figure high probability state) higher than 0, which is the normal probability (normal figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the opening time of the ordinary variable winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the ordinary variable winning device 37 is in the low probability state of the normal figure. Here, in the normal variable winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal drawing probability is set to 0 so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state. That is, the operating state of the normal variable winning device 37 is controlled to be controlled by either a first operating state or a second operating state in which winning is easier than the first operating state. ..

Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 ms x 1 time) of the first hit stop symbol, Opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times) of the second stop symbol, opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), opening time (for example, 1700 ms x 2) for the third stop symbol 3 times), it is possible to set.

It should be noted that the execution time, the normal figure stop time, the normal power opening number, and the normal power opening time of the normal figure fluctuation display game are appropriately set so as to control the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 to be in a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned normal figure fluctuation display game to be a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time. (For example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the normal figure stop time for displaying the result of the normal figure variation display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 msec). 704msec). Further, in the time saving state, when the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game, the opening time (normal power opening time) is set to the normal state (normal figure low probability state). It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer than the first opening time (for example, 100 msec is 1352 msec). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened (the number of times the normal electric power is opened) is larger than the number of times the first opening (for example, 2 times) is obtained with respect to the result of one hit of the normal fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, 4 times) to the second opening number of times. Further, in the time saving state, the probability of hitting the result of the normal map fluctuation display game (normal figure probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 1/251) in the normal operating state. It is possible to set the probability (normally high probability state, for example, 250/251).

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the normal fluctuation time, the normal stop time, the number of times the normal power is opened, the normal power opening time, and the normal probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states in which different things are changed. Further, when a hit occurs, either the first open mode or the second open mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first open mode and the second open mode may be different. Further, the high probability state and the time saving state can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variable display may be displayed independently or not at the same time. The game is displayed. Further, the display device 41 may also use different display devices and different display areas in the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed so that they are not executed independently or at the same time. Further, the game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, if there is a memory of starting the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, and the special figure variation display game can be executed, the second special figure variation display game is played. It is designed to be executed (priority is executed). Further, in the description of the present embodiment, when the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not distinguished, it is simply referred to as a special figure variation display game.

Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch The 38a is provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and a non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. ing. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 and the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 or the like are microswitches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 performed in a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, first, the process of disabling interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs is used. The stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the RAM address is 0000h to 01FFh, 00h or 01h is taken as the upper rank, and the first 00h is set in step S4. Next, the launch stop signal is output and the launch permission signal is set to the 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 launch stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and a process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to an instruction from a game control device 100 that serves as a main control means A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for normal startup is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can avoid missing commands. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the start of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the start of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the power-on delay timer is timed by using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not subject to the validity judgment) that is not subject to the validity judgment (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the initialization switch 112 is ensured. Can be detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 is operated after the standby time has elapsed, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the standby time has elapsed. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, it can be detected by performing the operation immediately after turning on the power without performing such annoying operation, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

After performing the process of setting the power-on delay timer (step S7), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) is performed. First, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S8), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. (Step S9).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned 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). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously turned on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the power of the gaming machine is waited to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent false detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned 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 deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and whether the timer value is 0 or not. Is determined (step S12). 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 times the power failure monitoring signal is checked (step S8). When the timer value is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, when the standby time has expired, access permission is granted to the read / write RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM or EEPROM (step S13). ), Output off-data to all output ports (set to no output) (step S14).

Next, a serial port (a port previously mounted on the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).
Next, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S16), and if it is normal (step S16; Y), the power failure in the RWM. It is determined whether the value of the inspection area 2 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), the checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum of the predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18), and the calculated checksum and the power are turned off. It is determined whether the checksums of the above match (step S19). When the checksums match (step S19; Y), it is determined from the state of the first input port 122 read earlier whether the initialization switch is turned on (step S20), and when the initialization switch is off. (Step S20; N) proceeds to step S25 of FIG. 6 and performs a process when the power is normally restored from the power failure.

The checksum calculated in the checksum calculation process of step S18 and step S45 described later is a sum of the checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display. The checksum of the work area for game control and the checksum of the work area for status display may be calculated separately and it may be determined separately in step S19 whether or not they match, or only one of them (for example,). Only the checksum of the work area for game control) may be calculated and only one of them may be used for the determination in step S19.

Here, in the work area for game control, information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control is stored.
In addition, the work area for displaying the status stores information necessary for displaying the base value, the accessory ratio, and the like. The base value is calculated from the number of game balls detected by the out switch that detects all the game balls (safe balls and out balls) that have been fired into the game area 32 and finished the game, and the number of payouts based on the winning in the winning area. The information to be calculated and required to display the base value includes, for example, information on the number of game balls detected by the outswitch and information on the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the bonus ratio is the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning the prize opening from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present, during the big hit state (that is, fanfare and ending). It is the ratio of the number of prize balls (the number of balls acquired by the character) obtained by winning the big prize opening (excluding the inside) (so-called continuous character ratio), and the information necessary to display the character ratio. Includes, for example, information about the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) and information about the number of prize balls (number of balls acquired by character).

When the initialization switch is on (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S30 of FIG. 6 to initialize the RAM area for game control. The initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 provides an initialization means that initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Eggplant.
If it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), and if it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S19; N), step S21. And the process of initializing all the RAM areas is performed. That is, the RAM area for displaying the status is initialized only when a RAM abnormality occurs. Further, the RAM area for game control is initialized not only when the initialization switch is turned on but also when a RAM abnormality occurs.

In step S25 of FIG. 6, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25). 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. It is in an indefinite state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the state of the touch switch signal is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state has not been determined. After that, the area in the RWM for storing the game state is examined to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S26).

Here, if the special figure is not in the high probability (step S26; N), steps S27 and S28 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S29. Further, when the special figure is in high probability (step S26; Y), the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S27), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided on the game board 30 is provided. On (lighting) data of is saved in the segment area (step S28).
Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game processing described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S29), and step S33. Proceed to. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S29, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a screen designation command (for example, a customer wait demo command when waiting for a customer) , Otherwise, send multiple commands such as recovery screen command). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a production count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

The screen specification command sends a command according to the state of the restarted game. When resuming the special figure fluctuation display game that was interrupted due to the power cutoff due to the resumption of control, a recovery screen command that provides recovery information is transmitted as a screen specification command. Further, in this case, information regarding the result of the special figure variation display game to be restarted is also transmitted. In addition, when the power is cut off during the customer waiting state and the control is resumed in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power supply, the customer waiting demo command is transmitted as a screen designation command. Further, when resuming the special game state interrupted by power interruption due to the resumption of control, a special game state resumption command is transmitted as a screen designation command.

Further, in step S30 of FIG. 6, the RAM area (work area and stack area) for game control is cleared to 0 (step S30), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S31). ). Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33.

On the other hand, when jumping from steps S16, S17, S19 to step S21, the RAM access prohibited area is set to the access permission (step S21), and all the RAM areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. Is cleared to 0 (step S22), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S23). Then, the initial value at the time of initializing all RAM is saved in the area to be initialized (step S24). The area to be initialized here is an area of the work area for game control and the work area for status display for which a value other than 0 is to be set, and is related to, for example, the setting of the customer waiting demo area and the effect mode. The area.
Then, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S32, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demo screen is displayed and a predetermined time (for example, for example) (30 seconds) Send multiple commands such as (command to notify RAM initialization by light and sound). In addition to these commands, depending on the model, a production count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

In step S33, a process of activating 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 the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S33, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S34). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (designated value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. In addition, the bit transposition pattern of the hard random number (here, the jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) when they are exchanged in a predetermined order and stored as different bit arrangements (arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). It is a pattern that determines. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power are extracted, and the corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, the random numbers that determine the hit symbol of the special figure). (Big hit symbol random number, small hit symbol random number), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (hit random number), random number that determines the hit symbol of the normal figure (win symbol random number)) as the initial value (start value) of RWM After saving in the area (step S35), the interrupt is permitted (step S36). In the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the initial value random number update process (step S37) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the small hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 update). Here, the "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the jackpot stop symbol of the special symbol variation display game, and the "small hit symbol initial value random number" is the special symbol variation display. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the small hit stop symbol of the game. In addition, the "hit initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal figure fluctuation display game, and the "hit symbol initial value random number" is the hit stop symbol of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines. In this way, the randomness of the random numbers can be increased by continuing to increment the initial value random numbers as long as time allows in the main processing. It should be noted that the small hit symbol random number does not naturally exist in the model without the small hit. In addition, depending on the model, there is also a gaming machine in which the random number of the initial value of the winning symbol does not exist.

Further, although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured as follows. However, the jackpot random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock whose speed is equal to or higher than the operating clock of the CPU, and the jackpot symbol random number, small hit symbol random number, hit random number, and hit symbol random number are processed by the program. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) having the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing which is a unit. In addition, in the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, the 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 goes around. "Is adopted. It should be noted that each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step S37, the number of times (for example, twice) to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S38), and the power failure occurs. It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S39). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S39; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S37). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update process and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop process) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S37) (step S36), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by waiting for the initial value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process in step S37, in addition to the main process, there is also a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process. In order to avoid executing the value random number update process, when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to release the interrupt. If the initial value random number update processing is not performed in the timer interrupt processing and only in the main processing, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update processing, which causes the main processing. It has the advantage of being simplified.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks set in step S38 (step S40). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal has not been turned on for the number of checks (step S40; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (step S40; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the process of temporarily disabling interrupts (step S41), all. The process of outputting off-data to the output port (step S42) is performed.

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S44). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off and a process (step S46) for saving the calculated checksum, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S47). ), And then wait for the power of the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

From the above, a main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game and a sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to instructions from the main control means, etc. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the activation of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the activation of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when the occurrence of a power failure is detected, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) is , It is determined that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is based on the fact that the RAM 111C capable of storing data, the initialization operation unit (initialization switch) capable of being operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. An initialization means (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the standby time.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to allow access to the RAM 111C after the standby time has elapsed.

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

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the register bank 1 is specified (step S101). By switching to the register bank 1, it is equivalent to performing a register save process of transferring the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, the D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as in step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register banks are different. Next, input from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) are performed. 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 (a large winning opening solenoid 38b, a general electric solenoid 37c) is performed. When the firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main processing, the firing permission signal is output by performing this output processing, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, the signal is not processed. Further, the launch permission signal is the first signal indicating the launch permission status as seen from the game control device, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission status as seen from the payout control device is also payout control. It is generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready for launch.

Next, the payout command transmission process (step S105) that outputs the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, which is the target of the initial value random number update process, Random number update process 1 (step S106) for updating the initial value (start value) of the hit random number and the hit symbol random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number for determining the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display game of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2 are updated. Random number update process 2 (step S107) is performed. After that, monitoring of whether or not there is a normal signal input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a in the normal figure, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 38a, and monitoring of errors ( The winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) for performing (whether the front frame or the glass frame is opened, etc.) is performed. In addition, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing processing related to the special figure variation display game and a normal figure game process (step S110) for performing processing related to the normal figure variation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111), which is provided in the game machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, a magnetic sensor 61. Magnet fraud monitoring process (step S112), which checks the detection signal from the sensor and determines whether there is an abnormality, and panel radio wave fraud, which checks the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 and determines whether there is an abnormality. The monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S114) is performed to set signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer, and a base value is obtained from the number of game balls detected by the out switch and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The status display edit output process is performed (step S115), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting interrupts) and the process of restoring the register bank designation (that is, the process of specifying register bank 0) are interrupt return processes. It is automatically performed at the time (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Depending on the CPU used, some gaming machines need to be instructed to execute a process for restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process for restoring the register bank designation.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, the details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and the winning number counter area 1 and the winning number counter area 2 are provided. The prize number counter area 1 is an area used for transmitting a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out the prize balls, and is a prize for which the payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 forms a prize ball command counter that can store information related to the prize ball command.

The prize number counter area 2 is used to transmit a main prize ball signal to be output to an external device every time the number of prize balls (planned payout number) generated by winning a prize in the prize opening reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). The winning data corresponding to the prize balls that are used and have not been processed to generate the main prize ball signal is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 forms a main prize ball signal counter that can store information about the main prize ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, the payout control device 200 also outputs a payout prize ball signal to the external device every time the number of prize balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number (10 in this case). By collating these two signals, it is possible to monitor fraudulent payouts.

Each of these prize number counter areas is divided into prize ball number counter areas (3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls in the case of this embodiment) set for each prize opening. Is provided, and the count number of the corresponding winning number counter area is added by 1 based on the winning of the winning opening. That is, it is possible to store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the winning area. The winning number counter area 1 is allocated to a wider area than the winning number counter area 2, so that more winning data can be stored. This is because the main prize ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the destination, whereas the payout command may suspend the transmission depending on the state of the payout control device 200 which is the destination, and more untransmitted signals are sent. This is because data may be accumulated.
Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 prizes can be stored in each of the 3 prize ball counter area, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 1. , The 3 prize ball counter area of the prize number counter area 2, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area are configured to store up to 255 prizes, respectively.

In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the prize number counter area 2 (step S181), among the plurality of prize number counter areas provided for each prize ball number, the prize number counter area to be checked is "0". Determine if there is a count that is not. Then, when there is no count number (step S181; N), the address of the prize number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S182), and it is checked whether the check of the count number of all the prize number counter areas is completed. Determine (step S183). If it is determined in this determination that all the checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S183; N), the process returns to step S181 and the above process 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 area → 10 prize ball counter area → 14 prize ball counter area.

Further, when it is determined in step S181 that there is a count number (step S181; Y), the count number of the target winning number counter area is updated by -1 (step S184), and the target winning number counter area 2 The number of payouts corresponding to the address of is acquired (step S185). Then, the value of the prize ball remaining number area and the acquired number of payouts are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the prize ball remaining number area (step S187). As the value of the prize ball remaining number region before this processing, a fraction that is less than a predetermined number that is a reference for the output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

After that, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189), and if it is not 0 or more (step S189; N), the process proceeds to step S192. When it is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output number region is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, every time the remaining number of prize balls reaches 10, the number of times the main prize ball signal is output is updated by +1.
Then, the subtraction result is saved in the prize ball remaining number area (step S191), and the process returns to the process of step S188. As a result, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined winning area to the outside of the game machine. .. By outputting the main prize ball signal, when the payout of game balls such as during a big hit is concentrated, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed along with the payout of the game ball, and the accuracy generated during the big hit It is possible to prevent a problem that the number of prize balls cannot be counted.
Here, the processes of steps S181 to S191 are processes of updating (increasing) the number of output times of the main prize ball signal, and the processes of steps S192 to S201 are processes 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 ends. When the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is in a busy state (step S194).

The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control. If the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy state). Will be done. That is, the payout busy signal can be said to be a signal indicating whether or not the payout command (prize ball command) can be accepted. That is, the payout busy signal forms a state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control.

When the payout busy signal is in the busy state (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted for each timer interrupt, but a predetermined time elapses (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out the prize ball. It is configured to send a payout command when it is in a state. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control and does not send the payout command, it is possible to perform unnecessary processing by not performing the subsequent processing related to the transmission of the payout command. It is designed to prevent and reduce the burden of control.

The conditions for turning on the payout busy signal (busy state) are, for example, during the payout operation, during the ball lending operation, during the shoot ball out error, during the overflow error, during the frame radio wave fraud, and the payout ball detection switch (payout). Counting the number of prize balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 (number of unpaid prize balls = remaining number of acquired game balls) during an abnormality of the switch that monitors the balls ) Is present (when it is not 0), etc.

When the payout busy signal is not in the busy state (step S194; N), it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). In the process of checking whether or not 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 prize balls, the winning number counter area to be checked is "0". Determine if there is a count that is not.

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

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

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize in the prize area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on this payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. If so, it serves as a prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means.

Since the game control device 100 controls to transmit the prize ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200 in this way, the prize is awarded only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. The ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the winnings that have not been paid out will be held on the game control device 100 side, so that it will be backed up by the game control device 100 in the event of a power failure, and will be backed up by the payout control device 200. Accurate payout control can be realized without having a function to do so.

In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine of JP-A-2000-321759), when a power cutoff state occurs for some reason, the payout control device 200 backs up data to its own storage means and immediately before the power cutoff. The payout control state based on the data of is maintained. However, the conventional gaming machine requires a function for backing up, which has a problem of increasing the cost. According to the present invention, accurate payout control can be realized even if the payout control device 200 does not have a function for backing up.

In addition, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay, and the prize ball is paid out by an external device such as a hall computer. The time can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since the prize ball command counter that can store the information about the prize ball command and the main prize ball signal counter that can store the information about the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings are provided. The signal information can be managed separately, and the information can be managed reliably.

