JP7056943B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state in relation to the display result of the variable display game that fluctuates the identification information becoming a special result.

In a conventional gaming machine, a definite effect for deterministically notifying the occurrence of a predetermined gaming state (big hit) may be executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-230944

However, if a plurality of types of final effects are executed at the same time, the effect becomes rather roundabout, and there arises a problem that it is difficult to improve the interest of the game.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to enhance the interest of the game in the gaming machine.

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, a game capable of generating a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state in relation to the display result of the variable display game that fluctuates the identification information becomes a special result. In the machine, the first definite effect that can execute the first definite effect that deterministically notifies the game state or the first non-deterministic effect that informs the game state non-deterministically, the first definite effect and the first definite effect. Unlike the non-deterministic effect , the second definite effect for deterministically notifying the game state or the second definite effect means for executing the second non-deterministic effect for indefinitely notifying the game state is provided. As an effect of notifying the special result of the variable display game, the first effect period, which is the execution period of the first definite effect means, and the second effect period, which is the execution period of the second definite effect means, are started first. The first definite effect can be executed in the first effect period, and the second non-determined effect can be executed in the second effect period, and the first effect period precedes the second effect period. Even if it starts with, if it is determined that the second finalized effect is to be executed with priority, the first undetermined effect is executed instead of the first finalized effect .

According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the gaming machine.

It is a perspective view which looked at the gaming machine 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 game control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the production control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure start port switch common processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure hold information determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the look-ahead jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big prize opening switch monitoring process. Special figure It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of ordinary processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 1 variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 variation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot flag 2 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of special figure 2 stop symbol setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure changing process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the processing while displaying a special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the time shortening fluctuation number update process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end setting process 2. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end setting process 3. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal figure game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a gate switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of ordinary processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main process (main program) executed by an effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the received command check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the received command analysis processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the variable system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the variation effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a jackpot system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a design system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of one-shot command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the look-ahead symbol system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the look-ahead variable system command processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect button input process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the final production setting process which can set the final production. It is a table which shows how the definite effect or the non-confirmation effect selected by the 1st distribution process and the 2nd distribution process is adjusted by the process of step B2806-B2809 in the definite effect setting process. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the timing of the final production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. In the second embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example of the screen transition when the first definite effect is performed during the variable display game. In the second embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example of the screen transition when the second final effect is performed during the variable display game. In the second embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example of the screen transition when the first undetermined effect is performed during the variable display game. In the second embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is a modification of the screen transition when the third final effect is performed during the variable display game. In the second embodiment, it is an example showing the execution location and the execution order of the first to third final effects. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the timing such as the final production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the 2nd modification of the timing of the final production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the 3rd modification of the timing of the final production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the 4th modification of the timing of the final production which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart which shows the execution mode example of the fixed effect in the time saving state which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. In the second embodiment, it is an example of the screen transition diagram of the display screen of the display device in the case where the time is reduced 100 times. In the second embodiment, it is an example of the screen transition diagram of the display screen of the display device in the case where the big hit is obtained at the 100th time reduction. In the third embodiment, in the third embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in time series, and is an example of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect in the variable display game. In the modified example of the third embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect during the variable display game. In the modified example of the third embodiment, it is a display screen example of the display device when the character information is displayed in the first notification effect. In the second modification of the third embodiment, in the third embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an example of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect during the variable display game. Is. In another example of the second modification of the third embodiment, it is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device in chronological order, and is an effect mode when the movement failure effect is executed in the notification effect during the variable display game. This is an example of a screen transition showing. In another example 2 of the second modification of the third embodiment, it is a display screen of a display device when the character information of the square frame is held in the syringe possessed by the character and the movement effect is performed.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the gaming machine, the front, back, left, and right refer to the direction seen from the player during the game.

[Overall view of the gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine.

The gaming machine 10 includes an opening / closing frame that is rotatably attached to the frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via a hinge. The opening / closing frame is composed of a front frame 12 (main body frame) and a glass frame 15.

A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is arranged on the front frame 12, and a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The cover glass 14 functions as a game viewing area that makes the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30 visible.

The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be opened individually. For example, by opening only the glass frame 15, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed. Further, by opening the front frame 12 in a state where the glass frame 15 is not opened, the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) arranged on the back surface side of the game board 30 can be accessed. Can be done.

Various frame constituent members are arranged on the edge portion around the cover glass 14 of the glass frame 15.

In the upper center and the left side of the glass frame 15, a decorative device 1 capable of producing light emission according to the game state 1
8a and 18b are arranged. The decorative devices 18a and 18b accommodate lighting members such as LEDs inside, and perform a light emitting effect according to the game state. The lighting members arranged inside the decorative devices 18a and 18b form a part of the frame decorative device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An upper speaker 19a is arranged in the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the glass frame 15, respectively. Apart from these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 10. The lower speaker 19b is arranged in the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 12. The upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like.

On the right side of the glass frame 15, a protruding effect unit 13 that extends in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 10 and projects forward (on the player side) is arranged. Protruding production unit 1
Reference numeral 3 is an effect device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the progress state of the game. Protruding production unit 13
The lighting member arranged inside the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4) also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18.

At the lower part of the glass frame 15, an upper plate unit having an upper plate 21 capable of storing game balls is attached. The upper plate 21 is formed in a box shape with an open upper surface. The game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are supplied to the ball launcher (not shown) one by one.

The upper plate unit further includes an effect operation device that accepts an input operation from the player, a ball lending operation device that accepts an input operation from the player, and a decoration device 22 that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the game state. ..

The effect operation device is an operation device in which the touch panel 25b is incorporated in the effect button 25.
It is provided in the center of the upper part of the upper plate unit so that the player can easily operate it.

By operating the effect operation device by the player, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in the special figure variation display game or the like displayed on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). For example, it is possible to select an effect pattern (effect mode) or execute a notice effect that announces the result of the variable display game corresponding to the start memory in advance. It should be noted that the variable display game includes a special figure variable display game, and when simply referred to as a variable display game, this specification refers to a special figure variable display game.

Further, the effect pattern may be changed by the player operating the effect operation device not only during the execution of the variable display game but also during the non-execution.

The game state when the variable display game is executed is composed of a plurality of game states. The normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special gaming state has occurred. Further, the special game state (predetermined game state) is, for example, a state in which the probability of occurrence of a special result (for example, a big hit) is high (probability change state, probability fluctuation state) or a big hit in a time saving state as a specific game state or a variable display game. It is a state (special game state).

Here, the probability change state (specific game state) continues until the next big hit occurs (loop type), continues until a predetermined number of variable display games are executed (number cut type, ST), and There is a game that continues until a predetermined probability fall lottery is won (fall lottery type).

Further, it may be possible to always generate a probabilistic state when a big hit occurs, without determining whether or not to generate a probable change state by a big hit symbol random number, or to provide a winning device or the like provided with a specific area to specify. A probabilistic state may be generated when the game ball passes through the area. Further, the predetermined gaming state can be a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. The predetermined gaming state is, for example, in addition to the above-mentioned gaming state, a latent probabilistic state that does not notify that the probabilistic state is present, or a small hit RU that is more likely to be hit by a normal game state than in a normal gaming state.
This is a state in which the player has transitioned to a specific mode (zone, specific stage with a low transition rate) different from the mode in the SH state or the normal gaming state.

The ball lending operation device is an operation device operated when the player rents a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate unit. The ball lending operation device has a ball lending button 27 and a return button 28.
And the balance display unit 26. The ball lending button 27 is a button operated by the player when renting a gaming ball, and the return button 28 is a button for ejecting a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 10. This is a button operated by the player. The balance display unit 26 is a display area for displaying the balance of a prepaid card or the like.

The decoration device 22 contains a lighting member such as an LED inside, and is a device that performs light emission effect or the like according to a game state, and is provided on the front side portion of the upper plate unit. The lighting member arranged inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

Below the glass frame 15 provided with the above-mentioned upper plate unit and the like, and below the front frame 12, an operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of the ball launcher (not shown) and a game ball can be stored. A lower plate 23 is provided.

The operation handle 24 is located at the lower right of the front frame 12 and below the lower speaker 19b on the right side. When the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 into the game area 32 of the game board 30. The rate of fire of the game ball launched from the ball launcher is set so as to increase as the amount of rotation of the operation handle 24 increases. That is, the ball launcher launches a game ball into the game area (speed).
The launch force can be changed in response to the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the game ball can be launched in various launch modes with different launch forces. The launch modes are left-handed (normal hit) to let the game ball flow down on the left side of the game area 32 and right-handed (special hit to hit with a stronger firing force than normal hit) to let the game ball flow down on the right side of the game area 32. Is included.

The lower plate 23 is arranged below the upper plate unit at a predetermined distance from the upper plate unit. The lower plate 23 has a ball extraction hole 23a that penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction, and an opening / closing operation unit 23b for opening and closing the ball extraction hole 23a. When the player operates the opening / closing operation unit 23b to open the ball punching hole 23a, the game ball stored in the lower plate 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball pulling hole 23a.

[Game board]
Subsequently, the gaming board 30 of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board 30 provided in the gaming machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 is a flat plate-shaped game board main body 3 that serves as a mounting base for various members.
It is provided with 0a. The game board main body 30a is made of wood or a synthetic resin such as acrylic or plastic, and a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is provided on the front surface of the game board main body 30a. The gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a gaming ball from a ball launching device into a gaming area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 to play a game. A windmill, an obstacle nail, or the like is disposed in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members. The game board body 30a is transparent,
When it is formed of a translucent material, a part of the game board main body 30a may be formed of a transparent member, and the back surface or the rear part of the game board 30 can be visually recognized.

A center case (front component) 40 that forms a window portion that serves as a display area for a variable display game is attached to substantially the center of the game area 32. Behind the window formed in the center case 40, an effect display device (variable display device) that variablely displays (variablely displays) a plurality of identification information.
Display device 41 is arranged. The display device 41 is provided with, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that the display content can be visually recognized from the front side of the game board 30 via the window portion of the center case 40. The display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with a liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or a CRT.

A plurality of variable display areas are provided on the display screen (display unit) of the display device 41, and identification information (special symbol) and a character that directs a variable display game are displayed in each variable display area. In addition, images based on the progress of the game (big hit display, fanfare display, ending display, etc.) are displayed on the display screen.

Further, in the center case 40, a game ball flowing down the game area 32 is placed in the center case 40.
The inflow port 40a to the warp passage 40e for guiding to the inside of the warp passage 40e, and the stage portion 40b on which the game ball passing through the warp passage 40e can roll are provided. The stage portion 40b of the center case 40 is a start winning opening unit 1 having a first starting winning opening 36 and a third starting winning opening 42.
Since it is arranged above the 01, the game ball rolled on the stage portion 40b can easily win the first start winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42.

An upper effect unit 40c is provided on the upper part of the center case 40. The upper effect unit 40c (which may be a movable accessory) includes a board decoration device 46 (see FIG. 4) and a board effect device 44 (which may be a movable accessory).
(See FIG. 4).

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, a 6-stage flow path 40d for switching the game ball left and right 6 times is provided, and a general winning opening 35 is provided at the uppermost portion of the 6-stage flow path. In addition, the special variable winning device 39 is placed facing the left side of the 5th stage in the middle of the 6-stage flow path, and the normal symbol start gate (normal figure start gate) 34 is located at the bottom of the 6-stage flow path. It is provided. Fuzu start gate 3
Inside the No. 4, a gate switch (SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 is provided. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal map start gate 34, the normal map variation display game is executed.

The special variable winning device 39 has an opening / closing door 3 by a large winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3).
It is a winning device that opens and closes left and right around the lower part of 9c. The special variable prize device 39 converts the large prize opening from the closed state (closed state unfavorable to the player) to the open state (special game state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure variation display game, and wins a large prize. By facilitating the inflow of game balls into the mouth, a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A count switch 39a (see FIG. 3) is provided in the large winning opening as a detection means for detecting the game ball in the large winning opening.

Two general winning openings 35 are arranged in the game area 32 at the lower left of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switches (SW) 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 35.

A start winning opening unit 820 is provided in the game area 32 below the center case 40. At the bottom of the start winning opening unit 820, a first starting winning opening 36 (first starting winning area, starting opening 1) that gives a start condition (starting condition) of the special figure 1 variable display game when a game ball wins a prize.
) And a third start winning opening 42 (third starting winning area, starting opening 3) that gives a start condition (starting condition) of the special figure 2 variable display game when the game ball wins a prize.

The starting winning opening unit 820 uses a game ball entered from the common entrance 823 as a winning switching mechanism 825.
It is configured so that the first starting winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42 can be alternately won. As the winning switching mechanism 825, a known mechanism (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 201)
5-36026 (described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-36026, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-77230) can be used. The winning switching mechanism 825 constitutes an area changing means for changing the winning area.

The winning switching mechanism 825 distributes the game ball entered from the common entrance 823 of the starting winning opening unit 820 to the left side (first starting winning opening 36 side) and the right side (third starting winning opening 42 side), and the starting winning opening unit. Let it flow down in 820. When the game ball is made to flow down on the left side of the game area 32, the game ball is more likely to flow into the common entrance 823 of the start winning opening unit 820 than when the game ball is made to flow down.

The winning switching mechanism 825 has a rotating member that rotates about the rotation axis with respect to the starting winning opening unit 820 main body, and a stopper member that stops the rotation of the rotating member. The rotating member has three extending portions extending from the axis of rotation in three directions. With three extending portions, an L-shaped accommodating portion for accommodating a game ball flowing down to the first starting winning opening 36 and an L-shaped accommodating portion accommodating a game ball flowing down to the third starting winning opening 42 are provided. It is formed.

The winning switching mechanism 825 rotates the rotating member alternately on the left side and the right side, and alternately switches the starting winning opening for the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42. Unless there is an error, the game ball that has entered the common entrance 823 of the start winning opening unit 820 alternates between the left side (first starting winning opening 36 side) and the right side (third starting winning opening 42 side) by the winning switching mechanism 825. The first starting winning opening 36 and the third starting winning opening 42 will be alternately won (balls).

In the game area 32 on the right side of the center case 40, below the start gate 34 of the normal drawing,
A normal variable winning device 37 provided with a second starting winning opening (second starting winning area) for imparting a starting condition (starting condition) for a special figure 2 variable display game based on a winning of a game ball is provided. The normal variable winning device 37 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 37b that converts a game ball into a state in which it is easy to flow in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side tilts to the right. When the opening / closing member (movable member) 37b is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the normal variable winning device 37. The game ball is the first start winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening (normal variable winning device 37), or the third starting winning opening 4
If a prize is won in 2, a special figure variation display game is executed as an auxiliary game.

The opening / closing member (movable member) 37b is a so-called electric chew type ordinary electric accessory, and when the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3).
The game ball changes to an open state (a state in which the player can easily win a prize, which is advantageous for the player), in which the game ball easily flows into the normally variable winning device 37.

The movable member 37b is controlled by the game control device 100, which will be described later. The game control device 100 increases the frequency of occurrence of a winning easy state by shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map fluctuation display game and setting the winning probability of the normal map fluctuation display game to a higher probability than usual, or a normal game state. By making the time for which the easy-to-win state occurs longer than the easy-to-win state that occurs in the above-mentioned specific game state, a time-saving state (general electric support state) is generated. In addition, even in the probable change state (excluding the latent probable change state) as the specific game state, the time saving state (the normal electric support state) occurs in duplicate.

Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10, the normal map variation display game, and the special map variation display game will be described in detail.

In the gaming machine 10, a game is played by launching a gaming ball from a ball launching device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32. The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start gate 34, the general winning opening 35, and the first start. Win a prize in the winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 39, or flow into the out opening 30b provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and discharge from the gaming area 32. Will be done. Then, when the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42, the normal variable winning device 37, or the special variable winning device 39, the number according to the type of winning opening. Prize ball is on the upper plate 2 via the payout device
It is discharged to 1.

The normal figure start gate 34 is provided with a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal figure start gate 34. When the game ball passes through the normal map start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a, and the normal map variation display game is executed based on the determination result of the hit determination random number value extracted at this time.

When the normal map fluctuation display game cannot be started, for example, when the normal map fluctuation display game has already been played and the normal map fluctuation display game has not ended, or when the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a hit, it is normal. When the game ball passes through the normal drawing start gate 34 when the variable winning device 37 is converted to the open state, the storage number is added (+1) if the normal drawing start storage number is less than the upper limit number.

The hit determination random value for determining the hit / miss of the normal map variation display game is stored in the normal map start memory, and when the hit judgment random value matches the judgment value, the normal map variation display is performed. The game is a hit and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

The normal map fluctuation display game is executed by the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50. The normal identification information 53 is composed of LEDs that indicate a hit when the normal identification information (normal figure) is lit and a deviation when the normal identification information (normal figure) is off, and the normal identification information fluctuates by blinking and displaying this LED. The display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

When the normal figure random value extracted when passing through the normal figure start gate 34 is a hit value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display 53 stops in the hit state and becomes the hit state. At this time, by driving the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), the movable member 37b is converted into an open state for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 is converted into an open state. Winning is allowed.

The winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36, the winning to the normal variable winning device 37, and the winning to the third starting winning opening 42 are the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3) and the starting opening 2 switch 37a.
(See FIG. 3) and start port 3 switch 42a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as the starting winning ball of the special figure 1 variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit, and is stored in the normal variable winning device 37 and the third starting winning opening 42. The game ball that has won a prize is detected as a start winning ball of the special figure 2 variable display game, and is stored up to a predetermined upper limit.

When the start winning ball of the special figure variation display game is detected, the jackpot random number value, the jackpot symbol random value, each variation pattern random value, and the like are extracted. These random values are the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3).
In the special figure reservation storage area (a part of the RAM), the special figure start winning memory is stored up to a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of 8 times). The stored number of the special figure start prize memory is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 54 and the special figure 2 hold display 55 for notifying the start prize number of the batch display device 50, and is also displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. Is displayed.

The game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 variation display game on the special figure 1 display 51 based on the winning to the start winning opening 36 or the first start memory. Further, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 variation display game on the special figure 2 display 52 based on the winning to the normal variable winning device 37 or the third start winning opening 42 or the second start memory.

The special figure 1 variable display game (1st special figure variable display game) and the special figure 2 variable display game (2nd special figure variable display game) have identification information (identification information) on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. This is performed by displaying the special symbol (special symbol) in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the predetermined result mode. also,
In the display device 41, a decorative special figure variation display game for variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc.) corresponding to each special figure variation display game is executed.

In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-mentioned numbers and the like is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), and middle (third special symbol). ) Is started, and the fluctuating symbols are sequentially stopped after a predetermined time, and the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is displayed. Further, on the display device 41, various effects such as the appearance of characters are displayed in order to improve the interest. Further, in the decorative special figure variation display game, as other decorative special symbols (identification information), the lower left light emitting unit 85 and the lower right light emitting unit provided in the lamp display device 80 by repeating (blinking) lighting display and extinguishing display are performed. Part 86 can be varied as the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol) to notify that the special symbol variation display game is being executed.

After a predetermined time from the start, the variation display of the fourth special symbol is stopped by "turning off" in the case of a miss and "turning on" in the case of a big hit. The variation display of the fourth special symbol is displayed by the light emitting units 85 and 86 of the lamp display device 80, but may be displayed by other display devices 41 and sub-display devices.

Here, the lamp display device 80 will be described. The light emitting unit 81 on the upper left and the light emitting unit 8 on the upper right.
2 notifies the information regarding the hold of the special figure 2, and the light emitting unit 83 on the middle left and the light emitting unit 84 on the middle right notify the information regarding the hold of the special figure 1. The light emitting unit 85 at the lower left is notified as the fourth symbol of the special figure 1 variable display game, and the light emitting unit 86 at the lower right is notified as the fourth symbol of the special figure 2 variable display game. It should be noted that the fourth symbol of the special figure 1 and the fourth symbol of the special figure 2 may not be distinguished from each other, and it may be simply notified that the variable display game is being executed (changing) or stopped. .. For example, when only the light emitting unit 85 is lit, the fluctuation stop may be notified, and the fluctuation may be notified by alternately lighting the light emitting unit 85 and the light emitting unit 86.

When the game ball is won in the first starting winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42, or the normal variable winning device 37 at a predetermined timing (when the jackpot random value at the time of winning detection is the jackpot value).
As a result of the special figure variation display game, there is a specific result mode (special result mode) by the display symbol.
Is derived, and it becomes a big hit state (special game state). Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 becomes a special result mode (for example, a state in which numbers such as "7, 7, 7" are aligned).

At this time, the special variable winning device 39 is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by energizing the large winning opening solenoid (39b) (see FIG. 3). That is, the large winning opening provided in the special variable winning device 39 opens wide until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls are won, during which the player is given the privilege of being able to acquire many game balls. To.

At this time, the special variable winning device 39 is converted from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined short time by energizing the large winning opening solenoid 39b (see FIG. 3).

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be configured as separate displays or the same display, but the special figure variation display games are not executed at the same time. Is set.

Regarding the decorative special figure variable display game in the display device 41, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game may be executed on different display devices or different display areas, or the same display may be executed. It may be executed in the device or the display area. In this case, the decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game is prevented from being executed at the same time. The special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are executed in the order in which winning (that is, start memory) occurs (winning order digestion), and the special drawing 1 variable display game and / or When the start memory of the special figure 2 variable display game is generated and the special figure variable display game can be executed, the variable display game based on the oldest start memory is executed.

In the following description, when the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game.

Further, although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the first starting winning opening 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, and the starting port 3 in the third starting winning opening 42 are not particularly limited. The switch 42a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the count switch (39a) are provided with a coil for magnetic detection, and are non-contact to detect a game ball by utilizing the phenomenon that the magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. A type of magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 or the front frame opening detection switch 64 (front frame opening detection switch 64) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like.
A micro switch having mechanical contacts can be used as the main body frame opening detection switch).

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game control system of the game machine 10. The game machine 10 is a game control device 10.
The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that comprehensively controls the game, and has a CP having a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer) 111.
It includes a U 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 between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

The CPU unit 110 is a gaming microcomputer (CP) called an amusement chip (IC).
The U) 111 includes an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that generates an operating clock of a CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. The electronic components such as the game control device 100 and the solenoid and the motor driven by the game control device 100 include DC32V, DC12V, and DC5 generated by the power supply device 400.
A predetermined level of DC voltage such as V is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 includes a normal power supply unit 410 having an ACDC 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 the DC32V voltage. , Game microcomputer 11
A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies a power supply voltage to the internal RAM of 1 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the game control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure. The control signal generation unit 430 and the like are provided.

In the present embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100,
The backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 may be configured to be provided on a separate board or integrally with the game control device 100, that is, on the main board. 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 43 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the embodiment.
By setting 0, it is possible to exclude from the target of exchange 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 the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 (
In particular, the data supplied to the built-in RAM) and stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or even after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when it drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and 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 an initialization switch 112. When the initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the game microcomputer 1
A process of forcibly initializing the information stored in the RAM 111c in the 11 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

The game microcomputer 111 is a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111a.
, Read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111b and RA that can be read and written at any time
It is provided with M (random access memory) 111c.

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 is a work area of the CPU 111a and a storage area of various signals and random numbers during game control. It is used as. ROM111b or RAM11
As 1c, 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 storage 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. The variation pattern (variation mode) may include a pattern that causes reach.

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. When the special result mode is adopted, the gaming state is advantageous for the player (special gaming state).
At the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed in the gaming machine 10
A display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for 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. 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. When the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle after display and the result mode is displayed, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the conditions for the special result mode (for example). The state in which the variable display is stopped due to the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the conditions for the special result mode in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas are satisfied (for example, the same identification information). (However, the special result mode is excluded) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variable-displayed from the reach state.

The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and as a system of reach effects (type and type of reach) 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), Special 2 reach (SP)
2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set.
The expected value (expectation, reliability) increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. Further, the reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived (when it becomes a big hit) in the special figure variable display game. That is, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived (when it is out of order) in the special figure variable display game. Therefore, the state in which the reach state occurs is a state in which there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur as compared with the case where 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 jackpot 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). Fluctuation pattern for determining variation display game execution time, etc. in variation display without reach or reach) Random number generation circuit for generating random numbers, etc., and oscillation signal (original clock signal) from oscillation circuit 113 Based on this, a predetermined period for the CPU 111a (for example, 4).
It is equipped with a clock generator that generates a clock that gives an update timing for a timer interrupt signal of msec (milliseconds) and a random number generation circuit.

Further, the CPU 111a is the ROM 111b in the process related to the special figure variation display game.
Acquire any one of the fluctuation pattern tables stored in. Specifically, the CPU 111a has a game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, a probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and a start storage number. Based on the above, one of the fluctuation pattern tables is selected and acquired from the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables. Here, CPU 11
1a serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111b when the special figure variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor 91 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 91 of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit 600, and controls for paying out the lending ball.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a radio wave sensor 62 (panel radio wave sensor) for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a gate switch 34a of the normal starting gate 34, and a starting port 1 in the first starting winning opening 36. Switch 36a, starting port 2 in the second starting winning opening 37 switch 37a
, The starting port 3 switch 42a in the third starting winning port 42, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 39a of the special variable winning device 39 are connected, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided, in which a negative logic signal such as the above is input and converted into a 0V-5V positive logic 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. Proximity I / F1
Of the outputs of 21, the detection signals of the gate switch 34a, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the starting port 3 switch 42a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 39a are input to the third input port 124. To.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the 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 second input port 123.

