JP2019005412A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To accurately acquire a performance of a game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a winning area provided at a game area 32 on which game balls can flow down, and in which game balls can enter; a shot ball sensor capable of detecting all the game balls shot onto the game area 32; a winning detection sensor capable of detecting game balls entering the winning area; and control means for executing control on the basis of detection signals from the shot ball sensor and the winning detection sensor. The control means executes: winning ball control for generating the corresponding number of prize balls on the basis of the detection signal from the winning detection sensor; and calculation control for controlling a ratio of the number of balls detected by the shot ball sensor in a prescribed period, to the number of prize balls generated on the basis of the detection from the winning detection sensor in the prescribed period. Further, when the detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, if no detection signal is input from the shot ball sensor in a prescribed period before the input of the detection signal from the winning detection sensor, the control means is configured not to use the detection signal from the winning detection sensor for the calculation control.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to a player when the result of the game becomes a special result.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, when a game is played based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the game is in a specific result mode, there is a special gaming state that makes it easy to win a special variable winning device. What happens is common. In addition, a predetermined winning ball is awarded when a gaming ball wins a winning opening provided in a gaming area including a start winning opening and a special variable winning device (see, for example, Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-140468

  In recent years, it has been required to mount a performance display monitor on a gaming machine so that the performance of the gaming machine such as a base value can be accurately grasped. In order to display accurate numbers etc. on the performance display monitor, it is necessary to grasp the numbers that match the actual game, such as the number of game balls fired in the game area, the number of winning balls in the winning area, and the number of winning balls for winning. There is a need. An object of the present invention is to make it possible to accurately grasp the performance of a gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result,
A game board having a game area where game balls can flow down;
A winning area provided in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to win;
A launch ball sensor capable of detecting all the game balls launched into the game area;
A winning detection sensor capable of detecting a game ball won in the winning area;
Control means for performing control based on detection signals from the firing ball sensor and the winning detection sensor,
The control means includes
A prize ball control for generating a corresponding number of prize balls based on an input of a detection signal from the prize detection sensor;
A calculation control for calculating a ratio between the number detected by the firing ball sensor in a certain period and the number of prize balls generated based on the detection from the winning detection sensor in the certain period; and
If a detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, and if no detection signal is input from the firing ball sensor in a predetermined period before the detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, The detection signal from the detection sensor is not used for the calculation control.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to accurately grasp the performance of a gaming machine.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a figure explaining a winning device. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining an initial value random number update process. It is a flowchart explaining a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart explaining a payout command transmission process. It is a flowchart explaining a winning opening switch / state monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining special figure game processing. It is a flowchart explaining a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure pending | holding information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure usual process. (A) is a flowchart explaining the special figure 1 fluctuation start process, (b) is a flowchart explaining the special figure 2 fluctuation start process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure variation process. It is a flowchart explaining the special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual game process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual figure normal process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart explaining a process during normal map display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a common figure. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining a status display edit output process. It is a figure explaining the relationship between a winning prize and a valid period. It is a figure explaining the display with a display apparatus. It is a flowchart explaining a main process. It is a flowchart explaining a point process. It is a figure explaining point grant probability and point use production selection probability. It is a figure explaining another example of point use production selection probability.

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

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is connected to an outer frame (support frame) 11 via a hinge 13 in a closed state (state shown in FIG. 1). It is assembled so as to be capable of opening and closing between the closed state and the open state rotated forward. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame 15 (transparent plate holding frame) provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12. The glass frame 15 is rotatable with respect to the front frame 12 between a closed state (the state shown in FIG. 1), which is a state when playing a game, and an open state rotated forward from the closed state. .

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

  Further, at the lower part of the front frame 12, there is an upper plate 21 (storage tray) for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. There are provided an upper tray ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state where the upper tray 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of the hitting ball launcher, and the like. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  Further, an effect operation unit 550 serving as an operation unit that receives an operation input from the player is provided at the upper edge of the upper plate 21. The effect operation unit 550 is an effect button 25 having a built-in effect button switch 25a for receiving a pressing operation input from the player, and the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25, but the touch panel 29 may be separate from the effect button 25. For example, a sub display device is provided in the vicinity of the effect button 25, A touch panel 29 may be provided on the display surface of the sub display device.

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

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30.

  Further, on the left side of the game area 32, a guide wall 491 is provided along the guide rail 31 to form a guide path 490 that guides the launched game ball to a predetermined position in the game area 32. At the end portion of the guide path 490, a firing number monitoring device 99 for detecting a game ball discharged from the guide path 490, that is, a game ball launched into the game area 32 is provided. The firing number monitoring device 99 includes a check member 99b for preventing a game ball that has come out of the guide path 490 from returning to the guide path 490, and a launch ball switch 99a for detecting the operation of the check member 429 ( 4).

  The check member 99b is a plate-like member that closes the terminal portion of the guide path 490, and the lower end portion is pivotally supported so that the guide path 490 is closed as shown in FIG. Can be converted to a state in which the guide path 490 is opened by rotating to the right. Further, the check member 99b is urged in a direction to close the guide path 490 by the urging member. The check member 99b rotates in a direction to open the guide path 490 against a biasing force when a game ball that has been launched from the launching device and reaches the end portion of the guide path 490 collides with the check path 99b. The game ball can reach the outside of the guide path 490. Then, after the game ball has passed, the check member 99b is rotated in a direction to close the guide path 490 by the urging force and returns to the state in which the guide path 490 is closed.

  In addition, the launch ball switch 99a that detects the operation of the check member 99b detects that the guide path 490 has been opened to the extent that the check member 99b rotates to allow the game ball to pass. . Thereby, the game ball discharged to the outside of the guide path 490 and used for the game is detected.

  The configuration of the firing number monitoring device 99 is not limited to this, and any configuration may be used as long as it can detect a game ball launched into the game area 32. For example, a configuration may be provided that includes a sensor that detects a game ball that passes through the guide path 490 by a method that is not detection of the operation of the check member 99b, or a game ball that passes in the vicinity of the terminal portion of the guide path 490 The structure provided with the sensor to detect may be sufficient.

  Moreover, the structure provided with the sensor which detects all the game balls discharged at the time of discharging | emitting from the game area | region 32 instead of the time of discharge | release may be sufficient. Moreover, the structure provided with the sensor which detects only the game ball (what is called an out ball | bowl) discharged | emitted from the out mouth 30a without winning a prize may be sufficient. Since the winning game balls (so-called safe balls) are detected by the winning port sensor, when using a sensor that detects only the gaming balls discharged from the out port 30a, it is used in the game by adding them together. The number of game balls can be grasped.

  In the game area 32, a center case (game production component) 40 provided with a display device 41 is arranged substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for a game ball to jump from the surrounding game area 32.

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

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

  On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (common figure start gate) 34 for providing a start condition for the normal figure change display game is provided. The game ball that has won the normal start gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4). In the game area 32, three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning prize is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the normal start gate 34. A mouth 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general prize opening 35 are detected by a prize opening switch 35a (see FIG. 4).

  Also, on the left side of the normal figure start gate 34, there is provided an ordinary variable prize device 37 (start prize opening, start prize area) for giving a start condition for the second special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 2 fluctuation display game). ing. The normal variation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b that can be converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in by opening in a direction in which the upper end side tilts to the right side, and a partition wall 37d that restricts the flow of the game ball. ing. The movable member 37b normally stands up to maintain a state where the distance from the partition wall 37d is equal to or smaller than the diameter of the game ball, that is, a closed state where the game ball cannot flow (a disadvantageous state for the player). When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, a game ball is likely to flow into the normal variation prize winning device 37 by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4) as a drive device. It can be changed to a state (a state advantageous to the player). The game ball won in the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the start port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 4).

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes. The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c that is driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

  Note that a large winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 4) is provided inside the large winning opening (winning area) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the large winning opening. . In the gaming machine of this embodiment, two big prize opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball that has flowed into the big prize opening is detected by any of the big prize opening switches 38a. In this way, by providing a plurality of special winning opening switches 38a, it is possible to quickly detect a game ball that has flowed into the special winning opening.

  Also, below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) and a second special view for giving a start condition for the first special figure fluctuation display game (special figure 1 fluctuation display game). A winning device 90 having a second start winning opening 97 (start winning opening, starting winning area) for providing a start condition for the variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game) is provided. The winning device 90 includes a distribution member 92 that alternately distributes the game balls flowing into the upper inflow port 90a to the first starting winning port 36 and the second starting winning port 97 (see FIG. 3). A game ball won in the first start winning opening 36 is detected by the start opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4), and a game ball won in the second start winning opening 97 is in the start opening 3 switch 97a (see FIG. 4). Detected by. Further, below the winning device 90, there is provided an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won the winning port or the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The collective display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure fluctuation display unit) 51a and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment type indicator (LED lamp) or the like. A special figure 2 display (second special figure fluctuation display part) 51b for a fluctuation display game, a fluctuation display part (general figure display) 52 for a common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and an LED lamp Storage display units 53, 54, and 55 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game.

  Further, the collective display device 50 includes a first game state display unit (first game state indicator, right-handed notification unit) 56 for notifying that a right-handed game state is more advantageous than a left-handed game. The second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator, time shortening state notifying unit) 57 that lights up when the state occurs to notify the occurrence of the short time state, and the jackpot probability state when the game machine 10 is turned on is a high probability state. A third game state display unit (third game state indicator, probability state display unit) 58 for indicating that the game is in progress, and a round display unit 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) Is provided. The collective display device 50 may be further provided with a display unit (display) that lights up when a big hit occurs and notifies the occurrence of the big hit.

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

  The normal display 52 displays the game result as a lighting mode and a lighting color according to the game result after a predetermined time by blinking the lamp during the change and displaying the change. Further, the general figure hold display 55 displays the start memory number (= holding number) of the general figure start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general figure display 52 by turning off, blinking, and turning on a plurality of LEDs. The special figure 1 hold indicator 53 indicates the number of first start memories (special figure 1 hold) that is the right to execute the first special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51a, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Displayed by blinking and lighting. The special figure 2 hold indicator 54 indicates the number of the second start memory (special figure 2 hold) that is the right to execute the second special figure variable display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 51b, and turns off the plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting.