Based on the above, the game is controlled comprehensively, and the game ball to the winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38) provided in the game area 32. A game control means (game control device 100) that transmits a prize ball command based on the winning of the prize, and a payout control means (payout control device) that controls the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. 200), and the game control means pays out a prize ball command based on a state signal (busy signal) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control, which is output from the payout control means. When a power failure occurs and the player recovers from the power failure, the prize ball command is immediately issued even if a status signal indicating that the payout control can be started is output from the payout control means. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means in response to the continuous output of the status signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means without transmitting to the payout control means. You are trying to do it.

Further, a plurality of winning areas (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38) having different numbers of winning balls are provided in the game area 32, and the game control means (game control device 100) is provided. A prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can specify whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has not been transmitted is provided for each number of prize balls, and a status signal can start payout control. When there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the status signal is sent by the payout control means. Whether or not the payout control can be started is specified before specifying whether or not each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command.

In addition, the game is controlled in a comprehensive manner, and a prize ball command is issued based on the winning of the game ball in a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variable winning device 38). The game is provided with a game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting the game and a payout control means (payout control device 200) for controlling the payout of the game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. The control means issues a prize ball command when the status signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means can start the payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. A prize ball command transmission means (game control device 100) to be transmitted to the means, and a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out when the game ball is won in a predetermined winning area. The external information output means (game control device 100) is provided, and the external information output means can start the payout control by the state signal output from the payout control means. It means that the prize ball signal is output regardless of the presence or absence.

Further, even if the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) indicates that the status signal can start the payout control when a power failure occurs and recovers from the power failure, the prize ball command is immediately issued. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the prize ball command is issued in response to the state in which the state signal indicates that the payout control can be started continues for a predetermined period. It means that it is transmitted to the payout control means.

Further, the game control means (game control device 100) has a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) that can store information about the prize ball command and a prize that can store information about the prize ball signal (main prize ball signal). A ball signal counter (game control device 100) is provided, and the prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) is provided with a predetermined winning area (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, general winning opening 35, special variation). A prize ball command is generated in units of one prize to the prize device 38), and when the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started, one prize ball command is issued by the payout control means (payout control device 200). ), The prize ball command counter (game control device 100) can store the information of the winning in units of one winning in the predetermined winning area, and the game to the predetermined winning area. By updating when the ball wins and updating in correspondence with the transmission of the prize ball command to the payout control means, the number of prize ball commands that have not been transmitted can be stored, and the external information output means can be used. The number of prize balls determined to be paid out in connection with the winning of the game ball to the predetermined prize area is accumulated, and the prize ball signal is output to the outside of the game machine each time the accumulated value reaches the predetermined number, and the prize is awarded. The ball signal counter can store the winning information in units of one winning in the predetermined winning area, updates the winning ball when the game ball is won in the predetermined winning area, and the prize ball by the external information output means. By updating in correspondence with the cumulative processing of the number, it is possible to store the number of prize balls that have not been cumulatively processed yet.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game control device 100 outputs a main prize ball signal every time the planned number of game balls to be paid out reaches 10, and the payout control device 200 outputs 10 game balls. It is configured so that the main prize ball signal is output each time.
Specifically, the game control device 100 updates the number of main prize ball number signal outputs by +1 (subroutine in the payout command transmission process) for every 10 payout schedules (every time a payout command is transmitted). The main prize ball signal is output for the set number of outputs.
With respect to the main prize ball signal output for each schedule, the payout control device 200 transmits a prize ball signal every time 10 payouts are actually made, so that the schedule and the result can be matched. It is possible to deal with fraudulent payouts. In addition, even if a prize is won during the big hit period, the payout is delayed due to the ball running out, etc., and even if the payout is made after the big hit ends, the hall controller (hall computer) is accurate by the main prize ball signal output at the time of winning. Information can be collected (judgment).

[Winning opening switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 9 shows a winning port switch / status monitoring process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this winning opening switch / status monitoring process, first, a winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the winning opening switches 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the large winning opening is opened. Is not open, but the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S302) is executed to monitor whether or not there is an illegal winning in the large winning opening and to detect a normal winning.

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

After that, the winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S303), and the large winning opening is not open even though the large winning opening is not open. The fraud & winning monitoring process (step S304) for monitoring whether or not there is an illegal winning in the mouth and detecting a normal winning is executed.

Next, prepare a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting port 2 switch 37a) in the Fuden (step S305), and monitor whether there is an illegal winning in the Fuden even though the Fuden is not open. At the same time, the fraudulent & winning monitoring process (step S306) for detecting a normal winning is executed. Then, a winning opening monitoring table of a winning opening switch (for example, starting opening 1 switch 36a and winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) that can always win is prepared (step S307), and the winning number counter is updated to update the number of winnings. The process (step S308) is performed.

Next, the state scan counter for sequentially designating which of the plurality of switches for monitoring the state and which switch or signal is to be monitored this time is updated (step S309). In the case of this embodiment, the status scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. After that, the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S310). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S311) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the game machine status monitoring table 1, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to a disconnection of the switch connector or the like. Status monitoring based on one signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "1", status monitoring based on the shoot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set. NS.

Next, the gaming machine status monitoring table 2 for setting the monitoring status according to the value of the status scan counter is prepared (step S312). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S313) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the game machine state monitoring table 2, and when the value of the state scan counter is "0", it is based on the signal output from the glass frame opening detection switch 63. The status monitoring is set, and when the value of the status scan counter is "1", the status monitoring based on the signal output from the main body frame opening detection switch 64 is set. If the value of the status scan counter is "2", the status monitoring based on the frame radio wave invalid signal is set, and if the value of the status scan counter is "3", the status monitoring based on the touch switch signal is set. Set.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S314), and if the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S314; N), the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. When the value of the error scan counter is "0" (step S314; Y), the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S315), and the gaming machine determines the status such as whether an error has occurred. The state check process (step S316) is performed.

In the case of the present embodiment, the value of the status scan counter is referred to the gaming machine status monitoring table 3, and when the value of the status scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like. 2 Signal-based condition monitoring is set. It should be noted that the game machine status monitoring table 3 is not defined when the status scan counter is from "1" to "3".

After that, the payout busy signal check process (step S317) for checking the payout busy signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 can start the payout control is performed, and the winning opening switch / status monitoring process is completed. Since the processing of steps S315 to S317 is executed only when the value of the state scan counter updated for each timer interrupt is "0", it is executed once every four timer interrupts. Become. That is, when the timer interrupt is performed every 4 ms, the processes of steps S315 to S317 are performed every 16 ms.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (step S109) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are 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. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 and the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted and special features based on the winning are obtained. Figure Fluctuation display A game result pre-judgment is performed to predetermine a game result based on a prize at a stage before the start of the game.

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

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4). When the value of the special figure game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, refer to it in order to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number. The special figure game sequence branch table to be used 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 processing number (step A7).

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "0", the change start of the special figure change display game is monitored, the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure change display game, and the special figure change is in progress. A special figure normal process (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display processing, and the like. (Step A9) is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of big hit, and the big winning opening of each big hit. The special figure display processing (step A10) for setting the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing, and the like is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "3", the opening time of the big winning opening is set, the number of opening times is updated, and the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the big winning opening is set. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step A11).
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "4", the process of setting the interval command if the jackpot round is not the final round, while setting the ending command if it is the final round, or the remaining big winning opening. The large winning opening opening processing (step A12) for setting the information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is the final round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be discharged and the jackpot end process are performed. The large winning opening remaining ball processing (step A13) for setting the information necessary for the game is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "6", the jackpot end process (step A14) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "7", in order to set the opening time / opening pattern of the big winning opening when a small hit occurs, set the fanfare command, and perform the small hit middle processing. The small hit fanfare process (step A15) for setting necessary information and the like is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "8", the small hit middle processing (step A16) for setting the ending command and the information necessary for performing the small hit remaining ball processing is performed. ..
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "9", the processing for setting the time for the remaining balls that have won in the large winning opening during the small hit medium processing and the small hit end processing The small hit remaining ball processing (step A17) for setting the information necessary for performing the above is performed.
In step A7, when the special figure game processing number is "10", the small hit end process (step A18) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure normal processing is performed.

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

The small hit is a result mode that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the big hit is a special result that involves the operation of the condition device. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs (stop display of the big hit symbol) in the special figure fluctuation display game, and when the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and it is special as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the accessory continuous operating device is activated). The fact that the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won, for example. The "conditional device" may be a software means such as a flag that is turned on / off by software as described above, or a hardware means such as a switch that is turned on / off electrically. Further, "conditional device" is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of an electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term that has a meaning.

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, the first start port (starting winning opening 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to perform the first step. 1 It is determined whether or not there is a prize in the starting port (step A103).
If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting port (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109, and subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a prize in the first starting port (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time is being shortened (during normal power support) (step A104). ).

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

Next, the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A109), and the hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning in the second starting port. Determine (step A111).
If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A111; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a prize for the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, the ordinary variation. When it is determined whether or not the winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in the open state in which the winning of the game ball can be won (step A112), and it is determined that the normal electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to the process of A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, in step A112, if it is determined that the normal electric accessory is not operating (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the electric power fraud is occurring (step A113).

In the determination of whether or not a fraudulent occurrence is occurring, it is determined that fraudulent occurrence is occurring when the number of fraudulent prizes in the ordinary variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5). In the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state, and the game ball can be won only in the open state. Therefore, if a game ball wins in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and if there is a game ball that wins in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of fraudulent prizes. Then, when the number of fraudulent winnings counted in this way is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of fraud occurrence determinations (upper limit value), it is determined that fraud has occurred.

In step A113, if it is determined that the electric power fraud has not occurred (step A113; N), after preparing a table for setting the holding information by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), the special feature. Figure The start port switch common process (step A115) is performed to end the start port switch monitoring process. If it is determined in step A113 that an illegal electric power is being generated (step A113; Y), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102, A110) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, among the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) and the second starting opening (normal variable winning device 37), information on the starting port to be monitored without winning is obtained. It is set (step A121), and it is determined whether or not there is an input in the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process ends. On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether or not the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124). ..

If there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, if no random number has been extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends. If there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; Y), the jackpot random number extracted in the monitored hard random number latch register is loaded and prepared (step A125). Then, among the first starting port (starting winning port 36) and the second starting port (normal variable winning device 37), the winning information of the starting port to be monitored is set (step A126), and the hard random number acquisition process is performed. finish.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the details of the special figure start port switch common process (steps A108 and A115) in the above-mentioned start port switch monitoring process will be described. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are input.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored is transmitted to the gaming machine 10. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the external management device, is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A132), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A133). ). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output count area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the number of outputs overflows (step A133; Y), the process proceeds to step A135. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start port signal output frequency region. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) of the update target corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (step A135). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; 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 A135; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 hold or special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1 (step A135; Y). Step A136), the target start opening winning flag is saved (step A137). Subsequently, the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures is calculated (step A138), and the jackpot random number prepared in step A125 of the hard random number acquisition process is stored in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (step A139). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A141).

Next, it is determined whether or not the prize is entered in the first starting opening (starting winning opening 36) (step A142).
If it is determined in step A142 that the prize has not been won in the first starting port (step A142; N), the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, in step A142, when it is determined that the prize is won in the first starting port (step A142; Y), the small hit symbol random number is extracted and prepared (step A143), and the small hit symbol of RWM is extracted. Save in the random number storage area (step A144).

Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are saved in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (step A145), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A146) is performed.
Next, the start port switch to be monitored and the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure hold number are prepared (step A147), the effect command setting process (step A148) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is performed. finish.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the detection of the game ball in the starting area of the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, and is the starting right to execute the variable display game. It serves as a start storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of memories. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (starting winning opening 36) as the first starting memory up to a predetermined number. It is stored, and various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure reservation information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A146) in the above-mentioned start port switch common process will be described. The special figure reservation information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 14, first, the start port winning flag saved in step A137 of the special figure start port switch common process is checked, and it is determined whether or not the first start port (starting winning opening 36) has won a prize. (Step A151).
If it is determined in step A151 that the winning is not to the first starting port (step A151; N), the process proceeds to step A154.
On the other hand, in step A151, when it is determined that the first starting port has been won (step A151; Y), it is determined whether or not the special time is being shortened (step A152).

If it is determined in step A152 that the special figure holding time is being shortened (step A152; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated.
On the other hand, in step A152, when it is determined that the special figure time is not shortened (step A152; N), it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is in progress (step A153).
If it is determined in step A153 that a big hit or a small hit is in progress (step A153; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A153 that the jackpot is not being hit or the small hit is not being made (step A153; N), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value. The jackpot determination process (step A154) is performed. Then, when the determination result is a big hit (step A155; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (step A156), and in step A140 of the special figure start port switch common process. The stop symbol information corresponding to the prepared jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A157), and the process proceeds to step A164.

On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A155; N), it is determined whether or not the first starting port (starting winning opening 36) has won a prize (step A158).
If it is determined in step A158 that the prize is not won in the first start port (step A158; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to step A164.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A158 that the winning is to the first starting port (step A158; Y), whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the small hit determination value is a small hit. A small hit determination process (step A159) is performed to determine whether or not. Then, when the determination result is not a small hit (step A160; N), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A163), and the process proceeds to the process of step A164.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a small hit (step A160; Y), a small hit symbol random number check table is set (step A161), and the small hit symbol prepared in step A143 of the special figure start port switch common process is set. The stop symbol information corresponding to the random number is acquired (step A162), and the process proceeds to step A164.

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

After that, a look-ahead variation pattern command corresponding to the first half variation number indicating the first half variation pattern and the second half variation number indicating the second half variation pattern in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is prepared (step A168), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A169), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated. The special figure information setting process in step A166 and the variation pattern setting process in step A167 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal processing.

By the above processing, a look-ahead symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead target and a look-ahead variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are prepared. And transmitted to the effect control device 300. As a result, the judgment result (look-ahead result) of the result-related information (whether or not it is a big hit and the type of fluctuation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is controlled to be produced before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning prize storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variation display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). (Judgment such as) Makes a preliminary judgment means. It should be noted that the time to determine the random number value stored in advance corresponding to the start memory is not only at the start winning prize when the start memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. good.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (step A8) in the above-mentioned special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold number (second start storage number) is “0” (step A301). When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is “0” (step A305). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved special figures 1 is "0" (step A305; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demo has started (step A309), and when the customer waiting demo has not started (step A309). A309; N) sets the customer waiting demo flag area in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A310).

Subsequently, the customer waiting demo command is prepared (step A311), and the effect command setting process (step A312) is performed. Next, "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A313), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A314). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A316), and the special figure normal processing is ended. That is, when the special figure variation display game can be started but the start condition is not satisfied, the customer waiting demo command that forms the standby information is transmitted to the effect control device 300.
On the other hand, if the customer waiting demo has already started in step A309 (step A309; Y), the process proceeds to step A313 without performing the processes of steps A310 to A312.

Further, in step A301, when the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" (step A301; N), the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number is prepared (step A302). Next, the effect command setting process (step A303) is performed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.
Further, in step A305, when the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (step A305; N), the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step A306). Next, the effect command setting process (step A307) is performed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A308) is performed, and the special figure normal process is completed.

In this way, by checking the number of special figures 2 held before checking the number of special figures 1 held, if the number of special figures 2 held is not "0", the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A304). Will be executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed in preference to the first special figure variation display game. That is, when the game control device 100 has a second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variation display game based on the second start memory is displayed as a variation display based on the first start memory. It is a priority control means that is executed with priority over the game.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (step A308) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 16A, first, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A321), and the first To set the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a big hit, and to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a small hit. The big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting the deviation information and the small hit information in the small hit flag of is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A324) is performed, and the special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A325). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the first special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A327) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the 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).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A330), and the signal related to the start of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 1 display 51) is saved in the special figure 1 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A333). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (step A334), and the special figure 1 variation start process is completed.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (step A304) in the above-mentioned special figure normal processing will be described. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 16A is performed in the second start. It is intended for memory.

As shown in FIG. 16B, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination area (step A341), and the second The jackpot flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting the missed hit flag 2 and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is a jackpot is performed.

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The information setting process (step A344) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set, is prepared. (Step A345). After that, the variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting the variation pattern, which is the variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, is performed, and the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the second special figure variation display game is performed. (Step A347) is performed.

Next, "1" related to the 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).
Then, the customer waiting demo flag area is cleared (step A350), and the signal related to the start of fluctuation of special figure 2 (for example, the signal during change of special symbol 2 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the initial value (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 indicator 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area. Here, 100 ms) is set (step A353). Next, the initial value (here, "0") is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (step A354), and the special figure 2 variation start process is completed.