Further, the second input port 123 has a detection signal of a magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, a frame radio wave fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, and a payout busy signal. Is entered. A vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine so that the detection signal is input to the second input port 123. The frame radio wave illegal signal is a signal output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 (main body frame) detecting the radio wave, and the payout busy signal is in a state where the payout control device 200 can accept a command. It is a signal indicating whether or not.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the output to the third input port 124 is also supplied from the game control device 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, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 42a are input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the third input port 124. It is configured.

As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 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 third input port 124 is an enable signal CE by decoding the address assigned to the third input port 124 by the gaming microcomputer 111.
It can be read by asserting 2 (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the second input port 123 and the first input port 122 described later.

Further, the input unit 120 has a signal from the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10, the front frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame 12 or the like, and a status indicating a payout abnormality. Signal, shoot ball out switch signal indicating shortage of game balls before payout,
A first input port 122 is provided that takes in an overflow switch signal indicating overflow and a touch switch signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on the operation handle 24 and supplies the touch switch signal to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. The overflow switch signal is 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).

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the game microcomputer 111 and the like, 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 initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122, and the gaming microcomputer 1 via the data bus 140.
It is taken in by 11. 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 for receiving signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111, and is also output to the output unit 13.
It is supplied to each port of 0. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130 to turn off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing test device. It is configured as follows.

Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is used for each port 122, 123 of the input unit 120.
, 124 is not supplied. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the game microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged in 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 side of the effect control device 300.

Further, the output unit 130 includes data for notifying the special symbol information of the variable display game via the relay board 70 to the test firing test device of an accreditation body connected to the data bus 140 and not shown, and a signal indicating the probability state of the jackpot. The buffer 133 that outputs the data is configured to be mountable. The 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 device 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 switch 61 and the radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, for example, the gaming 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 go through the buffer, and the like. There is. The port on the relay board 70 has a game microcomputer 11
The chip enable signal CE output from 1 is also supplied, 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 is provided with open / close data of a solenoid (general electric solenoid) 37c connected to the data bus 140 to open the normal variable winning device 37 and a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 39b to open the special variable winning device 39. A second output port 134 for output 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. On / on the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of
A fourth output port 136 for outputting off-data is provided.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with information related to the gaming machine 10, such as jackpot information, to the external information terminal 71.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting to is provided. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, and information about the game machine 10 can be externally transmitted. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a firing 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 is connected to the normal electric solenoid 37 output from the second output port 134.
The current supply side segment of the batch display device 50 output from the first driver (drive circuit) 138a and the third output port 135 that receive the open / close data signal of c and the large winning opening solenoid 39b and generate and output the solenoid drive signal. Second driver 1 that outputs a line on / off drive signal
38b, the third driver 138c that outputs the on / off drive signal of the digit line on the current draw side of the batch display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136, and the fifth output port 137 supply to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d is provided to output the external information signal to be output to the external information terminal 71.

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. In addition, the batch display device 50
DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the above. 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 current is passed through the anode terminal of the LED via the segment wire by the second driver 138b that outputs 12V, and a current is drawn from the cathode terminal via the segment wire by the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in, and the LEDs are turned on. Fourth to output an external information signal to the external information terminal 71
The driver 138d supplies a level of 12V to the external information signal, 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 250. Photocoupler 13
Reference numeral 9 is configured so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can communicate with the inspection device 250 by serial communication. Since the transmission / reception of such data 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.

[Production control device]
Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 (sub-board) will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 4
Is a block diagram of the effect control system of the gaming machine 10.

The effect control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC) similar to the gaming microcomputer 111.
), And VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying video on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. It is equipped with a sound source LSI 314 that controls sound output in order to reproduce various melody and sound effects from the speaker 19.

The main control microcomputer 311 is a P that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data.
A program ROM 321 consisting of a ROM (programmable read-only memory), a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and an Fe that can retain the stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure.
A RAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311.

Further, 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 effect content, instructs the VDP 312 of the output video content, and outputs the sound source LSI 314.
It executes processing such as instructing the playback sound to, lighting the decorative lamp, driving control of the motor and solenoid, and managing the production time.

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, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data 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.

A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30 from the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311.
C, a synchronization signal STS that gives the data transmission timing is input. In addition, VDP312
Waits to notify the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a state of waiting for reception of interrupt signals INT0 to n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. A signal WAIT or the like is also input.

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

A sound 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 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Command I / F3
The decorative special figure hold number command, the decorative special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the 31 are received as the effect control command signal (effect command). .. The game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 is DC5.
Since the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at V and operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). Frame decoration LED control circuit 333, game board 3 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an provided LED (light emitting diode).
Board effect device 44 (for example, display device 41) provided in 0 (including the center case 40)
A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control a movable accessory (such as a movable accessory) that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display in the above.

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. It should be noted that a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling a frame effect device such as a motor provided on the glass frame 15 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 25b provided on the surface of the effect button 25, and a motor in the board effect device 44. A function to detect the on / off state of the effect switch 47 (effect motor switch) that detects the initial position and input a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and a volume control switch provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 that detects the state of 335 and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 is provided.

In the present embodiment, the accessory effect switch 47 includes a sensor 564, a sensor 609, a sensor 668, a sensor 704, and the like.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 has the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration.
DC32V for driving a motor or solenoid, a display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor or LED, in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled by the motor. DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F331
In addition to V, it is configured to generate a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, LED, and speaker.

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- is used to generate DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V. A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. In addition, DC-
The DC converter may be usually provided in the 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. In addition, VDP312 (VDPREST signal) and sound source LSI314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
, The amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control the lamp, the motor, and the like are supplied to reset the state. Further, the effect control device 300 has a cooling FA that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10.
When the N45 is connected and the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on, the cooling FAN45 is driven.

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described. Game control device 1
In the CPU 111a of the game microcomputer 111 of 00, a random value for hit determination in the normal figure is extracted and stored in the ROM 111b based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the normal figure start gate 34. The hit / miss of the normal map fluctuation display game is judged by comparing with the judgment value.

Then, after displaying the identification symbol variable for a predetermined time on the normal map display, a normal map variable display game for stopping and displaying is displayed. When the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the normal figure display, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is operated for a predetermined time (for example,). (0.3 seconds) Control to open 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 fluctuation display game is out of sync, the normal map display is controlled to display the result mode of the out of alignment.

Further, the start winning prize (starting memory) is memorized based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the first starting winning opening 36, and based on the starting memory, the special figure 1 variable display game Extract the random value for jackpot judgment and compare it with the judgment value stored in ROM111b.
Special Figure 1 Judgment of hit / miss of the variable display game.

In addition, the starting port 2 switch 37a and the third starting winning port 4 provided in the normal variable winning device 37
The start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the start port 3 switch 42a provided in 2, and the random value for the jackpot determination of the special figure 2 variation display game is extracted and R based on the start memory.
The hit / miss of the special figure 2 variation display game is determined by comparing with the determination value stored in the OM111b.

Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the special figure 1 variation display game and the special figure 2 variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, the special figure variation display game in which the identification symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52. That is, the game control device 100 of the variable display game is based on winning a prize in the start winning area (first start winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37, third starting winning opening 42) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32. It serves as a game control means for controlling the progress.

Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 displays the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding 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.).

Then, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a hit, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and generates a special game state. Let me. In the process of generating the special gaming state, the CPU 111a
For example, the opening / closing door 39c of the special variable winning device 39 is opened by the large winning opening solenoid 39b, and control is performed so that the game ball can flow into the large winning opening.

Then, either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening, or a predetermined opening time (for example, 27 seconds or 0.05 seconds) elapses from the opening of the big winning opening. One round (R) is to open the big winning opening until the above condition is achieved, and control (cycle game) to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 12 times, 8 times, etc.) is performed. .. 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 and the special figure 2 display 52 are 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. The high probability state (probability change state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure fluctuation display game is higher than that of the normal probability state. Further, regardless of which of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game results in a high probability state, the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game Both are in a high probability state.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a time saving state (specific game 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 the time saving state, the normal fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are controlled to be in the normal fluctuation operating state, and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled as compared with the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the normal operating state. In order to control so that the opening time of the game is substantially increased, the normal power support state (
(Electric support state). Even in the high probability state (normal probability change state) excluding the latent probability change state, the time saving state is duplicated and the normal electric support (electric support) is executed.

For example, in the time saving state, the execution time of the above-mentioned normal map fluctuation display game (normal map fluctuation time)
Is possible to shorten the time to make the second variation display time shorter than the normal first variation display time (for example, 10000 msec is 1000 msec). In the time-reduced state, the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation time) is also shorter than usual, and the time reduction variation of the special figure fluctuation display game is also executed.

In addition, in the time saving state, the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is set to the first.
Second stop time (eg 704 msec) shorter than stop time (eg 1604 msec)
It is possible to control so as to be.

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 the first opening time (for example, 100 msec) in the normal state. It is possible to control the second opening time to be longer (for example, 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 time (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 second opening number (for example, 4 times). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to set the probability (normal probability) of the hit result of the normal map fluctuation display game to be higher than the normal probability (low probability) in the normal operating state.

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 power probability. Try to extend the conversion time longer than usual. As a result, in the time saving state, the winning of the normal variable winning device 37 becomes easier than in the normal gaming state, and the number of executions of the special figure variation display game per unit time can be increased as compared with the normal gaming state. It is also possible to set multiple types of time saving states that change different things. Further, in the normal operating state, the movable member 3
It may be set so that 7b is not released (probability of normal drawing is 0). Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening 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.

[Control of game control device]
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. 5A and 5B and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. 5A and 5B are flowcharts showing the procedure of the main processing by the game control device 100. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 100, the code (number) of the step is represented as "A ***".

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game control device 100 starts the main process, it first executes a process of disabling interrupts (A1001). Further, the stack pointer setting process for setting the stack pointer, which is the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs, is executed (A1002).

Subsequently, register bank 0 is designated as the register bank to be used (A1003), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (A1004). For example, when the RAM address is in the range of 0000h to 01FFh, 00h is set as the upper address.

Next, the game control device 100 outputs a firing prohibition signal and sets the firing permission signal to the prohibited state (A1005). The firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing prohibition signal, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited. After that, the game control device 100 reads the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) (A1006).

Further, the game control device 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). A game control device 1 that serves as a main control means by setting a predetermined initial value in the power delay timer.
Waiting time (for example, 3) for waiting until the program of the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to the instructions from 00 starts normally.
Seconds) is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first, and the command is sent to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can prevent the command from being missed. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and delays the activation of the slave control device (payout control device 200, effect control device 3).
It is a waiting means for setting a predetermined waiting time for waiting for the activation of (00, etc.).

Further, the timekeeping of the power delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to validity determination) that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation). As a result, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, a part of R
Since it is not necessary to exclude the AM area for calculation, it is possible to prevent the control at the time of turning on the power from becoming complicated.

An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122.
By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the initialization switch 11
The operation of 2 can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the waiting time has elapsed, the initialization switch 112 may be operated after the waiting time has elapsed, or the initialization switch 112 may be operated from the power-on to the waiting time. 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 operations, and the initialization operation performed at the time of turning on the power. Can be prevented from being unacceptable.

When the power delay timer is set (A1007), the game control device 100 executes time counting of the standby time and a process of monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the standby time (A1008 to A).
1012).

When the power failure monitoring process is started, the game control device 100 first reads the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus and checks the number of times (
(For example, twice) is set (A1008), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A1).
009).

When the power failure monitoring signal is on, the game control device 100 (the result of A1009 is "Y".
”), It is determined whether or not the on state of the power failure monitoring signal is continued for the number of checks set in the process of step A1008 (A1010). Then, if the power failure monitoring signal is not continuously turned on for the number of checks (the result of A1010 is "N"), the process returns to the process of determining whether or not the power failure monitoring signal in step A1009 is on.

Further, when the game control device 100 determines that the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (the result of A1010 is "Y"), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game control device 100 is a game machine. Wait until the power is turned 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 start 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. There is 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, in the game control device 100, when the power failure monitoring signal is not turned on (the result of A1009 is "
N "), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (A1011), and it is determined whether or not the value of the timer is 0 (A1012). If the value of the timer is not 0 (the result of A1012 is "N"), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal in step A1008.

Further, in the game control device 100, when the value of the timer is 0 (the result of A1012 is "Y"".
), That is, when the standby time has expired, access to RWM (read / write memory) such as RAM and EEPROM that can be read and written is permitted (A1013), and off-data is output to all output ports (state where there is no output). (A1014).

Next, the game control device 100 sets a serial port (a port previously mounted on the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in the present embodiment) (A1015). ). Further, it is determined from the state of the first input port 122 read earlier whether or not the initialization switch is turned on (A1016).

When the initialization switch is off, the game control device 100 (the result of A1016 is "
N ”), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data (A1017). And if it is normal (the result of A1017 is "Y"), R
It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the WM is the normal power failure inspection area check data (A1018).

Further, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1018 is “Y”), the game control device 100 executes a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM (A1019). , It is determined whether or not the calculated checksum and the checksum when the power is turned off match (A1020). If the checksums match (the result of A1020 is ""
Y ”), the process proceeds to the process of step A1021 in FIG. 5B, and the process when the power is normally restored from the power failure is executed.

Further, the game control device 100 determines that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data when the initialization switch is on (the result of A1016 is “Y”) (A1).
If the result of 017 is "N" or the result of A1018 is "N") and the checksum is not normal (the result of A1020 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1026 in FIG. 5B for initialization. Execute the process. That is, the initialization switch serves as an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Make.

The game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of power failure recovery in the area to be initialized (A10).
21). The area to be initialized is 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 considered to be indefinite. After that, the game control device 100 examines an area in the RWM that stores the game state and determines whether or not the game state is a high-probability state (A1022).

Here, when the game state is not a high probability state (the result of A1022 is “N”), the game control device 100 skips the processes of steps A1023 and A1024 and shifts to the process of step A1025. If the gaming state is a high probability state (A1)
The result of 022 is "Y"), and the on information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (A1023).
For example, the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the batch display device 50 is turned on (lit).
Save the data in the segment area (A1024). 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) (A1025), and step A1031 is performed. Execute the process.

On the other hand, when the process of step A1026 is executed after the execution of steps A1016, A1017, A1018, and A1020, the game control device 100 sets the RAM access prohibited area to the access permission (A1026). Further, all the RAM areas including the busy signal status area are cleared to 0 (A1027), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (A1028).

Then, the game control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (A1029). The area to be initialized is a customer waiting demo area and an area related to the setting of the production mode. Further, the game control device 100 transmits a command at the time of RAM initialization to the effect control board (A1030), and executes the process of step A1031.

The command at the time of power failure recovery and step A1 transmitted in the process of step A1025.
The commands at the time of RAM initialization transmitted in the process of 030 include a model specification command indicating the type of the gaming machine, a decorative special figure 1 hold number command indicating the hold number of the special figures 1 and 2, and a decorative special figure 2 hold number. Includes commands and probability information commands that indicate the state of the probability. Also, depending on the state when the power is turned off or turned on, the recovery screen command is used when the special figure fluctuation display game is running when the power is turned off, and the customer waiting demo command is used when the customer is waiting when the power is turned off. , If it is initialized at power-on, the power-on command is included. Further, depending on the model, an effect mode information command indicating the state of the effect mode and a time reduction number information command indicating the number of remaining games in the time reduction state are included. The RAM initialization command also includes a RAM initialization command.

The game control device 100 is a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the game microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
) Start the circuit (A1031). The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator is a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and the CPU 11 based on the divided signal.
It is provided with a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for 1a and a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After executing the CTC activation process in step A1031, the game control device 100 activates and sets the random number generation circuit (A1032). Specifically, a predetermined register (CTC) in the random number generation circuit.
The setting of the code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in the update permission register) is C.
This is done by PU111a. 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 the upper bit transposition) by exchanging them in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines.

In the present embodiment, by exchanging the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be enhanced. 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 game control device 100 extracts the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of turning on the power, and corresponds to various initial value random numbers (random numbers for determining the big hit symbol (big hit symbol). Random number 1, big hit symbol random number 2), random number that determines the hit of the normal figure (hit random number)
, R as the initial value (start value) of the random number (winning symbol random number) that determines the winning symbol of the normal figure
Save to a predetermined area of WM (A1033) and allow interrupts (A1034). 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 of various initial random numbers.
By setting (start value), the regularity of random numbers generated by software can be broken.
It can make it difficult for the player to obtain an illegal random number.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1035). Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit symbol random number, and the hit random number are configured to be generated by using the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. However, the jackpot random number is C
It is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or higher than the operating clock of the PU. CTC (C) different from CTC (CTC0) for timer interrupt processing
It is a "slow counter" that is updated based on TC2)).

Further, in the big hit symbol random number and the hit symbol random number, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. It should be noted that each random number 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 and the hit random number are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

After the initial value random number update process in step A1035, the game control device 100 is the power supply device 40.
The number of times to read and check the power failure monitoring signal input from 0 via the port and the data bus is set (A1036), and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on (A10).
37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (result of A1037 is "N"), step A
The process returns to the initial value random number update process of 1035. 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 (A1035) (A1034), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt is initially executed. It is possible to prevent the interrupt processing from being overwhelmed by making it stand by by the value random number update processing.

In the initial value random number update process of step A1035, 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, and when such a method is adopted, the initial value random number is used in both cases. In order to avoid executing the update process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update and cancel the interrupt when the initial value random number update process is performed in the main process. On the other hand, if the initial value random number update process is not performed in the timer interrupt process as in the present embodiment and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. It has the advantage of simplifying the main process.

When the power failure monitoring signal is on (the result of A1037 is "Y"), the game control device 10
0 determines whether or not the on state of the power failure monitoring signal continues for the number of checks set in the process of step A1036 (A1038). Then, if the on state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (the result of A1038 is "N"), the process returns to step A1037, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on.

Further, the game control device 100 interrupts once when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously on for the number of checks (the result of A1038 is "Y"), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred. (A1039) and output off-data to all output ports (A104)
0).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the power failure inspection area check data 1 in the power failure inspection area 1 (A1041), and saves the power failure inspection area check data 2 in the power failure inspection area 2 (A1041).
A1042). Further, a checksum calculation process for calculating the checksum when the power of the RWM is turned off is executed (A1043), and the calculated checksum is saved (A1044).
). Finally, a process for prohibiting access to the RWM is executed (A1045), and the machine waits until the power of the gaming machine is turned off.

In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is 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, the main control means (game control device 100) that comprehensively controls the game, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to the instructions from the main control means. ), The main control means is a standby means (game control device) that delays the start of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the start of the slave control device when the power is turned on. 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time are provided.

Further, a power supply device 400 for supplying electric power to various devices is provided, 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 provided. , 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) includes a RAM 111c capable of storing data and a RAM 111c.
An initialization operation unit (initialization switch) that can be operated from the outside, an initialization means (game control device 100) that initializes the data stored in the RAM 111c based on the operation of the initialization operation unit, and The operation state of the initialization means is read before the start of the waiting time.

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

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing. 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 timer interrupt process is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 100 first designates the register bank 1 as the register bank to be used (A1301), and sets the upper address of the RAM start address in the predetermined register (A1302). By switching from the register bank 0 used in the main processing to the register bank 1 at the start of the timer interrupt processing, it is equivalent to saving the register used in the main processing. When the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is automatically disabled.

Next, the game control device 100 receives inputs from various sensors and switches, captures signals, and so on.
That is, an input process for reading the state of each input port is executed (A1303). moreover,
Solenoid (Large winning opening solenoid 39b) based on the output data set by various processes
Output processing for performing drive control and the like of the actuator such as (A1304) is executed. If a firing prohibition signal is output in the process of step A1005 in the main process,
By performing this output processing, a launch permission signal is output, and the launch permission signal can be set to the permission state.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a payout command transmission process (A1305) that outputs commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, and further, random number update process 1 (A1306) and random number update. Process 2 (A1307) is executed. 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 starting port 3 switch 42a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the large winning port switch 39a is performed, and an error occurs. The winning opening switch / status monitoring process for monitoring (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.) is executed (A1308).

Furthermore, the special figure game processing that performs the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game is executed (A1309).
), Next, execute the normal map game process that performs the process related to the normal map variable display game (A131).
0).

Next, the game control device 100 is provided in the game machine 10 and executes a segment LED editing process for driving a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation game display and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents. (A1311). In the segment LED editing process, the special figure 1 hold display 54, the special figure 2 hold display 55, the normal figure hold display 56, the first game state display unit 57, and the second game state display provided in the batch display device 50 are displayed. Part 58, 3rd game status display part 59,
Settings related to driving the segment LEDs constituting the round display unit 60 and the like are made.

Further, the game control device 100 executes a magnet fraud monitoring process of checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 to determine whether or not there is an abnormality (A1312). For example, in the magnet fraud monitoring process, the magnet fraud generation flag is saved in the magnet fraud flag area when there is an abnormality. Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process (board radio wave fraud monitoring process) for checking the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board and determining whether or not there is an abnormality is executed (A1313). For example, in the radio wave fraud monitoring process, the board radio wave fraud occurrence flag is saved in the board radio wave fraud flag area when there is an abnormality.

After that, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1314). In the external information editing process, information is based on the monitoring results of the payout command transmission process (A1305), winning opening switch / status monitoring process (A1308), magnet fraud monitoring process (A1312), and panel radio wave fraud monitoring process (A1313). Performs processing such as creating information to be output to an external device such as a collection terminal or amusement park internal management device or a test firing test device and setting it in the output buffer. After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated. note that,
When the timer interrupt process returns, the interrupt disabled state is restored and the register bank specification is automatically restored. However, depending on the CPU used, interrupts are permitted after the external information editing process. Or the designation of the register bank may be returned to the register bank 0.

[Special game processing]
Next, the details of the special figure game processing (A1309) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure game processing. In the special figure game processing, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 42a
It monitors the input of the special figure, controls the entire process related to the special figure fluctuation display game, and sets the display of the special figure.

First, the game control device 100 executes a start port switch monitoring process for monitoring the winning of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 42a (A26).
01). In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 forming the second starting winning opening, and the third starting winning opening 42, various random numbers (big hit random numbers, etc.) are extracted. , The game result pre-judgment is performed to determine the game result based on the prize in advance at the stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the prize. The details of the start port switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes a large winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602).
In the large winning opening switch monitoring process, the detection of the game ball by the count switch 39a provided in the special variable winning device 39 is monitored. The details of the large winning opening switch monitoring process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 updates -1 if the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (1).
(A2603). The special figure game processing timer is clocked by the interrupt cycle (4 msec) of the timer interrupt processing by updating -1. The minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to 0. Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure game processing timer is 0 (A2604). If the special figure game processing timer is not 0 (the result of A2604 is "N"), the process proceeds to the process of step A2615.

In the game control device 100, when the special figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A2604 is ".
Y ”), that is, when the time is up or has already been up, the special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is set in the register (A2605). .. Further, the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is acquired by using the special figure game sequence branch table (A2606).
Subsequently, a subroutine call is made using the special figure game processing number to execute the game branch processing according to the special figure game processing number (A2607).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
Special figure fluctuation display Monitors the fluctuation start of the game, sets the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game, sets the effect, sets the information necessary for processing during the special figure fluctuation, etc. Execute (A2608). The details of the special figure normal processing will be described later in FIG.

When the game processing number is "1" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
The special figure changing process for setting the stop display time of the special figure, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, and the like is executed (A2609). For details of the processing during special map fluctuation, see Fig. 2.
It will be described later in 1.

When the game processing number is "2" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
If the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the type of big hit, the fanfare time is set according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit, and the fanfare / interval processing is performed. The special figure display processing for setting the necessary information for the above is executed (A2610). The details of the processing during display of the special figure will be described later with reference to FIG. 22.

When the game processing number is "3" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
The fanfare / interval processing for setting the opening time of the large winning opening, updating the number of opening times, setting the information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the large winning opening, etc. is executed (A2611). For example, in the fanfare / interval processing, necessary information such as the round command (directing command) corresponding to the round of the round game to be executed and the opening time of the large winning opening is set, and the processing number related to the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is set. Set "4" and save in the special figure game processing number area.

When the game processing number is "4" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
If the jackpot round is not the final round, the interval command is set, while if it is the final round, the ending command is set, and the information necessary for processing the remaining ball of the jackpot is set. The middle process is executed (A2612). For example, in the processing during the opening of the large winning opening, necessary information such as an interval command or an ending command as an effect command is set, and the processing number "5" related to the processing of the remaining ball of the large winning opening is set and the special figure game processing number area is set. Save to.

When the game processing number is "5" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
If the jackpot round is the final round, the process of setting the time for the remaining balls in the jackpot to be discharged, the process of setting the information necessary for performing the jackpot end process, etc. Execute (A2613). For example, in the large winning opening remaining ball processing, if it is not the final round, the interval time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area, the processing number "3" related to the fanfare / interval processing is set, and the special figure game processing number area is set. Save. If it is the final round, the ending time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area, the processing number "6" related to the jackpot end processing is set, and the game is saved in the special figure game processing number area.

When the game processing number is "6" in step A2607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
Special figure Execute the jackpot end processing that sets the information necessary for executing the normal processing (A)
2614). The details of the jackpot end processing will be described later with reference to FIG. 25.