  The first gaming state display unit (right-handed notification unit) 56 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and in a gaming state (normally hitting state) in which left-handed is more advantageous than right-handed, the lamp is turned off. In a gaming state (right-handed state) where it is more advantageous to make a right-handed strike than a left-handed strike, the lamp is turned on. The second game state display unit (short time state notifying unit) 57 is composed of an LED lamp or the like, and in a normal gaming state where the short time state does not occur (when the short time is not activated), the lamp is turned off. If a condition has occurred (during short-time operation), turn on the lamp. The third gaming state display unit (probability state display unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, and when the jackpot probability state is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned off. In the case where the big hit probability state is a high probability state (probability variation state) when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned on.

  The round display unit 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like, for example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not in effect, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, it corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result Set the lamp to light up. Note that the round display unit may be a seven-segment display.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. CPU section 110, input section 120 having an input port, output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., CPU section 110, data bus 140 connecting between input section 120 and output section 130, etc. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. The variation pattern table includes a loss variation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a big hit, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, thereby Control to make it pay out. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a panel radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36 a in the first starting winning award port 36, and a starting port 2 switch in the normal variation winning device 37. 37a, the start port 3 switch 97a in the second start winning port 97, the gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, the winning port switch 35a, the large winning port switch 38a of the special variable winning device 38, and the firing number monitoring device 99. An interface chip (proximity I) that is connected to the launch ball switch 99a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. / F) 121 is provided. The proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wire of the sensor or proximity switch is improperly shorted, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected to float. It is possible to detect an abnormal state such as, and output an abnormality detection signal.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port 3 switch 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a and the big winning port switch 38a are the second input. Input to port 123. Among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62, the abnormality detection signal output when the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected, and the detection signal of the launch ball switch 99a of the launch number monitoring device 99 are Input to the third input port 124. Further, the third input port 124 has a detection signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 or a glass frame open detection provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10. The detection signal of the switch 63 and the detection signal of the main body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10 are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the gaming machine, and the detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 disposed on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the effect control apparatus 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control apparatus 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The one-way communication is such that no signal can be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300.

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

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

  Further, the output unit 130 includes a solenoid (large winning port solenoid) 38b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a solenoid (general power solenoid) 37c for opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37. A second output port 134 is provided for outputting the opening / closing data. In addition, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the contents displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 providing a work area, and stored contents even when power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. An FeRAM 323 that can be held is connected to an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day of the week, time, etc.). A RAM for providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation and instructs the contents of the output video to the VDP 312, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce the sound, lights the decoration lamp, motors And control of solenoid drive control and production time management.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, the normal variation winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38 are won, or the game region 32 flows into the out port 30a provided at the bottom of the gaming region 32. Discharged from. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 4), the glass frame 15 is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23.

  A gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When the game ball that has been driven in passes through the normal start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the usual figure start gate 34, the usual figure start memory number is an upper limit number (for example, four pieces). If it is less than (), the usual figure start memory number is added (+1), and one ordinary figure start memory is stored in the ROM 111B. The memorized number of the usual figure start winnings is displayed on the universal figure holding display 55 of the collective display device 50. Further, in the normal figure start memory, a random number value for hit determination (per random number value) for determining the result of the normal figure fluctuation display game extracted based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a is stored. It has come to be.

  Then, when there is a general map start memory and the normal map variable display game can be started, that is, the normal map variable display game is not being executed, the normal map variable display game is hit and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is converted to the open state. If the winning state is not the winning state, the winning judgment random number value stored in the first stored base map start-up memory is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether or not the hitting of the base map variable display game is lost. Then, a process for starting the normal map change display game is performed. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the normal variation display game is won and a specific result mode (normal map specific result) is derived.

  In addition, as a process for executing the normal variation display game, the game control device 100 determines in advance a plurality of lighting patterns predetermined for a predetermined variation time on the general diagram display 52 provided in the collective display device 50. After the usual map change display which is repeatedly displayed in the given order is performed, a process for displaying the usual figure change display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is performed. It should be noted that the general map display 52 is composed of the display device 41, and for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc. are used as the normal identification information. It may be configured.

  When the result of the universal figure change display game is a win, a lighting pattern that is either the first per stop symbol or the second per stop symbol that forms a special result mode corresponding to the type of the hit is displayed on the general indicator 52. In addition to displaying a stop, the normal electric solenoid 37c is operated, and the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is controlled to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 1.7 seconds or 2.6 seconds). That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, the general display 52 is controlled to display a lighting pattern that is a result of the shift.

  Also, the winning ball to the first starting winning port 36, the winning ball to the second starting winning port 97, and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively a starting port 1 switch 36a and a starting port 2 provided therein. It is detected by the switch 97a and the start port 2 switch 37a. In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) is set as the first start memory that makes a start memory (special drawing start memory) based on winning in the first start winning opening 36. In addition to storing the limit, the second start memory for making the start memory (special drawing start memory) based on the winning to the second start winning prize port 97 and the normal variable prize winning device 37 is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). To remember. Based on the winnings to the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, and the normal variation winning device 37, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted as starting storage information, respectively. Thus, the extracted random number value is stored in the RAM 111B as the first start memory or the second start memory. The number of start memories stored is displayed on the special figure 1 hold display 53 and the special figure 2 hold display 54 of the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Displayed as a display.

  Then, when the first special figure variation display game or the second special figure variation display game can be started, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 stores in the earliest start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game to be started. The jackpot determination random number value thus determined is compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining a miss of the special figure variation display game is performed. Further, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including a determination result of the special figure variation display game to be executed to the effect control device 300.

  When the first special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order over a predetermined fluctuation time on the special figure 1 display 51a (fluctuation display device). After performing the special figure 1 fluctuation display, the first special figure fluctuation display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is displayed. When the second special figure fluctuation display game is executed, a plurality of predetermined lighting patterns are repeatedly displayed in a predetermined order over a predetermined fluctuation time on the special figure 2 display 51b (fluctuation display device). After performing the special figure 2 fluctuation display, the second special figure fluctuation display game for stopping and displaying the lighting pattern (result mode) corresponding to the result is displayed.

  Further, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, characters) are displayed on the display device 41 (variable display device) corresponding to the special figure variable display game. A process of displaying a decorative special figure variation display game for variably displaying symbols and the like is performed. Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the production state setting, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production related to a game (such as a variable display game).

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

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays a lighting pattern that is a special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51a or the special figure 2 display 51b when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit, A process for generating a gaming state is performed. Correspondingly, the result mode of the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

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

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

  In addition, the game control device 100, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, after the special game state ends, the game state is set to the short time state (specific game state, general figure high probability state, second operation state, general power support Can also be generated). In this short state, the probability that the hit result of the normal map change display game (normal map probability) is higher than the normal probability (normal low probability state) of 0 (normal high probability state). Is possible. As a result, control is performed so that the opening time of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is longer than when the normal variation winning device 37 is in the normal low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the normal probability is set to 0 so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal gaming state. That is, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is configured to be controlled in any one of the first operation state and the second operation state in which winning is easier than the first operation state. .

  In the normal game state and the short-time state, the base time change time which is the change time of the base figure change display game, the base figure stop time for displaying the result of the base figure change display game, and the base figure change display game are the hit results. If the normal variable winning device 37 is opened, the number of times of opening the normal electric power is different, and the normal power winning time is the opening time when the normal variable winning device 37 is opened as a result of the normal fluctuation display game being hit. Is possible. For example, in the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the normal fluctuation time becomes a second fluctuation time shorter than the first fluctuation time. In the short time state, the normal stop time can be controlled to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time. Further, in the short-time state, it is possible to set the number of times of opening the public power to the second number of times of opening that is larger than the number of times of opening the first power. In the short-time state, it is possible to control so that the second open time is longer than the first open time of the normal power. In the short-time state, it is possible to make the normal figure probability higher than the normal probability.

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

  The special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b may be separate displays or the same display. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41. Further, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are executed in the order in which the stored start-up memories are generated. In the description of the present embodiment, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 97a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the ordinary variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, and the winning port switch The non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic detection coil is provided with a magnetic detection coil and a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Is used). In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the body frame open detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main body frame) 12 and the like include a micro switch having a mechanical contact. Can be used.

  Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes a main process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 9 performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 milliseconds).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, first, the process of prohibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the start address of the area in which the value of the register or the like is saved when the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the present embodiment, the RAM address range is 0000h to 01FFh, the upper order is 00h or 01h, and the top 00h is set in step S4. Next, a firing stop signal is output to set the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (step S5). The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing stop signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when a power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by -1 (step S11), and the timer value is 0? Is determined (step S12). If the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). If the value of the timer is 0 (step S12; Y), that is, if the standby time has expired, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or EEPROM is permitted (step S13). ), Off-data is output to all output ports (set to a state in which there is no output) (step S14). Next, a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in this embodiment) is set (step S15).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power interruption inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S16). It is determined whether the value of the inspection area 2 is normal power outage inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S17). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18). It is determined whether or not the checksums match (step S19). If the checksums match (step S19; Y), it is determined whether the initialization switch has been turned on from the state of the first input port 122 previously read (step S20), and the initialization switch has been turned off. In step S20; N, the process proceeds to step S25 in FIG.

  The checksum calculated in the checksum calculation process in step S18 and step S45 described later is the sum of the checksum for the game control work area and the checksum for the status display work area. It should be noted that the checksum for the game control work area and the checksum for the state display work area may be calculated separately and whether or not they match in step S19 may be determined separately. Only the check sum of the work area for game control) may be calculated and only one of them may be used for the determination in step S19.

  Here, information (various data and programs) necessary for performing game control is stored in the game control work area. In addition, information necessary for displaying a base value, an accessory ratio, and the like is stored in the work area for status display. The base value is a value calculated from the number of game balls detected by the launch ball switch 99a that detects all the game balls launched in the game area 32 and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. The information necessary for display includes, for example, information related to the number of game balls detected by the launch ball switch 99a and information related to the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area. In addition, the ratio of the bonuses is a big hit state (ie, fanfare and ending) among the total number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) obtained by winning the winning opening from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present. This is the ratio of the number of winning balls (number of balls earned by each role) obtained as a result of winning the winning award (excluding the inside) (so-called consecutive role rate), and the information necessary to display the rate Includes, for example, information related to the total number of winning balls (total number of winning balls) and information related to the number of winning balls (number of balls acquired for each role).