[Processing during special figure fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure change processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the change symbol determination flag (special figure 1 change flag or special figure 2 change flag) is prepared (step A601), and the effect command is set. Process (step A602). That is, the symbol stop command that forms the stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the variation time of the special figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. Upon receiving this symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the variation display of the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game, and stops and displays the result.

After that, the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is set (step A603), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A604). In the case of the present embodiment, the display time is set to 600 msec regardless of whether the stop symbol pattern is an out-of-order symbol pattern, a big hit symbol pattern, or a small hit symbol pattern, but the display time may be different depending on the stop symbol pattern. .. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

Next, the process number "2" related to the process during display of the special figure is set as the process number (step A605), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A606).

Next, the signal related to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A607), and the signal related to the end of the fluctuation of the special figure 2 (for example, the special symbol) is saved. 2 (OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A608), and the number of symbol confirmations related to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal is set in the signal control timer area. Save the value (eg 256 msec) (step A609). After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game on the special figure 1 display 51, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 1 display 51 is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A610). ), As information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game on the special figure 2 display 52, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop on the special figure 2 display 52 is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step). A611), the processing during the special figure change is completed.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the above-mentioned special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the special figure display processing, first, the small hit flag set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is loaded (step A701), and the RWM The process of clearing the small hit flag area (step A702) is performed.
Next, the jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process are loaded. (Step A703), the process of clearing the jackpot flag 1 region and the jackpot flag 2 region of the RWM (step A704) is performed. Then, when it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (step A705) and it is determined that it is a jackpot (step A705; Y), the jackpot (special figure 2 jackpot) of the second special figure variation display game is started. (For example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned on, and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A708). The round number upper limit table is set (step A709).

On the other hand, in step A705, if it is determined that the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (step A705; N) as a result of checking the jackpot flag 2, it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (step A706), and the jackpot is a jackpot (step A706). When it is determined that A706; Y), a test signal (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on and the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned on) regarding the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game is turned on. The special symbol 1 signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A707), and the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709) is performed.

After performing the process of setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value (“16” or “4” in the case of the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired, and the RWM is obtained. It is saved in the upper limit value area of the number of rounds of (step A710). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

Next, the decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decorative special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and the effect command setting process (step A713) is performed. After that, a probability information command related to the information that sets the probability of a hit result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A714), and the effect command setting process is performed. (Step A715) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 or special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A716), and the effect command setting process (step). A717) is performed. This fanfare command forms the special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

Next, the large winning opening opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A718). In the case of the present embodiment, in step A718, two big hit signals and three big hit signals are saved as signals corresponding to the big winning opening opening information and the state of probability. In addition, each ON / OFF is determined by the big winning opening opening information and the state of the probability. For example, the big hit 2 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball (the big winning opening opening information is other than the big winning opening opening information 1), and the big hit without a big hit (so-called sudden big hit, etc. When the information is the big winning opening opening information 1), it is turned ON if it is a big hit in the time saving state, and it is turned OFF otherwise. Further, the big hit 3 signal is ON when it is a big hit with a ball, and is OFF when it is a big hit without a ball.

After that, the big winning opening opening information and the big hit fanfare time (for example, 5000 msec, 4700 msec, 7700 msec, or 300 msec) corresponding to the state of the probability of winning in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. It is set (step A719), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A720). Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A721). As a result, information on the probability state and time saving state of the special figure when a special result occurs is stored. Then, the effect mode after the end of the special game state is determined based on the information stored later.

Then, the large winning opening illegal winning number area of the large winning opening (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared (step A722), and the large winning opening large winning opening corresponding to the large winning opening opening information is cleared. The flag outside the fraud monitoring period is saved in the mouth fraud monitoring period flag area (step A723). After that, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 (step A724) for shifting to the fanfare / interval processing is performed, and the special figure display processing is terminated. That is, a special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special variation winning device 38 into an open state based on the result being a special result in either the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game. It serves as a special game state generating means for generating a state.

On the other hand, in step A706, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A706; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag is a small hit (step A725).
When it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is a small hit (step A725; Y), a high probability fluctuation number region for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state. The high probability fluctuation number update process (step A726) for updating the value (high probability fluctuation count) and the effect mode information check process (step A727) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high. It is determined whether it is a stochastic state (step A728).

If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A728; N), the decorative special figure command is loaded from the decorative special figure command area, prepared (step A729), and the effect command is set. The process (step A730) is performed. Next, a small hit fanfare command is prepared (step A731), an effect command setting process (step A732) is performed, and the process proceeds to step A733. This small hit fanfare command also forms special game state start information transmitted to the effect control device 300 at the start of the special game state.

If it is determined in step A728 that the special figure is in high probability (step A728; Y), the process proceeds to step A733. As described above, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the large winning opening is opened by the occurrence of a small hit, but the occurrence of a small hit is a game. The screen displayed on the display device 41 is not changed so as not to make the person aware of it.
Then, the special figure game mode flag is loaded, and the loaded flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag save area (step A733). Next, "7" related to the processing during the small hit fanfare is set as the processing number (step A734), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A735).

Next, the small hit fanfare time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A736), and a signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, one big hit signal is turned ON (big hit + small hit output). )) Is saved in the external information output data area (step A737), and the signal relating to the start of the small hit game (for example, the special symbol 1 small hit signal is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738).

Next, the area for the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (step A739), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A740).
Next, the signal related to the right-handed strike instruction (launch position designation signal 1 is turned ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A741), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 57) is turned on. Therefore, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A742), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A725 that the small hit flag is not a small hit (step A725; N), the number of high-probability fluctuations for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high-probability state. The high-probability fluctuation number update process (step A743) for updating the area value (high-probability fluctuation number) and the effect mode information check process (step A744) for setting the effect mode are performed, and the remaining rotation for switching preparation corresponding to the effect mode number is performed. A number is set (step A745), and it is determined whether or not the remaining rotation speed of the effect and the remaining rotation speed of the switching preparation match (step A746). The remaining rotation speed for switching preparation may be a different value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes, or the same value in any of the plurality of production modes. It may be (rotation speed), or it may be the same value (rotation speed) in all the production modes among the plurality of production modes.
If it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speeds for the effect and the remaining rotation speeds for switching preparation do not match (step A746; N), "0" related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (step A749). ), The processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A750), and the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A751). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A752), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A746 that the remaining rotation speeds for the effect and the remaining rotation speeds for the switching preparation match (step A746; Y), the effect mode switching preparation command is prepared (step A747), and the effect command is set. After performing the process (step A748), the process proceeds to the process of step A749. The effect mode switching preparation command is a command for preventing the pre-reading effect from being performed several rotations before the effect mode is switched. By transmitting the effect mode switching preparation command to the effect control device 300, the effect is produced across modes. It is possible to prevent contradictions and the like from occurring.

[Public map game processing]
Next, the details of the normal game processing (step S110) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. In the normal map game process, the input of the gate switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal map variation display game is controlled, and the normal map display is set.

As shown in FIG. 20, in the Fuzu game process, first, the gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and the Fuden winning switch for monitoring the input from the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. The monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the normal figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the normal figure game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal figure game processing timer has become "0" (step B4).

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

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

Further, in step B7, when the normal map game processing number is "2", if the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a hit, the normal power opening time is set according to whether or not the time is shortened. In addition, the normal map display process (step B10) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal map hitting process is performed.
Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "3", the normal figure hitting process is continued, or the information necessary for performing the normal electric power remaining ball processing is set. The process (step B11) is performed.

Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "4", the normal electric remaining ball processing (step B12) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal drawing per end processing is performed.
Further, in step B7, when the normal figure game processing number is "5", the normal figure per end process (step B13) for setting the information necessary for performing the normal figure normal processing is performed.

After that, after preparing the normal symbol fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display (step B14), the symbol fluctuation control process (step) related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53. B15) is performed to end the normal map game processing.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B4 that the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not "0" (step B4; N), that is, the time is not up, the process shifts to the process of step B14, and the subsequent processes are performed. conduct.

[Usually processing]
Next, the details of the normal drawing normal processing (step B8) in the above-mentioned normal drawing game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal drawing normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the normal figure holding number is "0" (step B301), and when the normal figure holding number is "0" (step B301; Y). ) Sets "0" for the normal processing of the normal figure as the processing number (step B322), and saves the processing number in the normal drawing game processing number area (step B323). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the Fuden fraud monitoring period flag area (step B324), and the normal processing of the normal figure is terminated.

If the number of reserved figures is not "0" (step B301; N), a random number is loaded from the hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) of the RWM. The loaded area, that is, the hit random number storage area (for 1 hold number) and the hit symbol random number storage area (for 1 hold number) are cleared to 0 (step B302), and the probability of a hit result in the normal figure variation display game is It is determined whether the normal probability (that is, the low probability of the normal figure) is higher than the normal probability (that is, the low probability of the normal figure), that is, the time is shortened (step B303).

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

When the value of the hit random number is equal to or greater than 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 hit flag Save the outlier information in the area (step B308), set the outlier stop symbol number (step B309), save the outlier symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B310), and stop the stop symbol number in the normal symbol. Save in the symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, when the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311), and the hit loaded in step B302. The 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 normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol. Save to the area (step B314).

In the case of the present embodiment, the hit probability at the low probability of the normal figure is 0/251, the hit probability at the high probability of the normal figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is "251", and the low probability lower limit judgment value is. "251", the high probability lower limit determination value is "1". Therefore, when the probability is low, the value of the hit random number will be different in all cases of "0" to "250". In addition, when the probability is high, the hit random number value is any of "1" to "250", and the hit random number value is "0".
Further, in the case of this embodiment, there are two types of hit symbols.

After saving the stop symbol number in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
After that, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (step B317), and the number of reserved normal figures is updated by -1 (step B318). That is, as the oldest normal figure holding number 1 game is executed, the order of the normal figure holding numbers 2 to 4 held after the normal figure holding number 1 is moved up one by one. I do. By this processing, the value for the number of holdings of the normal figure 2 to the number of holdings of the normal figure 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is moved from the number of holdings of the normal figure 1 of the random number storage area per the normal figure to the number of holdings of the normal figure 3. Will be done. Then, the value for the number of reserved numbers 4 in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of reserved numbers is decremented by 1.

Next, the variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation time is saved in the normal figure game processing timer area (step B320). Then, the normal map changing process transition setting process (step B321) for shifting to the normal figure changing process is performed, and the normal figure normal process is terminated. That is, the game execution means in which the game control device 100 executes the normal map variation display game as the variable display game (based on the normal map start memory) based on the detection of the game ball at the normal map start gate 34 (inflow region). Make up.
In the case of the present embodiment, in step B320, the fluctuation time is set to 500 msec with a probability of 200/256, 1500 msec with a probability of 40/256, and 3000 msec with a probability of 16/256. ..

[Processing during fluctuation of general map]
Next, the details of the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map (step B9) in the above-mentioned normal map game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal map changing process, first, the process number is set to "2" related to the normal map display process (step B401), and the process number is saved in the normal map game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the normal map display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal map variation display game on the normal map display 53, is saved in the normal map game processing timer area (step B403), and the fluctuation of the normal map ends. The signal (for example, the normal symbol 1 changing signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B404), and the stop flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game is stopped is set in the normal figure fluctuation control flag area. Save (step B405), and end the processing during the fluctuation of the normal map.

[Processing during display of general map]
Next, the details of the normal map display processing (step B10) in the above-mentioned normal map game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal map display processing, first, the hit flag (hit information or miss information) set in the normal map normal process is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

When the hit flag is not hit information (step B503; N), "0" related to the normal processing of the normal figure is set as the processing number (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the normal drawing game processing number area (step). B516). After that, the fraudulent monitoring period flag is saved in the normal power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the normal map display processing is terminated.

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

Next, "3" is set as the processing number for shifting to the normal processing per normal figure (step B508), and the processing number is saved in the normal drawing game processing number area (step B509). After that, a signal related to the start of hitting the normal figure variation display game (for example, turning on the middle signal per normal symbol) and a signal related to starting the normal electric operation (for example, turning on the signal during normal electric accessory 1 operation) are tested signals. In order to save in the output data area (step B510) and output the signal for driving (on) the normal electric solenoid, the on-data is saved in the general electric solenoid output data area (step B511).

Further, the information in the normal variable winning device 37 for storing the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 during the normal variable winning device 37 is stored. Clear the information in the illegal winning number area (step B513). Then, a flag (a flag outside the fraudulent monitoring period) that defines the outside of the fraudulent monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 is saved in the normal electric fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the process during display of the normal map is terminated.

[Processing during normal drawing]
Next, the details of the normal map hitting process (step B11) in the above-mentioned normal map game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal drawing hitting process, first, the normal drawing hitting control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal drawing hitting control pointer is equal to or higher than the upper limit value. (Step B602).

Then, when the value of the control pointer per normal figure is not equal to or higher than the upper limit value (step B602; N), the control pointer per normal figure is updated by +1 (step B603), and the value of the control pointer per normal figure (step). Branch processing is performed according to the value before updating +1 in B603 (step B604).
When the value of the control pointer per normal figure is equal to or greater than the upper limit value (step B602; Y), the middle control pointer area per normal figure is not updated by +1 in step B603, and the control pointer area per normal figure is hit. Branch processing is performed according to the value of the control pointer (step B604).

When the value of the control pointer is "0", "2" or "5", the process proceeds to step B605 to control the blockage of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device corresponding to the control pointer is used. The wait time after the blockage of 37 is saved in the normal diagram game processing timer area (step B605), and the off data is saved in the normal electric solenoid output data area (step B606) in order to turn off the normal electric solenoid 37c. End the process during drawing.

If the value of the control pointer is "1" or "3", the process proceeds to step B607 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, so that the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is used. The opening time is saved in the normal power game processing timer area (step B607), and the on-data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area in order to turn on the normal power solenoid 37c (step B608). Ends the processing during the normal drawing.

If the value of the control pointer is "6", the process proceeds to step B609 to control the opening of the normal variable winning device 37, which is the opening time of the normal variable winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer. To save the normal power release time in the normal power game processing timer area (step B609) and turn on the normal power solenoid 37c, save the on-data in the normal power solenoid output data area (step B610) and hit the normal power. End the process.

If the value of the control pointer is "4" or "7", the process proceeds to step B611, the opening control of the normal variable winning device 37 is terminated, and the normal electric remaining ball processing is performed. Is set to "4" (step B611). Then, this processing number is saved in the Fuzu game processing number area (step B612), and the Fuden remaining ball processing time is saved in the Fuzu game processing timer area (step B613). After that, in order to turn off the normal power solenoid 37c, the off data is saved in the normal power solenoid output data area (step B614), and the normal processing during hitting the normal figure is completed.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, in step B605, the wait time is 300 msec, in step B607, the normal power release time is 1700 msec, in step B609, the normal power release time is 2600 msec, and in step B613. It saves 600 msec as the processing time for the remaining spheres of the normal electric power.
Further, when the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 1", "0" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 23, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "4" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "1700 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 msec, the normal power release time is "1700 msec", so that the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then, since the control pointer is "0", the wait time is 300 msec. The time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "1", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "2", so it is 300 msec. The wait time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "3", so the normal power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "4", so 600 msec. The remaining sphere processing time of the normal electric power is set.

When the normal figure stop symbol is "hit symbol 2", "5" is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal figure display process shown in FIG. 23, and the normal figure display process is performed. In step B506, "7" is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the processing during display of the normal map, "2600 ms" is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the lapse of the display time of 600 msec, the normal power release time is "2600 msec", so that the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then, since the control pointer is "5", the weight of 300 msec is waited. The time is set, then the normal control pointer is updated to "6", so the normal power is released for 2600 msec, and then the normal control pointer is updated to "7", so it is 600 msec. The normal electric remaining ball processing time is set.

[External information editing process]
Next, the details of the external information editing process (step S114) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process 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 used. Based on this, information to be output to an external device such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device or a test firing test device is created and set in an output buffer.

As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the external information editing process, first, when the glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S801; N) and the main body frame opening error has not occurred (step S802; N), , The off-data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), the off-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. ..
On the other hand, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y) or the main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is externally output. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S805), the on-data of the game machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

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

Then, when the magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), the panel radio wave fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), and the frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S812; Y), it is common. When an electric fraud is occurring (step S813; Y) or a big winning opening fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), the on-data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S814; Y). Step S817), the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. That is, the occurrence of the error is output as external information.