When the processing based on the special figure game processing number is completed, the game control device 100 prepares the special figure 1 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51 (A2615), and then the special figure 1 display device. The symbol variation control process according to 51 is executed (A2616). Then, after preparing the special figure 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 52 (A2617), the symbol fluctuation control process related to the special figure 2 display 52 is executed (A2618).

[Starting port switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the start port switch monitoring process (A2601) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start port switch monitoring process.

First, the game control device 100 prepares a winning monitoring table for the first starting winning opening 36 (starting opening 1) (A2701), executes a hard random number acquisition process (A2702), and wins a prize in the first starting winning opening 36 (A2702). It is determined whether or not there is (A2703). If there is no winning in the first starting winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "N"), the processes after step A2709 are executed. On the other hand, when there is a prize in the first start winning opening 36 (the result of A2703 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the special figure time is shortened (during the normal electric support state) (A2704).

When the game control device 100 determines that it is not during the special time reduction (during the normal electric support state) (A).
The result of 2704 is "N"), and the processing after step A2707 is executed. On the other hand, when the special figure time is shortened (during the normal power support state) (the result of A2704 is "Y"), the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared as an effect command (A2705), and the effect command setting process is executed (A2705). A2706). In the effect command setting process, the effect command is written in the serial transmission buffer, and the effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 300.

That is, in the normal electric support state (time saving state), the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the effect command setting process is executed regardless of the probability state (high probability state / low probability state) of the variable display game. .. In the case of this embodiment, the first start winning opening 36 must be left-handed to win a prize.
The normal variable winning device 37 will not win unless it is right-handed. In addition, the game ball does not pass through the normal drawing start gate 34 unless it is hit to the right. Therefore, in the Fuden support state (time saving state), right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a prize in the first start winning opening 36 during the Fuden support state (that is, Fuden support). When left-handed during the state), a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing to right-handed by the display device 41 or the like. ..

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a table (A2707) for setting the information of the hold by the first start winning opening 36 (starting opening 1), and then executes the special figure start opening switch common process (A2707).
A2708). Then, a winning monitoring table for the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) is prepared (A2709), a hard random number acquisition process is executed (A2710), and whether or not there is a winning in the second starting winning opening is determined. Judgment (A2711). If there is no winning in the second starting winning opening (the result of A2711 is "N"), the processes after step A2716 are executed.

On the other hand, in the game control device 100, when there is a prize in the second start winning opening (the result of A2711 is "Y"), whether or not the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device 37 is activated and the game ball is in an open state in which the winning can be won (A2712). When the normal electric accessory is in operation (the result of A2712 is "Y"
), The process proceeds to step A2714.

On the other hand, when the normal electric accessory is not in operation (the result of A2712 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a fraudulent electric power is being generated (A2713). When the number of fraudulent winnings to the ordinary variable winning device 37 is equal to or greater than the number of fraudulent occurrence determinations (for example, 5), it is determined that the general electric fraud is occurring. 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 is won in the closed state, it means that some abnormality or fraud has occurred, and if there is a game ball that has won in such a closed state, the number is counted as the number of illegal winnings. 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.

The game control device 100 prepares a table for setting information on hold by the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) when the fraudulent electric power is not occurring (the result of A2713 is "N") (A2714). , Special figure start port switch common processing is executed (A2715), step A2
The processing after 716 is executed. In addition, at A2713, a fraudulent electric service is occurring (A271).
Even when the result of 3 is determined to be "Y"), the processes after step A2716 are executed. That is, the second start memory is prevented from being generated any more.

The game control device 100 prepares a winning monitoring table for the third starting winning opening 42 (starting opening 3) (A2716), executes a hard random number acquisition process (A2717), and executes the hard random number acquisition process (A2717), and the third starting winning opening 4
It is determined whether or not there is a prize in 2 (starting port 3) (A2718). If there is no winning in the third starting opening winning opening 42 (the result of A2718 is "N"), the starting opening switch monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a prize in the third start winning opening 42 (the result of A2718 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the special figure time is shortened (during the normal electric support state) (A2719).

When the game control device 100 determines that it is not during the special time reduction (during the normal electric support state) (A).
The result of 2719 is "N"), and the processing after step A2722 is executed. On the other hand, when the special figure time is shortened (during the normal power support state) (the result of A2719 is "Y"), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared as an effect command (A2720), and the effect command setting process is executed (A2720). A2721).

That is, in the normal electric support state (time saving state), the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared and the effect command setting process is executed regardless of the probability state (high probability state / low probability state) of the variable display game. .. In the case of this embodiment, the third start winning opening 42 must be left-handed to win a prize.
The normal variable winning device 37 will not win unless it is right-handed. In addition, the game ball does not pass through the normal drawing start gate 34 unless it is hit to the right. Therefore, in the Fuden support state (time saving state), right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a prize in the third start winning opening 42 during the Fuden support state (that is, Fuden support). When left-handed during the state), a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 executes a notification (warning) instructing to right-handed by the display device 41 or the like. ..

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a table for setting the information of the hold by the third start winning opening 42 (starting opening 3) (A2722), and then executes the special figure starting opening switch common process (A).
2723), the start port switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, the special start port switch common process (A2708, A) in the start port switch monitoring process.
The details of 2715, A2723) will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of common processing for the special drawing start port switch. The special figure start port switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each of the inputs of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 42a.

First, the game control device 100 externally manages information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 42a. The start port signal output count, which is the number of outputs to the device, is loaded (A2901), the loaded value is updated by +1 (A2902), and it is determined whether or not the output count overflows (A2903). When the number of outputs does not overflow (A)
The result of 2903 is "N"), the updated value is saved in the start port signal output number region of the RWM (A2904), and the process proceeds to step A2905. On the other hand, when the number of output times overflows (the result of A2903 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A2905. 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, the game control device 100 has a special figure hold number (starting memory number) to be updated corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored among the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 42a. Is less than the upper limit value (A2905). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is "N"), the special figure start port switch common processing is terminated. If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (the result of A2905 is "Y"), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (the number of special figure 1 hold or the number of special figure 2 hold) is updated by +1. (A2906).

Then, the game control device 100 prepares a start port switch to be monitored and a decorative special figure hold number command (decorative special figure 1 hold number command or decorative special figure 1 hold number command) corresponding to the special figure hold number as an effect command. (A2907), and execute the effect command setting process (A290).
8). Subsequently, the target start opening winning flag is saved (A2909).

Next, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the start port switch to be monitored and the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved special figures (A2910), and stores the jackpot random number prepared in step A2805 in the RWM jackpot random number. Save to the area (A2911). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the start port switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (A2912), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (A2913).

Then, the game control device 100 saves the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 and 2 in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (A2914). Next, the address of the variation order flag storage area corresponding to the total of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number in the RWM is calculated (A2915).
), Save the target variation order flag in the calculated variation order flag storage area (A2916)
). As a result, the address of the storage area corresponding to any of the hold (for example, hold 1 to 8) is calculated, and the change order flag indicating the change (variation display game) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is saved. Subsequently, the special figure hold information determination process is executed (A2917), and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start winning area of the first starting winning opening 36, the third starting winning opening 42, and the normal variable winning device 37. It serves as a start storage means for storing up to a predetermined number as start memory that is the execution right of the variable display game. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) first sets various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the first start winning opening (starting winning opening 36) up to a predetermined number.
Stored as a start memory, the second start winning opening (normal variable winning device 37) or the third starting winning opening 4
Various random value values extracted based on the winning of the game ball to 2 are stored as the second starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (A2917) in the start port switch common process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure reservation information determination process.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead (preliminary determination) 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.

The game control device 100 first prepares a low probability determination flag indicating that the determination is made with a low probability (A3001), and determines whether the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (low probability determination value). A look-ahead jackpot determination process for determining whether or not is executed is executed (A3002). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the look-ahead jackpot determination process is a jackpot (A3003). When the determination result is a big hit (the result of A3003 is "Y"), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (A3004), and the stop corresponding to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A2912 is set. Acquire the symbol information (A3005), and step A
It shifts to the process of 3007. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit (the result of A3003 is "
N ”), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (A3006), and the process proceeds to the process of step A3007.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol information in the symbol information area in the RWM (
A3007). Subsequently, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared as an effect command (A3008), and the effect command setting process is executed (A3009). The look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) indicates stop symbol information or the like determined by the low probability determination value.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a high probability determination flag indicating that the determination is made with a high probability (A3010), and determines whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (high probability determination value). A look-ahead jackpot determination process for determining whether a jackpot is a jackpot is executed (A3011). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the look-ahead jackpot determination process is a jackpot (A3012). When the determination result is a big hit (the result of A3012 is "Y"), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start port switch is set (A3013), and the stop corresponding to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A2912 is set. Acquire the symbol information (A3014), and step A
It shifts to the process of 3016. On the other hand, when the judgment result is not a big hit (the result of A3012 is "
N ”), the stop symbol information of the loss is set (A3015), and the process proceeds to the process of step A3016.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is in a high probability state (probability variation state, special figure high probability) (A3016). In the case of a high probability state (the result of A3016 is "Y"), the stop symbol information is saved in the symbol information area in the RWM (A3017), and the process proceeds to step A3018. When not in high probability state (result of A3016 is "N"
), The process of step A3017 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step A3018 as it is.

In this way, in the high probability state, the stop symbol information determined by the high probability determination value is overwritten in the symbol information area and finally saved. On the other hand, when it is not in the high probability state (in the case of the low probability state), the stop symbol information (A3007) determined by the low probability determination value is finally saved in the symbol information area. The stop symbol information finally saved in the symbol information area is used in the look-ahead of the fluctuation pattern (A3020, A3021).

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information as an effect command (A3018), and executes the effect command setting process (A3019). The look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) indicates stop symbol information or the like determined by the high probability determination value. Next, the special figure information setting process for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is executed (A3020), and the variation pattern setting process for setting the variation mode of the special figure variation display game is executed (A3020). A3021). The special figure information setting process in step A3020 and the variation pattern setting process in step A3021 are the same as the processes executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the variation start process in the special figure normal process described later.

Next, the game control device 100 prepares a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number as an effect command (A3022), and executes the effect command setting process (A3).
023), the special figure reservation information determination process is terminated.

By the above processing, the pre-reading stop symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the look-ahead and the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory can be obtained. It is 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 fluctuation display game based on the corresponding start memory. It is possible to notify the device 300, and in particular, by changing the decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result-related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variation display game. It becomes possible to notify.

That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). Etc.) Make 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 prize when the start memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is played. good.

Further, by the above processing, both the look-ahead judgment result of the big hit judgment with the low probability judgment value and the look-ahead judgment result of the big hit judgment with the high probability judgment value are the look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) and the look-ahead stop symbol command, respectively. It is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as (high probability).
As a result, even if the probability state of the jackpot changes after the transmission of the look-ahead stop symbol command, the effect control device 300 can execute the look-ahead notice (hold change notice, etc.) corresponding to the probability states before and after the change.

[Look-ahead jackpot judgment processing]
Next, the look-ahead jackpot determination process (A3002, A3011) in the special figure hold information determination process.
) Will be described in detail. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the look-ahead jackpot determination process.

The game control device 100 first sets a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value (A3101), and determines whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A3102). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value. , It is judged to be a big hit.

In the game control device 100, when the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A310).
The result of 2 is "Y"), a deviation (other than a big hit) is set as a judgment result (A3107), and the look-ahead big hit judgment process is terminated.

Further, the game control device 100 determines that the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (A3).
The result of 102 is "N"), and it is determined whether or not the determination flag is a high probability determination flag (A3).
103). Then, when the determination flag is a high probability determination flag (the result of A3103 is "Y"), the upper limit determination value in the high probability is set (A3104). On the other hand, when the judgment flag is not a high probability judgment flag (when it is a low probability judgment flag), (the result of A3103 is "N".
), Set the upper limit determination value in the low probability (A3105).

When the upper limit determination value of the value of the jackpot random number is set, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (A3106). When the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of A3106 is "Y"), a deviation (other than the jackpot) is set as the determination result (A3107). On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (
The result of A3106 is "N"), and a big hit is set as a determination result (A3108). When the determination result is set, the look-ahead jackpot determination process ends.

[Large winning opening switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the large winning opening switch monitoring process (A2602) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the large winning opening switch monitoring process.

First, the game control device 100 determines whether the value of the special figure game processing number is "4", that is, whether or not the processing is in progress while the large winning opening is open (A3201). If the process during the opening of the large winning opening is in progress (the result of A3201 is "Y"), the process proceeds to the process of step A3203. In addition, when the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is not in progress (the result of A3201 is "N"), whether the value of the special figure game processing number is "5", that is, whether or not the remaining ball of the large winning opening is being processed. Judgment (A3202
).

When the game control device 100 is in the process of processing the remaining balls of the large winning opening (the result of A3202 is "Y").
), The process proceeds to step A3203. In addition, when the remaining ball of the big winning opening is not being processed (A)
The result of 3202 is "N"), and the large winning opening switch monitoring process is completed. Since the special figure game processing number does not shift to the next until the special figure game processing timer becomes 0, the progress state of the game can be checked by the special figure game processing number in this way.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the large winning opening switch 39a (A3203). If there is no input to the large winning opening switch (the result of A3203 is "N"), the large winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated. Also, if there is an input on the big prize opening switch (A32)
The result of 04 is "Y"), and the big prize opening count command is prepared as a production command (A3).
204), the effect command setting process (A3205) is executed.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether the value of the special figure game processing number is "4", that is, whether or not the processing during the opening of the large winning opening is in progress (A3106). If the processing is not in progress while the large winning opening is open (the result of A3106 is "N"), the large winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated. also,
If the processing is in progress while the large winning opening is open (the result of A3106 is "Y"), the number of large winning openings is updated by +1.

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the number of large winning opening counts is equal to or higher than the upper limit value (the number of game balls that can be won in one round, for example, "9") (A3208). If the number of large winning opening counts is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (the result of A3208 is "N"), the large winning opening switch monitoring process is terminated. In addition, when the number of large winning openings count exceeds the upper limit (A3)
The result of 208 is "Y"), the special figure game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (A3209), and the large winning opening switch monitoring process is completed. As a result, the big prize opening will be closed and one round will end.

[Special figure normal processing]
Next, the details of the special figure normal processing (A2608) in the special figure game processing will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure normal processing.

First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are 0 (A3301). When both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are 0 (the result of A3301 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step A3310. If at least one of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (the result of A3301 is "N"), the variation order corresponding to the hold (hold 1) (oldest hold) to be digested first. The variation order flag is loaded from the flag storage area (for a total of 1 pending numbers) (A3302).

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the variation order flag indicates the variation of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation display game) (A3303). When the variation order flag indicates the variation of the special figure 1 (the result of A3303 is "Y"), the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared as an effect command (A3304). Execute the command setting process (A3305). This decorative special figure hold number command is 1 from the current special figure 1 hold number.
Includes information about the value subtracted by (the number of special figures 1 reserved after the special figure 1 variable display game to be started from now on). Then, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process for starting the special figure 1 variation display game is executed (A3306), and the special figure normal process is ended.

Further, when the fluctuation order flag does not indicate the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (the result of A3303 is "N".
That is, in the case of indicating the fluctuation of the special figure 2, the game control device 100 prepares the decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number as an effect command (A3307), and sets the effect command. Execute the process (A3308). This decorative special figure hold number command includes information on a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the current special figure 2 hold number (the special figure 1 hold number after the special figure 2 variable display game to be started from now on). Then, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process for starting the special figure 2 variation display game is executed (A3309), and the special figure normal process is ended.

In the game control device 100, when both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are 0 (A3301).
The result is "Y"), and it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo has been started (A3310). If the customer waiting demo has already started (the result of A3310 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A3314. If the customer waiting demo has not started (the result of A3310 is "N"), the customer waiting demo flag area is set to the customer waiting demo flag area (A3311), and the customer waiting demo command is prepared as a production command (A3312). Execute command setting processing (A3213)
). The effect control device 300 that has received the customer waiting demo command executes the customer waiting demo on the display device 41 or the like.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets "0" related to the special figure normal processing as the processing number (
A3314), the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (A3315). Then, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (A3316), the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area in the RWM (A3317), and the special figure normal processing is terminated.

In this way, the variation order flag is loaded from the variation order flag storage area (for the total number of reservations 1) corresponding to the hold (hold 1) to be digested first, and the variation display game of the type indicated by the variation order flag is displayed. (Special Figure 1 variable display game or special figure 2 variable display game) is started. That is, the variable display game is executed in the order in which the winning (starting memory) is generated.
The hold will be digested from the oldest in the order of winning.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (A3306) in the special figure normal processing will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 1 variation display game.

The game control device 100 saves the special figure 1 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) in the variable symbol discrimination flag area (A3401). Subsequently, the jackpot flag 1 setting process for setting the missed hit flag 1 and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a jackpot is executed (A3402). The details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) (A3403). The details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process will be described later. Further, the game control device 100 executes a special figure information setting process for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern (A3404). The details of the special figure information setting process will be described later.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a special figure 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 1 variation display game is set (A3405). ). After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation pattern, which is a variation mode in the special figure 1 variation display game (A3406). The details of the fluctuation pattern setting process will be described later.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the variation start information setting process (A3407) for setting the variation start information of the special figure 1 variation display game, and ends the special figure 1 variation start process. In the fluctuation start information setting processing, the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is acquired and saved in the special figure game processing timer area. Then, regarding the special figure 1 variation display game, a variation command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number is prepared as an effect command, and the effect command setting process is performed. In addition, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag is updated by -1, and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag is set. Next, the random number storage area is shifted, and the free area after the shift is cleared. Subsequently, the game control device 100 shifts the variation order flag storage area and clears the vacant area after the shift.

Then, the game control device 100 sets “1” related to the special figure changing process as the process number (A3408), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3409).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo flag area (A3410), and saves the signal relating to the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1 in the test signal output data area (A3411). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (A3412), and the initial value 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 (A3412).
For example, 100 ms) is set (A3413). Subsequently, the initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 1 variation symbol number area (A3414), and the special figure 1 variation start process is terminated.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (A3309) in the special figure normal processing will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing. The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the special figure 2 variation display game, and the same process as the process in the special figure 1 variation start process shown in FIG. 14 is performed for the second start memory. It is something to do.

First, the game control device 100 uses the type of special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2).
The special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the above is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (A3501). Subsequently, the jackpot flag 2 setting process for setting the missed hit flag 2 and the jackpot information for determining whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is a jackpot is executed (A3502).

Next, the game control device 100 executes the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information) (A3503). Further, the special figure information setting process for setting the special figure information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is executed (A3504). Subsequently, a special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game is set, is prepared (A3505).

After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting the variation pattern of the special figure 2 variation display game (A3506). Then, the variation start information setting process for setting the variation start information of the special figure 2 variation display game is executed (A3507). In the fluctuation start information setting processing, the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number) is acquired and saved in the special figure game processing timer area. Then, regarding the special figure 2 variation display game, a variation command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number is prepared as an effect command.
Performs production command setting processing. In addition, the number of special symbols held corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag is updated by -1, and the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag is set. Next, the random number storage area is shifted, and the free area after the shift is cleared. Subsequently, the game control device 100
Shifts the variable order flag storage area and clears the free space after the shift.

Next, the game control device 100 first sets "1" related to the special figure changing process as the process number (A3508), and saves the process number in the special figure game process number area (A3509).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo flag area (A3510), and saves the signal relating to the start of fluctuation in FIG. 2 in the test signal output data area (A3511). After that, the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (A3512), and the initial value of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking cycle of the special figure 2 display 52) is saved in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area (A3512).
For example, 100 ms) is set (A3513). Subsequently, the initial value (for example, 0) is saved in the special figure 2 variation symbol number area (A3414), and the special figure 2 variation start process is terminated.

[Big hit flag 1 setting process]
Next, the details of the jackpot flag 1 setting process (A3402) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 1 setting process.

The game control device 100 first saves the misalignment information in the jackpot flag 1 area (A36).
01). Next, the jackpot random number is loaded from the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM, prepared (A3602), and the special figure 1 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0. (A3603). It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 1). After that, a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value is a jackpot according to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value is executed (A3604).

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3604) is a jackpot (the result of A3605 is "Y"), the game control device 100 overwrites the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 1 area where the loss information is saved in step A3601. Save (A3606) and end the jackpot flag 1 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3604) is not a jackpot (A).
The result of 3605 is "N"), and the jackpot flag 1 setting process is terminated while the information is saved in the jackpot flag 1 area. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 1 variable display game is either "big hit" or "missing".

[Big hit flag 2 setting process]
Next, the details of the jackpot flag 2 setting process (A3502) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot flag 2 setting process.
This process is the same as the process in the jackpot flag 1 setting process shown in FIG. 16 for the second start storage.

The game control device 100 first saves the information that the game control device 100 is out of the jackpot flag 2 area (A37).
01). Next, the big hit random number is loaded from the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) of RWM, prepared (A3702), and the special figure 2 big hit random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0. (A3703). It should be noted that the reserved number 1 is an area for storing information (random numbers, etc.) about the special figure start storage in which the digestion order is the earliest (here, the earliest in the special figure 2). After that, a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the prepared jackpot random number value is a jackpot according to whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value is executed (A3704).

When the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3704) is a jackpot (the result of A3705 is "Y"), the game control device 100 overwrites the jackpot information in the jackpot flag 2 area where the loss information is saved in step A3701. Save (A3706) and end the jackpot flag 2 setting process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the jackpot determination process (A3704) is not a jackpot (A).
The result of 3705 is "N"), and the jackpot flag 2 setting process is terminated while saving the information that the jackpot flag 2 is out of alignment. As described above, in the present embodiment, the result of the special figure 2 variable display game is either "big hit" or "missing".

[Big hit judgment process]
Next, the jackpot determination process in the jackpot flag 1 setting process, the jackpot flag 2 setting process, and the like (
The details of A3604 and A3704) will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot determination process. The jackpot determination process is a process common to the jackpot determination process in other processes executed during the timer interrupt process.

The game control device 100 first sets a lower limit determination value of the jackpot determination value (A3801), and determines whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A3802). The big hit means that the big hit random number matches the big hit determination value. The jackpot judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the jackpot random number is equal to or higher than the lower limit judgment value which is the lower limit value of the jackpot judgment value and is equal to or less than the upper limit judgment value which is the upper limit value of the jackpot judgment value. , It is judged to be a big hit.

In the game control device 100, when the value of the target jackpot random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A380).
The result of 2 is "Y"), a deviation (other than a big hit) is set as a judgment result (A3807), and the big hit judgment process is terminated.

Further, the game control device 100 determines that the value of the jackpot random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (A3).
The result of 802 is "N"), and it is determined whether or not the probability of occurrence of a big hit is a high probability state (probability change state) (A3803). Then, in the case of a high probability state (the result of A3803 is "Y"".
), Set the upper limit determination value in high probability (A3804). On the other hand, when it is not in the high probability state (the result of A3803 is "N"), the upper limit determination value in the low probability is set (A3805).

When the upper limit determination value of the value of the jackpot random number is set, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the target jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (A3806). When the value of the jackpot random number is larger than the upper limit determination value (the result of A3806 is "Y"), a deviation (other than the jackpot) is set as the determination result (A3807). On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number is not larger than the upper limit judgment value (
The result of A3806 is "N"), and a big hit is set as a determination result (A3808). When the determination result is set, the jackpot determination process ends.

[Special figure 1 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (A3403) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (A4001).
, When it is a big hit (the result of A4001 is "Y"), the big hit symbol random number is loaded from the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the holding number 1) (A4002). Next, a special figure 1 jackpot symbol table is set (A4003). Subsequently, the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (A4004). This process selects the type of special result (type of jackpot).

After that, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 1 big hit stop symbol information table (A4).
005), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (A4006). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display device (here, the special figure 1 display device 51) and a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (A4007). In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of rounds is 12R, 8R, or the like.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number, and obtains the probability fluctuation determination data.
Save in the probability fluctuation determination data area (A4008). The probability fluctuation determination data may include information on the probability state (high probability / low probability) after the end of the jackpot state and the normal power support state (time saving state) after the end of the jackpot state. In the present embodiment, the probability fluctuation determination data includes low probability data (usually without electric support), high probability data 1 (probability change, with electric support), and high probability data 2.
(Hidden probability change, no electric support). After that, a decorative special figure command (decorative special figure 1 command) corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared (A4011).

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (the result of A4001 is "N"), the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number at the time of loss in the special figure 1 stop symbol number area (A4009).
), Save the off-stop symbol pattern in the stop symbol pattern area (A4010), and prepare a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (A4011). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (A4012), and the effect command setting process is executed (A4013). This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (A4014), the special figure 1 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (A4015), and the special figure 1 stop symbol is saved. End the setting process.

[Special figure 2 stop symbol setting process]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (A3503) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (A4101).
, When it is a big hit (the result of A4101 is "Y"), the big hit symbol random number is loaded from the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the holding number 1) (A4102). Next, a special figure 2 jackpot symbol table is set (A4103). Subsequently, the stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded jackpot symbol random number is acquired and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (A4104). This process selects the type of special result (type of jackpot).