  If the initialization switch is on (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG. 7 to perform initialization processing of the game control RAM area. The initialization switch has an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 has initialization means for initializing data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. Eggplant. When it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not normal check data (step S16; N or step S17; N), and when it is determined that the checksums do not match (step S19; N), step S21 is performed. Then, the process of initializing all the RAM areas is performed. That is, the state display RAM area is initialized only when a RAM abnormality occurs. The game control RAM area is initialized not only when the initialization switch is turned on, but also when a RAM abnormality occurs.

  In step S25 of FIG. 7, the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. The busy signal status area for storing the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Undefined state. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Thereafter, an area for storing the game state in the RWM is checked to determine whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state (step S26).

  Here, when the special figure is not in high probability (step S26; N), steps S27 and S28 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S29. Further, when the special figure is in a high probability (step S26; Y), the on-information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S27), and the high probability notification LED (error indicator) provided in the game board 30 is saved. ON (lighted) data is saved in the segment area (step S28). Then, a power failure recovery command corresponding to a process number prepared for rationally executing the special figure game process described later is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S29), and step S33. Proceed to In this embodiment, in step S29, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (for example, a customer waiting demonstration command when in a customer waiting state) In other cases, a plurality of commands such as a recovery screen command) are transmitted. Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  The screen designation command transmits a command corresponding to the resumed game state. When restarting the special figure variation display game that has been interrupted due to the power interruption when the control is resumed, a restoration screen command that makes restoration information is transmitted as a screen designation command. In this case, information about the result of the special figure variation display game to be resumed is also transmitted. Further, when the power is cut off during the customer waiting state and the control is resumed in the customer waiting state due to the restoration of the power source, a customer waiting demonstration command is transmitted as a screen designation command. Further, when the special game state suspended due to the power interruption is restarted when the control is resumed, a special game state restart command is transmitted as a screen designation command.

  In step S30 of FIG. 7, the RAM area for game control (work area and stack area) is cleared to 0 (step S30), and the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S31). ). And the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to an effect control board (effect control apparatus 300) (step S32), and it progresses to step S33.

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S16, S17, S19 shown in FIG. 6 to step S21, the RAM access prohibition area is set to access permission (step S21), and the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are included. All RAM areas are cleared to 0 (step S22), and the RAM access prohibition area is set to access prohibition (step S23). Then, the initial value at the initialization of all RAMs is saved in the area to be initialized (step S24). The area to be initialized here is an area where a value other than 0 is to be set out of the game control work area and the state display work area. It is an area.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7, the command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S32), and the process proceeds to step S33. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S32, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demonstration screen is displayed and a predetermined time (for example, A plurality of commands such as a command for informing the RAM initialization with light and sound for 30 seconds). Depending on the model, in addition to these commands, an effect count information command and a high probability count information command are also transmitted.

  In step S33, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S33, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S34). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a big hit random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. Bit transposition pattern is a method of permutation when the extracted random bit arrangement (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) is replaced in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that defines By replacing the bits of the random number according to this bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may arbitrarily set it.

  Thereafter, the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on are extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of this embodiment, random numbers for determining the hit pattern of the special figure) Save in the specified area of the RWM as the initial value (start value) of (big hit symbol random number), random number to determine the hit of the normal figure (per random number), random number to determine the hit symbol of the normal figure (per hit design random number) (Step S35), the interruption is permitted (step S36). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the initial value (start value) of various initial value random numbers. By doing so, it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S37) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, in the initial value random number update process, the big hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number are updated (for example, +1 update). Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that becomes an initial value of a random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure variation display game. In addition, the “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal figure variation display game, and the “hit symbol initial value random number” is a hit stop pattern of the normal figure fluctuation display game. It is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines In this way, the randomness of the random number can be improved by continuing to increment the initial value random number as long as time permits in the main process. Depending on the model, there is a gaming machine that does not have a random symbol initial value.

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

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, there is no special hit in the special figure, but in a model with a small hit, as a random number related to the small hit, a small hit symbol random number for determining the small hit stop symbol, a small hit symbol random number A small hit symbol initial value random number as an initial value is also used.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S37, the number of times (for example, twice) of reading and checking the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus is set (step S38). It is determined whether the monitoring signal is on (step S39). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S39; N), the process returns to the initial value random number update process (step S37). That is, when no power failure has occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S37) (step S36), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed preferentially. Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S37 includes a method of performing the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process, and when such a method is adopted, both initial values are updated. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S38 (step S40). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on for the number of checks (step S40; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S39). Further, when the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S40; Y), that is, when it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S41), all A process of outputting off data to the output port (step S42) is performed.

  Thereafter, the power failure inspection region check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection region 1 (step S43), and the power failure inspection region check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection region 2 (step S44). Furthermore, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S45) for calculating the checksum when the RWM is powered off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S46), a process for prohibiting access to the RWM (step S47). ) And wait for the gaming machine to be turned off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

[Initial value random number update processing]
FIG. 8 shows the initial value random number update process (step S37) in the main process described above. In this initial value random number update process, first, the big hit symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S71). Then, the winning initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S72), the winning symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S73), and the initial value random number updating process is terminated. Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that becomes an initial value of a random number that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special figure variation display game. Also, the “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is the initial value of the random number that determines the hit of the normal variation display game, and the “hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that determines the hit stop symbol of the normal variation display game It is a random number that becomes the initial value of. In this way, the randomness of the random number can be improved by continuing to increment the initial value random number as long as time permits in the main process.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process of FIG. 9 is started.

  When timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S101). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register saving process in which a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main process) is transferred to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM head address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S102). In step S102, the same processing as step S4 in the main processing is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing (step S103) is performed to input from various sensors and switches and to acquire signals, that is, to read the state of each input port. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, the drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize opening solenoid 38b, ordinary solenoid 37c), output to the collective display device 50, output of external information and test signals, etc. An output process (step S104) is performed.

  Note that when a signal for stopping the firing is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal for permitting the firing is output by performing this output process, and the launch permitting signal can be set to the permitted state. This launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. In addition, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device, and a second signal (launch permission signal) indicating the launch permission state viewed from the payout control device is also a payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch controller. That is, when two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device and both are permitted to launch, the game ball can be launched.

  Next, a payout command transmission process (step S105) for outputting a command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control apparatus 200, a big hit symbol random number, a hit random number, and a hit symbol that are the targets of the initial value random number update process Random number update process 1 (step S106) for updating the initial value (start value) of the random number, and random number update process 2 for updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of FIG. 1 and FIG. Step S107) is performed. After that, it is monitored whether there is a normal signal input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the big winning port switch 38a, and error monitoring ( A prize opening switch / state monitoring process (step S108) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S109) for performing a process related to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S110) for performing a process related to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step 50) that is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED (collective display device 50) that displays various information related to display of special figure variation display games and games to display desired contents. S111), a magnet fraud monitoring process for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is an abnormality (step S112), and checking the detection signal from the panel radio wave sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. A board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S113) is performed. Then, external information editing processing (step S114) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer is performed, and the number of game balls detected by the launch ball switch 99a and the number of payouts based on winning in the winning area are determined. A state display editing / outputting process for performing a process of calculating a performance value such as a base value and displaying it on the performance display monitor is performed (step S115), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the process for restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process for allowing the interrupt) and the process for restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process for designating the register bank 0) Automatically at the time of the timer interrupt processing. Depending on the CPU used, there is a gaming machine that needs to instruct execution of processing for restoring the interrupt disabled state and processing for restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the timer interrupt process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, in the payout command transmission process, first, it is checked whether there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

  The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and a winning number counter area 1 and a winning number counter area 2 are provided. The winning number counter area 1 is an area used to transmit a payout command (prize ball command) for instructing the payout control device 200 to pay out a prize ball, and a prize for which a payout command has not yet been transmitted. The winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 serves as a prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command.

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

  Each of these winning number counter areas has a winning number counter area for each number of winning balls set for each winning opening (in this embodiment, three winning balls, ten winning balls, and 14 winning balls). Is provided, and the count number in the corresponding winning number counter area is incremented by 1 based on winning in the winning opening. That is, information on the winning can be stored in units of one winning in the winning area. The win counter area 1 is assigned a larger area than the win counter area 2 so that more win data can be stored. This is because the main award ball signal can be transmitted regardless of the state of the transmission destination, whereas the payout command may be suspended depending on the state of the payout control device 200 that is the transmission destination. This is because data may be accumulated.

  Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, up to 65535 winnings can be stored in each of the three prize ball counter area, the ten prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the winning number counter area 1. The 3 prize ball counter area, the 10 prize ball counter area, and the 14 prize ball counter area of the winning number counter area 2 are configured to be able to store up to 255 prizes respectively.

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

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

  Thereafter, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), and it is determined whether or not the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189). If it is 0 or more (step S189; Y), the value of the main prize ball signal output count area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, every time the remaining number of prize balls reaches 10, the number of outputs of the main prize ball signal is updated by +1.

  Then, the subtraction result is saved in the award ball remaining number area (step S191), and the process returns to step S188. As a result, the main winning ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out as a result of winning a game ball to a predetermined prize area to the outside of the gaming machine. . By outputting the main prize ball signal, when game ball payouts such as during big hits are concentrated, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed with the payout of game balls, and the exact generated during the big hit is delayed. It is possible to prevent a problem that the number of prize balls cannot be counted. Here, the process of steps S181 to S191 is a process of updating (increasing) the number of outputs of the main prize ball signal, and the process of steps S192 to S201 is a process of transmitting a payout command.

  In step S192, if the payout command transmission timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step S192), and it is determined whether the payout command transmission timer has become "0" (step S193). If the payout command transmission timer is not “0” (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process is terminated. If the payout command transmission timer is “0” (step S193; Y), the payout busy signal flag is checked to determine whether the payout busy signal is busy (step S194).