On the other hand, neither magnet fraud has occurred (step S810; N), panel radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S811; N), frame radio wave fraud has not occurred (step S812; N), and general electric wave fraud has not occurred. (Step S813; N), if the large winning opening fraud is not occurring (step S814; N), it is determined whether or not a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815).
When a switch abnormality is occurring (step S815; Y), the on-data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S818), and the process proceeds to step S819. If the switch error is not occurring (step S815; N), the off-data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S816), and the process proceeds to step S819.

Then, the main prize ball signal editing process (step S819) for setting the information regarding the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and the starting port signal editing process (step S820) for editing the winning signal of the starting port is performed.
Next, if the symbol confirmation number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the execution number of the special figure variation display game is not "0", the number is updated by -1 (step S821). The minimum value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the symbol confirmation number control timer is "0" (step S822).

When the value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is "0" (step S822; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, the off data of the symbol confirmation count signal is saved in the external information output data area. Then (step S823), the external information editing process is terminated.
If the value of the symbol confirmation count control timer is not "0" (step S822; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on-data of the symbol confirmation count signal is saved in the external information output data area (step). S824), the external information editing process is terminated.

Next, the control by the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 27 and the timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the process at the start of this program, interrupts are first disabled (step C1), and the CPU is initially set (step C2). Next, the initial setting of VDP312 is performed (step C3), and interrupts are enabled (step C4). Next, the generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and the initial value at the time of power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag and the like are cleared.

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

Then, the hall / player setting mode processing that accepts operations such as setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal and changing the brightness and volume of the LED and the liquid crystal by the player is performed (step C10). Next, a random number update process (step C11) for updating a random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a reception command check process (step C12) that analyzes commands from the game control device 100 and responds to them is performed, and an effect display editing process (step C13) that edits settings and drawing commands for controlling the progress of the effect is performed. ) To set the end of preparation for the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated according to the contents to be drawn, and the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, since the system cycle (1 frame 1/30 second) is created, it is determined that the frame switching timing is reached when the V blank interrupt (1/60 second) is inserted twice. The frame switching timing can be changed as appropriate. For example, the image may be updated (frame switching) in 1/60 seconds, or the image may be updated (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. (Switching) may be performed. If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, when it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

After that, the sound control process (step C17) that controls the output of the sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and the control of LEDs such as the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the sub information display device 90 are performed. The decorative control process (step C18) to be performed, the movable body control process (step C19) to control the motor and solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

[Receive command check process]
FIG. 28 shows the received command check process in the above-mentioned main process. In this received command check process, first, the value of the command reception counter that counts how many commands are received in one frame (1/30 second) is loaded as the number of command receptions (step C201), and the command is received. It is determined whether or not the number is non-zero (step C202). Then, when it is determined that the number of received commands is 0 (step C202; N), the received command check process ends. If it is determined that the number of received commands is not 0 (step C202; Y), the contents of the command reception counter area are subtracted by the number of command receptions (step C203).

Next, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204), the command read index is updated by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and whether or not the command copying for the number of command receptions is completed is completed. (Step C206). As described above, in the present embodiment, the command is not analyzed directly in the received command buffer, the contents of the received command buffer are copied to the command area (RAM area for analysis), and the command is analyzed in the command area. It is configured as. As a result, the command (data) can be moved to create a space in case the command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command. In addition, command analysis can be performed collectively in units of one main process.

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
FIG. 29 shows the received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In this received command analysis process, first, the upper byte of the command is separated as MODE and the lower byte is ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether the MODE and ACT are in the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). When it is determined that the MODE and the ACT are in the normal range (step C232; Y, step C233; Y), it is determined whether or not the ACT for the MODE is the correct combination (step C234).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The look-ahead variable command and the look-ahead symbol command are commands that include information necessary for executing the look-ahead effect. The look-ahead effect (also called look-ahead notice or look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not the special figure change display game corresponding to the unexecuted start memory (hold) becomes a big hit when the special figure change display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance of (or what kind of fluctuation pattern it will be) with a predetermined reliability, the decorative special figure start memory display or the like to be displayed on the display device 41 may be performed in a mode different from the usual mode, or the display device 41 may be displayed. It is a production such as performing a production display on. The look-ahead command (look-ahead variable command and look-ahead symbol command) is a command that informs in advance the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol corresponding to the start memory that is the target of the look-ahead effect, and is from the game control device 100 at the time of winning a start. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300. It should be noted that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not look-ahead are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of the variable display.

[Look-ahead design command processing]
FIG. 30 shows a look-ahead symbol-based command process (step C244) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead symbol-based command processing, first, it is determined whether the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301). When the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, when the received look-ahead symbol system command is related to the special figure 1 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 1 hold number. FIG. 1 Saves in the look-ahead symbol command area (step C302), sets the look-ahead variation command reception waiting flag (step C304), and ends the look-ahead symbol command processing.

Further, when the latest hold information is not the special figure 1 hold (step C301; N), that is, when the received look-ahead symbol system command is related to the special figure 2 hold, the command corresponds to the special figure 2 hold number. Special figure 2 Save in the look-ahead symbol command area (step C303), set the look-ahead variation command reception waiting flag (step C304), and end the look-ahead symbol command processing. The read-ahead variation command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 because the look-ahead symbol command and the look-ahead variation command (look-ahead variation pattern command) are set (paired).

[Look-ahead variable command processing]
FIG. 31 shows a look-ahead variable command process (step C246) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this look-ahead variation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the look-ahead variation command is waiting to be received (step C311). Here, when there is a look-ahead fluctuation command reception waiting flag set in the above-mentioned look-ahead symbol system command processing, it is determined that the command is waiting for reception. If the read-ahead variation command is not waiting to be received (step C311; N), the look-ahead variation command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when waiting for the look-ahead variation command reception (step C311; Y), the look-ahead variation command reception wait flag is cleared (step C312).

After that, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a pre-reading variation command (pre-reading variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 is converted so as to be convenient for processing in the effect control device 300. First, the process of setting the look-ahead fluctuation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of held numbers of the symbols of the latest hold information (step C313) is performed, and the information of the special figure type of the start memory corresponding to the look-ahead fluctuation system command received this time and the corresponding A MODE conversion table for converting MODE is set according to the current number of reservations of the special figure type.

Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, the sub-internal look-ahead variation command MODE corresponding to the look-ahead variation command MODE is acquired (step C314). Further, the look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and the sub-internal look-ahead conversion command ACT corresponding to the look-ahead variation command ACT is acquired (step C316).

The MODE contains information on the first half fluctuation, but since the content and time of the first half fluctuation set based on this MODE change depending on the number of holds at the time of judgment, the judgment at the time of pre-judgment and the special figure fluctuation display game start. The judgment result may differ depending on the judgment of the time. Therefore, in order to enable easy and reliable processing of the look-ahead notice effect without being affected by the number of holds at the time of judgment, the MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of holds, and at the time of judgment. It is possible to handle in common regardless of the number of reservations. For example, non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations that may have a short first half fluctuation time depending on the holding situation, and non-reach out-of-reach fluctuations that have a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the holding situation. It is converted into a MODE classified according to the matters to be considered in the setting of the look-ahead notice effect so that the process of the look-ahead notice effect can be easily and surely performed.

In addition, the ACT 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 reservations at the time of determination. However, even in normal reach, for example, there are various modes even in the same type of reach, as the final stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, to stop one frame ahead, and to hit. Since the ACT corresponding to each of these is set, the range of values is wide. Therefore, by converting the ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system to the same ACT, the number is reduced, and the processing load such as checking in the processing of the look-ahead notice effect is reduced.

Next, it is determined whether the converted MODE and ACT are both other than 0 (step C317). If both MODE and ACT after conversion are not other than 0 (step C317; N), the command value is abnormal, so the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when both the converted MODE and ACT are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the latest hold information and the look-ahead variable command area corresponding to the number of holds (step C318), and the MODE is saved. A look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) for determining whether the combination of ACT and ACT (command combination) is normal is performed.

If the command combination is not normal as a result of the look-ahead command consistency check process (step C319) (step C320; N), the look-ahead variable command process is terminated. On the other hand, when the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), the look-ahead lottery process (step C321) for drawing the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether or not the look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C322).

Then, when the pre-reading advance notice effect is not generated (step C322; N), the pre-reading variable command processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the look-ahead notice effect is generated (step C322; Y), is the generated look-ahead notice effect (that is, the look-ahead notice effect selected in the look-ahead 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 decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41 from the present time. In addition, the effect that does not start immediately is a pre-reading advance notice effect performed during the execution of the special figure variation display game, and is an effect or variation that continuously generates a specific effect or reach state over a plurality of special figure variation display games. There are effects such as giving a notice by the character appearing during the display, and a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display at a timing later than the present time. As for the timing to start the execution of such an effect that does not start immediately, if the special figure variation display game is being executed, the special figure variation display game ends and the execution of the next special figure variation display game starts. The timing of the game is applicable.

If the effect is not to start immediately (step C323; N), the look-ahead variable command process ends. In this case, the notice is set at the start of the special figure variation display game for executing the look-ahead notice effect. On the other hand, in the case of the effect to be started immediately (step C323; Y), the display corresponding to the selected pre-reading advance notice effect is set (step C324), and the pre-reading variable command processing is ended.

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 32 shows a variable command process (step C236) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process. In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol system command processing.

When this special figure type is undecided (step C361; Y), the variable command processing ends. If the special symbol type is not undetermined (step C361; N), that is, if the special symbol type is set, the combination of the variable command and the symbol command is checked (step C362), and the variable command and the symbol type are changed. It is determined whether there is an inconsistency (step C363).

If the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variable command process ends. When the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C363; N), the variation pattern type is determined from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means a category of symbols, and the symbol types include, for example, a missed symbol, a 16R probability variation A jackpot symbol, a 16R probability variation B jackpot symbol, a 16R normal A jackpot symbol, a 16R normal B jackpot symbol, and a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol. There is a winning pattern. When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent, the effect is as if the deviation command (variation pattern command) was received, but the symbol command of the 16R probability variation A jackpot symbol was received. It means that the combination is inconsistent with the above (combination of variable command and symbol type).

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

Next, the special figure changing state is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366). Here, the special map is changing (not during a customer waiting demonstration, a big hit, or a fanfare). Further, if the number of pre-reading effects (number of times of pre-reading execution) is not zero, the number of pre-reading effects is updated by -1 (process of reducing the number of pre-reading effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing is terminated.

[Variable effect setting process]
FIG. 33 shows the variation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-mentioned variation system command process. In this variation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the variation pattern type is reachless variation (step C381). When the variation pattern type is non-reach variation (step C381; Y), the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, and the production mode at that time is set (step C382). Since it is a variation without reach, the symbol type is always a missed symbol, and it is not necessary to refer to the symbol type in particular here. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and is naturally different depending on the model, but here, there are a normal mode, a probability variation mode, a time saving mode, a latent mode, and the like. Further, each mode is provided with a plurality of modes in which the distribution rate of the advance notice effect and the effect mode of the decorative special figure variation display game in the display device 41 are different.

Next, with reference to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the number of reservations of MODE and special figure type is acquired (step C383). As a result, in the case of non-reach variation, it is possible to change the lottery content of the advance notice effect (specifically, the appearance rate of each advance notice effect mode) that appears during each change according to the number of reservations. After that, the notice lottery that appears during the first half fluctuation is performed using the first half notice distribution group table (step C386).

On the other hand, when the fluctuation pattern type is not reachless fluctuation (step C381; N), the first half advance notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the fluctuation pattern type is acquired (step C385), and the first half is changing using the first half notice distribution group table. The notice lottery that appears in is performed (step C386).

Next, a lottery will be drawn for the notice production of the latter half fluctuation. The latter half of the special figure variation display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a variation display in a special result mode (combination of special symbols) in which the display area excluding a specific area among the display areas of a plurality of columns of the special figure is a big hit). Is stopped and the variable display is displayed only in a specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is the fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

First, the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C387). The second half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting the address of the second half notice distribution group table. Then, the address of the second half notice distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired by referring to the second half notice distribution group address table (step C388), and during the second half fluctuation (during reach) using the second half notice distribution group table. A lottery for the notice of appearance is performed (step C389).

After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to MODE and ACT is determined (step C390), and the content of the effect corresponding to the preliminary lottery result is determined (step C391). As a result, the effect and notice of the variation time of the decorative special figure variation display game, the main reach contents, and the display mode of the running memory display unit 84 are determined.

Next, the stop symbol setting process for determining the stop symbol is performed with reference to the determined variation pattern (reach effect, etc.) of the special symbol variation display game and the notice content (step C392). Next, the display setting of the variable effect is performed (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C394). By these processes, it becomes possible to execute the effect and the advance notice in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above. After that, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special figure type is performed (step C395). In this process, a setting is made to reduce the decorative special figure start memory display in response to the decrease in the start memory corresponding to the start of the special figure variation display game.

Then, the sound number which is the BGM number, the decoration number which is the number indicating the type of the effect by the decoration lamp, etc. are set (step C396), and the decoration special figure variation (variation display of the identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. Display settings are made (step C397). Further, in the sub-information display device 90, in order to set the variation display of the fourth symbol that displays the decorative special symbol variation display game separately from the variation display of the identification information, the display of the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special symbol type is displayed. The setting is performed (step C398), and the variation effect setting process is completed.

<Preliminary notice production>
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a notice preparation game, which is a game different from the variable display game (special figure variable display game or normal figure variable display game), on the display device 41 or the like. The advance notice preparation game can suggest the type of the effect to be executed (the effect related to the game such as the advance notice effect) depending on the final result of the advance notice preparation game. That is, during the execution of the advance notice preparation game, the advance notice preparation effect is configured to suggest the type of effect to be executed from now on.
In the present embodiment, poker, which is a kind of trump game, is played as the advance notice preparation game, but the advance notice preparation game can be changed as appropriate. For example, a card game other than poker may be used, or a card game other than the card game may be used. Game (puzzle game, etc.) may be used.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 34, a notice preparation game display unit 86 for displaying the notice preparation game is provided in the upper part of the display area of the display device 41. In the advance notice preparation game display unit 86, five cards (playing cards) are arranged side by side in the order of oldest (displayed order). The leftmost card is the oldest card (the card displayed first), and it shifts to the left each time the card is exchanged.
The card on the far right may be the oldest card, and the card may be moved to the right each time the card is exchanged.
Further, in the present embodiment, the notification display (character and dialogue) for notifying the status of the advance notice preparation game is displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86, but the notification display may not be displayed.

Also, poker usually consists of 13 spade cards (ie, 2-10 number cards with a spade mark and A, K, Q, J picture cards) and 13 heart cards (ie). , 2-10 number cards with a heart mark and A, K, Q, J picture cards) and 13 diamond cards (ie, 2-10 number cards with a diamond mark and A) , K, Q, J spades) and 13 club cards (ie, 2 to 10 number cards with marks of clubs and A, K, Q, J spades) A total of 52 cards are used for each, but in this embodiment, the advance notice preparation game is played with two sets of 13 spade cards and 13 heart cards, for a total of 52 cards. It will be done using. Of course, when playing poker as a pre-order game, you'll get a total of 52 cards, 13 spades, 13 hearts, 13 diamonds, and 13 clubs. You may use one card.

Further, as shown in FIG. 34, a decorative special figure variable display game display unit 85 for displaying a decorative special figure variable display game is provided in the central portion of the display area of the display device 41. The decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 executes the decorative special figure variation display game by displaying the identification information in a variable display in each of the left, middle, and right variable display areas and then stopping and displaying the information.
Further, in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41, a standby hold display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the undigested start memory is provided. The standby hold display unit 83 has a first hold display unit 83a that displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory, and a second display that displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory. A hold display unit 83b is provided.

The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first hold display unit 83a has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory, and is arranged in the memory order. The decorative special figure start memory display at the left end is the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left each time it is digested. In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) based on each start memory and the look-ahead result such as the variation pattern by the display mode of the corresponding decorative special figure start memory display. It is possible.
Further, on the second hold display unit 83b, similarly to the first hold display unit 83a, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory on a one-to-one basis is displayed.

On the left side of the first hold display unit 83a, an execution hold display unit 84 for displaying information regarding the start memory during digestion (starting memory corresponding to the currently executing special figure variation display game) is provided. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the decorative special figure start storage display at the left end of the first hold display unit 83a or the second hold display unit 83b is transferred to the execution hold display unit 84. In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the special figure variation display game being executed, the variation pattern, and the like by the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the execution hold display unit 84.