After that, the game control device 100 sets the special figure 2 big hit stop symbol information table (A4).
105), the stop symbol pattern corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the stop symbol pattern area (A4106). The stop symbol pattern is for setting a stop symbol on the special symbol display (here, the special diagram 2 display 52) and a stop symbol on the display device 41. Next, the round number upper limit value information corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (A4107). In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of rounds is 12R, 8R, or the like.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the probability fluctuation determination data corresponding to the stop symbol number, and obtains the probability fluctuation determination data.
Save in the probability fluctuation determination data area (A4108). The probability fluctuation determination data may include information on the probability state (high probability / low probability) after the end of the jackpot state and the normal power support state (time saving state) after the end of the jackpot state. For example, the probability fluctuation determination data includes low probability data (usually without electric support), high probability data 1 (probability change, with electric support), high probability data 2 (latent probability change, without electric support), and the like. After that, the decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (
Decorative special figure 2 command) is prepared (A4111).

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot (the result of A4101 is "N"), the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number at the time of loss in the special figure 2 stop symbol number area (A4109).
), Save the off-stop symbol pattern in the stop symbol pattern area (A4110), and prepare a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern (A4111). By the above processing, the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure variation display game is set.

After that, the decoration special drawing command is saved in the decoration special drawing command area (A4112), and the effect command setting process is executed (A4113). This decorative special figure command is later transmitted to the effect control device 300. Then, the symbol data corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (A4114), the special figure 2 big hit symbol random number storage area (for the number of hold 1) is cleared to 0 (A4115), and the special figure 2 stop symbol is saved. End the setting process.

[Processing during special figure change]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (A2609) in the special figure game process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the processing during the change of the special figure.

First, the game control device 100 uses a symbol stop command (special symbol 1 symbol stop command or special symbol 2 symbol stop command) corresponding to the variable symbol discrimination flag (special figure 1 fluctuation flag or special figure 2 fluctuation flag) as an effect command. Prepare (A4701) and execute the production command setting process (A4701)
A4702). Upon receiving the symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the corresponding decorative special figure variation display game (decorative special figure 1 variable display game or decorative special figure 2 variable display game).

Next, the game control device 100 sets a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number indicating the stop symbol pattern (A4703), and saves the set display time in the special figure game processing timer area (A4704). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is an out-of-order symbol pattern, 800 msec is set as the display time, and when the stop symbol pattern is the jackpot symbol pattern, 2000 msec is set as the display time.

Next, the game control device 100 sets the process number "2" related to the process during display of the special figure (A4).
705), the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (A4706).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the signal relating to the end of the variation of FIG. 1 in the test signal output data area (A4707), and further saves the signal relating to the end of the variation of FIG. 2 in the test signal output data area (A4707). A4708).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 has a control timer initial value (for example, 256 msec) in the symbol confirmation count signal control timer area used when outputting the symbol confirmation count signal related to the execution count of the special figure variation display game to the external information terminal. Is saved (A4709).

After that, the game control device 100 sets the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 display 51 as the information for controlling the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area. Save to (A4710). Further, 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 (A4711). , Ends the process transition setting process during special figure change.

[Processing during special figure display]
Next, the details of the special figure display processing (A2610) in the special figure game processing will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process during display of the special figure.

First, the game control device 100 has a jackpot flag 1 set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, and a jackpot flag 2 set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process. And, load (A4801), RWM jackpot flag 1
Clear the area and the jackpot flag 2 area (A4802).

Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 2 is a jackpot (A4803), and if it is a jackpot (the result of A4803 is "Y"), the jackpot of the second special figure variation display game. The test signal related to the start of (special figure 2 big hit) (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned on, the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned on) in the test signal output data area of the RWM. Save (A4811) and set the round number upper limit table (A4812).

On the other hand, when the game control device 100 is not a big hit as a result of the check of the big hit flag 2 (
The result of A4803 is "N"), and it is determined whether or not the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot ("
A4804), if it is a big hit (the result of A4804 is "Y"), a test signal regarding the start of the big hit (special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure variation display game (for example, the condition device operating signal is turned on, the accessory The continuous operation device operating signal is turned on, the signal per special symbol is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (A4805), and the process of setting the round number upper limit value table is executed (A4812).

In the game control device 100, when the jackpot flag 1 is not a jackpot (the result of A4804 is "N".
”), The time reduction fluctuation frequency update process is executed (A4806),“ 0 ”related to the special figure normal processing is set as the processing number (A4807), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (A4808). ), Clear the variable symbol discrimination flag area (A4809). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A4810), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

After that, the game control device 100 determines the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information (
In the case of this embodiment, 12 or 8 etc.) is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area of the RWM (A4813). 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 (A4814).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 issues a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern RW.
Load it from the M decoration special map command area and prepare it as a production command (A4815).
The effect command setting process is executed (A4816). After that, a probability information command related to information in which the probability of a hit result in the normal figure fluctuation display game and the special figure fluctuation display game is set to the normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared as an effect command (A4817), and the effect command is prepared. Execute the setting process (A4818). Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the upper limit of the number of rounds is prepared as an effect command (A4819), and the effect command setting process is executed (A).
4820).

After that, the game control device 100 determines the jackpot fanfare time (for example, 10000 mse).
c) is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (A4821). Then, the area of the number of illegal winnings of the large winning opening is cleared (A4822), and the flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the large winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (A4823). After that, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1 is executed (A4824), and the special figure display processing is terminated. That is, a special game in which the game control device 100 converts the special variable winning device 39 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 is a means for generating a special game state that generates a state.

[Fanfare / Interval processing Transition setting processing 1]
Next, the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1 in the processing during display of the special figure (
The details of A4824) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1.

The game control device 100 first sets the processing number “3” related to the fanfare / interval processing (A5501), and saves the processing number in the special figure game processing number area (A5501).
A5502).

Next, the game control device 100 receives a signal (for example, for example) regarding the start of a big hit (special game state).
1 jackpot signal on, 2 jackpot signals on, 3 jackpot signals on, 4 jackpot signals on)
Is saved in the external information output data area (A5503), and signals related to the end of the high probability state and the time saving state (for example, special symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off, special symbol 2 high probability state signal is turned off, special symbol 1 variation The time shortened state signal is turned off, the special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal is turned off, and the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A5504).
.. The normal symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal and the normal electric accessory 1 open extension state signal are always off. After that, the round number area for managing the number of rounds executed in the special game state is cleared (A5505), and the display LED during the time reduction (for example, the second game state display unit 58) is cleared.
) Is turned off, so save the number without time reduction in the game status display number area (A5506).
), Save the Fuzu low probability flag in the Fuzu game mode flag area in RWM (A550)
7).

Then, the game control device 100 clears the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (A5508), and then
Game status display LED (third game status display unit) provided on the game board 30 related to the display of high probability status.
Clear the high probability notification flag area to turn off 59 (A5509), and save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area in the RWM (A5510).
.. Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery in the RWM that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (A5511).
.. As a result, the high-probability state and the time-saving state (general power support state) are terminated.

After that, the signal related to the right-handed instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (A5512), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 57) is turned on. In order to make the game state display number 2, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (A5513), and the fanfare / interval processing transition setting process 1 is terminated.

[Time reduction fluctuation frequency update process]
Next, the details of the time reduction fluctuation number update process (A4806) in the above-mentioned special figure display process will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the time reduction variation number update process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the special figure is in a high probability (high probability state) (
A5701). If the special figure is in high probability (the result of A5701 is "Y"), the time reduction fluctuation number update process is terminated.

Further, when the game control device 100 is not in the special figure high probability (the result of A5701 is "N".
”), It is determined whether or not the special figure time reduction (time reduction state) is in progress (A5702). If the special time reduction is not in progress (the result of A5702 is "N"), the time reduction variation number update process is terminated.

Further, when the game control device 100 is in the special time reduction period (the result of A5702 is "Y").
), The time reduction variation number of managing the execution number of the special figure variation display game in the time saving state is updated by -1 (A5703), and it is determined whether or not the time reduction variation number becomes 0 (A5704).
When the time reduction variation number is not 0 (the result of A5704 is "N"), that is, when the time reduction state continues even in the next special figure variation display game, the time reduction variation number update process is terminated.

On the other hand, the game control device 100 has a probability information command (when the number of time reduction fluctuations is 0 (the result of A5704 is "Y"), that is, when the time reduction state ends in the special figure fluctuation display game this time. Prepare (A5705) to finish the time reduction, and execute the production command setting process (A).
5706). After that, the time reduction end setting process is executed (A5707), and the time reduction variation number update process is terminated. For example, in the time saving end setting process, the number in the low probability is saved in the game state display number area, the low probability & no electric support flag is saved in the normal figure game mode flag area, and the special figure game mode flag area is saved. Save the special figure low probability & no time saving flag.

[Big hit end processing]
Next, the details of the jackpot end processing (A2614) in the special figure game processing will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end processing.

First, the game control device 100 executes a subroutine call using the probability variation determination data saved in the probability variation determination data area in step A4008 (A6401). When the probability fluctuation determination data is low probability data (usually, there is electric support), the jackpot end setting process 1 is executed (A6402). When the probability fluctuation determination data is high probability data 1 (probability change, with electric support), the jackpot end setting process 2 is executed (A6403). When the probability fluctuation determination data is high probability data 2 (latent probability change, no electric support), the jackpot end setting process 3 is executed (A6).
404).

Next, the game control device 100 loads a probability information command from the power failure recovery transmission command area, prepares it as an effect command (A6405), and executes the effect command setting process (A6405).
A6406).

After that, the game control device 100 sets "0" as the processing number related to the special figure normal processing (
A6407), the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (A6408). Then, the signal related to the end of the big hit (for example, one big hit signal is turned off, the big hit 3 signal is turned off, and the big hit 4 signal is turned off) is saved in the external information output data area (A6409), and the signal related to the end of the big hit (for example, is turned off). The condition device operating signal is turned off, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal is turned off, the special symbol 1 hit signal is turned off, and the special symbol 2 hit signal is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A6410). Then, the probability fluctuation determination flag area is cleared (A6411).
).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 clears the information in the pointer area of the round LED indicating the number of rounds of the big hit (A6412), and saves the flag during the fraud monitoring period in the big winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (A6413). ), End the jackpot end process.

[Big hit end setting process 1]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 1 (A6402) in the jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 1.

The game control device 100 first saves the signal related to the start of the time reduction in the external information output data area (A6501), and further saves the signal related to the start of the time reduction in the test signal output data area (A6502), and the game state display number. Save the number with time saving in the area (A650)
3).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the Fuzu high probability & Fuden support flag in the Fuzu game mode flag area (A6504), and further saves the Tokuzu low probability & time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area. (A6505).

Next, the game control device 100 saves the probability information command (time reduction) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (A6506), and further saves the time reduction variation number initial value (for example, 70) in the time reduction variation number area. (A6507). After that, the jackpot end setting process 1 is terminated.

By the above processing, after the end of the special gaming state, the probability state of the special figure variation display game becomes the normal probability state and the time saving state. Further, by setting the time saving fluctuation number initial value (for example, 70) in the time saving fluctuation number region, the time saving state is terminated by executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times).

[Big hit end setting process 2]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 2 (A6403) in the jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 2.

First, the game control device 100 saves a signal related to the start of time reduction (2 big hit signals are turned on) in the external information output data area (A6601), and a signal related to the start with high probability and time reduction (A6601).
Special symbol 1 high probability state signal turned on, special symbol 2 high probability state signal turned on, special symbol 1 variable time shortened state signal turned on, special symbol 2 variable time shortened state signal turned on, normal symbol 1 high probability state signal turned on. On) is saved in the test signal output data area (A6602).

Next, the game control device 100 is a display LED during the time reduction (for example, a second game state display unit 58).
) Is lit, a number with a time reduction is saved in the game status display number area (A6603).
, Save the Fuzu high probability flag in the Fuzu game mode flag area in RWM (A6604).
Save the special figure high probability & time saving flag in the special figure game mode flag area in RWM (A)
6605). Then, the probability information command (high probability) is saved in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery in the RWM that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (high probability).
A6606). In addition, although it hits right during the time reduction, since it hits right from the big hit, the setting related to right hit is not made.

[Big hit end setting process 3]
Next, the details of the jackpot end setting process 3 (A6404) in the jackpot end process will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the jackpot end setting process 3.

The game control device 100 first saves a signal related to no time reduction (2 big hit signals are turned off) in the external information output data area (A6701), and outputs a high probability & signal related to the start without time reduction (special symbol 1 high probability state signal). Test signal output data area Save to (A6702).

In order to turn off the display LED during the time reduction (for example, the second game status display unit 58), the game control device 100 saves a number without a time reduction in the game status display number area (A6703), and saves a number without a time reduction (A6703), and saves a number without a time reduction (A6703). The low probability flag of the normal figure is saved (A6704), and the high probability & no time reduction flag of the special figure is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (A6705). Then, the signal related to the left-handed instruction (for example, the launch position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A6706), and the right-handed display LED (for example, the first game state display unit 57) is turned off. In order to make it, the number in the left-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (A6707).
), Save the probability information command (hidden) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (A6708)
).

[Public game processing]
Next, the details of the normal figure game processing (A1310) in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal drawing game processing. In the normal map game processing, monitoring of the input of the gate switch 34a and control of the entire processing related to the normal map fluctuation display game,
Set the display of the normal map.

First, the game control device 100 executes a gate switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the gate switch 34a (A7601). The details of the gate switch monitoring process will be described later.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a general electric winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the start port 2 switch 37a (A7602).

Next, the game control device 100 updates -1 if the normal figure game processing timer is not 0 (1).
(A7603). The minimum value of the normal figure game processing timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the normal figure game processing timer becomes 0 (A7604).

When the value of the normal figure game processing timer is 0 (the result of A7604 is "Y"), that is, when the time is up or the time is already up, the game control device 100 is set to the normal figure game processing number. A general-purpose game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the corresponding process is set in the register (A7605).

Further, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the game process number of the game based on the set table of the game sequence of the game (A7606). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the normal figure game processing number, and the game branch processing according to the normal figure game processing number is executed (A7607).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A7607, the game control device 100 has a game control device 100.
Normal map fluctuation display Monitors the fluctuation start of the game, sets the fluctuation start of the normal map fluctuation display game, sets the effect, and sets the information necessary for processing during the normal map fluctuation. Execute (A7608). The details of the normal processing will be described later in FIG. 31.

Further, when the game processing number is "1" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes a normal map changing process for setting information necessary for performing the normal map display process (the normal map changing process). A7609). For example, in the normal map fluctuation processing, in order to shift to the normal map display processing, "2" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal map game processing number area, and the normal map display time is set to the normal map game. Save to the processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "2" in step A7607, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the game is in the time saving state if the result of the game for displaying the fluctuation of the normal map is a hit. Execution of the normal map display processing (A7610), which sets the opening time, sets the information necessary for performing the normal drawing processing, and the like. For example, in the normal map display process, when the result of the normal map variable display game is a hit, "3" is set as the game process number and the normal map game process number area is set in order to shift to the normal map hit process. On the other hand, in the case of a loss, "0" is set as the game processing number and the game is saved in the normal game processing number area in order to shift to the normal processing.

Further, when the game processing number is "3" in step A7607, the game control device 100 continues the processing during the normal drawing, or sets the information necessary for performing the processing of the remaining ball of the normal power. The middle process per figure is executed (A7611). For example, in the normal processing per figure, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 a predetermined number of times, "4" is set as the game processing number in order to shift to the normal electric remaining ball processing. Save to the normal game processing number area.

Further, when the game processing number is "4" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the normal electric remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the normal drawing end processing (A7612). ). For example, in the Fuden remaining ball processing, in order to shift to the Fuzu hit end processing, "5" is set as the game processing number and saved in the Fuzu game processing number area, and the Fuzu ending time is set to the Fuzu game. Save to the processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "5" in step A7607, the game control device 100 executes the normal drawing end processing for setting information necessary for performing the normal drawing normal processing (A7608). (A7613). For example, in the normal drawing per end processing, in order to shift to the normal drawing normal processing, "0" is set as the game processing number and the game is saved in the normal drawing game processing number area.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a normal map fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal map display 53 (A7614). After that, the symbol fluctuation control process related to the control of the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 53 is executed (A7615), and the normal symbol game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in the game control device 100, when the value of the normal figure game processing timer is not 0 (A7604).
If the result of is "N"), that is, the time is not up, the processing after step A7614 is executed.

[Gate switch monitoring process]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the gate switch monitoring process. The gate switch monitoring process is executed in step A7601 in the normal map game process shown in FIG. 29.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not there is an input to the gate switch 34a (
A7701). Then, when there is an input to the gate switch 34a (the result of A7701 is "
Y "), it is determined whether or not the game is in a right-handed gaming state (A7702). The right-handed game state is a big hit state and a time saving state (general electric support state). In the case of a right-handed gaming state (the result of A7702 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A7705. When it is not in the game state of right-handed (A7702 result is "N"), the left-handed instruction notification command (left-handed instruction command) is prepared as an effect command (A7703), and the effect command setting process is executed (A7704). The effect control device 300 that has received the left-handed instruction notification command executes a notification (warning) instructing the left-handed to be left-handed by the display device 41 or the like.

Next, the game control device 100 acquires the number of reserved figures and determines whether or not the number of reserved rules is less than the upper limit (for example, 4) (A7705). When the number of reserved figures is less than the upper limit (the result of A7705 is "Y"), the game control device 100 updates the number of reserved rules by +1 (A).
7706), the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved normal figures after the update is calculated (A).
7707). Then, the hit random number is extracted and saved in the hit random number storage area of RWM (A77).
08), the hit symbol random number is extracted, saved in the hit symbol random number storage area (A7709), and the gate switch monitoring process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the game control device 100 has no input to the gate switch 34a (the result of A7701 is "N"), or when it is determined that the number of reserved figures is not less than the upper limit value (A770).
The result of 5 is "N"), and the gate switch monitoring process is completed.

[Usually processing]
Next, the details of the normal drawing normal processing (A7608) in the normal drawing game processing will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the procedure of normal processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of reserved figures is 0 (A7901).
.. If the number of reserved numbers is not 0 (the result of A7901 is "N"), the winning random number is loaded from the random number storage area per RWM (for the number of reserved numbers 1), and the random number storage area per symbol of RWM. ((
The hit symbol random number is loaded from (for 1 hold number), and the random number storage area per normal figure (for 1 hold number) and the symbol random number storage area per normal figure (for 1 hold number) after loading are cleared to 0 (A7902). .. Furthermore, whether or not the probability of a hit result in the normal map fluctuation display game is higher than usual in the normal high probability (high probability state), that is, whether or not the time is shortened (normal electric support state). (A7903). The probability of hitting a normal figure in a high probability is 250/251, and the probability of hitting a normal figure in a low probability is 0/251.

When the game control device 100 is not in the high probability of the normal figure (the result of A7903 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets the low probability lower limit judgment value (251 in this case) which is the lower limit judgment value in the low probability of the normal figure (A7904).
), When the high probability of the normal map is in progress (the result of A7903 is "Y"), the high probability lower limit judgment value (1 in this case), which is the lower limit judgment value in the high probability of the normal figure, is set (A7905), and step A7906. Move to the processing of.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the winning random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (251 in this case) (A7906). It should be noted that the upper limit determination value here is common to the high probability of the normal map and the low probability of the normal map. When the winning random number is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (the result of A7906 is "Y"), that is,
In the case of a loss, the process proceeds to step A7908. When the hit random number is less than the upper limit determination value (the result of A7906 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value (A7907).

In the game control device 100, when the winning random number is less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A7907 is "".
Y "), that is, in the case of a miss, the miss information is saved in the hit flag area (A7908).
.. Further, the missing stop symbol number is set as the normal symbol stop symbol number (A7909), the missing symbol information is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (A7910), and the process proceeds to step A7914.

In the game control device 100, when the winning random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A7907 is "
N "), that is, in the case of a hit, the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (A7911), the hit stop symbol number corresponding to the loaded hit symbol random number is set (A7912), and the hit corresponding to the hit stop symbol number is set. The stop symbol information is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (A7913), and the process proceeds to step A7914. In addition, there may be several kinds of hit stop symbols, and there are two in this embodiment.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number in the normal symbol stop symbol area (A791).
4), save the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area (A7915), shift the random number storage area per normal figure (A7916), and clear the free area after shift to 0 (A7917).
), The number of reserved figures is updated by -1 (A7918).

That is, as the oldest normal figure holding number 1 game is executed, the rankings of the normal figure holding numbers 2 to 4 that are held after the normal figure holding number 1 are moved up one by one.
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 in the random number storage area for the normal figure to the number of holdings of the normal figure 3. Will be done. Then, the value for the number 4 hold of the normal figure in the random number storage area per normal figure is cleared, and the number of hold the normal figure is decremented by 1.

Next, the game control device 100 extracts the variation pattern random number 3 (A7919), sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3, and saves it in the normal figure game processing timer area (A7).
920). For example, the fluctuation time is 500 msec with a probability of 200/256 and a probability of 40/25.
It is distributed to 1500 msec with 6 and 3000 msec with probability 16/256. Then, the process transition setting process during fluctuation of the normal map is executed (A7921), and the normal process of the normal map is terminated. For example, in the normal map changing process transition setting process, "1" is set as the process number for shifting to the normal figure changing process, and the process number is saved in the normal map game process number area. Then, the blinking control timer initial value (for example, 100 msec), which is the initial value of the blinking cycle timer of the ordinary figure display, is saved in the ordinary figure blinking control timer area, and the initial value (here, 0) is saved in the ordinary figure variation symbol number area. To save.

Further, in the game control device 100, when the number of reserved figures is 0 (the result of A7901 is "".
Y ”), set“ 0 ”as the processing number for shifting to normal processing (A7922),
The processing number is saved in the normal game processing number area (A7923). After that, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the fraudulent monitoring period flag area (A7294), and the normal processing of the normal map is terminated.

[Main processing (effect control device)]
First, the details of the main processing executed by the effect control device 300 will be described. FIG. 32
Is a flowchart showing the procedure of the main process (main program) executed by the effect control device 300. The main process is executed by the main control microcomputer 311 (directing microcomputer) when the power is turned on to the gaming machine 10.

In the flowchart of the process executed by the effect control device 300, the code (number) of the step is represented as "B ***".

When the execution of the main process is started, the effect control device 300 first disables interrupts (
B0001). Next, the initial settings of CPU 311 and VDP 312 are executed (B0002, B).
0003) Allow interrupts (B0004). When the interrupt is permitted, the game control device 1
The command reception interrupt process for receiving the command transmitted from 00 is ready to be executed.

Next, the effect control device 300 permits the generation of display data to be displayed on the display device 41 or the like (B0005), and sets a random number seed to be used for random number generation (B0006). Then, the initial value at the time of turning on the power is saved in the area to be initialized (B0007).

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 clears the WDT (watchdog timer) (B0).
008). The WDT is started by the above-mentioned CPU initial setting (B0002), and the CPU 311
Monitor whether is operating normally. If the WDT is not cleared even after a certain period of time, the WDT time is up and the CPU 311 is reset.

Next, the effect control device 300 detects the operation signal of the effect button 25 by the player (the signal of the effect button switch 25a or the touch panel 25b), or changes the effect content (setting) according to the detected signal. The effect button input process is executed (B0009). continue,
A hall / player setting mode process for accepting operations such as changing the brightness and volume of LEDs and liquid crystals by a player or a person involved in a game store is executed (B0010). In the hall / player setting mode processing, the player can customize the effect according to the effect points described later.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect point control process for adding or clearing the effect points (B0011). In the effect point control process, the effect points are added by executing the effect or operation for which the effect points are to be added, and at the end of the game so that the effect points can be carried over to the next game. For example, information including information on production points is displayed on the display device 41 as a QR code (registered trademark).

Next, the effect control device 300 executes a random number update process for updating a random number such as an effect random number (B0012), analyzes a received command received from the game control device 100, and executes a corresponding received command check process. (B0013). The details of the received command check process will be described later with reference to FIG. 33.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect display editing process such as updating various data according to the contents displayed on the display device 41 or the like, or setting the drawing to be displayed on the display device 41 in the display frame buffer. (B0014). As for the drawing data set at this time, the image of the display device 41 can be updated without any problem as long as the VDP 312 can complete the drawing within the frame period of 1/30 second (about 33.3 msec). Then, the preparation for drawing in the display frame buffer is completed, and the drawing command preparation end setting is executed (B00).
15).

Subsequently, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing (B).
0015). If it is not the frame switching timing (the result of B0016 is "N"), the process of B0016 is repeated until the frame switching timing is reached, and if it is the frame switching timing (the result of B0016 is "Y"), the display device 41 is displayed. Instruct screen drawing (B0
017). Since the frame period of the present embodiment is 1/30 second, the frame is switched when the periodic V blank (image update) is executed twice, for example, every 1/60 second (1/2 of the frame period). .. The image may not be updated in 1/60 seconds, and the interval may be further increased.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound output from the speaker 19 (B0018).

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a decoration control process for controlling a decoration device (board decoration device 46, frame decoration device 18) including LEDs and the like (B0019). In the decoration control process, for example, light emission control of a decoration device such as an LED is executed.

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a movable body control process for controlling an effect device (panel effect device 44) such as an electric accessory driven by a motor and a solenoid (B0020).

Further, the effect control device 300 executes a light guide plate control process for controlling the light emission effect of the light guide plate (B0021).