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

  If the payout busy signal is busy (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, instead of transmitting a payout command for each timer interruption, a predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 side can pay out a prize ball. In the state, the payout command is transmitted. In this way, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start payout control and does not transmit a payout command, it is possible to perform useless processing by not performing subsequent processing relating to the transmission of the payout command. To prevent and reduce the burden of control.

  Conditions for the payout busy signal to be in the on state (busy state) include, for example, during a payout operation, a ball lending operation, a shot ball outage error, an overflow error, a frame radio fraud occurrence, a payout ball detection switch (paid out The number of award balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 during an abnormal state of a switch for monitoring a ball, an underpayment error, an excessive payout error, or the number of unpaid award balls = the number of game balls remaining ), Etc. (when not = 0).

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

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

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

  As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one win in the winning area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 performs control for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout command. That is, the game control device 100 indicates that the state signal indicating whether or not the payout control means output from the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start payout control can start payout control. A prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control means.

  As described above, the game control device 100 performs control to transmit the award ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, so that the award is given only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute payout control. A ball command will be sent. As a result, data corresponding to a winning that has not yet been paid out is held on the game control device 100 side, so that it is backed up by the game control device 100 when a power failure occurs, and is backed up to the payout control device 200. Even if it does not have the function to do, accurate payout control can be realized.

[Prize mouth switch / status monitoring process]
FIG. 11 shows a winning mouth switch / status monitoring process (step S108) in the timer interrupt process. In this winning a prize opening switch / status monitoring process, first, a winning prize monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the big winning prize opening switches 38a in the special winning prize opening (special variable prize winning device 38) is prepared (step S301), and the big winning prize opening In spite of not being opened, an illegal & winning monitoring process (step S302) for monitoring whether or not there is an illegal winning in the big winning opening and detecting a normal winning is executed. Thereafter, a winning opening monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other large winning opening switch 38a in the large winning opening (special variable winning apparatus 38) is prepared (step S303), and it is monitored whether there is an illegal winning and a normal winning is made. The detected fraud & prize winning monitoring process (step S304) is executed.

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

  Next, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in the ordinary electric power system is prepared (step S305), and an illegal & winning monitoring process for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning and detecting a normal winning. (Step S306) is executed. And a winning opening switch (for example, a starting opening 1 switch 36a, a starting opening 3 switch 97a, a winning opening switch 35a of a general winning opening 35, a left winning opening switch, a right winning opening switch, which can always win a prize (no fraud monitoring process is required). )) Is prepared (step S307), a winning number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the winning number is performed, and a start port error monitoring process (step S309) is performed. In addition, when there is a prize at the general winning opening 35, the fact is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 performs a process related to the provision of points based on this information. It has become.

  Next, a state scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals to be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step S310). In the present embodiment, the state scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. Thereafter, the gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting the state to be monitored is prepared according to the value of the state scan counter (step S311). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S312) for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred is performed.

  In the case of this embodiment, referring to the value of the state scan counter in the gaming machine state monitoring table 1, when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, the switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like The state monitoring based on the 1 signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, the state monitoring based on the shot ball break switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the state scan counter is “2”, state monitoring based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “3”, state monitoring based on the payout abnormality status signal is set. The

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

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the status scan counter is “0” (step S315). finish. In this case, there is no state monitoring target in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 referred to next. In addition, when the value of the error scan counter is “0” (step S315; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S316), and a gaming machine for judging a state such as whether an error has occurred or not. A state check process (step S317) is performed.

  In the case of this embodiment, referring to the value of the state scan counter in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3, when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, the switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector or the like A state monitoring based on two signals is set. The gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is not defined when the state scan counter is “1” to “3”.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the special game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball wins in the first start winning port 36, the second start winning port 97, and the normal variable winning device 37, various random numbers (such as big hit random numbers) are extracted and A game result preliminary determination is performed in advance to determine a game result based on a prize in a stage before the start of the special figure variation display game based on the game.

  Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this big prize opening switch monitoring process, the detection of gaming balls at the big prize opening switch 38a provided in the special variable prize winning device 38 is monitored, and the number of game balls that can be won in one round (for example, nine). When it becomes above, the special variable prize-winning apparatus 38 is closed and the process which complete | finishes one round is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

  The jackpot is a special result that accompanies the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (actual accessory continuous operation device is operated). The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning. Some models have a small hit as a special result that does not involve the operation of the condition device.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, a first start port (first start winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (start port 1 switch 36a in this case), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is sent. The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the first start port which is the start port of FIG. 1 (step A103).

  If it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning at the first start opening (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning at the first start opening (step A103; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure is running shortly (under normal power support) (step A104). ).

  If it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is not short (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A104 that the special drawing time is short (step A104; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and an effect command setting process (step A106) is performed. . That is, if the time is short, the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and the effect command setting process (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game. Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the first start opening (first start winning opening 36) (step A107), special figure start opening switch common processing (step A108) is performed.

  In the case of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the first starting port (first starting winning port 36) will not win unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 will not win unless it is right-handed. Therefore, in the short-time state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than left-handed, but when there is a winning at the first starting port during the short-time state (that is, when left-handed during the short-time state). Is configured such that a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) for instructing to right-hand is performed by the effect control device 300.

  Next, a second start opening (ordinary variable winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target start port switch (here, the start port 2 switch 37a), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the second start port, which is the start port of FIG. 2 (step A111).

  If it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning at the second start opening (step A111; N), the process proceeds to step A116 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning at the second starting port (step A111; Y), the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) is operating, that is, normal variation. If the winning device 37 is activated to determine whether or not the game ball is open (step A112), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y), the step The process proceeds to A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not a normal electric power fraud has occurred (step A113).

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

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

  Next, a winning monitoring table is prepared for the third starting port (second starting winning port 97) (step A116), and hard random number acquisition processing (step A117) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition processing, when there is an input to the target start port switch (start port 3 switch 97a in this case), the big hit random number extracted to the latch register is loaded and prepared, and the target start port is sent. The information indicating that there has been a winning is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a winning at the third starting port which is the starting port of FIG. 2 (step A118).

  If it is determined in step A118 that there is no winning at the third starting port (step A118; N), the starting port switch monitoring process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step A118 that there is a winning at the third starting port (step A118; Y), it is determined whether or not the special drawing is being shortened (medium power support is in progress) (step A119). ).

  If it is determined in step A119 that the special drawing time is not short (step A119; N), the process proceeds to step A122 and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A119 that the special drawing time is short (step A119; Y), a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and an effect command setting process (step A121) is performed. . That is, if the time is short, regardless of the probability state of the special figure variation display game, a right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and an effect command setting process (step A121) is performed. Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the third start port (second start winning port 97) (step A122), the special start port switch common processing (step A123) is performed to monitor the start port switch. The process ends.

  In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the third starting port (second starting winning port 97) will not win unless it is left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 will not win if it is not right-handed. Therefore, in the short-time state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than the left-handed state, but when the third starting port is won during the short-time state (that is, when left-handed during the short-time state). Is configured such that a right-handed instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) for instructing to right-hand is performed by the effect control device 300.

[Hard random number acquisition processing]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition processing (steps A102, A110, A117) in the above-described start port switch monitoring processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the hard random number acquisition process, first, the first starting port (first starting winning port 36), the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37), and the third starting port (second starting winning port). No winning information of the monitoring target starting port is set (step A131), and the monitoring target starting port among the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97a is set. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the switch (step A132).

  When there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A132; N), the hard random number acquisition process is terminated. On the other hand, when there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A132; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A133), and it is determined whether there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A134). .

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, among the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a, the number of winnings to the monitored start port switch The start port signal output count, which is the number of times information related to the management device external to the gaming machine 10, is output (step A141), the loaded value is updated by 1 (step A142), and the output count overflows. Is determined (step A143).

  If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A143; N), the updated value is saved in the starter signal output number area of the RWM (step A144), and the process proceeds to step A145. On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A143; Y), the process proceeds to step A145. In the present embodiment, values from “0” to “255” can be stored in the start port signal output frequency area. When the loaded value is “255”, the updated value becomes “0” by +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows, so that it is not saved.

  Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, and the start port 3 switch 97a, it is determined whether the number of special figure reservations (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the monitored start port switch is less than the upper limit value. Determine (step A145). If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit (step A145; N), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

  If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit (step A145; Y), update the number of special figure reservations to be updated (number of special figure 1 or number 2) (+1) ( Step A146), the target start opening winning flag is saved (Step A147). Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure hold is calculated (step A148), and the big hit random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process of steps A102, A110, A117 is calculated as RWM. Is saved in the big hit random number storage area (step A149). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted, prepared (step A150), and saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A151). This jackpot symbol random number is used in the special figure hold information determination process (step A156).

  Next, the fluctuation pattern random numbers (fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 and 2) are saved in the fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A152), and the fluctuation order flag corresponding to the sum of the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number The address of the storage area (any location from hold 1 to 8) is calculated (step A153), and the change order flag of the target (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved in the calculated area (step A154). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A155) is performed to prepare a decoration special figure hold number command corresponding to the monitoring target start switch and the special figure hold number (step A156), and an effect command setting process (step A157). ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.

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

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A157) in the above special figure start port switch common process will be described. The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, a low-probability determination flag is prepared (step A161), and pre-reading for determining whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit low-probability determination value). A jackpot determination process (step A162) is performed, and it is determined whether a jackpot is set as a determination result (step A163).

  If it is determined in step A163 that the jackpot is set as the determination result (step A163; Y), the jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the target start-up switch is set (step A164) and prepared in step A152. Stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number is acquired (step A165), and the process proceeds to step A167. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A163 that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A163; N), that is, when the deviation is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A166). ), The process proceeds to step A167.

  In step A167, the stop symbol information acquired in step A165 or the stop symbol information set in step A166 is saved in the symbol information area (step A167). Next, a look-ahead stop symbol command (low probability) corresponding to the target start port switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A168), and an effect command setting process (step A169) is performed.