In the advance notice preparation game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged at a predetermined timing, but the pattern for exchanging cards is a "one card exchange pattern" in which one card is exchanged at a time. There is a "all exchange pattern" in which 5 cards are exchanged at one time.
As a kind of "one-sheet exchange pattern", there is a "one-pair exchange pattern" in which the result mode after exchange is one pair. In the example shown in FIG. 34, one card is exchanged in one exchange, and the result mode after the exchange (result mode in the lowermost figure) is one pair. Therefore, the exchange pattern shown in FIG. 34 is ". One pair exchange pattern ". In the present embodiment, the "one pair exchange pattern" is a normal exchange pattern (normal exchange mode).

FIG. 35A shows an example of the flow of the advance notice preparation game.
As shown in FIG. 35 (a), when the advance notice preparation game is started, the effect control device 300 exchanges cards in a "one pair exchange pattern" at each start of, for example, the special figure variation display game.
Next, when the target hold (starting memory that is the target of the advance notice preparation effect) occurs, card exchange method information and the like regarding the card exchange method are created. That is, when a new start memory is generated during the execution of the advance notice preparation game and the start memory is the target of the advance notice preparation effect, the card exchange method information or the like is created.

Specifically, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the latest hold is the target of the advance notice preparation effect in the pre-reading lottery process (step C321) of the pre-reading variable command process (FIG. 31). Further, when it is decided that the latest hold is the target of the advance notice preparation effect, that is, when the latest hold is the target hold, in the look-ahead lottery process (step C321), the final result mode (notice preparation) of the advance notice preparation game is further performed. To select the final result of the game) from "two pairs", "three cards", "full house", "four cards", "flash" and "royal flush", and to derive the selected final result mode. The card exchange method information regarding the card exchange method and the corresponding effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the selected final result mode are created.

The card exchange method information includes, for example, as shown in FIG. 36B, the timing of exchanging the card displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86, and the exchange with the card displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86. The type of new card, the type of result after exchange, etc. are included. The card exchange method information includes, for example, the pre-reading result of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the type of card displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 at the time when the target hold occurs, and the target hold. It is created based on the number of start-up memories stored at the time (the number of undigested start-up memories).

FIG. 35B shows an example of the effect corresponding to the final result mode.
As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the result mode "two pair", as a corresponding effect, a character change effect that changes the character displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 or the like is set. Therefore, when the final result mode is "two pairs", information for designating the character change effect is created as the corresponding effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the final result mode. That is, it can be suggested that the character change effect will be executed from now on by setting the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game to "two pairs".

Further, in the result mode "three card", as a corresponding effect, a pseudo-ream confirmation effect is set to suggest the occurrence of a pseudo-ream variation in which a fluctuation cycle of temporarily stopping after the identification information is variablely displayed is performed a plurality of times. .. Therefore, when the final result mode is the "three card", the information for designating the pseudo-continuous confirmation notice effect is created as the corresponding effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the final result mode. That is, by setting the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game to "three cards", it can be suggested that the pseudo-continuous confirmation advance notice effect will be executed from now on.

Further, in the result mode "Full House", as a corresponding effect, an SP1 confirmation notice effect suggesting the occurrence of SP1 reach fluctuation is set. Therefore, when the final result mode is "full house", information for designating the SP1 finalized advance notice effect is created as the corresponding effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the final result mode. That is, by setting the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game to "full house", it can be suggested that the SP1 final advance notice effect will be executed from now on.

Further, in the result mode "Four Card", as a corresponding effect, an SP2 confirmation advance notice effect suggesting the occurrence of SP2 reach fluctuation is set. Therefore, when the final result mode is "four cards", information for designating the SP2 finalized advance notice effect is created as the corresponding effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the final result mode. That is, by setting the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game to "four cards", it can be suggested that the SP2 final advance notice effect will be executed from now on.

Further, in the result mode "flash", as a corresponding effect, a jackpot notice effect suggesting that the result of the special figure variation display game is likely to be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) is set. Therefore, when the final result mode is "flash", information for designating the jackpot notice effect is created as the effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the final result mode. That is, by setting the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game to "flash", it can be suggested that the big hit advance notice effect will be executed from now on.

Further, in the result mode "Royal Flash", as a corresponding effect, a probabilistic jackpot notice effect is set, which suggests that the result of the special figure variation display game is likely to be a probabilistic jackpot. Therefore, when the final result mode is "Royal Flush", information for designating the probabilistic jackpot notice effect is created as the effect designation information for designating the effect corresponding to the final result mode. That is, by setting the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game to "Royal Flash", it can be suggested that the probabilistic jackpot advance notice effect will be executed from now on.

Here, "three cards" can be selected as the final result mode only when a pseudo-continuous fluctuation occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold. That is, when the pseudo-continuous fluctuation does not occur in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold, a mode other than "three cards" is selected as the final result mode. In addition, when a pseudo-continuous fluctuation occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold, a mode other than "three cards" may be selected as the final result mode.
In addition, "full house" can be selected as the final result mode only when the SP1 reach fluctuation occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold.
In addition, "four cards" can be selected as the final result mode only when the SP2 reach fluctuation occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold.

In addition, when the result of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold is a big hit, there is a higher probability that "flash" is selected as the final result mode than when the result is not a big hit.
In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold is a probabilistic jackpot, there is a higher probability that "Royal Flush" will be selected as the final result mode than when it is not a probabilistic jackpot. ing.

Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), after creating the card exchange method information and the corresponding effect designation information, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged according to the created card exchange method information. .. As a result, the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs (that is, the final result mode corresponding to the target hold) is displayed. The advance notice preparation effect starts with the start of card exchange based on the card exchange method information, and ends with the display (derivation) of the final result mode.
Next, the effect corresponding to the final result mode (that is, the effect specified by the created corresponding effect designation information) is executed, and the advance notice preparation game is ended. After that, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged in the "all exchange pattern" to start a new advance notice preparation game.

Specifically, the effect control device 300 also includes the corresponding effect designation information in the variation effect setting process (step C365) of the variation system command process (FIG. 32) executed at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. The content of the notice production will be decided in consideration.
That is, the effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the result of the advance notice lottery performed in steps C386 and C389 in step C391 of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 33) of the variable command process. Special figure variation display based on hold In step C391 of the change effect setting process of the variable command process executed at the start of the game, the result of the advance notice lottery performed in step C386 and step C389 and the result of the target hold are created. Corresponding effect The content of the effect corresponding to the designated information will be determined. Thereby, during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the effect specified by the corresponding effect designation information, that is, the effect corresponding to the final result mode can be executed.

FIGS. 36 to 39 show an example of the advance notice preparation effect when the final result mode corresponding to the object hold (starting memory to be the target of the advance notice preparation effect) is “two pair”.
As shown in [A] of FIG. 36 (a), when the target hold occurs, as shown in [A] of FIG. 36 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is a normal display mode. It is displayed in a display mode for advance notice preparation effect notification, which is a display mode different from the above. As a result, it is possible to notify the start memory that is the target of the advance notice preparation effect.

Here, the normal display mode is marked with a white circle, but the normal display mode is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. Further, here, the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification is marked with a shaded circle, but the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate.
It should be noted that the display mode other than the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification of the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold (normal display mode, display mode capable of suggesting the type of effect corresponding to the final result mode, etc. ) Can also be displayed.
In addition, when the execution of the hold change effect for notifying the look-ahead result by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is determined by the look-ahead lottery process or the like, the hold notification effect (target hold). The pending change effect may be prioritized over the effect of displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the above in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification).

In addition, when the target hold occurs, the card exchange method information and the corresponding effect designation information are created. Here, it is assumed that the card exchange method information and the corresponding effect designation information shown in FIG. 36B are created.
In the present embodiment, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. Therefore, when the target hold is the first start memory, the target hold occurs at the time when the target hold occurs. The stored start memory number may not match the number of special figure variation display games executed before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. That is, when the target hold is the first start memory, when the second start memory occurs between the occurrence of the target hold and the start of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the target hold is set. The number of special figure variation display games executed before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold is larger than the number of start memory stored at the time of occurrence. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of start memories (the number of undigested start memories) referred to when creating the card exchange method information is the occurrence of the target hold when the target hold is the first start memory. Only the first start memory number stored at that time is used, and when the target hold is the second start memory, only the second start memory number stored when the target hold occurs is used.

Then, as shown in [c] of FIG. 37, the next special figure variation display game is started. While the target hold is the first start memory, the next special figure change display game is a game based on the second start memory, so that the next special figure change display game is displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86. Cards that have been played will not be exchanged.
Then, as shown in [d] of FIG. 37, the next special figure variation display game is started. Since the next special figure variation display game is a game based on the first start memory of the hold number "1", as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the advance notice preparation game at the start of the next special figure variation display game. The cards displayed on the display unit 86 are exchanged in the "one-card exchange pattern", and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "one pair".

Then, as shown in [e] of FIG. 37, the next special figure variation display game is started. Since the next special figure variation display game is a game based on the first start memory of the hold number "2", as shown in FIG. 36 (b), in the next special figure variation display game, the advance notice preparation game display unit The card displayed on 86 is not exchanged.
Then, as shown in [F] of FIG. 38, the next special figure variation display game is started. Since the next special figure variation display game is a game based on the first start memory of the hold number "3", as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the advance notice preparation game at the start of the next special figure variation display game. The cards displayed on the display unit 86 are exchanged in the "one-card exchange pattern", and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "two pairs". As shown in FIG. 36 (b), since the exchange corresponding to the hold number “3” is the final exchange, this “two pair” is the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game.

Then, as shown in [K] of FIG. 38, the next special figure variation display game is started. Since the next special figure variation display game is a game based on the first start memory of the hold number "4", as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the advance notice preparation game display unit is used in the next special figure variation display game. The card displayed on 86 is not exchanged.
Then, during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the effect corresponding to the final result mode is executed. Since the effect corresponding to "two pairs" is a character change effect, as shown in FIG. 36B, the character change effect is designated by the corresponding effect designation information. Therefore, here, as shown in [K] of FIG. 38, the character change effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold.

Next, as shown in [K] of FIG. 39, when the effect corresponding to the final result aspect is completed, the advance notice preparation game ends.
Then, as shown in [ko] of FIG. 39, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged in the "all exchange pattern" at the start of a new special figure variation display game, and a new one is used. The advance notice preparation game is started.

FIG. 40 shows an example of the advance notice preparation effect when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold (starting memory that is the target of the advance notice preparation effect) is “two pair” or “full house”.
When the target hold occurs, as shown in [Sa] of FIG. 40, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is displayed in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification.

Next, as shown in [S] of FIG. 40, at the start of a new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "two pair". "become.
When the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "two pairs", as shown in [S] of FIG. 40, the character change effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. NS. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, it is possible to indicate the end of the advance notice preparation game by executing the character change effect which is the effect corresponding to the "two pair" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "two pair".

On the other hand, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is not "two pairs", that is, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "full house", as shown in [C] of FIG. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "full house". Next, as shown in [S] of FIG. 40, the SP1 confirmation notice effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, it is possible to indicate the end of the advance notice preparation game by executing the SP1 final advance notice effect which is an effect corresponding to the "full house" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "full house".

As shown in FIG. 40, the "two-pair" card combination is included in the "full house" card combination. Therefore, when the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "two pair", the character change effect is executed and the advance notice preparation game ends, or the advance notice preparation game is performed without executing the character change effect. Develop into a "full house". That is, by changing the result mode to "two pairs", it is possible not only to suggest the execution of the character change effect, but also to suggest the development to "full house".

FIG. 41 shows an example of the advance notice preparation effect when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold (starting memory that is the target of the advance notice preparation effect) is “three card” or “full house”.
When the target hold occurs, as shown in [ta] of FIG. 41, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is displayed in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification.

Next, as shown in [C] of FIG. 41, at the start of a new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "three." Become a "card".
When the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is the "three card", as shown in [Tsu] of FIG. 41, the pseudo-ream confirmation notice effect is produced during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. Is executed. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, the end of the advance notice preparation game is suggested by executing the pseudo-continuous confirmation advance notice effect which is the effect corresponding to the "three card" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "three cards". Can be done.

On the other hand, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is not "three cards", that is, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "full house", as shown in [Te] of FIG. At the start of the new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "full house". Next, as shown in [G] of FIG. 41, the SP1 confirmation notice effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, it is possible to indicate the end of the advance notice preparation game by executing the SP1 final advance notice effect which is an effect corresponding to the "full house" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "full house".

As shown in FIG. 41, the combination of cards that become "three cards" is included in the combination of cards that become "full house". That is, by changing the result mode to "three cards", it is possible not only to suggest the execution of the pseudo-continuous confirmation notice effect, but also to suggest the development to "full house".

FIG. 42 shows an example of the advance notice preparation effect when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold (starting memory that is the target of the advance notice preparation effect) is “three card” or “four card”.
When the target hold occurs, as shown in [na] of FIG. 42, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is displayed in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification.

Next, as shown in [d] of FIG. 42, at the start of a new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "three." Become a "card".
When the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "three cards", as shown in [Nu] of FIG. 42, the pseudo-ream confirmation notice effect is produced during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. Is executed. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, the end of the advance notice preparation game is suggested by executing the pseudo-continuous confirmation advance notice effect which is the effect corresponding to the "three card" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "three cards". Can be done.

On the other hand, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is not "three cards", that is, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "four cards", as shown in [Ne] of FIG. At the start of a new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "four cards". Next, as shown in [No] of FIG. 42, the SP2 confirmation notice effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, it is possible to indicate the end of the advance notice preparation game by executing the SP2 final advance notice effect which is an effect corresponding to the "four card" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "four card". can.

As shown in FIG. 42, the combination of cards that become "three cards" is included in the combination of cards that become "four cards". That is, by changing the result mode to "three cards", it is possible not only to suggest the execution of the pseudo-continuous confirmation notice effect, but also to suggest the development to "four cards".

FIG. 43 shows an example of the advance notice preparation effect when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold (starting memory that is the target of the advance notice preparation effect) is “two pair” or “flash”.
When the target hold occurs, as shown in [c] of FIG. 43, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is displayed in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification.

Next, as shown in [H] of FIG. 43, at the start of a new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "two pair". "become.
When the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "two pairs", as shown in [F] of FIG. 43, the character change effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. .. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, it is possible to indicate the end of the advance notice preparation game by executing the character change effect which is the effect corresponding to the "two pair" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "two pair".

On the other hand, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is not "two pairs", that is, when the final result mode corresponding to the target hold is "flash", as shown in [to] of FIG. At the start of the special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "flash". Next, as shown in [e] of FIG. 43, the jackpot notice effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. After that, a new advance notice preparation game is started. That is, in this case, it is possible to indicate the end of the advance notice preparation game by executing the big hit advance notice effect which is the effect corresponding to the "flash" in the state where the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "flash".

As shown in FIG. 43, the "two-pair" card combination is included in the "flash" card combination. That is, by changing the result mode to "two pairs", it is possible not only to suggest the execution of the character change effect, but also to suggest the development to "flash".

In the present embodiment, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged in the "one card exchange pattern" or the "all exchange pattern", but the card exchange pattern is "one card". It is not limited to "exchange pattern" and "all exchange pattern". That is, it is possible to exchange two cards with one exchange, three cards can be exchanged with one exchange, and four cards can be exchanged with one exchange. It can also be replaced.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the look-ahead lottery process (step C321) or the like, the final result mode is "two pair", "three card", "full house", "four card", "flash" and "royal flush". It is configured to be selected from, but is not limited to this. For example, "straight" or "straight flush" may be selectably configured as the final result mode.

Further, in the present embodiment, the result mode after the exchange becomes a "one pair" or a result mode that can be selected as the final result mode, that is, the combination is established when the cards are exchanged, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to configure the result mode after the exchange to be "no pair", that is, the combination is not established even if the cards are exchanged. Specifically, for example, as a kind of "single sheet exchange pattern", a "no pair exchange pattern" in which the result mode after exchange is no pair may be provided.
Further, when a "no-pair exchange pattern" is provided as a kind of "one-sheet exchange pattern", it is possible to exchange with the "no-pair exchange pattern" at a fixed timing. Specifically, for example, at the start of the advance notice preparation effect, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 may be exchanged in a “no pair exchange pattern”. As a result, at the start of the advance notice preparation effect, it is possible to suggest the start of the advance notice preparation effect by exchanging the cards in a "no pair exchange pattern" that is clearly different from the "one pair exchange pattern" which is a normal exchange pattern. ..