Then, when the effect control device 300 finishes the process of the above-mentioned B0021, the effect control device 300 returns to the process of B0008. After that, the processes from B0008 to B0021 are repeated.

[Receive command check process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, the received command check process (B) in the above-mentioned main process.
The details of 0013) will be described. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command check process executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 loads the value of the command reception counter in the command reception counter area of the RAM as the command reception number in order to check the command number received from the game control device 100 (B1101). Then, it is determined whether or not the number of command receptions is 0 (B1102). When the number of commands received is 0, that is, when there is no command received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is "N"), there is no command to analyze, so the received command check process ends.

On the other hand, when the number of commands received is not 0, that is, when the command is received from the game control device 100 (the result of B1102 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 has a command reception counter in the command reception counter area. After subtracting the value by the number of commands received (B1103)
), Copy the contents of the receive command buffer of RAM to the command area for analysis (B11)
04). Here, since the received command buffer is a ring buffer, there is no problem even if the number of command received is subtracted before copying the contents in the buffer to the command area. Also, even if a new command is received during copying, the data will not be overwritten.

Then, the effect control device 300 updates the command read index by +1 in the range of 0 to 31 (adds only 1) (B1105). The receive command buffer contains 32 received commands.
It is configured to store up to the number. The received commands are stored in the received command buffer in the order of the command read index 0 to 31, and here, the received commands are read in the order of the index and copied to the command area for analysis. When the copy to the command area for analysis is completed, the storage area of the received command buffer corresponding to the read command read index is cleared.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the copy of the command for the number of received commands loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1106), and if the copy is not completed (the result of B1106 is "N". ”), The processing of steps B1104 to B1106 is repeated.

When the effect control device 300 receives the command transmitted from the game control device 100, the content of the received command is saved in the reception command buffer, and at the same time, the command reception counter value in the command reception counter area is added and updated. Although 32 commands can be stored in the received command buffer, the received commands are analyzed separately in the command area for analysis. Then, when the content of the received command is copied to the command area for analysis, the received command buffer and the command reception counter value are cleared. In this way, by always securing a free area without performing analysis directly in the received command buffer, it is possible to prepare for a large amount of commands received.

Subsequently, when the copy is completed, the effect control device 300 (the result of B1106 is "Y".
”), Load the received command content in the command area for analysis (B1107), and execute the received command analysis process to analyze the content (B1108). The details of the received command analysis process will be described later with reference to FIG. 34 below. Also, the address of the command area for analysis is updated (B1109). After that, it is determined whether or not the analysis of the command for the number of received commands loaded in the process of step B1101 is completed (B1110), and if the analysis is not completed (the result of B1110 is "N"), the step. The processing of B1107 to B1110 is repeated. When the analysis is completed (the result of B1110 is "Y"), the received command check process is terminated.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 34, the details of the received command analysis process (B1108) in the above-mentioned received command check process will be described. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the received command analysis process executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 separates the upper byte of the received command as a MODE unit and the lower byte as an ACTION unit (ACT unit) (B1201). The commands transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 are the MODE unit (MODE command) and A.
It is composed of a CTION unit (ACTION command), and is usually continuously transmitted from a MODE unit indicating the type of command. Therefore, the upper and lower levels of the received command are M.
It is composed of an OD part and an ACTION part in this order.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit is in the normal range (B12).
02). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (value assigned as the command specification indicating the type) that can be taken by the MODE unit indicating the type of the command. Then, when the MODE unit is in the normal range (the result of B1202 is “Y”), it is similarly determined whether or not the ACTION unit is in the normal range (B1203). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (value assigned as the command specification indicating the content) that can be taken by the ACTION unit indicating the content of the command (specific effect instruction, etc.). Then, when the ACTION section is in the normal range (B1203).
The result is "Y"), and the ACTION section for the MODE section determines whether or not the combination is correct (B1204). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the ACTION section is a value that can be taken by the type of command specified by the MODE section. Then, if the combination is correct (the result of B1204 is "Y"), the command processing according to the command system is executed in the processing after B1205.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the value of the MODE unit is within the range of the variable command (B1205). The variable command includes a variable command that commands a variable pattern of a special decorative symbol. Then, when the MODE part represents a variable command, (B1205)
The result of is "Y"), the variable command process is executed (B1206), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a variable command, the effect control device 300 is (B12).
The result of 05 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE section is within the range of the jackpot command ("
B1207). The jackpot command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) related to the effect during the jackpot, and is, for example, a fanfare command, a round command, an interval command, an ending command, or the like. Then, when the MODE part represents a jackpot command (the result of B1207 is "Y").
, The jackpot command process is executed (B1208), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a jackpot command, the effect control device 300 is (B1).
The result of 207 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE section is within the range of the symbol command ("."
B1209). In addition, the symbol system command includes a decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern. Then, when the MODE part represents a symbol-based command (the result of B1209 is ".
Y ”), the design command process is executed (B1210), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a symbol-based command, the effect control device 300 is (B12).
The result of 09 is "N"), and then it is determined whether the MODE part is within the range of the one-shot command (B).
1211). Then, when the MODE unit represents a single-shot command (the result of B1211 is "Y"), the single-shot command process is executed (B1212), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a one-shot command, the effect control device 300 is (B12).
The result of 11 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE unit is within the range of the look-ahead symbol command (B1213). The look-ahead symbol command includes a look-ahead stop symbol command. Then, when the MODE unit represents a look-ahead symbol-based command (the result of B1213 is "Y"), the look-ahead symbol-based command processing is executed (B1214), and the reception command analysis processing is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a look-ahead symbol command, the effect control device 300 (
The result of B1213 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE unit is within the range of the look-ahead variable command (B1215). The look-ahead fluctuation command includes a look-ahead fluctuation pattern command. Then, when the MODE section represents a look-ahead variable command (the result of B1215 is ".
Y ”), the look-ahead variable command process is executed (B1216), and the received command analysis process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the MODE unit does not represent a look-ahead variable command (the result of B1215 is "N"), the effect control device 300 may have received an unexpected command (for example, a command used only in the test mode). Since there is a possibility, the received command analysis process is terminated. If the MODE section is not in the normal range (B1202 result is "N"), the ACTION section is not in the normal range (B1203 result is "N"), or AC for the MODE section.
Even if the TION unit is not the correct combination (the result of B1204 is "N"), the reception command analysis process is terminated.

[Variable command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 35, the details of the variable command processing (B1206) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a procedure of variable command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 is a special figure type (special figure 1) of the received variable system command (variable command).
Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2) is undecided (B1301). When the special figure type is undecided (the result of B1301 is "Y"), the variable command processing is terminated. If the special symbol type is not undetermined (the result of B1301 is "N"), the combination of the received variable command and symbol command is checked (B1302), and whether the variable command and symbol type are inconsistent. (B1303). Here, the inconsistency is a contradiction in performing the production, such as when the symbol system command of the jackpot symbol is received even though the variable system command of the deviation is received. When the variable command and the symbol type are inconsistent (the result of B1303 is "Y")
, Ends variable command processing.

When the variable system command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (the result of B1303 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines the variable pattern type (including the reach type and type) from the variable system command (variable command). (B1304), the variable effect setting process for setting the variable effect, which is the effect being changed, is executed (B1305). It should be noted that there are multiple effects for the same variable command. Subsequently, the special figure changing is set in the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) (B1306), and if the number of look-ahead effects such as continuous effects is not 0, the game state is updated by -1 (B1307).
).

[Variable effect setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 36, the variation effect setting process (B) in the variation system command process described above.
The details of 1305) will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the variable effect setting process executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the variation pattern type is reachless variation (variation that does not reach the reach state) (B1401). When the variation pattern type is non-reach variation (the result of B1401 is "Y"), set the first half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, and production mode (B1402), and the variation command (B1402).
The address of the first half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE part of the variable command) and the number of reservations of the special figure type is acquired (B1403). In the case of non-reach fluctuation, the fluctuation time is shortened as the number of holds increases, so the address of the table corresponding to the number of holds is acquired.

The effect control device 300 corresponds to the model code, the special symbol type, the effect mode, and the symbol type when the variation pattern type is not reach-free variation (the result of B1401 is “N”), that is, when the variation pattern type is reach variation. Set the advance notice distribution group address table (B1404),
Acquires the MODE section of the variable command (variable command) and the address of the first half advance notice distribution group table corresponding to the variable pattern type (B1405).

After steps B1403 and B1405, the effect control device 300 draws a lottery for a notice that appears during the first half fluctuation (before reach) (B1406). Next, set the latter half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type (B1407).
), Acquires the address of the second half notice distribution group table corresponding to the ACT section of the variable command (B1408), and draws the notice that appears during the second half change (during reach) (B1409).
). After that, the content of the variable effect corresponding to the MODE section and the ACT section of the variable command (variable command) is determined (B1410). From the variable commands, you can see the variable time and the main reach contents.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines the content of the effect (notice effect) corresponding to the lottery result of the advance notice (B1411). After that, the stop symbol of the decorative special figure variation display game is determined according to the content of the variation effect such as the reach effect and the advance notice effect (B1412). Here, the decoration stop symbol is concretely determined, such as determining the looseness in the case of the out-of-order symbol.

Next, the effect control device 300 sets the display of the variable effect (B1413) and sets the display of the advance notice effect (B1414). Subsequently, the display setting of the hold reduction (hold shift) corresponding to the special figure type is set, and for example, an animation in which the hold display corresponding to the decorative special figure that fluctuates this time is reduced is set (B1415). Subsequently, a voice number that determines the effect mode by the speaker and a decoration number that determines the effect operation of the decoration device are set (B1416).

Next, the effect control device 300 sets the display of the decorative special map variation corresponding to the special map type (B).
1417), in addition to the above-mentioned first to third special symbols that change in the display device 41, the display setting of the fourth symbol variation related to the fourth special symbol (fourth symbol) is performed (B1418). The fourth symbol variation is displayed by the above-mentioned lamp display device (LED) 80 provided in addition to the display device 41.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes an effect content determination process for determining whether to change or replace the reach content after determining all the notices of the variable display game to be executed next (). B1419).

[Big hit command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37, the details of the jackpot command process (B1208) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a procedure of jackpot command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the MODE unit of the received jackpot command represents a fanfare (B1501). When the MODE part of the jackpot command represents a fanfare (the result of B1501 is "Y"), that is, when the jackpot command is a fanfare command, the effect control device 300 executes the fanfare effect setting process (
B1502), the game state flag indicating the game state (P machine state) of the current game machine 10 is set to during fanfare (B1503), and this process is terminated. The upper limit of the number of rounds can be obtained not only from the fanfare command but also from the symbol type determined from the symbol command (decorative special symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern).

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section of the received jackpot command represents a round when the MODE section of the received jackpot command does not represent a fanfare (the result of B1501 is "N") (the result of the B1501 is "N"). B1504). When the MODE part represents a round (B150)
When the result of 4 is "Y"), that is, when the jackpot command is a round command, the effect control device 300 executes the round effect setting process (B1505), and the current gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (P machine state). ) Is set in the game status flag indicating round (B1506), and this process is terminated.

If the MODE section of the received jackpot command does not represent a round (the result of B1504 is "N"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section of the jackpot command represents an interval (the result of B1504 is "N"). B1507). When the MODE part represents an interval (B15)
When the result of 07 is "Y"), that is, when the jackpot command is an interval command, the effect control device 300 executes the interval effect setting process (B1508), and the current gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (P machine state). ) Is set in the game status flag indicating (B150).
9), this process is terminated.

If the MODE part of the received jackpot command does not represent the interval (B150)
7), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit of the jackpot command represents the ending (B1510). When the MODE part represents the ending (B)
When the result of 1510 is "Y"), that is, when the jackpot command is the ending command, the ending effect setting process is executed (B1511), and the current gaming state of the gaming machine 10 (P).
Ending is set in the game status flag indicating (machine status) (B1512), and this process is terminated.

If the MODE part of the received jackpot command does not represent the ending (B151)
The result of 0 is "N"), and the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit of the jackpot command is the jackpot count (B1513). When the MODE unit represents the large winning opening count (the result of B1513 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the current short opening is in progress (B1514). If it is not in the short opening (the result of B1514 is "N"
”), The effect control device 300 updates the acquired game ball number counter (B1515), and ends this process.

When the short opening is in progress (the result of B1514 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 draws a lottery to display the number of acquired balls (B1516), and whether or not to hide the acquired number of game balls. (B1517). When the number of acquired game balls is hidden (the result of B1517 is "Y".
”), The effect control device 300 updates the non-display counter (B1518), and ends this process. When the acquired game ball number is not hidden (the result of B1517 is "N"), the effect control device 300 updates the short opening pattern counter (B1519), and ends this process.

If the MODE section of the received jackpot command does not represent the jackpot count (
The result of B1513 is "N"), and the effect control device 300 ends the jackpot command process without executing any process.

[Design command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the details of the symbol-based command processing (B1210) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 receives a symbol-based command (decorative special figure 1 command or decorative special figure 2).
The special figure type corresponding to the MODE part of the command) is set (B1601). The special figure type is special figure 1 or special figure 2. Then, the MODE part and the ACTION part (ACT) of the design command.
Set the symbol type corresponding to the combination of (part) and save it in a predetermined area such as RAM (B160).
2). Here, since the distribution ratio of the symbols changes between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, the symbol type is set by using the table for each MODE. In addition, for example, the symbol type is a missed symbol, a sudden hit symbol, a 4R probability variable jackpot symbol (4R-A1 etc.), a 4R normal jackpot symbol (4R-A2 etc.), and the like.
It corresponds to 8R probability variation jackpot symbol (8R-A1 etc.), 8R normal jackpot symbol (8R-A2 etc.), 12R probability variation jackpot symbol (12R-A1 etc.), 12R normal jackpot symbol (12R-A2 etc.) and the like.

[Single-shot command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 39, the details of the one-shot command processing (B1212) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a procedure of one-shot command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents a model designation command indicating the type of the gaming machine (B1701). Then, when the MODE section represents a model specification command (the result of B1701 is "Y"), the model setting process for setting the type of the gaming machine is executed (B).
1702), the single-shot command processing is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, when the MODE unit does not represent the model designation command (B1).
The result of 701 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE unit represents the command for RAM initialization (B1703). And when the MODE part represents the command of RAM initialization, (
The result of B1703 is "Y"), the RAM initialization setting process for notifying the RAM initialization and the like is executed (B1704), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section represents a command for recovering from a power failure when the MODE section does not represent a command for RAM initialization (the result of B1703 is "N"). (B1705). Then, when the MODE unit represents a command at the time of power failure recovery (the result of B1705 is "Y"), the power failure recovery setting process is executed (B1706), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

When the mode unit does not represent a command at the time of power failure recovery, the effect control device 300 (
The result of B1705 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE unit represents the customer waiting demo command (B1707). Then, when the MODE section represents a customer waiting demo command (B1)
The result of 707 is "Y"), the customer waiting demo setting process is executed (B1708), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, when the MODE unit does not represent the customer waiting demo command (B).
The result of 1707 is "N"), and then the MODE section is decorated with the special figure 1 hold number command (A3208).
) Is determined (B1709). Then, when the MODE section represents the decorative special figure 1 hold number command (the result of B1709 is "Y"), the special figure 1 hold information setting process is executed ().
B1710), the one-shot command processing is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, when the MODE section does not represent the decorative special figure 1 hold number command (the result of B1709 is "N"), then the MODE section sets the decorative special figure 2 hold number command (A3).
It is determined whether or not it represents 203) (B1711). Then, when the MODE section represents the decorative special figure 2 hold number command (the result of B1711 is "Y"), the special figure 2 hold information setting process is executed (B1712), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE section represents the probability information command when the MODE section does not represent the decorative special figure 2 hold number command (the result of B1711 is "N"). (B1713). Then, when the MODE part represents a probability information command, (B1
The result of 713 is "Y"), the probability information setting process is executed (B1714), and the one-shot command process is terminated.

When the MODE unit does not represent a probability information command, the effect control device 300 is (B1).
The result of 713 is "N"), and then it is determined whether or not the MODE unit represents an error / invalid command (B1715). As the error / fraudulent command, for example, there is an error / fraudulent command in the winning opening switch / status monitoring process, magnet fraud monitoring process, radio wave fraud monitoring process, or the like. Then, when the MODE part represents an error / invalid command (B171).
The result of 5 is "Y"), the error / invalid setting process for notifying or canceling the error or invalidity is executed (B1716), and the single-shot command processing is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, when the MODE unit does not represent an error / invalid command (the result of B1715 is "N"), then the MODE unit is a command for switching the effect mode (for example, switching the effect mode). It is determined whether or not it represents the preparation command) (B1717). and,
When the MODE section represents a command for switching the production mode (the result of B1717 is "Y").
, The effect mode switching setting process is executed (B1718), and the single-shot command process is terminated.

The effect control device 300 determines whether or not the MODE unit represents a command for switching the effect mode (the result of B1717 is "N"), and then the MODE unit represents a command to stop the symbol. (B1719). The symbol stop command includes, for example, a symbol stop command of special figure 1 and a symbol stop command of special figure 2. Then, when the MODE unit represents a command to stop the symbol (the result of B1719 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 then determines the MOD.
It is determined whether or not the command of the E part is a normal command (B1720).

If the command in the MODE section is a normal command (the result of B1720 is "Y").
, The effect control device 300 sets the stop mode of the corresponding special figure (B1721), sets the game state flag to the normal state after all the symbols are stopped (B1722), and ends the one-shot command process. In the process of B1724, as an example, the game state flag is set to the normal state, but depending on the timing when this process is executed, the game state flag is set to a flag such as "changing" or "big hit". ..

On the other hand, when the MODE part does not represent the command to stop the symbol (the result of B1719 is "N".
”) Or when the command in the MODE section is not normal (the result of B1720 is“ N ”).
The effect control device 300 ends the one-shot command processing.

[Read-ahead design command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the details of the look-ahead symbol-based command processing (B1214) in the above-mentioned received command analysis processing will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-reading symbol-based command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

First, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the latest hold information is the information of the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 start storage), for example, the latest received decorative special figure hold number command is the decorative special figure 1 hold number. It is determined whether or not it is a command (B1801). When the latest hold information is the information of special figure 1 hold (the result of B1801 is "Y"), the look-ahead symbol system command (look-ahead stop symbol command) is set to the special figure 1 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the number of special figure 1 hold. Save (B1802).

In the effect control device 300, when the latest hold information is not the information of the special figure 1 hold (the result of B1801 is "N"), that is, the latest received decorative special figure hold number command is the decoration special figure 2 hold number command. In this case, the look-ahead symbol system command (look-ahead stop symbol command) is saved in the special figure 2 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the special figure 2 hold number (B1803).

After steps B1802 and B1803, the effect control device 300 sets a look-ahead variable command reception waiting flag indicating that the read-ahead variable command is waiting to be received (B180).
4). This is because the look-ahead symbol command and the look-ahead variable command are set, and the game control device 100 transmits the look-ahead variable command following the look-ahead symbol command. After that, the look-ahead symbol command processing is terminated.

[Read-ahead variable command processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the details of the look-ahead variable command process (B1216) in the above-mentioned received command analysis process will be described. FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a procedure of pre-reading variation command processing executed by the effect control device 300.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the read-ahead variable command is waiting to be received (B1901). When the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag (B1804) is set, it can be determined that the pre-reading variable command is waiting to be received. If the read-ahead variable command is not waiting to be received (the result of B1901 is "N"), the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated. When waiting for reception of a look-ahead variable command (the result of B1901 is "
Y ”), clear the look-ahead variable command reception wait flag (B1902).

Next, the effect control device 300 (sub-board) has the latest hold information symbol (special figure 1 or special figure 2).
Set the look-ahead variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of holds in (B1903), and acquire the look-ahead variation command MODE section in the sub corresponding to the MODE section of the look-ahead variation command (B1903).
B1904). Next, the look-ahead variation ACT conversion table is set (B1905), and the sub-internal look-ahead variation command ACT corresponding to the ACTION section (ACT section) of the look-ahead variation system command is set.
Acquire a part (B1906).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the converted MODE unit and the ACT unit (that is, the sub-internal look-ahead fluctuation command MODE unit and the ACT unit) are both other than 0 (B1907).
.. If the command is normal (valid), it is converted to a command other than 0. MODE part after conversion, A
When both CT parts are other than 0 (the result of B1907 is "Y"), the converted MODE part and A
The converted command composed of the CT unit is saved in the latest hold information and the look-ahead fluctuation command area (special figure 1 look-ahead change command area or special figure 2 look-ahead change command area) corresponding to the number of holds (B1908). Then, the look-ahead command consistency check process is executed (B190).
9) It is determined whether or not the combination of the MODE part and the ACT part after conversion is normal (B1910).
).

It should be noted that the time of the first half fluctuation corresponding to the MODE unit changes depending on the number of holds when the hold is changed and the display game is started. Holds vary When starting a display game, if there are no other holds, the first half will be longer, and if a new hold occurs and the number of holds is large, the first half will be shorter. Therefore, even if the time value of the first half variation changes, the MODE section of the received look-ahead variation command is converted into the sub-internal look-ahead variation command MODE section so that the internal command of the effect control device 300 can be handled in the same way.

Further, since the type of reach is not related to the number of holds, the latter half change corresponding to the sub-pre-reading change command ACT section does not depend on the number of holds. However, because there are different types of reach for the same system,
Supposing that the ACT section (value of the latter half fluctuation) of the look-ahead fluctuation system command is not converted, the effect control device 30
If 0 is used as it is, the number will increase and it will be difficult to check. For example, for normal reach
There are types such as normal reach -1 stop off and normal reach +1 stop off.
Therefore, by converting the ACT unit showing the reach of the same system into the same sub-pre-reading variation command ACT unit, the number is reduced and the burden of the check processing such as the pre-reading command consistency check processing is reduced.

Next, in the effect control device 300, when at least one of the converted MODE unit and the ACT unit (that is, the sub-inward look-ahead fluctuation command MODE unit and the ACT unit) is 0 (the result of B1907 is "N"), or , When the combination of the MODE part and the ACT part after conversion is not normal (B191)
The result of 0 is "N"), and it is assumed that there is an abnormality in the converted command, and the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated.

In the effect control device 300, when the combination of the MODE unit and the ACT unit after conversion is normal (B).
The result of 1910 is "Y"), the hold information (latest hold information) to be read ahead is loaded from the look-ahead variable command area (B1911), and the look-ahead lottery process regarding the look-ahead effect of the latest hold is executed (B1912). The look-ahead effect includes, for example, a continuous advance notice effect (including a chance look-ahead effect), a look-ahead zone effect, and a hold change advance notice. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the latest hold look-ahead effect (hold change notice, etc.) occurs (B1913). When the latest hold look-ahead effect occurs (the result of B1913 is "Y"), the point information corresponding to the selected look-ahead effect is set (B1914).

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the pre-reading effect (holding change notice, etc.) that occurs is an effect that immediately starts (B1915). When the pre-reading effect that occurs is an effect that starts immediately (the result of B1915 is "Y"), the display corresponding to the selected pre-reading effect is set (B1916). Then, the look-ahead variable command processing is terminated.

On the other hand, in the effect control device 300, when the latest hold look-ahead effect does not occur (the result of B1913 is "N"), or when the generated look-ahead effect does not start immediately (B191).
The result of 5 is "N"), as it is. Ends the look-ahead variable command processing.

[Second Embodiment]
A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 to 57. The configurations other than those described below may be the same as those of the first embodiment. Further, in the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for configurations that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment, and duplicate descriptions will be omitted as appropriate. The second embodiment relates to a definite effect of deterministically notifying the state of the gaming machine.

[Production button input process]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect button input process. The effect button input process is executed by the effect control device 300 in step B0009 of the main process (FIG. 32).

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the operation of the effect button switch 25a (main body of the effect button) is within the button operation valid period (operation detectable period) (B2).
701). The button operation valid period is, for example, an operation valid period set by a variable effect setting process (FIG. 36), a final effect setting process described later (FIG. 43), or the like. If the button operation is not valid (the result of B2701 is "N"), the detection of the button operation (operation of the effect button switch 25a) is disabled (B2702), and the effect button input process is terminated. In this case, if the operation promotion display is being displayed or the operation request sound is being generated (outputting), the operation promotion display and the operation request sound are terminated.

When the button operation valid period (the result of B2701 is "Y"), the detection of the button operation is set to be valid (B2703). That is, the operation promotion display or the operation request sound starts or continues.

Then, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the button operation is detected (B270).
4). If there is no button operation (the result of B2704 is "N"), the effect button input process is terminated. When the button operation is detected (the result of B2704 is "Y"), the button operation type is determined and saved for the button operation of the effect button switch 25a (B2705).

Button operation types include single press operation, long press operation, and continuous press operation. The method for determining these operations is known, but for example, the single push operation can be determined when the effect button switch 25a is pressed and turned on only once in a predetermined short time. For example, the long press operation can be determined when the pressed state (on state) of the effect button switch 25a is maintained for a predetermined long time. For example, the continuous striking operation can be determined when the effect button switch 25a is turned on and off a predetermined number of times within a predetermined time. When the effect button switch 25a is pressed (pressed), it is detected by an optical sensor, a magnetic sensor, or the like and is turned on, and when it is not pressed, the off state is maintained.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the determined button operation type is the button operation type set corresponding to the button operation valid period in step B2701 (B2706).
.. In the variable effect setting process (FIG. 36), the final effect setting process (FIG. 43), and the like, the button operation valid period and the button operation type are set in association with each other. When the determined button operation type is not the button operation type set corresponding to the button operation valid period (the result of B2706 is ".
N "), the effect button input process is completed.