  Next, a high-probability determination flag is prepared (step A170), and a look-ahead jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value (big hit high probability determination value) or not (step A171). And determine whether or not the big hit is set as the determination result (step A172).

  If it is determined in step A172 that the jackpot is set as the determination result (step A172; Y), the jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starter switch is set (step A173), and preparation is performed in step A152. The stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number obtained is acquired (step A174), and the process proceeds to step A176. On the other hand, when it is determined in step A172 that the big hit is not set as the determination result (step A172; N), that is, when the deviation is set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the deviation is set (step A175), the process proceeds to step A176.

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

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

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

  With the above processing, the prefetch stop symbol command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory to be prefetched and the prefetch variation pattern command including the information of the variation pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory are obtained. It is prepared and transmitted to the production control device 300. As a result, the determination result (prefetch result) of the result related information corresponding to the start memory (whether it is a big hit or the type of the fluctuation pattern) is controlled before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory. The device 300 can be notified, and in particular, by changing the decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the display device 41, the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure variable display game. It is possible to notify.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as start memory in the start memory means (game control device 100) before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). It is a pre-determination means. Note that the time when the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the start winning time when the start memory is generated, but any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A8) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are "0" (step A301). In step A301, if it is determined that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are not "0" (step A301; N), the flag is loaded from the variable order flag storage area (for the hold number total 1). Then (step A302), it is determined whether or not the current variation is that of FIG. 1 (step A303).

  When it is determined in step A303 that the current variation is the variation of the special figure 1 (step A303; Y), a decorative special figure hold number command corresponding to the special figure 1 hold number is prepared (step A304). An effect command setting process (step A305) is performed, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A306) is performed, and the special figure normal process is terminated. At this time, the special figure 1 hold number is not updated by -1, but in step A304, a command (decoration special figure hold number command) corresponding to the updated value of -1 is prepared.

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

  In step A301, if it is determined that both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are “0” (step A301; Y), it is determined whether the customer waiting demonstration has been started ( Step A310) If the customer waiting demonstration has already started (Step A310; Y), the process proceeds to Step A314. If the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A310; N), a customer waiting demo flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A311). Subsequently, a customer waiting demonstration command is prepared (step A312), and an effect command setting process (step A313) is performed.

  Then, “0” for the special figure normal process is set as the process number (step A314), the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A315), and the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A315). Step A316). Then, the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A317), and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A306) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 1 variation start process is a process of determining various types of information by determining the first start memory for executing the first special figure variation display game at the start of the first special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 18A, first, the special figure 1 variation flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the variation symbol discrimination flag area (step A321). Then, the jackpot flag 1 is set to set the shift information or the jackpot information to the jackpot flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure variation display game is a jackpot by determining the jackpot random number according to the current probability state. Processing (step A322) is performed.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) for determining the jackpot symbol random number and setting the special symbol 1 stop symbol (symbol information), a special parameter which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern is set. The special figure information setting process (step A324) for setting figure information is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set. A pattern setting information table is prepared (step A325). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A326) for setting a variation pattern, which is a variation mode in the first special figure variation display game, is performed based on the variation pattern random number, and information on the start of variation of the first special figure variation display game is set. A variation start information setting process (step A327) is performed. Next, “1” relating to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A328), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).

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

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A309) in the above-described special figure ordinary process will be described. The special figure 2 fluctuation start process is a process of determining the second start memory for executing the second special figure fluctuation display game and setting various information at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game. The same process as the process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process shown in FIG. 18A is performed for the second start-up memory.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, first, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A341). Then, the jackpot flag 2 for setting the shift information and the jackpot information is set to the jackpot flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a jackpot by determining the jackpot random number according to the current probability state. Processing (step A342) is performed.

  Next, after performing a special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) for determining a big hit symbol random number and setting a special symbol 2 stop symbol (symbol information), a special parameter which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern is set. Special chart information setting processing (step A344) for setting figure information is performed, and special chart 2 fluctuation is a table in which information for referring to various information related to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game is set. A pattern setting information table is prepared (step A345). Thereafter, a variation pattern setting process (step A346) for setting a variation pattern, which is a variation mode in the second special figure variation display game, is performed based on the variation pattern random number, and information on the start of variation of the second special figure variation display game is set. A variation start information setting process (step A347) is performed. Next, “1” relating to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A349).

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

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random values stored in the start storage unit (game control device 100). In addition, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for the game control device 100 to set a variation pattern as an execution mode of the game from among a plurality of variations.

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

  Information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 later, and the effect control device 300 responds to the determined variation pattern based on the reception of the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game. To set the detailed contents of the decoration special map change display game. The information related to the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information related to the start memory number (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information related to the stop symbol, and a fluctuation of the special figure variation display game. Examples include a variable command including information related to the pattern and a stop information command including information related to extension of the stop time.

[Special figure changing process]
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the special symbol variation processing, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the variation symbol determination flag is prepared (step A501), and an effect command setting process (step A502) is performed. In other words, the symbol stop command that constitutes stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 300 as the variation time of the special-figure variation display game being executed ends and the result is derived and displayed. In response to the reception of the symbol stop command, the effect control device 300 stops the variation display of the decorative special symbol variation display game corresponding to the special diagram variation display game and stops and displays the result.

  Next, a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is set (step A503), and the set display time is saved in the special figure game process timer area (step A504). In the present embodiment, 800 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is an off symbol pattern, and 2000 ms is set as the display time when the stop symbol pattern is a big hit symbol pattern. That is, the game control device 100 serves as stop time setting means for setting a stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game.

  Next, “2” relating to the special figure display process is set as the process number (step A505), and the process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A506). Then, a signal related to the end of change in Special Figure 1 (for example, special signal 1 changing signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (Step A507), and a signal related to the end of change in Special Figure 2 (for example, Special Design 2) (In-change signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A508), and the control timer initial value is stored in the symbol determination number signal control timer area related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variable display game for output to the external information terminal. (For example, 256 milliseconds) is saved (step A509). After that, as information for control of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51a, a stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 display 51a is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A510). ) As the information for controlling the special figure 2 fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 51b, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 display 51b is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step). A511), the special figure changing process is terminated.

[Special figure display processing]
Next, the details of the special figure display process (step A10) in the special figure game process described above will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure display process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process and the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process The big hit flag 2 set in step 1 is loaded (step A601), and the RWM big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area are cleared (step A602). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A603). (For example, the condition device operating signal ON, the accessory continuous operating device operating signal ON, and the special symbol 2 signal ON) are saved in the RWM test signal output data area (step A606). A round number upper limit value table is set (step A607).

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

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

  Next, a decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A610), and an effect command setting process (step A611) is performed. Thereafter, a probability information command related to information for setting the probability of the winning result in the normal map variation display game and the special map variation display game to be a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A612), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A613) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command is prepared (step A614), and an effect command setting process (step A615) is performed.

  Thereafter, the jackpot fanfare time (10000 ms in this case) is saved in the special game processing timer area (step A616), and the number of illegal winning prizes of the big winning mouth (special variable prize winning device 38) corresponding to the special winning opening information is displayed. The area is cleared (step A617), and the fraud monitoring non-period monitoring period flag is saved in the big prize opening fraud monitoring period flag area corresponding to the big prize opening information (step A618). Thereafter, fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A619) is performed, and the special figure display process is terminated.

  In the fanfare / interval process transition setting process 1 (step A619), “3” related to the fanfare / interval process is set as the process number, setting of external information related to the start of the big hit (special game state), high probability state The test signal for the end of the short-time state and the test signal for the right-handed instruction are set. In addition, a normal figure low probability flag is set in the normal figure game mode flag area, and a special figure low probability & no time reduction flag is set in the special figure game mode flag area.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not big hit at step A604 (step A604; N), “0” is set as the process number for the special figure normal process (step A620), and the process number is set as the special figure game. Save in the process number area (step A621). Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A622), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A623), and the special figure display processing is terminated.

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

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the usual game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a and generating a usual figure start memory is performed. A general power prize winning switch monitoring process (step B2) for monitoring the input is performed. Next, if the usual game process timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). The minimum value of the usual game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the usual game process timer is “0” (step B4).

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

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

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

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

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

[Usually normal processing]
Next, the details of the usual figure routine process (step B8) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the usual figure normal processing, first, it is determined whether the number of usual figure holds is “0” (step B301). When the number of usual figure holds is “0” (step B301; Y) ) Sets “0” for the normal processing as the processing number (step B322), saves the processing number in the general game processing number area (step B323), and sets the processing error in the general power fraud monitoring period flag area. The flag during the monitoring period is saved (step B324), and the normal processing is terminated.

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

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

  When the value of the hit random number is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit determination value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; Y), The slip information is saved in the area (step B308), the slipping stop symbol number is set (step B309), the slipping symbol information is saved in the normal stop symbol information area (step B310), and the stop symbol number is normally stopped. Save in the symbol area (step B314).

  On the other hand, if the value of the hit random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B307; N), the hit information is saved in the hit flag area (step B311) and the hit loaded in step B302 A hit stop symbol number corresponding to the symbol random number is set (step B312), the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B313), and the stop symbol number is set to the normal symbol stop symbol. Save in the area (step B314). In the present embodiment, two types of symbols (“hit symbol 1” and “hit symbol 2”) are prepared as the hit symbols of the ordinary symbol.

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

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

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

  In the normal map change process transition setting process (step B321), the process number setting for the normal map change process, the setting of the test signal for starting the normal map change display game, and the normal map change display game are changing. The in-flight flag indicating this is set, and information related to the display on the general-purpose display 52 is set.

[Processing during normal map changes]
Next, the details of the process of changing the normal map (step B9) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, in the process of changing the normal map, first, the process number is set to “2” for the process of displaying the normal map (step B401), and the process number is saved in the normal game process number area. (Step B402). After that, the normal time display time (for example, 600 milliseconds) which is the display time of the result of the normal time variable display game on the normal time display 52 is saved in the normal time game processing timer area (step B403), and the change of the normal time figure ends. (For example, the normal symbol 1 fluctuation signal OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step B404), and a stop flag indicating that the usual figure change display game is stopped is indicated in the usual figure fluctuation control flag area. (Step B405), and the process of changing the normal map is terminated.