Further, in the present embodiment, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged at the start of the special figure variation display game, but the timing of exchanging the cards can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, the cards may be exchanged during the execution of the special figure variation display game or at the end of the special figure variation display game.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game started before the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the final result mode is derived (displayed), but the final result mode is defined. The timing of derivation can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, in the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the final result mode may be derived.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the effect corresponding to the final result mode is executed, but the timing of executing the effect corresponding to the final result mode is the final. It can be changed as appropriate after the result mode is derived. Specifically, for example, in the special figure variation display game started before the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, the effect corresponding to the final result mode may be executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cards are exchanged in the "all exchange pattern" at the start of the new advance notice preparation game, but the timing of exchanging the cards in the "all exchange pattern" can be changed as appropriate. Specifically, for example, when the final result mode is a result mode in which a specific effect such as "flash" or "royal flash" is associated, the exchange other than the final exchange is a "single exchange pattern". , And the final exchange may be performed in the "all exchange pattern" to derive the final result aspect. As a result, before the final result mode is derived, the result mode suggesting the execution of a specific effect is finalized by exchanging the cards in the "all exchange pattern" which is clearly different from the "single card exchange pattern". It is possible to increase the player's expectation for being derived as a result of the above.

In addition, it is possible to execute a notice preparation effect as a so-called ghost effect. In this case, for example, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged in the "all exchange pattern" without executing the effect corresponding to the derived result mode, and a new advance notice preparation game is started. NS.

Further, in the present embodiment, the card is exchanged once in one special figure variation display game, but it is also possible to exchange cards a plurality of times in one special figure variation display game. Is.
FIG. 44 shows an example of a case where cards are exchanged a plurality of times in one special figure variation display game. FIG. 44 shows an example of card exchange method information and corresponding effect designation information that can be created when SP1 reach fluctuation occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the target hold.

In the case of the example shown in FIG. 44, for example, at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the hold number "1", the cards are exchanged in the "one card exchange pattern", and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is ". Become a "one pair".
Next, at the start of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the hold number "2", the cards are exchanged in the "one-card exchange pattern", and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "two pairs".

Next, during the first half fluctuation in the fluctuation display game based on the start memory (that is, the target hold) of the hold number "3", the cards are exchanged in the "one-card exchange pattern", and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is ". Become a "full house". Since this "full house" is not the final result mode, the SP1 reach confirmation notice effect, which is the effect corresponding to the "full house", is not executed (as shown in FIG. 44, the SP1 reach confirmation notice effect is specified in the corresponding effect designation information. Not).
Next, at the start of the second half fluctuation in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the hold number "3" (that is, after the occurrence of the SP1 reach fluctuation), the cards are exchanged in the "all exchange pattern", and the advance notice preparation game. As a result, the mode becomes "Royal Flush". After that, the probabilistic jackpot notice effect is executed according to the corresponding effect designated information.

The effect corresponding to the "full house" is the SP1 reach confirmation advance notice effect, and the player who is aware of this expects the SP1 reach fluctuation to occur only when the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "full house". Then, since the SP1 reach fluctuation actually occurs here, the player is likely to misunderstand that the advance notice preparation game ends here. However, contrary to the misunderstanding, the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is further changed to become "Royal Flash", and then the probabilistic jackpot notice effect, which is the effect corresponding to "Royal Flash", is executed. It can fuel the expectations of the player.

The special figure variation display game in which cards are exchanged multiple times is not limited to the special figure variation display game based on the target hold, and the special figure variation display game executed before the special figure variation display game based on the target hold is executed. It may be a game.
In addition, when the cards are exchanged multiple times in the special figure variation display game in which the final result aspect is derived, not only the effect corresponding to the final result aspect but also the final result is performed in the special figure variation display game. An effect corresponding to the result aspect derived before the aspect may also be executed. That is, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 44, the SP1 reach confirmation advance notice effect corresponding to the "full house" may be executed after the result mode of the advance notice preparation game becomes "full house". In this case, the SP1 reach confirmation notice effect is also specified in the corresponding effect designation information.

<Modification example 1 of the advance notice preparation game>
In addition to (or instead of) the type (first type) of the advance notice preparation game that ends when the effect corresponding to the result aspect of the advance notice preparation game is executed, the effect corresponding to the result aspect of the advance notice preparation game is executed. It is also possible to execute a notice preparation game of a type (second type) that continues even after the game. An example of the second type of advance notice preparation game is shown in FIGS. 45 and 46.
The second type of advance notice preparation game can be selected, for example, in the undigested start memory stored before the target hold occurs, as an effect corresponding to the final result mode, although it is not the target of the advance notice preparation effect. (In the case of this embodiment, the character change effect, the pseudo-continuous confirmation effect, the SP1 confirmation effect, the SP2 confirmation effect, the jackpot notice effect, the probability change jackpot advance notice effect) are executed when the start memory is included. It is possible.

In FIGS. 45 and 46, the final result mode corresponding to the target hold (starting memory subject to the advance notice preparation effect) is “full house”, and the undigested start stored before the target hold occurs. An example of the advance notice preparation effect is shown in the case where the memory includes the start memory (hereinafter referred to as “false target hold”) which is not the target of the advance notice preparation effect but is the target of the pseudo-continuous confirmation advance notice effect.
When the target hold occurs, as shown in [M] of FIG. 45, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the false target hold is displayed in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification. It should be noted that the execution of the hold change effect for notifying the look-ahead result by changing the display mode of the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the false target hold is determined in advance (for example, the look-ahead lottery process executed when the false target hold occurs, etc. (Determined in), that is, when the false target hold is the target of the hold change effect, the effect of displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the false target hold in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification (determined by). The hold change effect may be prioritized over the hold notification effect).

Next, as shown in [Mi] of FIG. 45, at the start of a new special figure variation display game, the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 are exchanged, and the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is "three." Become a "card".
Next, as shown in [M] of FIG. 45, the pseudo-continuous confirmation notice effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the false target hold. This pseudo-ream confirmation notice effect is not the effect specified in the corresponding effect designation information, but it is a pseudo-ream confirmation notice effect that corresponds to the "three card" in the state of the result mode of the notice preparation game being "three cards". Is executed, it is possible to pretend to the player as if the advance notice preparation game is over.

Next, as shown in [M] of FIG. 46, when the special figure variation display game based on the false target hold ends and the next special figure variation display game starts, the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is displayed. The display mode changes from the normal display mode to the display mode for continuous notification. As a result, it is possible to notify the continuation of the advance notice preparation game. Since the advance notice preparation game does not end even though the effect corresponding to the result mode of the advance notice preparation game is executed, the player can recognize that the advance notice preparation game is continuing, but the decoration feature corresponding to the target hold Figure By changing the start memory display to the display mode for continuous notification, it is possible to clearly recognize that the advance notice preparation game is continuing.
Here, the display mode for continuous notification is marked with a polka dot pattern, but the display mode for continuous notification is not limited to this and can be changed as appropriate. For example, it is the same as the display mode for advance notice preparation effect notification. There may be.

Next, as shown in [M] of FIG. 46, the SP1 confirmation notice effect is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. Since this SP1 finalized advance notice effect is an effect specified by the corresponding effect designation information, the advance notice preparation game ends and a new advance notice preparation game starts.
In this way, the second type of advance notice preparation game executes an effect of displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the false target hold in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification (gase hold notification effect). Since the effect corresponding to the result mode (current result mode) of the advance notice preparation game is executed during the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the false target hold, the advance notice preparation game in the special figure change display game based on the false target hold. Can be pretended to be a player as if it were finished. That is, by enabling both the first type of advance notice preparation game and the second type of advance notice preparation game to be executed, the player is given a surprise when the second type of advance notice preparation game is executed. Because it can be done, the fun of the game is improved.

It should be noted that the false target hold may be the target of the advance notice preparation effect. That is, the second type of advance notice preparation game may be executed when there are a plurality of target holds in the undigested start memory. In this case, among the plurality of target holds, the target hold other than the latest target hold is treated as corresponding to the fake target hold.
Specifically, for example, when there is a first target hold and a second target hold in the undigested start memory, and the second target hold is the latest target hold, the first target hold The card exchange method information including the card exchange method information created at the time of occurrence of is created when the second target hold occurs. Then, the cards are exchanged according to the card exchange method information created when the first target hold occurs, and as the result mode of the advance notice preparation game, the final result mode corresponding to the first target hold (occurrence of the first target hold). After the result mode selected as the final result mode is sometimes derived, the effect specified by the corresponding effect designation information created when the first target hold occurs is executed. After that, the cards are exchanged according to the card exchange method information created when the second target hold occurs, and as the result mode of the advance notice preparation game, the final result mode corresponding to the second target hold (occurrence of the second target hold). After the result mode selected as the final result mode at times is derived, the effect specified by the corresponding effect designation information created when the second target hold occurs is executed. In this case, the result mode selected as the final result mode when the second target hold occurs becomes the final result mode of the advance notice preparation game.

<Modification example 2 of the advance notice preparation game>
Further, in addition to (or instead of) the first type of advance notice preparation game and / or the second type of advance notice preparation game, the player is given a card to be erased from the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86. It is also possible to execute a notice preparation game of the type to be selected (third type). An example of the third type of advance notice preparation game is shown in FIG.
The third type of advance notice preparation game can be executed, for example, when there is a start memory satisfying a predetermined player selection condition in the undigested start memory (including the target hold). The start memory satisfying the player selection condition is, for example, a start memory in which reach fluctuation occurs in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory, and is a start memory based on the start memory satisfying the player selection condition. Let the player select the card to be erased during execution.

When the third type of advance notice preparation game is executed, when the target hold occurs, for example, the card exchange method information and the corresponding effect designation information as shown in FIG. 47 (a) are created.
Comparing the card exchange method information shown in FIG. 47 (a) with the card exchange method information shown in FIG. 36 (b), a "suitable selection card" is added to the card exchange method information shown in FIG. 47 (a). Has been done.
When the card specified in "Preferable selection card" of the card exchange method information is selected by the player as the card to be erased, the result specified in "Result mode after exchange" of the card exchange method information. The aspect will be derived. On the other hand, when a card other than the card specified in the "suitable selection card" of the card exchange method information is selected by the player as the card to be erased, the "result result mode after exchange" of the card exchange method information. A result mode other than the result mode specified in the above will be derived.

Therefore, in the exchange in which the card is specified as the "suitable selection card" (in the case of the example shown in FIG. 47 (a), the second exchange (exchange corresponding to the hold number "3")), the card to be erased is used. Let the player select and erase the card selected by the player. On the other hand, in the exchange in which the card is not specified as the "suitable selection card" (in the case of the example shown in FIG. 47 (a), the first exchange (exchange corresponding to the hold number "1")), the first type or Similar to the advance notice preparation effect in the second type of advance notice preparation game, the player is not allowed to select the card to be erased, and the oldest card among the cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 (in the case of this embodiment, the left end). Card) is erased. That is, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 47 (a), at least the start memory of the hold number “3” satisfies the player selection condition.

FIG. 47 (b) shows an example of the advance notice preparation effect when the card is exchanged according to the card exchange method information shown in FIG. 47 (a). The card exchange method information shown in FIG. 47 (a) is the same as the card exchange method information shown in FIG. 36 (b) up to the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the hold number “2”. That is, from [A] in FIG. 36 (a) to [E] in FIG. 37, the effect display on the display device 41 is the same.

Specifically, as shown in [a] of FIG. 36 (a), when the target hold occurs, as shown in [a] of FIG. 36 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the target hold is displayed. Is displayed in the display mode for the advance notice preparation effect notification, and the card exchange method information and the corresponding effect designation information shown in FIG. 47 (a) are created.
Then, as shown in [c] of FIG. 37, the special figure variation display game based on the second start memory is started.
Next, as shown in [d] of FIG. 37, when the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory of the hold number “1” is started, the card displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86 becomes “ "One-card exchange pattern" is exchanged, and the result of the advance notice preparation game becomes "one pair". As shown in FIG. 47 (a), since the exchange corresponding to the hold number "1" is an exchange in which the card is not specified in the "suitable selection card", the player is not allowed to select the card to be erased.
Then, as shown in [e] of FIG. 37, the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory of the hold number “2” is started.

Next, as shown in [Ya] of FIG. 47 (b), the special figure variation display game based on the first start memory of the hold number "3" is started. As shown in FIG. 47 (a), the exchange corresponding to the hold number "3" is the exchange in which the card is specified in the "suitable selection card", and the exchange corresponding to the hold number "3" is set to the "exchange timing". Since the specified timing is "at the start of fluctuation", a display prompting you to select a card to erase (for example, "Select a card to erase!") Is displayed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game. It is displayed on the device 41.

Then, during the period (operation valid period) in which the display prompting to select the card to be erased is displayed, the player operates the effect button 25 or the like to select the card to be erased and confirm the selection. And perform the operation. In the operation of selecting the card to be erased, for example, the selection display such as a thick frame or an arrow (or the color or size of the card may be changed) is moved to the left or right.
In [Ya] of FIG. 47 (b), the thick frame (selection display) is located in the middle of the five cards displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86, so selection is made in this state. When the confirmation operation is performed, as shown in [Yu] of FIG. 47 (b), the card in the middle is erased, and the card specified in the "new card" corresponding to the hold number "3" ( Here, a card of "A of spades" (see FIG. 47 (a)) appears. In this case, since a card other than the card specified in the "suitable selection card" corresponding to the hold number "3" was selected, the result of the advance notice preparation game is shown as shown in [U] of FIG. 47 (b). The mode is different from the result mode (here, “two pair” (see FIG. 47 (a))) defined in the “result result mode after exchange” corresponding to the hold number “3”. Further, if the card specified in the "suitable selection card" is not selected, the corresponding effect designation information is canceled. Therefore, the effect corresponding to the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs (that is, the final result mode corresponding to the target hold) is not executed.

On the other hand, when the card specified in the "suitable selection card" corresponding to the hold number "3" is selected, as shown in [La] of FIG. 48, the selected card (here, the leftmost card) is selected. The card) is erased, and the card specified in the "new card" corresponding to the hold number "3" (here, the card of "A" of spades (see FIG. 47 (a))) appears, and preparations for advance notice are made. The result mode of the game is the result mode (here, "two pairs" (see FIG. 47 (a))) defined in the "result mode after exchange" corresponding to the hold number "3".
After that, as shown in [Re] of FIG. 48, the effect corresponding to the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs is executed.

Of course, if the card specified in "Preferable selection card" is not selected (including the case where none of the cards are selected during the operation validity period), the final selected when the target hold occurs. Although the effect corresponding to the result mode of is not executed, if the effect corresponding to the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs is the pseudo-ream final notice effect, even if the pseudo-ream final notice effect is not executed. , Pseudo-continuous fluctuation occurs. Similarly, when the effect corresponding to the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs is the SP1 final notice effect, the SP1 reach variation occurs even if the SP1 final notice effect is not executed. When the effect corresponding to the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs is the SP2 final notice effect, the SP2 reach variation occurs even if the SP2 final notice effect is not executed. In addition, when the effect corresponding to the final result mode selected when the target hold occurs is a big hit notice effect or a probability change big hit notice effect, the big hit notice effect or the probability change big hit notice effect may or may not be executed. , The result of the special figure change display game based on the target hold does not change.

If there are a plurality of start memories satisfying the player selection condition in the undigested start memory (including the target hold), the special feature is based on one of the plurality of start memories satisfying the player selection condition. The player may be allowed to select a card to be erased when the figure variation display game is executed, or the player is allowed to select a card to be erased each time the figure variation display game is executed based on the start memory that satisfies the player selection condition. Is also good. That is, the number of times that the player can select the card to be erased from the start to the end of the advance notice preparation game may be once or may be multiple times.
Also, if the player does not select the card to be erased, the advance notice preparation game may be stopped and a new advance notice preparation game may be started after the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the target hold. good.

According to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special gaming state in which a game value is given to a player when the result of a variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variablely displays a plurality of identification information becomes a special result. The effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing the effect related to the variable display game and the specific game (first to third type advance notice preparation games) different from the variable display game are executed. The specific game execution means can execute the specific game at the same time as the variable display game, and the specific game execution means is executed by the effect control means depending on the result mode of the specific game. It is configured to be able to suggest the type of production.

Therefore, as a game different from the variable display game, a game highly related to the variable display game can be executed, so that the game can be enhanced by a game different from the variable display game.
The effect executed by the effect control means is not limited to the character change effect, the pseudo-continuous final notice effect, the SP1 final notice effect, the SP2 final notice effect, the jackpot notice effect, and the probabilistic jackpot advance notice effect, and can be changed as appropriate. ..