When the determined button operation type is the button operation type set corresponding to the button operation valid period (the result of B2706 is "Y"), the effect control device 300 performs the button operation (operation of the effect button switch 25a). Set the execution information to execute the accompanying operation correspondence effect (B)
2707), disables button operation detection, and ends the operation promotion display and operation request sound (2707).
B2708). For example, the operation-corresponding effect corresponding to the button operation is the display of a predetermined image on the display device 41 or the operation of a movable accessory. After that, the effect button input process is terminated.

In the above-mentioned effect button input process (FIG. 42), the button operation is the operation of the effect button switch 25a (the main body of the effect button), but the button operation is the touch panel 25b.
Operation (swipe operation, etc.) may be used. In this way, the effect button 25 functions as an operating means.

Further, the pre-operation effect (operation request sound and operation promotion display) that prompts the player's operation and / or the operation response effect (post-operation effect) corresponding to the player's operation may be collectively referred to as an operation effect.

[Final effect setting process]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the final effect setting process in which the final effect can be set. The definite effect deterministically notifies the current gaming state (for example, a time saving state or a probable change state) or a future gaming state (for example, a jackpot state), and when the definite effect is executed, the current or future gaming state. Is confirmed. In the finalized effect setting process, it is possible to set a non-determined effect that does not deterministically notify the current or future gaming state. Even if the non-determined effect is executed, the current or future gaming state is not determined. In the non-deterministic effect, the current or future gaming state is not deterministically notified, but the notification suggesting the current or future gaming state may be performed.

In this embodiment, the expectation of the final production is 100%. However, a normal effect (for example, an effect with an expectation of 30% or less) is regarded as a non-deterministic effect, and an effect with an extremely higher expectation (for example, less than 100% and 90% or more) is set as a definite effect. Configuration is also possible. In addition, the degree of expectation of the production is the predetermined gaming state at the present time when the production is selected (
It corresponds to the probability of being in a probabilistic state (such as a probabilistic state) or the probability of becoming a predetermined gaming state (such as a big hit state) in the future.

If the finalized effect is related to the special figure variation display game to be started this time, the finalized effect setting process is a part of the variable effect setting process of FIG. 36 (for example, steps B1412 and B1413).
Is executed (between). If the final effect is to be executed as a look-ahead effect for the special figure variation display game from the next time onward, the final effect setting process is a part of the look-ahead variation command process of FIG. 41 (for example, in step B1916 or later). Will be executed. Further, if the final effect is executed during the jackpot state such as continuation of the jackpot state (promotion of the number of jackpot rounds), the finalized effect setting process is a part of the jackpot command process of FIG. 37 (for example, step B1505). (In the round effect setting process of B1508 and the interval effect setting process of B1508).

Here, an example in which the definite effect deterministically notifies the occurrence of a big hit state as a future gaming state will be described. As another example, the definite effect may be a definite notification of the continuation of the jackpot state (promotion of the number of jackpot rounds) as a future gaming state. Further, the definite effect may be one that deterministically notifies the probable change state as the current gaming state.

The effect control device 300 first determines whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game this time is a big hit (B2801). When the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is not a big hit (B2801)
If the result of (B2810) is "N"), that is, if the result is "N"), that is, the undetermined effects in each of the first effect period, the second effect period, and the third effect period are drawn (B2810). Here, since the non-deterministic effect occurs even in the case of an outlier, the degree of expectation is not 100% (for example, 30% or less), and the big hit is an undetermined effect.

The effect control device 300 is when the result of this special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit (B28).
The result of 01 is "Y"), and the effect (first effect) executed during the first effect period is the first by lottery.
The first distribution process for allocating the final effect and the first non-confirmed effect is executed (B2802). Subsequently, a second distribution process is executed in which the effect (second effect) executed during the second effect period is distributed to the second final effect and the second non-determined effect by lottery (B2803).

The second production period partially or wholly overlaps with the first production period. The first effect period and the second effect period may be the same period, or one or both of the start timing and the end timing may be different. Here, the first effect period and the second effect period are periods during the special figure variation display game. If the reach is established in the decorative special figure variation display game, the first effect period and the second effect period may be set to the period after the reach is established in order to keep the player interested in the reach effect. good.

Next, the effect control device 300 executes a third distribution process of distributing the effect (third effect) executed during the third effect period into the third final effect and the third non-determined effect by lottery (B2804).
.. The third effect period is a period during the special figure variation display game, but it does not have to overlap with the first effect period and / or the second effect period, and a part or all of it is the first effect period. It may be duplicated.

For example, the fractions (selection rate) of the first finalized effect and the first non-determined effect are set to 10% and 90%. For example, the fractions (selection rate) of the second finalized effect and the second non-determined effect are 12% and 88%.
Is set to. For example, the fractions (selection rate) of the third finalized effect and the third non-determined effect are set to 15% and 85%. The fraction (selection rate) of each finalized effect may be different or the same. It should be noted that the non-deterministic effect may include the fact that no effect is performed.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied (B2805).
When the predetermined condition is satisfied (the result of B2805 is "Y"), the final effect setting process is terminated without doing anything, and the final effect or non-confirmed effect selected in steps B2802 to B2804 is set without being adjusted as it is. To. That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied (the result of B2805 is "Y"), both the selected first final effect and the second final effect may be executed at the same time.

For example, the predetermined condition is a case where the game is more interesting when both the first final effect and the second final effect are executed. As a predetermined condition, the first final effect and the second final effect are executed by the same member (for example, a display device 41 or a movable accessory), and the first final effect and the second final effect are strongly related to each other. And so on.

When the predetermined condition is not satisfied (the result of B2805 is "N"), the effect control device 300 is used.
It is determined whether or not both the first definite effect and the second definite effect will occur depending on the results of the first distribution process and the second distribution process (B2806). When both the first final effect and the second final effect do not occur depending on the results of the first distribution process and the second distribution process (the result of B2806 is "N".
”), The process proceeds to step B2808 without doing anything.

The effect control device 300 is the first when both the first definite effect and the second definite effect are generated depending on the result of the first distribution process and the second distribution process (the result of B2806 is "Y"). It is set to give priority to one of the final effect and the second final effect (B2807). That is, the first
The other of the finalized effect and the second finalized effect is changed to the non-fixed effect for all or only the overlapping period (the overlapping period of the first finalized effect and the second finalized effect). By changing the other to a non-determined effect, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the definite effect is persistently executed twice during the same period and the interest of the game is impaired. It should be noted that which of the first finalized effect and the second finalized effect is prioritized may be determined according to a predetermined priority order, or may be determined by lottery.

Next, the effect control device 300 determines whether or not only one of the first definite effect and the second definite effect occurs depending on the result of the first distribution process and the second distribution process, that is, the first non-determined effect. It is determined whether or not only one of the confirmed effect and the second non-determined effect occurs (B2808). When only one of the first definite effect and the second definite effect is generated by the first distribution process and the second distribution process, that is, only one of the first non-determined effect and the second non-determined effect is generated. (The result of B2808 is "Y"), one of the first non-deterministic effect and the second non-deterministic effect is replaced with a definite effect only for a non-overlapping period (non-overlapping period) (B2809). By replacing only the non-overlapping period with the final effect, it is possible to execute both the first final effect and the second final effect during different periods while preventing the double final effect from being executed during the same period. The interest of is improved.

In addition, in FIG. 43, a definite effect of deterministically notifying the occurrence of a big hit state (that is, the stop result of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result) during the special figure variation display game has been described. However, if the final effect is to deterministically notify that the current gaming state is in the probable change state, step B2801 may determine whether or not the current game state is in the probable change state.
In this embodiment, the latent probability change state (high probability of special figure & no time reduction) can be generated by the jackpot end setting process 3 (FIG. 28), and it is difficult to determine whether or not the current probability change state is present. For this reason, if the player is definitely notified that the state is in a probable change state by a definite production, the player will be pleased and the interest of the game will be improved.

Further, in FIG. 43, when the final effect is to deterministically notify that the current gaming state is the time saving state, it may be determined in step B2801 whether or not the current gaming state is the time saving state. .. Further, if the final effect is to deterministically notify that the current gaming state is a specific gaming state (either a time saving state or a probable change state), step B2801
Then, it suffices to determine whether or not it is currently in a specific gaming state.

Further, if the final number of big hit rounds (upper limit value of the number of rounds) is not clearly notified at the start of the big hit, a definite effect of definitely notifying the continuation of the big hit state during the big hit state may be executed (8R). (For example, notifying that the game will continue to 12R at the end), in this case, in step B2801, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot state continues based on the upper limit of the number of rounds.

Further, in the case where the definite effect is to deterministically notify that the generated or the generated jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot, in step B2801, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is a probabilistic jackpot. In this case, in the final phase of the decorative special symbol variation display game, the decorative special symbol is temporarily stopped at the normal jackpot stop symbol (stop result), and then scrolled at full rotation to re-variate and then probable change. A definite effect that displays a jackpot stop symbol may be executed (also called a re-lottery effect). Further, a definite effect for deterministically notifying that the jackpot is a probable change jackpot may be executed during the jackpot state (the definite effect setting process is executed as a part of the jackpot command process in FIG. 37).

FIG. 44 shows how the definite effect or non-confirmed effect selected by the first distribution process and the second distribution process is adjusted in the process of step B2806-B2809 in the definite effect setting process described above. It is a table to show. As described above, when one of the first effect executed in the first effect period and the second effect executed in the second effect period is a definite effect, the other can be a non-determined effect. Is.

In the final effect setting process, steps B2805, B2808, and B2809 are optional, and a configuration in which they are not executed is also possible.

The types (contents) of the finalized effect and the non-determined effect will be described below. The first to third
The specific types (contents) of the finalized effect and the first to third non-determined effects may be determined by lottery or may be predetermined.

The definite effect is a display effect of a predetermined mode on the display device 41, an operation / light emission effect of a predetermined mode of a specific movable accessory, a light emission effect in a definite color (rainbow color, etc.) of the effect button 25, and a definite sound of the speaker. Sound generation effect, light emission effect of a predetermined mode of the light guide plate, vibration effect of a predetermined mode of the effect button 25 and the front frame 12, and air blowout (for example, air vibration) from an air outlet (not shown) in a predetermined mode. It is an air production to be generated.

To give an example of the combination, in the first to third final effects, the light emission effect on the effect button 25 and the hold display change effect on the display device 41 (change in the hold display corresponding to the hold during change or the hold before change, respectively). ), The movement / light emission effect of a specific movable accessory may be used. In addition, the first to third final effects are the display effect of the operation promotion display (operation promotion image) on the display device 41, the display effect of the character on the display device 41, and the specific movable accessory imitating the character. Operation / light emission effect is sufficient. Further, the first to third final effects are the display effect of the operation promotion display on the display device 41 and the display device 41.
The display effect of the character 1 in the display device 41 and the display effect of the character 2 in the display device 41 may be used. note that,
The character 1 may be a maker representative character representing the maker of the gaming machine, and the character 2 may be a character 2 in which the color of the character 1 is changed to a rainbow color. When the operation promotion display is displayed, the effect control device 300 has a button operation valid period (B2701) and a button operation type (B2701).
2706) is set. Further, a character image (character 1) and a button image 636c
In addition to the rainbow color, the effect control device 300 may change the color of another character image (which may be a character image) attached to the effect or button image 636c displayed around the character image to a rainbow color. , The shape may be changed to the shape of "hit" and the final effect may be executed. As described above, the player can indirectly recognize that the character image or the button image 636c is the definite notification by setting the highly relevant image other than the character image or the button image 636c into the definite notification mode. That is, by adding something that emphasizes the definite notification to the character image or the like, it becomes possible to indirectly understand that the character image or the like is performing the definite notification, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

When the first final effect and the second final effect are executed at the same member or the same place, both may be executed assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied (the result of B2805 is "Y"). Further, the first final effect and the second final effect are predetermined because they are strongly related to each other when the first to third final effects are executed in order on the arranged members or locations on the front surface of the gaming machine. Assuming that the condition is met (the result of B2805 is "Y"), both may be executed.

The third final effect is independently determined whether or not the first final effect and the second final effect are executed, and is not adjusted even if it overlaps with the first final effect or the second final effect (). FIG. 43).
Therefore, the type (content) of the third final effect can be widely selected with less restrictions as compared with the first final effect and the second final effect. For example, the third final effect may be executed for a longer time than the first final effect and the second final effect, and the SP reach (full rotation reach, etc.) in which the big hit is confirmed, and the step executed until the final step. It may be an up effect, a pseudo continuous effect, a variation display on the display device 41 in a variation mode (rotation variation, etc.) different from the normal variation mode (scroll variation, etc.), and a variation display with a special decorative symbol different from the normal. The step-up effect is a series of effects in which the effects set in a plurality of steps are sequentially executed from a lower step to a predetermined step. The pseudo continuous effect is an effect in which a pseudo variation for varying and temporarily stopping the decorative special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (predetermined step) from the start to the end of one variation display game.

If the first final effect or the second final effect is a display effect of the operation promotion display, the third final effect may be an operation-compatible effect corresponding to the button operation, but in this case, the first final effect or the first final effect or The execution of the third final effect may be decided only when the execution of the second final effect is performed.

The non-fixed effect is an effect that is executed in a manner different from the final effect at a member or a place (display device 41, a specific movable accessory, an effect button 25, a speaker, a light guide plate, an air outlet, etc.) that executes the final effect. It's fine. In a configuration in which the non-determined effect is executed at the same member or the same place as the final effect, the player only needs to pay attention to the same member or the same place, which is convenient.

The non-determined effect and the definite effect may be operation promotion displays having different forms (shape, color, arrangement) displayed on the display device 41. For example, if the definite effect is to display the operation promotion display on the display device 41 in a large size, the non-confirmation effect may display the operation promotion display on the display device 41 to be smaller than in the case of the definite effect. Further, if the finalized effect causes the effect button 25 to emit light in a rainbow color, the non-determined effect may cause the effect button 25 to emit light in a color different from the rainbow color (blue, red, etc.). The rainbow color may be indicated by a cyclic display in which each color moves to the adjacent area in time.

[Timing chart of final effect setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 45, the timing of the final effect and the like executed by the effect control device 300 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing an example of the timing of the final effect and the like according to the second embodiment.

First, FIG. 45A shows a case where the first final effect (button large image display) is executed when the stop result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) is a big hit (special result). This is an example of a timing chart.

First, during the first effect period shown by the solid line in FIG. 45 (A), the effect control device 300 executes the first final effect, so that the large button image is displayed as the button image 636c on the display screen of the display device 41. .. In this way, the effect control device 300 functions as a first definite effect means for executing the first definite effect. Further, the effect control device 300 can execute the final effect (first final effect) in the first effect period, which is the first of the first effect period and the second effect period (priority is given to the previous period). .. It should be noted that the effect control device 300 executes the first final effect with priority over the second final effect, regardless of whether the period that reaches the beginning first is the first effect period or the second effect period. It is also good (priority is given to the first final production). Further, the effect button 25 is initially lit in white.

Next, during the second effect period shown by the broken line in FIG. 45 (A), the effect control device 300 executes the second undetermined effect, so that the effect button 25 lights up in blue, for example. When the second undetermined effect is executed, the effect button 25 may be kept lit in white. In such an aspect, since the lighting of the effect button 25 is maintained in the white state, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing that the second undetermined effect has been executed. Further, the effect control device 300 is the first.
Even if the production period starts before the second production period, the second final production can be prioritized to be executed (second final production priority), and if the second final production is performed, the first final production is performed. Instead of, the first undetermined effect can be executed. In addition, when the second effect period starts before the first effect period, the effect control device 300 may execute the first final effect with priority over the second final effect (first final effect). priority). Further, the effect control device 300 may preferentially execute a definite effect that reaches the beginning of the period later (priority is given to the later period).

Then, when the first effect period and the second effect period are completed, the effect control device 300 becomes the first.
Execution of the finalized effect and the second non-confirmed effect is completed, the large button image of the display device 41 is hidden, and the image is hidden.
The effect button 25 returns to the state of being lit in white.

After that, during the third effect period, the effect control device 300 executes the third final effect, so that the character 725a is displayed on the display device 41. In this way, the effect control device 300 is the third
It functions as a third final effect means for executing the final effect.

Subsequently, FIG. 45B is an example of a timing chart in which the second final effect (rainbow-colored lighting of the effect button 25) is executed when the stop result of the variable display game is a big hit.

First, during the first effect period shown by the broken line in FIG. 45 (B), the effect control device 300 executes the first undetermined effect, so that the display device 41 has a button image 636c (button normal image) of a normal size. Is displayed. The effect button 25 is initially lit in white.

Next, during the second effect period shown by the solid line in FIG. 45 (B), the effect control device 300 executes the second final effect, so that the effect button 25 is lit, for example, in rainbow colors. In this way, the effect control device 300 functions as a second final effect means for executing the second final effect.

Then, when the first effect period and the second effect period are completed and the execution of the first non-confirmed effect and the second definite effect is completed, the button normal image of the display device 41 is hidden and the effect button 25 is white. Return to the lit state. After that, as in FIG. 45A described above, the third final effect is executed during the third effect period, and the character 725a is displayed on the display device 41.

[Screen transition example when the first final effect is performed]
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, a screen in which the first final effect is performed at the timing of the timing chart of FIG. 45 (A) during the variable display game in which the stop result mode is the jackpot result mode (special result mode). The transition will be described.

FIG. 46 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the second embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition when the first definite effect is performed during the variable display game.

In FIG. 46 (a), the effect control device 300 executes the first final effect during the first effect period.
This is the display screen of the display device 41 when the large button image is displayed as the button image 636c. In the screen transition diagram below, the effect button 25 is also appropriately illustrated at the lower left of the display screen of the display device 41.

A button image 636c is displayed as a large button image in the center of the display screen of the display device 41. Therefore, the player first visually recognizes the button image 636c (button large image).
Since it can be seen that the final effect is being performed, it can be recognized that the variable display game will be a big hit (or the possibility of being a big hit is extremely high).

An image display 63 that prompts the user to press the button on the upper side of the button image 636c (large button image)
6a (character display "press!") Is displayed. A gauge 636b indicating an operable time (operation detectable period, button operation valid period) is displayed below the button image 636c. The image display 636a, the gauge 636b, and the button image 636c are the button operation promotion display 63.
It is configured as 6 (operation promotion image). Further, the effect button 25 is lit in white.

Further, in the variable display area 610 in the upper right corner of the display screen, the special figure variable display game is executed by the decorative special symbol (small symbol), and the variable display (“↓↓↓”) is performed. When the button operation promotion display 636 is not displayed, as shown in (ta) of FIG. 58 described later, the decorative special symbol of the variable display area 610 is a normal large symbol and the display screen of the display device 41. It is displayed large in the center of.

Special figure 1 hold number display unit 650 and special figure 2 hold number display unit 6 in the upper left corner of the display screen of the display device 41.
In 60, a number "0" indicating the number of reserved special figures 1 and a number "0" indicating the number of reserved special figures 2 are displayed, respectively.

The reserved digestion area 640 is displayed on the lower side of the display screen of the display device 41, and the reserved digestion area 64 is displayed.
At 0, the hold display 633a is displayed as the start memory display (changed hold display) corresponding to the start memory of the running variable display game. As shown in FIG. 56 and the like described later, the hold display 633 (start memory display) corresponding to the generated first start memory is displayed on the first hold display unit 630a.
Can be displayed on. Further, the hold display corresponding to the generated second start storage can be displayed on the second hold display unit.

FIG. 46A is a display screen of the display device 41 when the second effect period is reached after the large button image is displayed as the button 636c.

On the display screen of the display device 41, the image display 636a, the gauge 636b, and the button image 636c are continuously displayed as the button operation promotion display 636. In the gauge 636b, the area of the portion to which the color indicating the operable time is given decreases with the passage of time.

When the effect control device 300 executes the second undetermined effect in the second effect period, the effect button 25 lights up in blue. Then, the effect button 25 (specifically, the effect button switch 25).
When a) is pressed by the player during the operable time, the effect control device 300 can hide the button operation promotion display 636 and execute an operation corresponding effect (not shown).

FIG. 46 (c) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the third effect period is reached after the lapse of the first effect period and the second effect period.

When the effect control device 300 executes the third final effect in the third effect period, the character 725a, which is the model character (tiger taro), and the dialogue "Congratulations!" Of the character 725a are displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. Is displayed in. Therefore, the player knows that the third final effect is performed by visually recognizing the model character (tiger taro), and recognizes that the variable display game will be a big hit (or the possibility of being a big hit is extremely high). can. In this way, the third final effect can be executed (independently) regardless of whether or not the first final effect is executed. The third final effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the second final effect is executed.

In addition, you may notify "Congratulations!" By voice according to the display of the character 725a and the dialogue. Further, even if the operation button 25 is not pressed during the operable time, the first operation button 25 is not pressed.
Since the button operation promotion display 636 is hidden as the effect period and the second effect period elapse, it is possible to suppress the overlap with the display of the character 725a.

After that, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes the jackpot result mode (special result mode, for example, "777").

[Screen transition example when the second final effect is performed]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 47, a screen in which the second final effect is performed at the timing of the timing chart of FIG. 45 (B) during the variable display game in which the stop result mode is the jackpot result mode (special result mode). The transition will be described.

FIG. 47 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the second embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition when the second final effect is performed during the variable display game. In the following screen transition diagram, the contents overlapping with FIG. 46 will be omitted as appropriate.

FIG. 47 (d) is a display device when the effect control device 300 executes the first undetermined effect and the button image 636c (button normal image) of a normal size is displayed during the first effect period. 4
It is a display screen of 1.

On the display screen of the display device 41, a button image 636c having a normal size configured as a button operation promotion display 636 (operation promotion image) is displayed.

FIG. 47 (e) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the second effect period is reached after the button image 636c (button normal image) is displayed.

When the effect control device 300 executes the second final effect in the second effect period, the effect button 25 lights up in rainbow colors. Therefore, the player can know that the second final effect is being performed by visually recognizing the effect button 25 that lights up in rainbow colors, so that the variable display game becomes a big hit (or the possibility of becoming a big hit is extremely high). Can be recognized.

(F) of FIG. 47 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the third effect period is reached after the lapse of the first effect period and the second effect period.

When the effect button 25 is pressed by the player during the operable time, the effect control device 300 executes the third final effect during the third effect period, and the character 725a (model character, tiger taro) and the character 725a are executed. "Congratulations!" Is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. Therefore, the player can know that the third final effect is being performed by visually recognizing the model character (tiger taro) that appears in response to the operation of the effect button 25, and the variable display game becomes a big hit (or). It is very likely that it will be a big hit). In this way, the third final effect can be executed (non-independently) in correspondence with the second final effect. The third final effect may be executed in correspondence with the first final effect. In addition, FIG. 4
In 7, the example in which the third finalized effect is executed non-independently from the first finalized effect or the second finalized effect as an operation-compatible effect corresponding to the button operation (pressing) has been described, but is the same as the example of FIG. 46. In the first
It may be executed independently regardless of the presence or absence of the final effect and the second final effect.

After that, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes the jackpot result mode (special result mode, for example, "777").

[Screen transition example when the first undetermined effect is performed]
FIG. 48 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the second embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition when the first undetermined effect is performed during the variable display game.

FIG. 48 (g) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 executes the first undetermined effect during the first effect period and the large button image is displayed as the button image 636c. .. The effect button 25 is turned on, for example, in blue when the effect control device 300 executes the second undetermined effect during the second effect period.

However, the button image 636c (large button image) is displayed in the right corner of the display screen.
A part of it is cut off the screen and is not displayed. In this way, the effect control device 300
Is an effect in which the expectation of a big hit is not high by using the button large image (button image 636c) displayed when the first final effect is performed in an incomplete state (for example, a mode in which only a part is displayed). Since the first undetermined effect can be executed as (so-called ghost effect), the interest of the game can be improved.

The first non-confirmed effect is not limited to a mode in which a part of the large button image (button image 636c) is cut off from the screen and is not displayed, but is not limited to the central part of the display screen (position different from the first definite effect). It may be displayed in an incomplete state. The first unconfirmed effect is the button image 636.
The color, shape, and pattern of c, the gauge 636b, and the image display 636a may be changed to be executed as the button operation promotion display 636 in an incomplete state different from FIG. 46 (a).

[Modification example of screen transition when the third final effect is performed]
FIG. 49 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the second embodiment, and is a modified example of the screen transition when the third final effect is performed during the variable display game.

In FIG. 49 (c), the effect control device 300 executes the second final effect during the second effect period.
This is the display screen of the display device 41 when the character 725b is displayed. Character 72
Reference numeral 5b is, for example, a maker representative character (character 1) of a gaming machine, and is a character of a girl who eats rice balls. Further, by executing the first undetermined effect by the effect control device 300 in the first effect period that overlaps with the second effect period, the button operation promotion display 636 including the button image 636c of a normal size is displayed on the character 725b. Is displayed with. The effect button 25 is maintained in a white lit state.