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the normal map display process (step B10) in the above-described normal game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the processing for displaying a normal map, first, a hit flag (hit information or missed information) set in the normal processing is loaded (step B501), and the RWM hit flag area is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).

  If the winning flag is not winning information (step B503; N), the processing number is set to “0” for normal processing (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the normal game processing number area (step B515). B516), the fraud monitoring period flag is saved in the ordinary power fraud monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the normal chart displaying process is terminated.

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

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

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

[Usual processing per map]
Next, the details of the process for hitting the usual figure (step B11) in the above-mentioned usual figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal processing per normal map, first, the control pointer during normal map is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal control pointer per normal map is greater than or equal to the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

  If the value of the control pointer during the normal map is not equal to or greater than the upper limit (step B602; N), the control pointer during the normal map is updated by +1 (step B603), and the value of the control pointer during the normal map (step B603) Branch processing according to B603 (value before +1 update) is performed (step B604). If the value of the control pointer during normal maps is greater than or equal to the upper limit (step B602; Y), the process control pointer area during normal map update in step B603 is not performed, and the process of normal map hits is not performed. Branch processing according to the value of the control pointer is performed (step B604).

  If the value of the control pointer is “0”, “2”, or “5”, the process proceeds to step B605 to control the closing of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. 37 is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B605), and the off-data is saved in the general solenoid output data area (step B606) to turn off the general solenoid 37c. The process is terminated per figure.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “1” or “3”, the process proceeds to step B607 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer is controlled. The normal power release time, which is the release time, is saved in the normal game processing timer area (step B607), and the on-data is saved in the general power solenoid output data area to turn on the general power solenoid 37c (step B608). The process is completed during the normal drawing.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “6”, the process proceeds to step B609 to control the release of the normal variation winning device 37, so that it is the release time of the normal variation winning device 37 corresponding to the control pointer. Saves the open time in the normal game processing timer area (step B609), and saves the ON data in the general solenoid output data area (step B610) to turn on the general solenoid 37c. The process ends.

  On the other hand, if the value of the control pointer is “4” or “7”, the process proceeds to step B611, where the open control of the normal variation winning device 37 is terminated and the ordinary electric ball remaining ball process is performed. Is set to “4” (step B611). Then, this processing number is saved in the ordinary game processing number area (step B612), and the ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing time is saved in the ordinary game processing timer area (step B613). Thereafter, in order to turn off the general-purpose solenoid 37c, the off-data is saved in the general-purpose solenoid output data area (step B614), and the normal processing during normal drawing is terminated.

  Here, in this embodiment, for example, 300 msec as the wait time in step B605, 1700 msec as the normal power release time in step B607, 2600 msec as the general power release time in step B609, in step B613 Save 600msec as the ordinary electric ball remaining time.

  As a result, when the normal symbol stop symbol is “winning symbol 1”, “0” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B506, “4” is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the normal diagram display processing, “1700 milliseconds” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “1700 msec”, so that the power transmission is released for 1700 msec. The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “1” during the normal map, so that the public power is released for 1700 milliseconds, and then the control pointer is updated to “2” during the general map for 300 milliseconds. The waiting time is set, and then the normal control pointer is updated to “3” for the normal map, so that the public power is released for 1700 msec, and then the normal control pointer for the normal map is updated to “4” for 600 msec. The ordinary electric ball remaining ball processing time is set.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop symbol is “winning symbol 2”, “5” is acquired as the value of the hit start pointer in step B505 of the normal symbol display processing shown in FIG. In step B506, “7” is acquired as the value of the hit end pointer, and in step B507 of the normal map display process, “2600 milliseconds” is acquired as the normal power release time. Therefore, after the display time of 600 milliseconds elapses, the power transmission release time is “2600 milliseconds”, so the power transmission is released for 2600 milliseconds, and after that, the control pointer is “5” during the usual time, so the wait time is 300 milliseconds. The time is set, and then the control pointer is updated to “6” during the normal map, so that the electric power is released for 2600 msec, and then the control pointer is updated to “7” during the normal map for 600 msec. The ordinary power remaining ball processing time is set.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the external information editing process, first, when a glass frame opening error has not occurred (step S801; N), and when a body frame opening error has not occurred (step S802; N). The off data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S803), the off data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S807. . On the other hand, when a glass frame opening error is occurring (step S801; Y) or when a main body frame opening error is occurring (step S802; Y), the on-data of the door / frame opening signal is externally transmitted. The data is saved in the information output data area (step S805), the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S807.

  If the security signal control timer that counts a predetermined time (for example, 256 milliseconds) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is updated to −1 ( Step S807). Note that the initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the RAM initial value is set when the main process is started by clearing the RAM, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S808).

  When the value of the security signal control timer is not “0” (step S808; N), that is, when the time is not up, the security signal ON data is saved in the external information output data area (step S809), and step S810. Move on to processing. If the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S808; Y), that is, if the time is up or has already been up, the process of step S810 is not performed without performing the process of step S809. Transition.

  If a magnet fraud is occurring (step S810; Y), a panel radio wave fraud is occurring (step S811; Y), a frame radio wave fraud is occurring (step S812; Y), If an electric fraud is occurring (step S813; Y), a special prize opening fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), or a start port error is occurring (step S815; Y), the security signal The on data is saved in the external information output data area (step S818), the on data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S819), and the process proceeds to step S820. That is, the occurrence of an error is output as external information.

  On the other hand, neither the magnet fraud occurs (step S810; N), the board radio wave fraud does not occur (step S811; N), the frame radio wave fraud does not occur (step S812; N), and the ordinary electric power fraud does not occur. (Step S813; N) If the winning prize opening fraud is not occurring (Step S814; N) and the starting opening error is not occurring (Step S815; N), it is determined whether a switch abnormality is occurring (Step S814; N). S816).

  If a switch abnormality is occurring (step S816; Y), the on data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S819), and the process proceeds to step S820. If no switch abnormality is occurring (step S816; N), the off data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S817), and the process proceeds to step S820.

  Then, a main prize ball signal editing process (step S820) for setting information related to the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and a start opening signal editing process (step S821) for editing a winning signal at the start opening is performed. Next, if the symbol determination number control timer for controlling the output time of the information related to the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game is not “0”, −1 is updated (step S822). Note that the minimum value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the symbol determination number control timer is “0” (step S823).

  When the value of the symbol determination count control timer is “0” (step S823; Y), that is, when the time is up or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination count signal is saved in the external information output data area. In step S824, the external information editing process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the symbol determination count control timer is not “0” (step S823; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the on-data of the symbol determination count signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S825), the external information editing process is terminated.

[Status display edit output processing]
FIG. 28 shows the status display edit output process (step S115) in the above-described timer interrupt process. In this state display edit output process, first, it is determined whether or not there is an input from a launch ball switch for detecting a game ball launched into the game area 32 (step S901).

  When there is an input from the firing ball switch (step S901; Y), the information on the firing ball is saved in the state display area (step S902). Here, in the subsequent performance value calculation process (step S915), a process of updating the number of shot balls by +1 is performed as information on the number of shot balls for calculating the performance value such as the base value and the accessory ratio. Next, an initial value is set in the launch monitoring timer (step S903), and the process proceeds to step S905. On the other hand, when there is no input from the firing ball switch (step S901; N), if the firing monitoring timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S904), and the process proceeds to step S905.

  The launch monitoring timer is a timer for measuring the first effective period, which is a predetermined period from the detection of the launch ball. As will be described later, winnings that occur within the first effective period can be used as status display information, but winnings that occur outside the first effective period are not used as status display information. . That is, when it is presumed that a winning is generated even though the game ball is not fired, it is not used as information for displaying the state.

  Next, it is determined whether there is an input from a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24 and capable of detecting that the human body is touching the operation unit 24 (step S905). If there is an input from the touch switch (step S905; Y), an initial value is set in the touch monitoring timer (step S906), and the process proceeds to step S908. On the other hand, when there is no input from the touch switch (step S905; N), if the touch monitoring timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step S907), and the process proceeds to step S908.

  The touch monitoring timer is a timer for measuring a second effective period, which is a predetermined period from when it is detected that a human body is touching the operation unit 24. As will be described later, a winning that occurred within the second effective period can be used as information for displaying the state, but a winning that has occurred outside the second effective period should not be used as the information for displaying the state. . That is, when it is estimated that a winning has occurred even though the operation unit 24 is not operated, it is not used as status display information.

  Next, whether there is winning information which is information on winning in the winning area (first starting winning port 36, second starting winning port 97, ordinary variable winning device 37, special variable winning device 38, general winning port 35). Determination is made (step S908). The winning information is information set in the winning opening switch / status monitoring process shown in FIG. 11 based on winning in the winning area, and includes information on winning winning holes and information on the number of winning balls. If there is no winning information (step S908; N), that is, if there is no winning area, the process proceeds to step S915. If there is winning information (step S908; Y), that is, if there is a winning in the winning area, it is determined whether the firing monitoring timer is 0 (step S909).

  When the firing monitoring timer is 0 (step S909; Y), that is, when it is outside the first valid period, the winning information is cleared (step S914), and the process proceeds to step S915. In this case, since the current winning is estimated to have occurred even though the game ball has not been fired, it is not used as state display information. If the firing monitoring timer is not 0 (step S909; N), that is, if it is within the first valid period, it is determined whether the touch monitoring timer is 0 (step S910).

  When the touch monitoring timer is 0 (step S910; Y), that is, when it is outside the second valid period, the winning information is cleared (step S914), and the process proceeds to step S915. In this case, since the current winning is estimated to have occurred even though the operation unit 24 is not operated, it is not used as state display information. Further, when the touch monitoring timer is not 0 (step S910; N), that is, within the second effective period, it is determined whether a glass frame open error that is a state in which the glass frame 15 is open is occurring. (Step S911).

  If a glass frame opening error is occurring (step S911; Y), the winning information is cleared (step S914), and the process proceeds to step S915. In this case, since the current winning is presumed to have occurred in a state that is not a normal game, it is not used as state display information. If a glass frame opening error is not occurring (step S911; N), it is determined whether a main body frame opening error, which is a state where the front frame 12 is opened, is occurring (step S912).