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the specific game execution means (effect control device 300) determines the result mode of the specific game at a plurality of timings in the specific game (first to third types of advance notice preparation games). It is possible to derive, and the type of effect executed by the effect control means (effect control device 300) is suggested by the result mode (final result mode) of the specific game derived at the last timing of the plurality of timings. Can be configured as
With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to produce an effect in which the result mode of the specific game develops into a better result mode, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the result modes of the specific games (first to third types of advance notice preparation games) include a first result mode and a second result mode including the first result mode. Yes, the specific game execution means (effect control device 300) can be configured to derive the second result aspect by using the first result aspect after deriving the first result aspect (FIGS. 40 to 43). reference).
In the case of the present embodiment, when the first result aspect is "two pairs", the second result aspect is "full house" or "flash", and when the first result aspect is "three cards", the second result embodiment is The result aspect is "full house" or "four card".

With this configuration, the derivation of the first result aspect not only suggests the execution of the effect corresponding to the first result aspect, but also suggests the development to the second result aspect, so that the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be done.
In the case of the present embodiment, when the second result aspect is derived by using the first result aspect after the first result aspect is derived, the effect corresponding to the first result aspect is not executed, so that the first result aspect is not executed. By deriving the result aspect, it can be suggested that the effect corresponding to the first result aspect is "possibly" executed and that the second result aspect may be developed.
Further, after deriving the first result aspect, the effect corresponding to the first result aspect is executed, and after deriving the second result aspect using the first result aspect, the effect corresponding to the second result aspect is performed. It can also be configured to run. In this case, it can be suggested that the derivation of the first result aspect executes the effect corresponding to the first result aspect and that the second result aspect may be developed.

Further, according to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) that variablely displays a plurality of identification information becomes a special result, a special game value is given to the player. A gaming machine that generates a gaming state, and executes an effect control means (effect control device 300) that executes an effect related to a variable display game, and a specific game (third type advance notice preparation game) that is different from the variable display game. , The specific game execution means (effect control device 300) for displaying the game image of the specific game (the image displayed on the advance notice preparation game display unit 86) on the display device 41, and the player can accept operations on the game image. An operation receiving means (effect button 25, touch panel 29, etc.) is provided, and the specific game execution means can display the result of the specific game in a result mode according to the operation of the player's game image, and the effect control means. Is configured to be able to execute an effect corresponding to the predetermined result mode when the result of the specific game is displayed in the predetermined result mode.

Therefore, since a game that is highly related to the variable display game can be executed as a game different from the variable display game, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by a game different from the variable display game. Further, as a game different from the variable display game, a game in which the player's operation is intervened can be executed, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
It should be noted that the effects corresponding to the predetermined result modes are not limited to the character change effect, the pseudo-continuous confirmation effect, the SP1 confirmation effect, the SP2 confirmation effect, the jackpot notice effect, and the probability change jackpot advance notice effect, and can be changed as appropriate. ..

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is a variable display game in which the result of the specific game (first to third types of advance notice preparation games) is being executed or before the execution (the effect control device 300). When displayed in a result mode corresponding to the content of the special figure variation display game), a notice effect suggesting the content (in the case of this embodiment, a pseudo-continuous confirmation effect, SP1 confirmation effect, SP2 confirmation effect, It can be configured to execute a jackpot notice effect, a probabilistic jackpot notice effect).
With this configuration, it is possible to suggest the type of advance notice effect to be executed depending on the result mode of the specific game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the specific game (third type advance notice preparation game) proceeds by erasing the object (card in the case of the present embodiment) in the game image, and the specific game is executed. The means (effect control device 300) can be configured to display the result of a specific game by erasing the object selected by the player's operation on the game image among the plurality of objects in the game image. ..
With this configuration, the player can experience the feeling of participating in a specific game, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Operation history reflection effect>
Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the operation history information of the effect operation unit (effect button 25, touch panel 29, etc.), and causes the specific image to appear in the effect mode according to the operation history information. Is configured to be executable.
In the present embodiment, the balloon image appears as a specific image, but the specific image can be changed as appropriate, and may be, for example, a character image (an image obtained by removing the balloon frame from the balloon image) or a character image. ..
Further, in the present embodiment, as the operation history reflection effect, a battle effect in which the ally character and the enemy character fight is executed, but the operation history reflection effect can be changed as appropriate, for example, in a dance effect in which the character sings and dances. There may be.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 49, an operation history reflection effect display unit 87 for displaying the effect display of the operation history reflection effect is provided in the central portion of the display area of the display device 41.
Further, as shown in FIG. 49, a decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 for displaying a decorative special figure variation display game is provided on the upper right side of the display area of the display device 41. Further, in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41, there is a standby hold display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the undigested start memory, and the start memory during digestion (the change in the special figure currently being executed). A running hold display unit 84 that displays information related to the display game (starting memory) corresponding to the display game) is provided.

The effect control device 300 includes, in the operation history information storage area such as RAM, the timing at which the effect operation unit is operated in the operation history reflection effect executed in the past and the number of times the effect operation unit is operated at the timing. The operation history information is stored. FIG. 50A shows an example of the flow of updating the operation history information.
Here, in the present embodiment, the period from the start to the end of the operation history reflection effect is divided into a plurality of small periods, and the operation count value of the effect operation unit is stored as the operation history information for each small period. For example, when the production time (time from the start of the production to the end of the production) of the operation history reflection effect is 25 seconds, the first 5 seconds is set as the first small period, and the next 5 seconds of the first small period is the second. The short period, the next 5 seconds of the second small period, the third small period, the next 5 seconds of the third small period, the fourth small period, and the next 5 seconds of the fourth small period (that is, The last 5 seconds) is defined as the 5th small period.

As shown in FIG. 50A, the effect control device 300 first executes the operation history reflection effect. Next, based on the input information created in the effect button input process (step C9) of the main process (FIG. 27), the current operation in each small period (1st to 5th small periods) of the operation history reflection effect executed. Determine the number of times. Then, based on the determination result, the number of operations corresponding to each small period is updated. As a result, the operation history information stored in the operation history information storage area such as RAM is updated.
As shown in FIG. 50 (b), the value obtained by adding the number of operations this time in the one small period to the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to the one small period corresponds to the one small period. The number of operations after the update may be set, or as shown in FIG. 50 (c), when the number of operations this time in one small period is one or more, it corresponds to the one small period. The value obtained by adding "1" to the number of operations up to the previous time may be used as the number of operations after the update corresponding to the one small period.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes the operation history reflection effect based on the operation history information up to the previous time. FIG. 51A shows an example of the execution flow of the operation history reflection effect.
As shown in FIG. 51 (a), the effect control device 300 first acquires the operation history information (operation history information up to the previous time) of the operation history reflection effect to be executed this time from the operation history information storage area of the RAM or the like. .. Next, based on the acquired operation history information, the current effect mode is determined for each small period, and the effect in each small period is sequentially executed in the determined effect mode. As a result, the operation history reflection effect is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), when the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to one small period is within the first range, the operation history reflection effect to be executed this time is in the one small period. The effect is executed in an effect mode in which the balloon image (specific image) does not appear. Since the balloon image does not appear in the example shown in FIG. 49 (a), the effect shown in FIG. 49 (a) is an effect executed when the number of operations up to the previous time is within the first range.
In addition, when the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to one short period is within the second range, the effect in the one small period of the operation history reflection effects to be executed this time is displayed as a balloon image (specific image). Is executed in an effect mode in which one appears.
In addition, when the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to one short period is within the third range, the effect in the one small period of the operation history reflection effects to be executed this time is displayed as a balloon image (specific image). Is executed in an effect mode in which two are appearing. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (b), two balloon images (two of "Good!" And "Yachae!") Appear, so the effect shown in FIG. 49 (b) is the operation up to the previous time. This is an effect executed when the number of times is within the third range.

In addition, when the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to one short period is within the fourth range, the effect in the one small period of the operation history reflection effects to be executed this time is displayed as a balloon image (specific image). Is executed in an effect mode in which three are appearing.
In addition, when the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to one short period is within the fifth range, the effect in the one small period of the operation history reflection effects to be executed this time is displayed as a balloon image (specific image). Is executed in an effect mode in which four are appearing. In the example shown in FIG. 49 (c), four balloon images (four of "Good!", "Oh!", "Do it!", And "There!") Appear, so that is shown in FIG. 49 (C). The effect shown in c) is an effect executed when the number of operations up to the previous time is within the fifth range.

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the battle effect A and the battle effect B can be executed as the operation history reflection effect. Then, for example, it is assumed that the battle effect A and the battle effect B are executed in the effect mode as shown in FIG. 51 (c).
As shown in FIG. 51 (c), in the battle effect A executed this time, three balloon images (specific images) appear at the start of the battle effect A, and when the first small period of the battle effect A ends, the balloon is emitted. The number of images is reduced by one to two, and when the third small period of the battle effect A ends, the balloon image increases by one to three, and when the fourth small period of the battle effect A ends, the balloon image appears. The number is increased by one to four, and a specific effect such that the balloon image disappears at the end of the battle effect A is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), in the battle effect B executed this time, two balloon images (specific images) appear at the start of the battle effect B, and the first small period of the battle effect B ends. Then, the number of balloon images is reduced by one to one, and when the second small period of the battle effect B is completed, the number of balloon images is reduced by one to 0, and when the third small period of the battle effect B is completed, the balloon is displayed. The number of images increases by 3 to 3, and when the 4th small period of the battle effect B ends, the balloon image decreases by 1 to 2 and the balloon image disappears when the battle effect B ends. Will be executed.

Since the timing when the number of operations of the production operation unit increases corresponds to the timing when the player's mood rises (or the timing of favorite, etc.), the player can change the timing when the balloon image appears. It is possible to grasp the timing of excitement (or the timing that is popular with other players, etc.). Further, it is also possible to grasp the timing when the other player is most excited (or the timing most popular with the other player, etc.) by the number of balloon images appearing at each timing. For example, since the short period in which the most balloon images (specific images) appear in this battle production A is the fifth small period, the player sees the battle production A in the past. It can be seen that the timing when the other players are most excited in A is the fifth small period. In addition, since the short period in which the most balloon images (specific images) appear in this battle production B is the fourth small period, the player sees the battle production B in the past when he / she sees the battle production B this time. It can be seen that the timing when the other players are most excited in B is the fourth short period.

Then, while watching the battle production A this time, the player operates the production as many times as the number of times according to the degree of excitement (or the degree of favorite, etc.) at the timing when the mood rises (or the timing of favorite, etc.). When the part is operated, the operation result is reflected in the battle production A from the next time onward. In addition, while watching the battle production B this time, the player operates the production as many times as the number of times according to the degree of excitement (or the degree of favorite, etc.) at the timing when the mood rises (or the timing of favorite, etc.). When the part is operated, the operation result is reflected in the battle production B from the next time onward.
By executing the operation history reflection effect in this way, it is possible to display according to the number of operations at the timing when the number of operations of the effect operation unit increases (the timing when the effect operation unit is operated many times). , Knowledge and information can be shared between players, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, the effect mode of the specific effect (in the case of the present embodiment, the effect in which the balloon image appears) executed during the execution of the operation history reflection effect changes with time. That is, the operation history reflection effect has a learning function in which the effect mode of the specific effect (in the case of this embodiment, the number of balloon images appearing) is gradually customized by the players, so that the player is tired of it. It will be a production that does not come, and the interest of the game will improve.

Further, the player decides which of the battle effect A and the battle effect B is more exciting (or) based on the difference between the number of balloon images appearing in the battle effect A and the number of the balloon images appearing in the battle effect B. , Which is more popular, etc.), but also you can enjoy it by predicting the result and fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), since the number of balloon images (specific images) in which the current battle effect A appears is larger than that in the current battle effect B, the player battles more than the battle B. It can be determined that the production A is more exciting. Furthermore, it is expected that the reach fluctuation is more likely to occur in the battle production A, the expectation (reliability) is higher in the reach fluctuation that occurs in the battle production A, and the big hit is more likely to occur in the battle production A. Can also be done.

Here, in the present embodiment, the concept of scenario data (scenario layer) is used in the drawing control of the display screen displayed on the display device 41. A scenario is, for example, a background scenario, a left symbol scenario, a right symbol scenario, etc., and a display effect such as a pattern variation effect is divided into a plurality of display layers (scenario layers) in advance as a table. It is a method to generate a picture on one screen by setting, controlling them individually as scenarios, and synthesizing all the scenarios.
The plurality of display layers (scenario layers) are individually categorized for each display element, such as the background, the left symbol, the right symbol, and so on, and each of them independently displays a plurality of motion information simultaneously or continuously. It is set as a table of operation scenarios for switching and displaying the effect.

In the present embodiment, the display elements (display components) used in the production of the display device 41 are "background", "left symbol", "right symbol", "middle symbol", "notice 1 character", and "notice". It is divided into eight elements: "2 characters", "hold display (decorative special figure start memory display)", and "fourth symbol".
Then, a scenario table for a display effect such as a variable effect is created by being divided into each of a plurality of display elements. In the present embodiment, the scenario tables are "background control scenario table", "left symbol control scenario table", "right symbol control scenario table", "middle symbol control scenario table", and "notice 1 character control". It is created by being divided into eight elements: "scenario table", "preliminary notice 2 character control scenario table", "hold display control scenario table", and "fourth symbol control scenario table".
Further, each display element is composed of a display layer, and these plurality of display layers are sequentially overlapped from the back side of the screen toward the front side of the screen to create one display screen. In the case of the present embodiment, the display layers include "background layer", "left symbol layer", "right symbol layer", "middle symbol layer", "notice A layer" to "notice F layer", and "holding layer". And there are 12 types of "4th symbol layer".

In the effect display editing process (step C13) of the main process (FIG. 27), the effect control device 300 draws a predetermined image in the virtual drawing space of the VRAM 326 in the order of the number of the motion management areas as many as the number of motion management areas (step C13). That is, the process of pasting the sprite of a predetermined image into the virtual drawing space) is performed.
As shown in FIG. 52A, the virtual drawing space is divided into 12 drawing areas, that is, a drawing area for motion management area 0 to a drawing area for motion management area 11. The drawing areas are arranged in numerical order of the corresponding motion management areas, and a display layer on which a predetermined image is drawn is stored in each drawing area.

Specifically, in the effect display editing process, the effect control device 300 first creates a "background layer" on which a predetermined image is drawn in the virtual drawing space when the data in the address area of the motion management area 0 is not NULL. It is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 0.
Next, when the data in the address area of the motion management area 1 is not NULL, the "preliminary A layer" on which the predetermined image is drawn is stored in the motion management area 1 drawing area of the virtual drawing space.
Next, when the data in the address area of the motion management area 2 is not NULL, the "notice B layer" on which the predetermined image is drawn is stored in the motion management area 2 drawing area of the virtual drawing space.

Hereinafter, similarly, when the data of the address area of the motion management area 3 is not NULL, the "left symbol layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 3 of the virtual drawing space, and then the address area of the motion management area 4 When the data is not NULL, the "right symbol layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 4 of the virtual drawing space, and then when the data in the address area of the motion management area 5 is not NULL, the "middle symbol layer" is virtualized. It is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 5 of the drawing space, and then, when the data in the address area of the motion management area 6 is not NULL, the "notice C layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 6 of the virtual drawing space. Next, when the data in the address area of the motion management area 7 is not NULL, the "notice D layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 7 in the virtual drawing space, and then the data in the address area of the motion management area 8 is stored. If it is not NULL, the "holding layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 8 of the virtual drawing space, and then, if the data in the address area of the motion management area 9 is not NULL, the "notice E layer" is stored in the virtual drawing space. It is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 9, and then, when the data in the address area of the motion management area 10 is not NULL, the "notice F layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 10 in the virtual drawing space, and then When the data in the address area of the motion management area 11 is not NULL, the "fourth symbol layer" is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 11 of the virtual drawing space, and the effect display editing process is completed.

Here, when the data in the address area of the motion management area X is NULL, the display layer is not stored in the corresponding drawing area, so that the drawing area remains blank. Specifically, for example, when the data in the address area of the motion management area 10 is NULL, the display layer in the drawing area for the motion management area 10 of the virtual drawing space of the VRAM 326 (in the case of the present embodiment, "notice F". Since the "layer") is not stored, the drawing area for the motion management area 10 remains blank. It is also possible to sequentially store the display layers so that the non-blank drawing areas are continuous (that is, the display layers are stored while being packed in front), but in that case, one display screen is configured. Since the drawing area for storing display layers other than the background layer changes according to the number of display layers to be displayed, each time these display layers are stored in the virtual drawing space, the drawing area for storing the display layer (that is, blank) It is necessary to search the foremost (first) side of the drawing area), which complicates the processing. On the other hand, as in the present embodiment, each display layer is stored in a predetermined drawing area regardless of the effect content (that is, the number of display layers constituting one display screen). Since it is not necessary to search the drawing area for storing the display layer each time the display layer is stored in the virtual drawing space, the processing load can be reduced.