(K) of FIG. 49 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 executes the third final effect and the character 725c is displayed during the third effect period. Character 725
c is a character (character 2) in which the character 725b is changed to a rainbow color. In this way, the character 1 displayed as the second final effect is changed to the rainbow-colored character 2 by the third final effect, that is, the third final effect is superimposed on the second final effect.
It is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the big hit and improve the interest of the game. The button operation promotion display 636 is continuously displayed as the first undetermined effect.

Further, when the effect control device 300 executes the third final effect, the effect button 25 lights up (lights up) in rainbow colors. The rainbow-colored lighting mode of the effect button 25 is synchronized with the rainbow-colored lighting mode of the character 725c. Therefore, when the player visually recognizes the rainbow-colored effect button 25 that lights up in synchronization with the character 725c displayed in rainbow-colored, it is predicted that the effect with high expectation will be performed by pressing the effect button 25. Because it can be done, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The rainbow-colored lighting mode of the effect button 25 may be synchronized with the rainbow-colored lighting mode of the character 725c with a lag (delay) of, for example, 0.1 sec. In this way, by giving a lag to the rainbow-colored lighting mode of the character 725c and lighting the effect button 25 in rainbow-colored,
When the player shifts his / her line of sight from the display screen to the effect button 25, it can be confirmed that the light is emitted in the same rainbow-colored lighting mode. Further, when the rainbow color is displayed in a cyclic display in which each color moves to the adjacent area in time, for example, the color information of the central portion (for example, between the eyes) of the character 725c and the effect button 25. It suffices to synchronize with the color information near the center of.

After that, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes the jackpot result mode (special result mode, for example, "777"). The effect button 2 has been displayed since the button image 636c began to be displayed.
The maker representative characters (character 1, character 725b) may be displayed over the entire period (first period to second period) until the light emission of No. 5 becomes white, and the second period. The rainbow-colored character 2 (character 725c) may be displayed at the start timing, and an effect (for example, rainbow-colored haze (flare) or spark) may be displayed around the character at the start timing of the third period. By making such an aspect, the player can recognize that the timing at which the display mode changes (the rainbow-colored portion changes) is the start timing of each period (first to third periods). It can improve the interest of the game.

[Execution location and execution order example of the 1st to 3rd final effects]
FIG. 50 is an example showing the execution points and the execution order of the first to third final effects in the second embodiment.

For example, the first to third definite effects may be performed in order to foretell that the gaming state will be the specific gaming state (time saving state (normal power support state), probability change state). In such a case, FIG. 50
As shown in, first, the upper effect unit 40c on the upper part of the center case 40 emits light (1).
st), then the cherry blossom-shaped decorative member around the 6-stage flow path 40d on the right side of the center case 40 emits light (2nd), and then the general electric fluctuation winning device 37 at the bottom of the center case 40 emits light (3).
rd).

In this way, the upper part, the right side, the lower part of the center case 40 and the first to third final effects are related and occur in order, so that the player is in a right-handed state and finally occurs. It is easy to pay attention to the lower part of the center case 40, that is, the general electric fluctuation winning device 37. As a result, it becomes easy for the player to confirm that the movable member 37b (opening / closing member) of the normal variable winning device 37 is in the open state in the specific game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. The right-handed state is notified to the player by displaying the right-handed instruction in the upper right corner of the display screen of the display device 41, for example, but the center case 40 surrounding the right-handed instruction is notified. Top, right,
By generating the first to third final effects at the lower part, it is possible to achieve the effect that the player can easily notice the right-handed instruction in the upper right corner of the display screen.

After the light emission of the upper effect unit 40c (1st), the second display screen of the display device 41 is displayed.
The final effect may be executed (2nd'), and then the normal electric fluctuation winning device 37 may be made to emit light. By performing the first to third definite effects in such an embodiment, the player's line of sight can be linearly shifted toward the normal variable winning device 37, so that the movable member 37b is opened. It becomes easier for the person to check it more intuitively, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the execution location and the execution order of the first to third finalized effects can be appropriately set so that the player's line of sight shifts toward the member to be noticed. For example, as the first finalized effect, the center case 40 The upper light guide plate may be made to emit light, the light guide plate in the center of the center case 40 may be made to emit light as the second final effect, and then the normal variable winning device 37 may be made to emit light as the third final effect. Further, when the gaming state becomes the special gaming state (big hit state), the special variable winning device 39 may be made to emit light as the third final effect. The light guide plate emits light by reflecting a part of the light incident from the end portion forward, and not only covers the front surface of the display device 41 but also covers the entire front surface of the game board 30. It may be arranged like this, or the glass frame 1
5 itself may be a light guide plate.

[Modification example of timing chart of final effect setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 51, a modified example of timing such as a final effect executed by the effect control device 300 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 51 is a timing chart showing a variation example of timing such as a final effect according to the second embodiment.

First, FIG. 51 (A) shows a case where the first final effect (button large image display) is executed when the stop result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) is a big hit (special result). Another example of a timing chart.

In FIG. 51 (A), the start of the second production period is earlier than the start of the first production period. Therefore, during the second effect period shown by the broken line in FIG. 51 (A), the effect control device 300 executes the second undetermined effect, so that the effect button 25 lights up in blue.

Next, during the first effect period shown by the solid line in FIG. 51 (A), the effect control device 300 executes the first final effect, so that the large button image is displayed on the display device 41 as the button image 636c. As described above, even if the second effect period starts before the first effect period, the effect control device 300 can give priority to the first definite effect over the second definite effect (first definite effect). Priority), when the first finalized effect is performed, the second non-determined effect can be executed instead of the second finalized effect. The effect control device 300 may execute the second final effect with priority over the first final effect when the first effect period starts before the second effect period (second final effect). priority).

After that, when the first effect period and the second effect period end, the first final effect and the second non-determined effect end, and the effect control device 300 executes the third final effect during the third effect period. Then, the character 725a is displayed on the display device 41.

Next, FIG. 51B is another example of the timing chart when the second final effect (rainbow-colored lighting of the effect button 25) is executed when the stop result of the variable display game is a big hit.

In FIG. 51 (B), the start of the second production period is earlier than the start of the first production period. Then, in the second effect period shown by the solid line in FIG. 51 (B), the effect control device 300 executes the second final effect, and the effect button 25 lights up in rainbow colors.

Next, when the effect control device 300 executes the first undetermined effect during the first effect period shown by the broken line in FIG. 51 (B), the button image 636c (button normal) of a normal size is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41. Image) is displayed. In this way, the effect control device 300 can execute the final effect (second final effect) in the second effect period, which is the first of the first effect period and the second effect period (previous period). priority). In addition, the production control device 300 has the first period to reach the beginning first.
Regardless of whether it is the production period or the second production period, the second final production may be prioritized over the first final production (second final production priority). Further, the effect control device 300 may preferentially execute a definite effect that reaches the beginning of the period later (priority is given to the later period).

After that, when the first effect period and the second effect period end, the first non-determined effect and the second definite effect end, and the effect control device 300 executes the third definite effect during the third effect period. Then, the character 725a is displayed on the display device 41.

[Second modification of the timing chart of the final effect setting process]
With reference to FIG. 52, a second modification of the timing of the final effect or the like executed by the effect control device 300 according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 52 is a timing chart showing a second modification of the timing of the final effect and the like according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 52, in the first effect period, the effect control device 300 executes the first final effect, and the button image 636c (button large image) is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41.

After that, in the second effect period, the effect control device 300 switches the first definite effect to the first non-determined effect and starts the second definite effect. When the first non-determined effect is switched, the button image 636c on the display screen is switched from the button large image to the button normal image. Further, when the second final effect is started (executed), the effect button 25 lights up in rainbow colors. In this way, the effect control device 300 gives priority to the second final effect over the first final effect, and executes the first final effect and the second final effect so that there is no overlapping period.

Then, when the second effect period ends, the effect control device 300 ends the second final effect.
The first final production is started again. That is, the effect control device 300 switches the executed first non-determined effect to the first definite effect, and the large button image is displayed again on the display screen of the display device 41. Further, the effect button 25 returns to the state of being lit in white. In this way, when the second effect period is within (included) within the first effect period, the effect control device 300 temporarily suspends or cancels the execution of the first final effect, and gives priority to the second final effect. Can be done.

The effect control device 300 is not limited to the mode of redisplaying the button large image displayed at the beginning, and may display the button large image different from the button large image displayed at the beginning again. For example, the large button image to be displayed again may be a larger image than the large button image displayed at the beginning, and the shape, pattern, and the like may be different.

When the first effect period ends, the effect control device 300 ends the first final effect, and the display device 4
Button 1 Large image is hidden. After that, during the third effect period, the effect control device 300 is set to the third effect.
By executing the final effect, the character 725a is displayed on the display device 41.

[Third modification example of the timing chart of the final effect setting process]
FIG. 53 is a timing chart showing a third modification of the timing of the final effect and the like according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 53 (A), when the effect control device 300 executes the first final effect that reaches the beginning first with priority over the second final effect (first final effect priority or prior period priority). ),
If the second production period reaches the beginning during the continuation of the first production period, the second final production is not executed and the second production period is not executed.
Perform a non-deterministic effect.

After that, when the first effect period ends, the effect control device 300 switches the second non-determined effect to the second definite effect. Therefore, even if the first final effect and the second final effect are not related to each other, the first final effect and the second final effect are not executed in duplicate during the same period, so that the interest of the game is impaired. Can be prevented.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53 (B), when the effect control device 300 executes the second final effect with priority over the first final effect that reaches the beginning first (second final effect priority or (Priority is given to the later period), when the second production period reaches the beginning during the continuation of the first production period, the first final production is switched to the first non-confirmed production and the second final production is executed. It should be noted that the display may be hidden without executing the first undetermined effect.

After that, the effect control device 300 ends the first non-determined effect when the first effect period reaches the end, and ends the second final effect when the second effect period reaches the end. Therefore, even in such an aspect, since the first finalized effect and the second finalized effect are not executed in duplicate during the same period, it is possible to prevent the game from being spoiled.

[Fourth modification of the timing chart of the final effect setting process]
FIG. 54 is a timing chart showing a fourth modification of the timing of the final effect and the like according to the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 54, the effect control device 300 can also execute the first final effect and the second final effect in an overlapping manner (when the result of B2805 is "Y").

The effect control device 300 also executes the second final effect in the same period as the first final effect by entering the first effect period and executing the first final effect and then the second effect period. therefore,
When the first final effect and the second final effect are related effects, the effect of the effect is increased, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Here, when the third effect period is reached during the execution of the second final effect, the effect control device 300 sets the second effect.
The final effect is interrupted and the third final effect is executed. Then, when the third final effect is completed, the effect control device 300 restarts the second final effect. The resumed second finalized effect may be the same as the initially performed effect, or may be different from the initially performed effect so as to make the second finalized effect stand out (for example, in rainbow colors). Flashes).

[Example of execution mode of final production in a time-saving state]
FIG. 55 is a timing chart showing an example of an execution mode of the definite effect in the time saving state according to the second embodiment.

In the time reduction state (time reduction mode), the effect control device 300 has a rotation speed of 97 times or less after entering the time reduction mode when the rotation speed upper limit of the time reduction mode is 100 times or less (for example, when the rotation speed upper limit of the time reduction mode is 100 times). If it is (more than once), it is determined that the section is a read-ahead prohibited section, and the look-ahead effect is not generated. Specifically, in the effect control device 300, when the look-ahead prohibited section is reached, even if the latest hold information is the information held in the special figure 1 (the result of B1801 is “Y”), the information is held in the special figure 2. However (B1803), the look-ahead variable command reception wait flag is not set (B).
The processing of 1804 is not executed). Therefore, in the look-ahead prohibition section, the read-ahead variable command is no longer waiting for reception (the result of B1901 is "N"), and the look-ahead variable command processing is performed by B19.
After the process of 01, it is finished promptly. In this way, by not generating the look-ahead effect near the upper limit of the number of revolutions, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused as to which mode was the big hit when the mode is switched, and to improve the interest of the game. Can be done.

Further, when the number of time reduction fluctuations of the effect control device 300 reaches 0 times (for example, the number of rotations after entering the time reduction mode is 100 times (time reduction 100th time)) in the look-ahead prohibited section, FIGS. 56 and 57 show. The effect display as shown is displayed on the display screen of the display device 41.

FIG. 56 is an example of a screen transition diagram of the display screen of the display device in the case where the time reduction is 100 times, and FIG. 57 is an example of the screen transition diagram of the display screen of the display device in the case of a big hit in the time reduction of 100 times. be.

First, the case where the time is reduced 100 times will be described with reference to FIG. 56. If the time is reduced 100 times, the effect control device 300 displays the character 637a (“8 consecutive!”) Indicating the number of consecutive big hits on the display screen of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 56 (sa). Characters 637b (“5000 shots”) indicating the number of game balls paid out during the continuous jackpot are displayed in normal colors. The number of consecutive jackpots (number of consecutive villas) is the number of times that jackpots continue to occur in a specific gaming state without being in a normal gaming state.

If the time is reduced 100 times, the character 637a ("8 consecutive!") Is displayed in the normal color as the first unconfirmed effect, and the character 637b ("5000 shots") is normally displayed as the third undetermined effect. It is displayed in the color of. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the characters 637a and 637b displayed in normal colors can recognize that the non-deterministic effect is executed and the expectation of the jackpot (or the expectation of the continuation of the jackpot) is not high.

Further, the first hold display unit 630a has two hold displays 633 (corresponding to the first start storage).
Start memory display) is displayed. It should be noted that these hold display 633s are digested when the normal gaming state is reached after the end of the time saving state.

After that, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes the out-of-order result mode (for example, "247").

Subsequently, the case where the big hit is obtained at the 100th time reduction will be described with reference to FIG. 57. In the case of a big hit at the 100th time reduction, the effect control device 300 displays the character 637a (“8 consecutive!”) Indicating the number of consecutive big hits on the display screen of the display device 41 as shown in FIG. 57 (shi). The characters 637b (“5000 shots”) indicating the number of game balls paid out during the continuous jackpot are displayed in rainbow colors.

In the case of a big hit at the 100th time reduction, the character 637a ("8 consecutive!") Is displayed in rainbow color as the first final effect, and the character 637b ("5000 shots") is displayed in rainbow color as the third final effect. Will be done. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the characters 637a and 637b displayed in rainbow colors
It can be recognized that the final effect is executed and the jackpot is confirmed (the continuation of the jackpot is confirmed) or the expectation of the jackpot is very high.

Then, as shown in (S) of FIG. 57, the effect control device 300 ends the first final effect, hides the character 637a (“8 consecutive!”), And executes the third final effect to execute the character. 725
a (model character, Torataro) and the line "Congratulations!" For character 725a,
Is displayed. Therefore, the player who visually recognizes the lines of the character 725a and the character 725a can recognize again that the big hit is confirmed or the expectation of the big hit is very high.
The character 637b (“5000 shots”) may be returned from the rainbow color to the normal color display.

After that, the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes the jackpot result mode (special result mode, for example, "777").

[Action / effect of the second embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has identification information (identification information, decorative special symbol, decorative first symbol A to
C. A predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state in relation to the display result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) that fluctuates (this special figure) becomes a special result (big hit result). (Special game state (big hit game state), specific game state (probability change state, time saving state)) can be generated. The gaming machine 10 first performs a first definite effect for deterministically notifying the current or future gaming state.
The first definite effect means (effect control device 300) that can be executed during the period (first effect period) and the first definite effect during the second period (second effect period) in which at least a part of the period overlaps with the first period. It is provided with a second definite effect means (effect control device 300) capable of executing a second definite effect different from that of the first.
When one of the definite effect means and the second definite effect means executes the definite effect, the other can execute a non-determined effect that does not deterministically notify the current or future gaming state.

With such a gaming machine 10, the first finalized effect and the second finalized effect are not executed at the same time, and a roundabout effect can be avoided, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

As shown in FIG. 51, the non-determined effect is the first definite effect means (effect control device 300).
) Is executed before the timing when the final effect is executed, when the non-deterministic effect of the second final effect means (effect control device 300) is executed. The effect mode of the definite effect, the effect mode of the non-determined effect after the definite effect is executed, and the effect mode of the non-determined effect when the definite effect is executed (just) are all the same effect mode, that is, The same effect mode may be maintained all the time, or the effect mode may be different only for the undetermined effect of any (partial) timing (for example, the effect button 25 may be green at some timings). It emits light at other times, and emits blue light at other timings, etc.).

Further, as shown in FIG. 45, similarly, when the non-determined effect of the first definite effect means is executed before the timing when the definite effect (second definite effect) of the second definite effect means is executed. , All may have the same effect mode, or the effect mode may be different only for the undetermined effect of any timing. In this way, it is a common production in that it is classified as an undetermined production, but by allowing the production to be executed in a different production mode, the player can enjoy various productions, and the interest of the game. Can be improved.

In addition, the final effects (first final effect and second final effect) have the same effect mode before, after, or just before the timing when the non-determinal effect is executed, as in the case of the above-mentioned non-confirmed effect. The mode may be different, and the effect mode may be different only for the definite effect of any timing (for example, the button image 636c is in a large state before the timing when the non-confirmed effect is executed, and after that, it is executed. An effect mode in which the button image 636c sways in a large state). As described above, although it is a common effect in that it is classified as a final effect, it is possible to similarly improve the interest of the game by executing the effect having a different effect mode.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the third final effect, which is a final effect different from the first final effect and the second final effect, can be executed during the third period (third effect period). Further provided with a definite effect means (effect control device 300). The third final effect means determines whether or not the third final effect can be executed regardless of whether or not the first final effect or the second final effect is executed. According to such a gaming machine 10, the third definite effect can be independently executed regardless of whether or not the first definite effect and the second definite effect are executed. It can fuel expectations,
It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Third Embodiment]
A second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 63. The configurations other than those described below may be the same as the configurations of the first embodiment and the second embodiment. The third embodiment relates to an effect mode of the final effect.

[Screen transition example showing the production mode of the notification effect]
First, with reference to FIG. 58, the notification executed by the effect control device 300 according to the third embodiment (
Confirmation) The production mode of the production will be described.

FIG. 58 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the third embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect during the variable display game.

FIG. 58 (ta) shows the display device 4 when the variable display game is started and the reach state is reached.
It is a display screen of 1.

A plurality of variable display areas 610 (left area 610A, right area 610B, middle area 610C) are provided in the center of the display screen of the display device 41. In the variable display area 610, the left area 6
The first decorative symbol A is enlarged in 10A and the first decorative symbol B is enlarged in the right area 610B, respectively, and temporarily stopped with the symbol "7" displayed to reach the reach state. There is. Further, in the middle region 610C, the decorative first symbol C is enlarged and displayed in a variable manner (“↓”).

FIG. 58 (H) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 (effect control means) executes the first notification effect during the variable display game. For example, the first notification effect is the first
It can be performed as the first final production during the production period. In this way, the effect control device 300
Functions as a first notification effect means capable of executing the first notification effect.

When the first notification effect is performed, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), three square frames 725d (725d1 to 725d3) are displayed as predetermined information on the display screen of the display device 41.

The square frame 725d1 is displayed in rainbow colors on the left side of the display screen. Therefore, the rainbow-colored square frame 7
The player who visually recognizes 25d1 can recognize that the jackpot expectation is high. The rainbow-colored square frame 725d1 may also function as a first definite notification (first definite effect) for notifying that the jackpot is confirmed. On the other hand, another player who does not notice that the rainbow-colored square frame 725d1 is the first definite notification is that only one of the three square frames 725d is the rainbow-colored square frame 725d1. If you do, you will feel the excitement that it may come off, and you can enhance the interest of the game.

Further, the square frame 725d2 is displayed in blue in the center of the display screen, and the square frame 725d3 is displayed in white on the right side of the display screen. On the other hand, the decorative first symbols A to C (“7 ↓ 7”) of the variable display area 610 displayed in the center of the display screen may overlap with the square frame 725d when the square frame 725d is displayed. It is reduced and moved to the upper right corner of the display screen so that it does not appear, and it is displayed as a small pattern.

Further, a girl character 725e holding a syringe is displayed in the lower center of the display screen.

FIG. 58 (tsu) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 executes the holding effect.

When the effect control device 300 executes the holding effect, the character 725e has three square frames 72.
An effect of stabbing a syringe in any of 5d is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (tsu).
When the syringe is stabbed in the rainbow-colored square frame 725d1, the rainbow-colored square frame 7 is shown by the dashed arrow.
The color information of 25d1 is duplicated (copied) in the syringe, and the syringe is kept in a state of being changed to iridescent color. By visually recognizing that the iridescent color information is copied into the syringe, the player can recognize that the expectation of the jackpot has been further increased.

In this way, the effect control device 300 can execute an effect of replicating and holding at least a part of the information (color information) of the square frame 725d displayed as predetermined information in the syringe possessed by the character 725e. Functions as a means. Further, the syringe of the character 725e functions as a holding effect means capable of performing an effect of holding at least a part of information (for example, color information) of the square frame 725d. For example, internally, the effect control device 300 duplicates and holds the color information of one of the square frames 725d in a storage area (for example, a RAM area) for storing the color information of the syringe of the character 725e, and the color information thereof. Character 7 based on information
Display the 25e syringe. In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 has a very high expectation of a big hit (or a big hit is determined) as predetermined information (at least a part of the information of the square frame 725d) by executing the holding effect. Information (medium) that informs (that), that is, iridescent color information is retained in the syringe.

The effect control device 300 transfers (moves (extracts), transfers (concessions), transitions) the color information of the rainbow-colored square frame 725d1 into the syringe by the holding effect, and there is no color information of the square frame 725d1. It may be in a state (transparent state or achromatic color). Further, the holding effect means is not limited to the syringe of the character 725e, and may be replaced with a syringe different from the syringe. Further, the character 725e itself or another character may appear and be used as a holding effect means, and various displays displayed on the display screen (for example, hold display 633a, 633, hold digestion area 64) may be used.
0, the first hold display unit 630a, the second hold display unit, characters, the character part of the decorative special pattern, the frame part, etc.) may be utilized as the holding effect means, and the holding effect means may be used in the center case 40 of the gaming machine 10. Members that function as (display devices, decorative members (LEDs, etc.) and movable members)
May be attached. In addition to the holding effect, the first notification effect, the second notification effect and the movement effect described later are also performed using various displays, decorative members (LEDs, etc.) and movable members displayed on the display screen. Also, it is possible to perform an effect of moving predetermined information (for example, rainbow-colored color information) to various displays, decorative members, and movable members displayed on the display screen.

FIG. 58 (te) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the syringe of the character 725e is functioning as the holding effect means.

For example, as shown in FIG. 58 (te), the color information of the rainbow-colored square frame 725d1 is held in the syringe, and the girl character 725e holding the syringe is wandering around in the display screen.

When the effect control device 300 executes the second notification effect, the square frame-shaped object 725f is displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen. In this way, the effect control device 300 functions as a second notification effect means for executing the second notification effect. The object 725f is "?"
Is displayed in a state in which the character is indicated, and is displayed as information of unconfirmed notification that the player cannot determine the degree of expectation at this time.

FIG. 58 (g) shows the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 is executing the movement effect.
It is a display screen of.

When the effect control device 300 executes the movement effect, the character 725e becomes the object 72.
A syringe is pierced into 5f, and a movement effect is performed in which information held in the syringe (for example, color information) is moved (transmission, duplication) to the object 725f. For example, when the object 725f is stabbed with a rainbow-colored syringe as shown in FIG. 58 (g), the rainbow-colored color information is spread over the entire area from the portion where the syringe of the object 725f is stabbed. for example,
Internally, the effect control device 300 duplicates and holds the color information of the syringe of the character 725e in a storage area (for example, a RAM area) for storing the color information of the object 725f.
The object 725f is displayed based on the color information.

In this way, the effect control device 300 moves at least a part of the information (for example, color information) of the square frame 725d held in the syringe (holding effect means) of the character 725e to the object 725f as the second notification effect. It functions as a movement effect means for performing a movement effect to make the player recognize it. Then, by visually recognizing the mode in which the rainbow-colored color information spreads to the object 725f by the movement effect, it is possible to recognize that the expectation of the big hit is higher, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (g), the effect control device 300 displays the box 725g as a box-shaped object so as to hide the three square frames 725d. The box 725g is displayed at the position where the three square frames 725d were displayed, and is displayed in preference to the layer in front of the three square frames 725d. The box 725g is a square frame 725d.
It may be displayed in a manner that makes the player recognize that the box 72 is hidden, for example, the box 72.
The square frame 725d may be hidden while displaying 5 g. In this way, by making the first notification effect invisible, the player can enjoy a feeling of excitement and can enhance the interest of the game.

On the other hand, even if the three square frames 725d, that is, the first notification effect is hidden (covered and wrapped) and hidden, the syringe as the holding effect means and the object 725f as the second notification effect Since the player can recognize that is displayed in rainbow colors, it is possible to raise expectations by recognizing that the expectation of a big hit is high, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The box 725g is not limited to the box-shaped object, and may be displayed as another object such as a curtain-shaped object. By displaying the game in a manner that matches the theme of the game machine, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, the box 725g may hide only a part of the three square frames 725d (for example, a blue square frame 725d2 or a white square frame 725d3). In this way, by seeing only the rainbow-colored square frame 725d1, it is possible to arouse the expectation of the player and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, the square frame 725d is not limited to the mode hidden by the box 725g, and may be hidden by overlapping the characters 725e. Further, another character different from the character 725e may be made to appear to hide the square frame 725d. By hiding the square frame 725d in such an aspect, the aspect in which the character 725e or the like is hidden in front of the square frame 725d is rather emphasized and becomes a conspicuous effect, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

FIG. 58 (na) shows the display device 41 when the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes the special result mode (big hit result mode) after the effect control device 300 executes the second notification effect. It is a screen.