  If a body frame opening error is occurring (step S912; Y), the winning information is cleared (step S914), and the process proceeds to step S915. In this case, since the current winning is presumed to have occurred in a state that is not a normal game, it is not used as state display information. Further, when the body frame opening error is not occurring (step S912; N), that is, when it is estimated that the winning has occurred in the normal game, based on the winning information, the information on the winning winning mouth and the winning ball The number information is saved in the state display area (step S913), the winning information is cleared (step S914), and the process proceeds to step S915.

  After that, performance value calculation processing (step S915) is performed to calculate performance values of gaming machines such as base values and bonus ratios, and to display the calculated performance values on the status display monitor, and output the status display edit End the process. In the performance value calculation process, a process for transmitting the calculated performance value to the effect control device 300 or an external device is also performed.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of the relationship between winning and the validity period. Here, from the state where the operation unit 24 is not operated and the game ball is not being fired and is outside the period of the first effective period, the second effective period, the glass frame opening error, and the main body frame opening error. Then, the operation of the operation unit 24 is started and the touch switch is turned on (t11). Accordingly, the second valid period is started. Then, a game ball is launched in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 24, and this game ball is detected by the launch ball switch (t12), and the first valid period is started.

  The first effective period is a period set over a certain period from the time when the ON state of the firing ball switch 99a is detected. This fixed time is longer than the interval between game balls fired by the launching device, and the winning region that takes the longest time to reach after reaching the game region 32 from the position of the guide path 490 where the firing number monitoring device 99 is provided. This time is longer than the time required to win a prize (special variable winning device 38). That is, by setting the first effective period to be a period longer than the interval between the game balls fired by the launching device, if the game balls are continuously being fired, a new launch ball before the first valid period ends A game ball is detected by the switch 99a, and the first valid period is reset (t14, t16). Thereby, in the period (t12-t16) in which the launch of the game ball is continued, it becomes during the first effective period.

  In addition, since the game ball detected by the launch ball switch 99a can be regarded as a normally launched game ball, when the game ball wins a winning area, the information on the winning is displayed as status display information. Need to be usable as. Therefore, the first effective period is the time required for a game ball to win a winning area that takes the longest time to reach the game area 32 from the position where the number-of-fires monitoring device 99 of the guide path 490 is provided. It has been a longer time. Further, the first effective period is the time required for the game ball to win the winning area that takes the longest time to reach after reaching the game area 32 from the position where the number-of-fires monitoring device 99 of the guideway 490 is provided. By setting a longer time, the game ball detected by the launch ball switch 99a in a normal game has a grace period until it wins the winning area. It can be used as information. If the launch ball switch 99a is not newly turned on during the first valid period (t16 to t19) after the launch ball switch 99a is turned on (t16), the first valid period ends. (T19).

  The second effective period is a period that is set for a certain period from the time when the ON state of the touch switch is detected. In the period (t11 to t17) in which the touch switch is continuously ON, the second valid period is reset every time the above-described state display edit output process is performed. It becomes. In addition, when the touch switch is turned off (t17), the second valid period ends when a certain time elapses (t21). This fixed time (t17 to t21) is set to be longer than the time required to win a winning area that takes the longest time to reach after reaching the game area 32 after the game ball is launched. In other words, a game ball that has been launched just before the touch switch is turned off can be regarded as a game ball that has been launched in accordance with the operation of the operation unit 24. Therefore, there is a grace period until the game ball enters the winning area. When winning, the winning information can be used as status display information.

  Here, it is during the first effective period and the second effective period, and a prize is generated in a state where there is no glass frame opening error and no main body frame opening error (t13, t15). These winnings are used as status display information as winnings generated in a normal game. Further, although the touch switch is turned off (t17), a winning is generated in a state where the second effective period has not ended (t18). This winning is also used as status display information as a winning generated in a normal game. In addition, although a winning occurs after the first valid period has expired (t20), this winning is not used as information for displaying the state. Furthermore, although a winning has occurred after the second valid period has expired (t22), this winning is also not used as status display information.

  Thereafter, the touch switch is turned on to enter the second effective period (t23), and after the launch ball switch 99a is turned on to enter the first effective period (t24), the glass frame 15 is opened and the glass frame is released. An error state is set (t25 to t28). Although a winning has occurred during the glass frame opening error state (t27), this winning is not used as status display information. In addition, although a winning occurs after the front frame 12 is opened and the main body frame opening error state is reached (t30) (t31), this winning is also not used as status display information. The winning in the state where the glass frame 15 and the front frame 12 are opened may not be a winning in a normal game, so it is not used as status display information.

  As described above, winnings that may not be winnings in normal games are not used as status display information, so that the performance values of gaming machines such as base values are based on the actual game. As a result, the performance of the gaming machine can be accurately grasped. For example, when a glass ball 15 is opened and a game ball is inserted into a winning area without firing a game ball, this winning (including a winning ball based on the winning) is used as a performance value of the gaming machine such as a base value. It can be prevented from being reflected.

  Even if the winning is not used as status display information because it may not be a winning in a normal game, processing related to the game, such as paying out a winning ball or generating a starting memory, should be performed as usual. ing. As a result, the actual game is not affected. Of course, it is also possible not to perform processing related to games such as payout of prize balls and occurrence of start memory.

  In addition, when there is a winning that is not used as status display information because there is a possibility that it is not a winning in a normal game, a warning display is displayed on the display device 41 or a warning is displayed by voice or LED. You may make it do. Further, warning information may be output outside the gaming machine. In addition, when there is a winning that is not used as status display information because there is a possibility that it is not a winning in a normal game, the above-mentioned warning may be immediately issued, or it is a target. A warning may be given when a predetermined number or more of winnings occur.

  In addition, when there is a possibility that it is not a winning in a normal game, it was decided not to use it as information for displaying the status. However, such an abnormal winning is also used as information for displaying the status, Information indicating that the information has also been used may be recorded. Furthermore, information indicating that the information on the winning prize which is not normal is also used as the status display may be displayed. Also, for performance values such as the base value, both the value when the information about the abnormal winning is used and the value when the information about the abnormal winning is not used may be calculated and stored. Both calculation results may be displayed as an information display, or both calculation results may be transmitted to an external device. It is possible to grasp how much an abnormal winning has occurred from the difference between both pieces of information.

  In addition, as a condition for determining whether the game is a winning in a normal game, the first validity period, the second validity period, the glass frame opening error, and the body frame opening error are used, but only a part of these conditions is used. Alternatively, other conditions may be used. For example, regarding the conditions of the first effective period and the second effective period, it was determined that it was not a winning in a normal game if it was outside one of the effective periods, but it was normal only when both were outside the effective period You may make it judge that it is not a prize in a game. In addition, as other conditions, for a winning period during the execution of the special figure display game or in the special gaming state, it is determined that the winning is a normal game even if it is not the first effective period or the second effective period. May be.

  In addition, when there is a detection by the firing ball switch 99a and there is no input of a signal for detecting contact of the human body from the touch switch, the detection by the firing ball switch 99a is used as information for status display. You may not make it. This situation is a situation in which a shot ball is detected even though the operation unit 24 is not operated, and it is estimated that this is not a detection of a shot ball in a normal game.

  Further, although the first effective period is set to a fixed time from the detection by the launch ball switch 99a, it is discharged from the game area 32 in place of the launch ball switch 99a in order to count the number of game balls launched to the game area 32. When an out switch that detects a game ball is used, a certain period of time from the detection of the winning is set as the first effective period, and when the out switch is detected within the first effective period, the winning is normally determined in the game. You may make it.

  In addition, if there is an input from the launch ball switch 99a or the touch switch during a predetermined period before the detection signal is input from the winning ball switch, it is used as information for displaying the state, but before the detection signal is input from the winning ball switch. If the first effective period or the second effective period is started within a certain period of time, it is determined that the winning is not a winning in normal game, and the winning is not used for calculating a performance value such as a base value. May be.

  That is, since a certain time is required from the detection by the launch ball switch 99a to the detection of the game ball in the winning area, the game ball is detected in the winning area within a certain time from the detection by the launch ball switch 99a. Is impossible. Therefore, if the first valid period starts in the period from the detection by the winning ball switch to a certain time before, it is determined that the winning is not in a normal game, and the winning is used for calculating the performance value such as the base value. You may not make it.

  Similarly, in the case of the touch switch, a certain amount of time is required until the operation of the operation unit 24 is started and the game ball is launched and the game ball is detected in the winning area. It is impossible to detect a game ball in the winning area within the time. Therefore, if the second effective period starts in the period from the detection by the winning ball switch to a certain time before, it is determined that the winning is not in a normal game, and the winning is used for calculating the performance value such as the base value. You may not make it.

  As described above, a game area where a game ball can flow down in a gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to a player when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result. A game board 30 including 32, and a prize area provided in the game area 32 and allowing game balls to be awarded (first start prize port 36, second start prize port 97, normal variable prize device 37, special variable prize device 38, General winning opening 35), a launch ball sensor (launch ball switch 99a) capable of detecting all game balls launched into the game area 32, and a win detection sensor (starting opening) capable of detecting game balls winning in the win area 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, start port 3 switch 97a, big winning port switch 38a, winning port switch 35a) and control based on detection signals from the launch ball sensor and the winning detection sensor Control means (game control device 100) for performing a prize ball control for generating a corresponding number of prize balls based on an input of a detection signal from the prize detection sensor, and a launch ball sensor for a certain period And a calculation control for calculating the ratio of the number of winning balls generated based on the detection from the winning detection sensor during the certain period, and the detection signal input from the winning detection sensor is input If there is no detection signal input from the firing ball sensor in a predetermined period before the detection signal input from the winning detection sensor, the detection signal from the winning detection sensor is not used for calculation control. It will be like that. Accordingly, a winning that may not be a winning in a normal game can be excluded from the calculation of the performance of the gaming machine, and the performance of the gaming machine can be accurately grasped.