The display layers stored in each drawing area are sequentially stacked from the back side (lower layer side) of the screen to the front side (upper layer side) of the screen in the order of arrangement of the drawing areas to create one display screen. Specifically, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the "background layer" stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 1 located at the head of the 12 drawing areas. Is placed on the innermost side (bottom layer) of the screen, and the "fourth symbol layer" stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 11 located at the end of the 12 drawing areas is the frontmost side of the screen ( It is placed in the top layer).

In such an effect control, when the effect screen (display screen) is generated, it is divided into a plurality of display layers (scenario layers) corresponding to the display elements of the effect screen and set in advance as a table, and then they are individually set. By controlling as a scenario and synthesizing all the scenarios in the form of a display layer, a one-screen picture is generated and displayed on the display device 41.

For example, when the effect control device 300 executes the operation history reflection effect, in the effect display editing process, a predetermined image corresponding to the number of operations up to the previous time (in the case of the present embodiment, the number of images corresponding to the number of operations up to the previous time). The "notice F layer" on which the balloon image) is drawn is stored in the drawing area for the motion management area 10 of the virtual drawing space. Specifically, in the effect display editing process, when the one screen created this time is one screen within the first small period and the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to the first small period is within the fourth range. As shown in FIG. 51 (b), since the number corresponding to the fourth range is 3, the “notice F layer” on which the three balloon images are drawn is the drawing area for the motion management area 10 of the virtual drawing space. Remember in.
Therefore, according to the present embodiment, only the "notice F layer" is different depending on the number of operations up to the previous time, so that the effect of saving the data capacity and improving the efficiency of development can be obtained.

Although the effect control device 300 stores the operation number value of the effect operation unit as operation history information information for each small period, an upper limit value may be set for the memorable operation number value. In this case, for example, when the number of operations corresponding to one small period of the number of operations stored in the operation history information storage area reaches the upper limit, the number of operations corresponding to the one small period is reached. Only the numerical value may be returned to "0", or all the operation count values corresponding to the series of small periods (1st to 5th small periods) including the one small period may be returned to "0". , All the operation count values stored in the operation history information storage area may be returned to "0".

Further, for example, at a predetermined timing (for example, when the game store is opened), all the operation count values stored in the operation history information storage area may be returned to "0". Whether or not the predetermined timing has been reached can be determined based on, for example, information from RTC338.
Further, an upper limit may be set for the number of operations that can be performed in one short period. In this case, for example, when the number of operations exceeds the number of operations that can be performed, the excess number of operations is treated as invalid.

Further, the number of small periods is not limited to five in the first to fifth small periods, and any number of small periods can be appropriately changed. Further, when a plurality of operation history reflection effects can be executed, the number of small periods in each operation history reflection effect does not have to be the same.
Further, the length of the short period is not limited to 5 seconds and can be changed as appropriate. Also, the length of each subperiod does not have to be the same.
Further, in the present embodiment, the number of balloon images (specific images) is configured to change according to the number of operations up to the previous time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the balloon is blown out according to the number of operations up to the previous time. It is possible to configure the image so that the size and color change, and it is also possible to configure the dialogue in the balloon image to change according to the number of operations up to the previous time. Further, as a specific image, it is also possible to display a numerical image (or a balloon image in which the numerical image is surrounded by a balloon frame) that displays the number of operations up to the previous time as it is.

Further, the specific image that appears in one short period may be fixedly displayed at a predetermined position in the operation history reflection effect display unit 87, or one end (for example, the right end or the lower end) of the operation history reflection effect display unit 87. It may be displayed so as to appear from the other end, move to the other end (for example, the left end or the upper end), and disappear from the other end. The timing at which the specific image appearing in one short period appears in the display area of the display device 41 is preferably at the start of the one short period. The timing at which the specific image appearing in one short period disappears from the display area of the display device 41 is preferably at the end of the one short period.
Further, the range of the number of operations is not limited to the five in the first to fifth ranges, and any number of operations can be appropriately changed.

Further, the effect operation unit is an operation means capable of pressing (pressing) the effect button 25 or the like, and when the effect operation unit is long-pressed (when pressed for a predetermined time or longer), the long-press operation is performed. The number of operations may be counted so that the longer the period (the period from the start of pressing to the end of pressing) is, or the number of operations may be counted as one regardless of the length of the long pressing operation period. Although it is good, from the viewpoint of accurately measuring the excitement (or popularity, etc.) of the player, it is preferable to count the number of operations as one time regardless of the length of the long press operation period.
Further, during the execution of the operation history reflection effect, a display prompting the user to operate the effect operation unit (for example, a display such as "press a button to support a ally character!") May be displayed.
Further, an image (for example, a time bar image or the like) indicating the remaining length of the operation valid period may be displayed during the execution of the operation history reflection effect. By displaying an image showing the remaining length of the operation valid period, the player can accurately grasp the timing at which the effect operation unit is often operated.

In addition to the operation history reflection effect, if it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation such as a continuous hit effect is intervened, the player's excitement (or popularity, etc.) can be accurately measured. Therefore, it is preferable to execute the operation history reflection effect after a predetermined operation invalid period has elapsed after the continuous hitting effect or the like is executed.
Further, during the execution of the operation history reflection effect, it is also possible to perform a light emission effect for emitting a predetermined lamp or a sound effect for outputting a predetermined sound when the effect operation unit is operated. As a result, the player can grasp whether or not his / her operation has been detected.

Further, when the effect operation unit is an operation means capable of pressing the cross key or the like, that is, an operation means having a plurality of switches, for example, when the mood rises, among the plurality of switches possessed by the effect operation unit. When the first switch is pressed and the mood is depressed, the player is urged to press the second switch among the plurality of switches possessed by the effect operation unit. For example, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), the player is urged to press the second switch. As the game history information, the operation count value of the left key (first switch) and the operation count value of the right key (second switch) may be stored for each small period. Furthermore, in this case, a balloon image of a positive line ("I'm good!" Etc.) is displayed according to the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to the left key (1st switch), and the right key (2nd switch) is supported. You may display a balloon image of a negative line (such as "No!") According to the number of operations up to the previous time. As a result, not only the timing when other players are excited but also the timing when they are excited can be grasped, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, when a plurality of characters appear in one operation history reflection effect, the popularity vote of the characters may be performed. Specifically, for example, it is possible to execute an operation history reflection effect in which the first to third characters appear, and the period in which the first character appears is mainly set as the first small period, and mainly the second character. The period in which the character appears is the second small period, and the period in which the third character appears is mainly the third small period. Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the operation history reflection effect), the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to the first small period is displayed as the number of votes acquired by the first character, and in the second small period. It is also possible to display the corresponding number of operations up to the previous time as the number of votes won by the second character, and display the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to the third small period as the number of votes won by the third character.

Further, when a plurality of operation history reflection effects can be executed, a popularity vote for the operation history reflection effects may be performed. Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the first to third operation history reflection effects can be executed. Then, at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the first to third operation history reflection effects), the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to the predetermined short period in the first operation history reflection effect (predetermined small number). If there are multiple periods, the sum of the number of operations up to the previous time) is displayed as the number of votes obtained for the first operation history reflection effect, and the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to a predetermined short period in the second operation history reflection effect. Is displayed as the number of votes obtained for the second operation history reflection effect, and the number of operations up to the previous time corresponding to a predetermined short period in the third operation history reflection effect is displayed as the number of votes for the third operation history reflection effect. It is also possible to do.

According to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game machine is a game machine that generates a special game state in which a game value is given to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes a special result. The effect control means (effect control device 300) that executes the effect related to the progress of the game, the effect operation unit (effect button 25, touch panel 29, etc.) that can be operated by the player, and the effect control means specify a predetermined effect (reflection of the operation history). When the effect) is executed, the operation history storage means (effect control device 300) for storing information (operation history information) related to the operation of the effect operation unit in the predetermined effect is provided, and the operation history storage means is predetermined. The timing at which the production operation unit is operated in the production (in the case of the present embodiment, a short period) is stored, and the production control means is specified at the timing stored in the operation history storage means during the execution of the predetermined production. It is configured to execute an effect (in the case of the present embodiment, an effect in which a blowout image appears).

Therefore, during the execution of the predetermined effect, the specific effect can be executed at the timing based on the information regarding the operation of the player in the predetermined effect executed in the past. That is, since the timing at which another player operates the effect operation unit can be notified by the specific effect, it is possible to fully utilize the information regarding the player's operation in the predetermined effect.
In addition, since knowledge and information can be shared between players, the interest of the game is improved. Further, since the production mode of the specific production is gradually customized by the players, the predetermined production becomes a timeless production, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the operation history storage means (effect control device 300) has a timing (a short period in the case of the present embodiment) and an effect operation unit (effect button 25 or touch panel 29) at the timing. Etc.) are stored in association with the number of operations (number of operations), and the effect control means (effect control device 300) is stored in the operation history storage means during execution of the predetermined effect (operation history reflection effect). It is possible to configure the specific effect to be executed at the timing that is set, in an effect mode corresponding to the number of times corresponding to the timing.
With such a configuration, more knowledge and information can be shared among the players, so that the interest of the game is improved.

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Further, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be capable of executing a variable expectation effect in which the expected value (expected value) that becomes a big hit changes periodically.
In the present embodiment, as a variable expectation effect, a battle effect in which a ally character and an enemy character fight is executed, but the variable expectation effect can be changed as appropriate, for example, in a dance effect in which the character sings and dances. There may be.

Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 53, an expectation variable effect display unit 88 for displaying an effect display of an expectation variable effect is provided in the central portion of the display area of the display device 41.
Further, as shown in FIG. 53, a decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85 for displaying a decorative special figure variation display game is provided on the upper right side of the display area of the display device 41. Further, in the lower part of the display area of the display device 41, there is a standby hold display unit 83 for displaying the decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the undigested start memory, and the start memory during digestion (the change in the special figure currently being executed). A running hold display unit 84 that displays information related to the display game (starting memory) corresponding to the display game) is provided.

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has, as battle effects, for example, a battle effect with a low expectation level (a battle effect with a low expectation) and a battle effect with a medium expectation level (medium expectation). It is possible to perform a battle production with a high degree of expectation (a battle production with a high degree of expectation) and a battle production with a high expectation level (a battle production with a high degree of expectation). Then, as a battle production with a high expectation level, it is possible to execute three types of battle productions, battle production C, battle production D, and battle production E, and battle productions C to E have high expectations of being a big hit. It changes on a regular basis (for example, every day). That is, the battle effects C to E can be executed as the expected degree variable effect.

The effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect corresponding to the result of the advance notice lottery performed in steps C386 and C389 in step C391 of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 33) of the variable command process. In the advance notice lottery performed in C386 and step C389, if it is decided to execute the battle effect with the expectation level of "high" in the special figure variation display game to be executed this time, in step C391, at a predetermined selection ratio. It is decided which of the battle effects C to E is to be executed.
Here, a case where the degree of expectation of the battle effects C to E changes every day and which of the battle effects C to E is to be executed is described as an example at the selection ratio shown in FIG. 54.

As shown in FIG. 54, there are "X pattern", "Y pattern", and "Z pattern" in the selection ratio pattern, and the effect control device 300 is a pattern used on the day when the amusement store is opened. To set.
The pattern to be set may be selected in a predetermined order such as "X pattern"->"Ypattern"->"Zpattern"->"Xpattern"-> ... or randomly selected (for example, determined by lottery). You may.
Further, for example, by setting a pattern to be used based on the information from RTC338, a common pattern may be set among the gaming machines 10, or a different pattern may be set for each gaming machine 10. You can do it. By setting a pattern common to the other gaming machine 10, the player can share information with the player playing the other gaming machine 10, so that the interest can be further enhanced.
Further, instead of switching the pattern to be used every day, for example, it may be switched every time the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on (specifically, at the time of initial setting of the effect control device 300). In this case, a different pattern is set for each gaming machine 10.

For example, when the set pattern is the "X pattern", the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time (the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that is the target of the battle effect with the "high" expectation level) is When it is a big hit, the battle effect E is most likely to be selected and the battle effect C is the most difficult to be selected among the battle effects C to E. Further, when the set pattern is the "X pattern", when the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is out of order, the battle effect C is most likely to be selected from the battle effects C to E. Battle production E is the most difficult to select.

As shown in FIG. 53, the variable expectation effect display unit 88 includes an expectation level display unit 88a for displaying the expectation level of the effect being executed, and a result display unit 88b for displaying the result of the effect being executed. Is provided.
Since the expectation level is "high" in all of the battle effects C to E, in the example shown in FIGS. 53 (a), (b), and (c), a predetermined image (for example, a star image) is displayed on the expectation level display unit 88a. ) Are displayed. For example, when the expectation level is "medium", two predetermined images are displayed on the expectation level display unit 88a, and when the expectation level is "small", the predetermined image is displayed on the expectation level display unit 88a. Is displayed.

The result of the effect being executed is the target of the battle effect C with respect to the number of times the battle effect C is executed (the number of executions from the predetermined timing to the present time) when the effect being executed is the battle effect C. This is the number of big hits (the number of big hits from a predetermined timing to the present time) in which the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a big hit. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of executions is used as the number of executions from the opening of the game store to the present time, and the number of big hits is the number of big hits from the opening of the game store to the present time. Today's results can be displayed in section 88b.
In the example shown in FIGS. 53 (a), (b), and (c), the result of the battle effect C (number of big hits / number of executions) is "1/10", and the result of the battle effect D is "5/10". Since the result of the battle effect E is "3/4", it can be seen that the result of the battle effect C is the worst and the result of the battle effect E is the best. That is, it can be seen that among the battle effects having a high expectation level, the expectations of the battle effect C are the lowest and the expectations of the battle effect E are the highest.

Although the expectation level can be notified only by the expectation level (information displayed on the expectation level display unit 88a), it is a rough expectation level that is notified by the expectation level. By displaying today's grades (information displayed on the grade display unit 88b) in addition to (or instead of) the expectation level, it is possible to notify a more detailed expectation level. In particular, since the degree of expectation of the battle effects C to E changes regularly, the information displayed on the result display unit 88b is useful.

According to the game machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game machine is a game machine that generates a special game state in which a game value is given to the player when the result of the game (special figure variation display game) becomes a special result. A predetermined effect (expectation degree) by the effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing the effect related to the progress of the game, the notification means (effect control device 300) for notifying the expectation degree at which a special game state occurs, and the effect control means. It is provided with a number storage means (effect control device 300) for storing the number of times the variable effect) has been executed and the number of times a special game state has occurred (the number of big hits) when the predetermined effect is executed. , The number-of-times storage means stores the number of executions from a predetermined timing (in the case of the present embodiment, when the game store is opened) to the present time, and the number of occurrences from the predetermined timing to the present time, and the notification means is the number of executions. (In the case of this embodiment, today's result) is displayed on the display device 41.
Therefore, it is possible to notify in more detail the degree of expectation that a special gaming state will occur.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the predetermined effect (variable expectation degree effect), the rate at which the special gaming state occurs when the predetermined effect is executed is at a predetermined timing (in the case of the present embodiment, the game store It can be configured to be a production that switches at the time of opening), that is, a production in which the degree of expectation of a big hit changes regularly.
With such a configuration, the predetermined production becomes a timeless production, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the notification means can enhance the usefulness of displaying the number of occurrences relative to the number of executions.

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

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

10 Pachinko machine 25 Production button (operation reception means, production operation unit)
29 Touch panel (operation reception means, production operation unit)
41 Display device 300 Production control device (effect control means, specific game execution means, operation history storage means, notification means, number of times storage means)

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a game value to a player when the result of a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner is a special result.
An effect control means for executing an effect related to the variable display game, and
A specific game execution means for executing a specific game different from the variable display game over a period in which the variable display game is performed a plurality of times and displaying a game image of the specific game on a display device.
It is provided with an operation receiving means capable of receiving an operation on the game image of the player.
The specific game execution means can display the result of the specific game in a result mode according to the operation of the player on the game image.
The specific game progresses by executing a predetermined effect in which the objects in the game image are deleted and new objects appear a plurality of times.
Among the plurality of objects in the game image, the object selected by the player's operation on the game image is deleted and a new object is made to appear, so that the result of the specific game is displayed.
When the player can select each of the predetermined effects a plurality of times according to the scenario of the specific game created when the start condition of the specific game is satisfied, and when the player cannot select the specific game. There is
The effect control means is a gaming machine capable of executing an effect corresponding to the predetermined result mode when the result of the specific game is displayed in a predetermined result mode. When the result of the specific game is displayed in a result mode corresponding to the content of the variable display game during or before the execution, the effect control means can execute a notice effect suggesting the content. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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