When the effect control device 300 executes the second notification effect together with the movement effect, the object 72
The entire 5f is rainbow-colored. When the entire object 725f becomes rainbow-colored, the jackpot may be confirmed. Therefore, by visually recognizing the object 725f which is entirely rainbow-colored, the player can recognize that the second final effect is executed and the jackpot is confirmed.
It is possible to improve the interest of the game. In this way, the rainbow-colored object 725f is the second
It can also function as a definite effect.

The effect control device 300 may execute the second final effect so that the rainbow-colored color information spreads in the object 725f during the above-mentioned movement effect. 1st notification effect, retention effect,
When the movement effect and the second notification effect are executed in order, the rainbow-colored color information (which may be a definite notification of the big hit) is displayed somewhere on the display screen, and the player expects the big hit to be high. Since the recognizable notification is continued (relay, succession) over the execution period (first production period, second production period) of each production, the impression that the expectation of becoming a big hit has decreased (ranked down). It is possible to prevent the production from disappearing on the way. Therefore, it is possible to avoid giving the player the misunderstanding that it is not a big hit, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the second notification effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 58 (na), the variable display area 61
When the decorative special symbol that has been variablely displayed at 0 is stopped and becomes a big hit result mode (special result mode, for example, "777"), the fanfare effect and the big hit game are sequentially started. In this way, before the special decorative symbols are aligned with the jackpot result mode (“777”), the second notice is produced.
Since the notification effect is executed, the player can raise the expectation of the big hit and improve the interest of the game. The second notification effect is not limited to the mode executed as the advance notice effect, and may be executed when the decorative special symbols are aligned with the jackpot result mode (“777”). In this way, when the decorative special symbol becomes the big hit result mode (“777”), the second notification effect is executed, so that a powerful effect emphasizing that the big hit result mode is executed can be executed. It can improve the interest of the game.

In (g) and (na) of FIG. 58, the effect control device 300 has a mode of hiding the first notification effect by the box 725 g, but it may be a mode of hiding the notification effect other than the first notification effect. For example, the effect control device 300 may hide any of a plurality of right-handed instructions displayed on the display screen in the specific game state.

Also, when switching from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, instead of hiding one of the multiple right-handed instructions displayed, the syringe sucks the right-handed arrow ("→") (right-handed in the syringe). A movement effect that moves the instruction arrow (“→”)), and an effect that emits the arrow in the opposite direction (“←”) on the left side of the screen that displays the left-handed instruction (instruction switching effect). May be done. In this way, by performing the instruction switching effect as an effect to notify that the way of hitting is changed or the way of hitting is different by the holding effect using the holding effect means (syringe), it becomes an unexpected effect. It is possible to improve the interest of.

Further, the holding effect using the holding effect means (syringe) may be applied to notifications other than the game. As an example of application to notifications other than games, when error notifications and warning displays occur in duplicate, a high-priority error notification image is sucked up with a syringe and released to a low-priority error notification image. The error notification image with low priority can be changed to the error image with high priority.

Further, the effect control device 300 may hide the fall confirmation notification when the result of the fall lottery is notified as a fall confirmation notification that the fall is confirmed. Production control device 300
For example, when a promotion lottery is won during a big hit game and the game state after the big hit game becomes a probable change state, the notification that the probable change state is confirmed may be hidden. On the other hand, the notification that the probabilistic state has been denied may be hidden by the promotion lottery. By executing the effect (concealment) in which the effect control device 300 intentionally hides various notifications in this way, it is possible to give a surprising feeling to the player and improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the third final effect of the second embodiment is executed, the model character (tiger taro)
The character 725a is provided with a syringe, and the predetermined information (color information, shape information) of the button large image (button image 636c) displayed as the first confirmation effect and the operation button 25 that lights up in rainbow colors as the second confirmation effect. It is also possible to perform a holding effect of sucking the predetermined information (color information) and holding it in the syringe. Even in such an aspect, the player can visually recognize how the highly expected production develops (progresses), and the player's expectation can be fueled, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. can. Further, after the holding effect, the movement effect and the second notification effect of the present embodiment may be executed in order to further develop the effect with high expectation, thereby arousing the expectation of the player.

The effect control device 300 may execute a holding effect so as to extract at least a part (for example, 6 colors) of the rainbow-colored (for example, 7 colors) color information of the square frame 725d1 into the syringe. Then, the effect control device 300 puts all the color information (for example, 6) held in the syringe by the character 725e in the “?” Box of the object 725f displayed at the lower right of the display screen.
A movement effect may be performed so as to move a part (for example, 5 colors) or a part (color).

In this way, the effect control device 300 can execute a holding effect that retains at least a part of predetermined information (for example, 6 colors out of 7 color information) in the first notification effect. Further, the effect control device 300 displays at least a part (for example, 6 colors or 5 colors) of predetermined information (color information of 6 colors) held in the syringe as the holding effect means by "?" Of the object 725f.
It is possible to execute a movement effect that makes the player recognize that the player moves into the box.

By executing the holding effect and the moving effect by the effect control device 300 in such an aspect, the effect is such that some colors move while being decolorized, so that an excessive effect mode can be avoided. It is possible to make the player's line of sight gaze at various parts (places). Further, since a part of the color (color information) remains in the square frame 725d1 or the syringe, it becomes easy to understand that it is related to the production, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

[Modification example of screen transition showing the effect mode of notification effect]
Next, with reference to FIG. 59, a modified example of the effect mode of the notification (determined) effect executed by the effect control device 300 according to the third embodiment will be described.

FIG. 59 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the modified example of the third embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect during the variable display game.

FIG. 59 (d) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the variable display game is started and the reach state (“7 ↓ 7”) is reached, which is the same as that of FIG. 58 (ta).

FIG. 59 (nu) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 executes the first notification effect of the modified example during the variable display game.

When the first notification effect of the modified example is performed, as shown in FIG. 59 (nu), three square frames 725d (725d1 to 725d3) are displayed as predetermined information on the display screen of the display device 41.

The symbol "○" is displayed on the square frame 725d1. Therefore, the square frame 7 of "○"
The player who visually recognizes 25d1 can recognize that the jackpot expectation is high. The square frame 725d1 of "◯" may also function as a first confirmation notification (first confirmation effect) for notifying the confirmation of a big hit.

In addition, the symbol "△" is displayed on the square frame 725d2, and "×" is displayed on the square frame 725d3.
Is displayed. On the other hand, the decoration first symbols A to C of the variable display area 610 ("7 ↓"
7 ”) is reduced and moved to the upper right corner of the display screen and displayed in the same manner as in FIG. 58 described above. Further, a girl character 725e holding a syringe is displayed in the lower center of the display screen.

FIG. 59 (ne) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 executes the holding effect of the modified example.

When the effect control device 300 executes the holding effect of the modified example, the effect that the character 725e pierces the syringe into any of the three square frames 725d is performed. For example, when a syringe is stabbed in the square frame 725d1 of "○" as shown in FIG. 59 (ne), the square frame 7 is shown by the broken line arrow.
The "○" symbol of 25d1 is duplicated (copied, moved) in the syringe, and "○" is displayed at the bottom of the syringe.
Is displayed. By visually recognizing that the symbol "○" is copied into the syringe, the player can recognize that the expectation of the jackpot has been further increased. In this way, the effect control device executes at least a part (for example, "○") of the predetermined information (character information) "○", "△", and "×" displayed on the square frame 725d by executing the holding effect of the modified example. ”) Predetermined information is retained in the syringe. For example, internally, the effect control device 300 has one of the square frames 725d.
A storage area (for example, RA) that stores the symbolic information displayed in the syringe and the symbolic information displayed in the syringe.
It is duplicated and retained in the area of M).

The square frame 725d1 may be given, for example, a rainbow-colored color together with the symbol “◯”. Then, the effect control device 300 may duplicate the rainbow-colored color information in the syringe as described above in FIG. 58, instead of replicating the symbol “◯” from the square frame 725d1 into the syringe. Further, the effect control device 300 may perform a holding effect so as to extract at least a part (for example, 6 colors) of the rainbow-colored (for example, 7 colors) color information into the syringe, as in FIG. 58 described above. good. Further, the effect control device 300 may duplicate both the symbol "◯" and the rainbow-colored color information in the syringe as a holding effect.

FIG. 59 (No.) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the syringe of the character 725e as a holding effect means of the modified example is functioning.

In the syringe of the modified example, for example, as shown in (No) of FIG. 59, “◯” of the square frame 725d1
The symbol information (morphological information, character information) of "" is retained, and the girl character 725e holding the syringe is wandering around in the display screen. Further, in the lower right corner of the display screen, a square frame-shaped object 725f showing the character "?" Is displayed.

Further, for example, as shown in (No) of FIG. 59, the symbol information of "○" in the square frame 725d1 is
It may disappear after the holding effect. By erasing the symbol information of "○" in the square frame 725d1, the player can easily feel that "○" has moved into the syringe, and the interest of the game can be improved.

FIG. 59 (c) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 is executing the movement effect of the modified example.

When the effect control device 300 executes the movement effect, the character 725e becomes the object 72.
A movement effect is performed in which a syringe is pierced into 5f and information (for example, symbolic information) held in the syringe is moved (transmission, duplication) to the object 725f. For example, as shown in (c) of FIG. 59, when the syringe 725f holding the symbol "○" is stabbed, the symbol information of "○" is injected from the part where the syringe of the object 725f is stabbed. Will be. For example, internally, the effect control device 300 duplicates and holds the symbolic information to be displayed in the syringe in a storage area (for example, a RAM area) for storing the symbolic information to be displayed in the object 725f. Therefore, by visually recognizing the mode in which the symbol information of "○" is injected into the object 725f by the movement effect, it is possible to recognize that the expectation of the big hit is higher. Can be improved. As shown in FIG. 58 described above, the square frame 725d may be hidden by a box 725g or the like.

(H) of FIG. 59 is a display device when the stop result mode of the special figure variation display game becomes a special result mode (big hit result mode) after the effect control device 300 executes the second notification effect of the modified example. It is a display screen of 41.

When the effect control device 300 executes the second notification effect together with the movement effect, the object 72
The symbol "○" is displayed large on 5f. When the symbol "○" is displayed large on the object 725f, the big hit may be confirmed. Therefore, by visually recognizing the object 725f in which the symbol of "○" is displayed in a large size, the player can recognize that the second final effect is executed and the expectation of the big hit is high, so that the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to. After that, the decorative special symbol that has been variablely displayed in the variable display area 610 is stopped in the big hit result mode (special result mode, for example, "777"), so that the fanfare effect and the big hit game are sequentially started. After the movement effect, the symbol “◯” in the syringe may disappear as shown in (H) of FIG. 59. In this way, by eliminating the "○" symbol in the syringe, the player can feel that the "○" symbol is moving, and the interest of the game can be improved. On the other hand, the effect control device 300 may prevent the "○" symbol in the syringe from disappearing after the movement effect so that the player can easily confirm the expectation of the big hit.

Although it was decided to duplicate the rainbow-colored color information in FIG. 58 and the symbol information of “○” in FIG. 59, predetermined information (for example, blue or white, “△” or “×”” which is not highly expected is reproduced. Etc.) may be duplicated as a notification effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 60, in the square frame 725d, character information of "win", "pull", and "negative" is displayed instead of the symbol information of "○", "△", and "×", and the first notification is performed. The effect, the holding effect, the movement effect, and the second notification effect may be performed.

FIG. 60 is an example of a display screen of the display device 41 when character information is displayed in the first notification effect in the modified example of the third embodiment. Also in such an aspect, since the player can be made to recognize the result of winning or losing in an easy-to-understand manner, it is possible to improve the interest of the game as well.

[Second modification of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 61, the notification (notification) executed by the effect control device 300 according to the third embodiment (
A second modification of the production mode of the production (confirmed) will be described.

FIG. 61 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in the second modification of the third embodiment, and is an example of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect during the variable display game. be.

(M) of FIG. 61 is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 executes the holding effect of the second modification, and is the same as (ne) of FIG. 59.

When the holding effect of the second modification is executed, the effect control device 300 may hide the square frame 725d1 of the first notification effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 61 (mi).

FIG. 61 (mi) is a screen example of the display screen of the display device 41 when the syringe of the character 725e as the holding effect means of the second modification is functioning. At the time of the holding effect, if the effect of holding the symbol information of "○" of the square frame 725d1 in the syringe held by the character 725e is performed, the square frame 725d1 is hidden. Therefore, the player is the character 7
It is possible to enjoy an unexpected effect as if the 25e sucked the square frame 725d1 together with the "○" with a syringe, and the interest of the game can be improved.

After that, as shown in FIG. 61 (m), the object 725f is "○" by the movement effect.
"Symbol information moves. FIG. 61 (M) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 is executing the movement effect of the second modification. Even when the movement effect is being executed, the square frame 725d1 continues to be hidden. Then, as shown in (H) of FIG. 59 described above, the symbol "○" is displayed on the object 725f, and the special figure variation display game becomes a big hit result mode (special result mode, for example, "777"), and a fanfare effect is produced. And a big hit game is executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 61 (M), when the holding effect of the second modification is executed, the symbol information of "○" is displayed in the syringe of the character 725e, and the square of the first notification effect is displayed. The symbol information of the frame 725d may be shifted to the left one by one (slide). That is, in the three square frames 725d, the symbol of "○" in the square frame 725d1 is changed to "△", and the square frame 725d2.
The symbol of "△" in is changed to "x", and the symbol of "x" in the square frame 725d3 is hidden.

FIG. 61 (M) is another screen example of the display screen of the display device 41 when the syringe of the character 725e as the holding effect means of the second modification is functioning. In this way, the symbol information of the square frame 725d slides to the left one by one after the holding effect is executed, so that the hold display 63
As in 3, the symbol information is digested in order, which is a surprising effect, and the fun of the game can be improved.

After that, as shown in (mo) of FIG. 61, the object 725f is "○" by the movement effect.
"Symbol information moves. FIG. 61 (M) is another example of the display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 is executing the movement effect of the second modification. The symbol information of the square frame 725d is maintained in a state of being slid to the left one by one. Then, the movement effect is executed, the symbol "○" is displayed on the object 725f, and the special figure variation display game is a big hit result mode (
In a special result mode, for example, "777"), a fanfare effect or a big hit game is executed.

[Another example of the second modification of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect]
Further, as shown in FIG. 62, the effect control device 300 may execute a movement effect (movement failure effect) in which the symbol information of “◯” cannot be moved to the object 725f and fails.

FIG. 62 is a screen transition diagram showing the display screen of the display device 41 in chronological order in another example of the second modification of the third embodiment, and the movement failure effect is executed in the notification effect during the variable display game. This is an example of a screen transition showing an effect mode at the time.

(M) of FIG. 62 is another example of the display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 is executing the movement effect of the second modification, and is (mo) of FIG. 61.

When the movement effect is executed as shown in FIG. 62 (mo) (FIG. 61 (mo)) following the holding effect of (me) in FIG. 61, the jackpot result mode (for example, as described above in FIG. 61) is executed. It can be "777"). On the other hand, when the effect control device 300 is executed, the effect control device 300 (
As shown in (a), it is possible to execute the movement failure effect in which the variable display game continues without the jackpot result mode.

FIG. 62 (a) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the movement failure effect is being executed. When the movement failure effect is executed, the character 725e injects the symbol information of "○" in the syringe into the object 725f, but the object 725f does not display "○" in large size and "?" The display of is maintained.

Then, in the second modification, the symbol information of "○" displayed in the syringe of the character 725e may function as a definite notification (confirmed effect), and even if the movement failure effect is executed, after that, FIG. 62 As will be described later in (Yo), the special figure variation display game is a big hit result mode (for example, ""
777 "). It should be noted that the symbol information of "○" displayed in the syringe of the character 725e may be made to function as a non-confirmed notification instead of a definite notification, and even if the special figure variation display game is not changed to the jackpot result mode thereafter. Good (missing result mode).

FIG. 62 (Yu) is a display screen of the display device 41 when the effect control device 300 re-executes the holding effect after the movement failure effect.

When the holding effect is executed again after the movement failure effect, the effect of the character 725e piercing the syringe into the square frame 725d is performed again as shown in FIG. 62 (Yu). Then, the symbol information of "Δ" is held in the syringe of the character 725e. The symbol information in the square frame 725d is slid to the left one by one due to the movement effect, and "△" and "×" from the left.
It becomes "(blank)" and "○" is hidden.

In (Yo) of FIG. 62, the movement effect is executed again, and the symbol information of "△" is the object 725.
This is the display screen of the display device 41 after the movement effect (movement success effect) when moving to f is performed.

After (Yu) in FIG. 62, the movement success effect is performed, so that the symbol information of "△" in the syringe is moved to the object 725f as shown in (Yo) of FIG. 62, for example. Looks like. Then, the special figure variation display game has a big hit result mode (special result mode, for example, "777".
”), And fanfare production and big hit games are executed. In the case of confirming notification (confirmation effect) that the symbol information of "○" is displayed in the syringe in (M) of FIG. 62, when the player visually recognizes the symbol information of "○" in the syringe. It can be recognized that the expectation of a big hit is high due to a definite notification, but it will be impatient once that the movement failure effect may not be a big hit. Therefore, since the production is unexpected, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The movement failure effect may be executed again when the symbol information of "Δ" is moved. Further, the symbol information may be moved in the reverse order of the present embodiment, that is, in the order of "x", "△", and "○". At that time, the symbol information of "x" and "△" may be used as a movement failure effect. It may be used to use the symbol information of "○" for the successful movement effect. In this way, the symbol information of "○" is finally the object 72.
By moving to 5f, the player can recognize that the expectation of a big hit is higher.
It is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, the effect control device 300 may also execute the movement failure effect in the movement effect of moving the color information to the object 725f as shown in FIG. 58 (g). In this case, the character 725e moves the rainbow-colored color information held in the syringe to the object 725f, but fails, and the non-rainbow-colored (for example, blue) color information is displayed on the object 725f. The effect is surprising because it can be visually recognized by the person.

[Another example 2 of the second modification of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the notification effect]
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 63, the notification (notification) executed by the effect control device 300 according to the third embodiment (
Confirmation) Another example 2 of the second modification of the screen transition showing the effect mode of the effect will be described.

FIG. 63 shows the display device 41 when the character information of the square frame 725d3 is held in the syringe of the character 725e and the movement effect is performed in another example 2 of the second modification of the third embodiment.
It is a display screen of. In another example 2 of the second modification, the character information of "win", "pull", and "negative" is displayed in the square frame 725d as predetermined information as in FIG. 60. Then, in the holding effect, the effect control device 300 performs an effect in which the character 725e holds (transfers, transfers, transitions) the “negative” character information of the square frame 725d3 at the right end to the syringe.

FIG. 63 (La) shows the display device 4 when the character 725e is executing the movement effect of moving the "negative" character information in the syringe to the object 725f after the holding effect is performed.
It is a display screen of 1.

When the movement effect is executed, the characters "losing ..." with "ke ..." added together with "negative" are displayed in the object 725f. In this way, the effect control device 300 executes a movement effect of additionally displaying characters in the object 725f by using the character information held in the syringe (additional display movement effect). The effect control device 300 may display the character "negative" as it is in the object f without adding a character other than "negative" in the movement effect.

FIG. 63 (i) is a display screen of the display device 41 after the movement effect (additional display movement effect) is performed. The effect control device 300 displays the characters "losing ..." in the object 725f as shown in (La) of FIG. 63 by the additional display movement effect, and after a predetermined time (for example, 5 sec) elapses, the object 725f. Performs a production that develops the characters of "losing ..." into "not losing" (moving development production). Therefore, the player who sees the character "not lose" displayed in the object 725f can associate with winning by the production of the game system and raise the expectation of the big hit, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

It should be noted that the effect control device 300 is set in the object 725f as an additional display movement effect.
You may immediately display "I will not lose". Even in such an aspect, it is possible to raise the expectation of the big hit by associating the player with winning in the production of the game system, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the effect control device 300 sets the character 725e to "win" or "pull" in the holding effect.
When the syringe is held in the syringe, for example, "win ..." or "pull ..." may be displayed in the additional display movement effect, or "not win" or "not draw" may be displayed in the movement development effect. You may. Even in such an aspect, since the character 725e can be developed into a game-type production different from the character information held in the syringe, it is possible to perform an unexpected production and improve the interest of the game. ..

The effect control device 300 is provided with predetermined information (predetermined information) held in the syringe of the character 725e.
For example, the movement effect may be executed so that only a part (for example, "|") of "pull") is displayed in the object 725f. Even with such an aspect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game because the effect is unexpected. Further, along with this aspect, the effect control device 300 continuously displays, for example, a holding effect and displays a "bow" as a part of the "pull" in the syringe, so that the player can display the "bow" in the syringe and the object 725f. Since you can see the combined effect that matches the "|" in the inside, it becomes a powerful effect and you can improve the fun of the game.

In addition, the effect control device 300 is a part of the "win" in the syringe ("win") by the same movement effect.
The "ticket") is displayed in the object 725f to match the "moon" held in the syringe, and a part of the "negative"("shell") in the syringe is displayed in the object 725f. It is possible to perform a combined effect that matches the "ku" held inside in the vertical direction.

Further, when the holding effect and the moving effect are performed, the effect control device 300 first performs an effect that a part of predetermined information is extracted from the square frame 725d1 or the like by a syringe and moved to the object 725f. Next, the rest of the predetermined information is extracted and the object 725f
An effect of being moved to, that is, an effect of gradually retaining and moving a part of predetermined information (disassembly / disassembly effect) may be executed. When the effect control device 300 executes the dismantling / disassembly effect, for example, the "moon" of the "wins" of the square frame 725d1 is first extracted and moved to the object 725f, and then the remaining "ticket" is It is possible to perform an unexpected production that is extracted and moved, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game. In addition, the effect control device 300
May be disassembled / disassembled by dividing "pull" into "bow" and "|", and "negative" is divided into "ku" and "shell" and held and moved little by little. You may perform dismantling / disassembly effect. Further, the effect control device 300 separates the symbol information and the color information (for example, "△" is decomposed into two diagonal lines and an underline, and "rainbow" is decomposed into seven colors), and the dismantling is gradually held and moved. / You may execute the disassembly effect.

[Action / effect of the third embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment is a game (for example, identification information (for example) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.
A variable display game that changes the identification information, decoration special design, decoration first design A to C, this special design)
Special game state (special game state (big hit game state), specific game state (probability change state, It is possible to generate a gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state such as a time saving state). The game machine 10 is a first notification effect means (effect control device) capable of executing a first notification effect for displaying predetermined information (color information, symbol information, morphological information, character information) in the first period (first effect period). 300) and the second notification effect means (2nd notification effect means) capable of executing the second notification effect, which is a different effect from the first notification effect, in the second period (second effect period) in which at least a part of the first period overlaps. Production control device 300
), A holding effect means (syringe possessed by the character 725e) capable of performing an effect of holding at least a part of the predetermined information in the first notification effect, and at least a part of the predetermined information held by the holding effect means. 2. The movement effect means (effect control device 300) capable of executing the movement effect to make the player recognize that the player is to move to the second notification effect (in the object 725f) executed by the notification effect means.

According to such a gaming machine 10, when each of the first notification effect, the holding effect, the movement effect, and the second notification effect is executed, the predetermined information in the first notification effect is retained, the movement effect, and the second effect. 2
Since the notification effect can be displayed in various modes, it is possible to perform an effect that is unexpected to the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea, and it is clear that these are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Is. For example, it is possible to combine a plurality of embodiments. Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to other types of gaming machines (slot machines, etc.). The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and content equivalent to the scope of claims.

10 Pachinko machine 12 Front frame (game frame)
25 Direction button 30 Game board 32 Game area 34 General starting gate 35 General winning opening 36 1st starting winning opening 37 2nd starting winning opening 39 Special variable winning device 40 Center case 41 Display device 42 3rd starting winning opening 80 Lamp display Device 100 Game control device 200 Payout control device 250 Inspection device 300 Production control device 400 Power supply device 825 Winning switching mechanism

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine capable of generating a predetermined gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state in relation to the display result of the variable display game that fluctuates the identification information being a special result.
A first definite effect that can execute a first definite effect that deterministically notifies the game state or a first non-deterministic effect that informs the game state non-deterministically, and a first definite effect means.
Unlike the first definite effect and the first non-confirmed effect , a second definite effect that deterministically notifies the game state or a second definite effect that informs the game state indefinitely can be executed. With directing means,
As an effect of notifying the special result of the variable display game of 1 , the first of the first effect period, which is the execution period of the first definite effect means, and the second effect period, which is the execution period of the second definite effect means. It is possible to execute the first definite effect in the first effect period, which reaches the beginning of the game, and to execute the second non-determined effect in the second effect period.
Even if the first effect period starts before the second effect period, if it is determined that the second definite effect is to be executed with priority, the first non-determined effect is performed instead of the first definite effect. A gaming machine characterized by running .

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