  In addition, an operation unit 24 that is operated to perform a launch operation and a touch sensor that can detect that a human body is touching the operation unit 24 are provided, and the control unit receives a detection signal from the winning detection sensor. If there is no input of a detection signal indicating that the human body is touching from the touch sensor in a predetermined period before the input of the detection signal from the winning detection sensor, the detection signal from the winning detection sensor Is not used for calculation control. Accordingly, a winning that may not be a winning in a normal game can be excluded from the calculation of the performance of the gaming machine, and the performance of the gaming machine can be accurately grasped.

  Further, the control means is configured to perform point grant control for giving a point based on an input of a detection signal from the winning detection sensor, and notifying the given point. In the point grant control, a calculation result by calculation control Depending on the situation, it is possible to vary the point giving mode. Therefore, the performance value calculated for the status display can be used for the effect of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved by effectively using the information. In addition, it is possible for the player to estimate the performance value, and it is possible to have an unprecedented interest.

  Also, a support frame (outer frame 11) fixed to the island facility of the game store, and a main body frame (front frame 12) that is rotatably attached to the support frame and to which the game board 30 is attached, The main body frame is rotatable between a closed state that is a state when playing a game and an open state that is rotated forward from the closed state, and can detect that the main body frame is not in the closed state. A body frame opening detection sensor (body frame opening detection switch 64) is provided, and the control means confirms that the body frame is not closed from the body frame opening detection sensor when a detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor. When the detection signal shown is input, the detection signal from the winning detection sensor is not used for calculation control. Accordingly, a winning that may not be a winning in a normal game can be excluded from the calculation of the performance of the gaming machine, and the performance of the gaming machine can be accurately grasped.

  In addition, a transparent plate holding frame (glass frame 15) that holds a transparent member (cover glass 14) covering the front surface of the game board 30 is provided, and the transparent plate holding frame is in a closed state that is a state when playing a game, A transparent plate holding frame open detection sensor (glass frame open detection switch 63) that can be rotated between a closed state and an open state rotated forward, and that can detect that the transparent plate holding frame is not in the closed state. When the detection signal from the winning detection sensor is input, the control means receives a detection signal indicating that the transparent plate holding frame is not closed from the transparent plate holding frame open detection sensor. In other words, the detection signal from the winning detection sensor is not used for calculation control. Accordingly, a winning that may not be a winning in a normal game can be excluded from the calculation of the performance of the gaming machine, and the performance of the gaming machine can be accurately grasped.

  Further, the control means performs the prize ball control even when the detection signal from the winning detection sensor is not used for the calculation control. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being affected.

  Next, an example of an effect using a performance value related to the performance of the gaming machine such as a base value will be described. First, an effect in the display device 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), in the center of the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a decoration special figure variation display game display section 85 for displaying the first decoration game of the decoration special figure variation display game. Here, the decorative special figure variation display game is displayed by stopping and displaying the identification information in each of the left, middle and right variation display areas. In the upper left part of the display area, there is provided a second decoration game display section 88 for displaying a second decoration game of the decoration special figure change display games. The second decoration game displayed on the second decoration game display unit 88 is the same as the first decoration game displayed on the decoration special figure change display game display unit 85. After the identification information is variably displayed, the result is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a memory display unit 83 for displaying a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory is provided at the lower center of the display area. The memory display unit 83 is provided with a first memory display unit 83a for displaying the first start memory and a second memory display unit 83b for displaying the second start memory. The decorative special figure start memory display displayed on the first memory display unit 83a has a one-to-one correspondence with the first start memory and is displayed side by side in the storage order. Here, there are three first start memories. It is shown that. The decoration special figure start memory display at the left end is a decoration special figure start memory display corresponding to the first start memory stored first, and shifts to the left whenever digested.

  Further, it is possible to suggest the result of pre-reading such as the result of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to each start memory by the display mode. In FIG. 30 (a), a pre-reading effect is performed to change the display mode of the decorative special-purpose start memory display for the first start memory having the first digestion order. In addition, the second memory display unit 83b displays a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the second start memory one-on-one in the same manner as the first memory display unit 83a. Here, it is shown that the second start memory is 3.

  On the left side of the first memory display unit 83a, a running memory display unit 84 that displays information related to the startup memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game currently being executed is provided. The special display starting memory display at the left end of the first storage display section 83a or the second storage display section 83b is shifted to the in-execution storage display section 84 at the start of the special figure variation display game and executed. The result of the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, and the like are suggested by the display mode.

  In the upper right part of the display area, a start memory number display unit 86 for displaying the start memory number is provided. The starting memory number display unit 86 is provided with a first starting memory number display unit 86a that displays the number of first starting memories, and a second starting memory number display unit 86b that displays the number of second starting memories. ing.

  When the first start memory is digested and decreased from the state shown in FIG. 30 (a), the decorative special figure start memory display at the left end of the first memory display portion 83a is displayed as the active memory display as shown in FIG. 30 (b). The display which flows into the part 84 is performed. Here, the result of the special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation pattern, etc. are suggested in the same manner as the pre-reading effect also in the running storage display section 84. In the starting memory number display unit 86, the numerical value of the first starting memory number display unit 86a decreases by one.

  Then, the decoration special figure fluctuation display game display unit 85 starts the decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory, and identifies each of the left, middle and right fluctuation display areas. Information change display is started. In the second decoration game display unit 88, a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game based on the first start memory is started, and the identification information is displayed in each of the left area, the middle area, and the right area. Fluctuation display is started.

  After that, in the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85, the identification information temporarily stops in the order of the left variation display region, the right variation display region, and the middle variation display region, and then the identification information is stopped when the variation time ends. Thus, the result mode is displayed. In the reach state, the same identification information is temporarily stopped in the left variation display area and the right variation display area of the decorative special figure variation display game display unit 85, and the reach effect is started. In the second decoration game display unit 88, the identification information is temporarily stopped in the order of the left area, the middle area, and the right area, and then the identification information is stopped when the variation time ends, and the result mode is displayed. Become.

  Then, with the end of the stop time, the special map variation display game and the decorative special map variation display game are terminated. Along with this, the display of the running storage display unit 84 is erased, and the next decoration special figure variation display game can be started.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), a point display 89 is displayed on the left portion of the display area of the display device 41 as a display relating to performance using a performance value relating to the performance of the gaming machine such as a base value. This point display 89 is a bar graph display in which a gauge (indicated by shading in the figure), which is a portion whose color differs depending on the number of points, expands and contracts in the vertical direction, and the gauge extends upward as the point increases. It has become.

  Although the point display 89 does not show the detailed value of the number of points, a scale line dividing the point display 89 into three is provided so that the size of the number of points can be grasped in three stages. The upper limit value of the points is 100 points. When the upper limit value is 0 to 30 points, the gauge is set to be in the first step area. When the score is 31 to 70 points, the gauge reaches the second stage area in the middle stage, and when it is 71 points or more, the gauge reaches the third stage area in the upper stage. It should be noted that the selection probabilities of the point use effects to be described later differ depending on this stage. Of course, the details of the number of points may be shown.

  The points are awarded by winning a lottery performed based on winning in the general winning opening 35. Here, in the state shown in FIG. 30 (b), a winning to the general winning opening 35 has occurred, and based on this, whether or not to give points is determined by lottery. .

  In the display device 41, a point lottery effect is performed based on winning in the general winning opening 35. In this point lottery effect, a game display 87 is displayed at the top of the display area as shown in FIG. This game display 87 displays a region of ○ and × and performs a variation display in which the color is alternately changed over a predetermined variation time. When a point is given, the state of the region of the region of ○ has changed (in this case, the network In the case where no points are given, the result is notified by stopping in a state where the color of the region of x has changed.

  Here, since it is determined that points are given, the change display ends in a state where the color of the ◯ region has changed in the game display 87 as shown in FIG. Then, a giving display 87a (here, +1 point) indicating the number of points to be given is performed, and as shown in FIG. 30 (e), this giving display 87a shifts to a point display 89, and a gauge in the point display 89 is given. The point lottery effect ends after the point has been raised according to the point.

  The points accumulated in this way can be used by operating the effect button 25 at a predetermined usable timing. Here, after the state shown in FIG. 30E, the effect button 25 is operated, and the point use effect is started. Here, the point use effect enables the pre-reading information about the start memory to be notified, and the effect display 82 is performed so as to overlap the memory display unit 83 as shown in FIG. As shown in (g), a new prefetching effect is started. Here, a new pre-reading effect is started for the first start memory having the second digestion order. Note that even if a point use effect is performed, a new prefetch effect may not be started, and a prefetch effect may be started for a plurality of start memories. Further, as the point use effect is executed, the number of points becomes 0, and the display on the point display 89 also corresponds to the display as shown in FIG.

[Main processing]
In order to control the effects in the game including the point effects as described above, the main process microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs the main process shown in FIG. 31 and a timer interrupt process (not shown). In the main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed. In the processing at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and an interrupt is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C5), a random number seed is set (step C6), and an initial value at power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (step C7). As a result, the power failure occurrence detected flag or the like is cleared.

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

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

  Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100 is performed, and an effect display edit process (step C13) for editing settings and control for drawing commands. ) To set the end of drawing command preparation (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and so on until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. If drawing data of a screen to be drawn within 1/30 seconds (about 33.3 milliseconds) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

  Then, it is determined whether or not it is a frame switching timing (step C15). In this embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1 frame 1/30 seconds), it is determined that it is the frame switching timing when the V blank interrupt (1/60 seconds) is entered twice. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, image updating (frame switching) may be performed at 1/60 seconds, or image updating (frames) at a timing later than 1/60 seconds. Switching). If it is determined in step C15 that it is not the frame switching timing (step C15; N), the process of step C15 is repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step C15 that it is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), screen drawing is instructed (step C16).

  Thereafter, a sound control process (step C17) for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b), and a decoration control process (step C17) for controlling LEDs of the panel decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like. C18), a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the board rendering device 44 is performed. And the point process which performs the process regarding a point effect is performed (step C19), and it returns to the process (step C8) which clears WDT.

[Point processing]
FIG. 32 shows the point process (step C19) in the main process described above. In this point process, first, it is determined whether or not there is a winning in the general winning opening 35 (step C51). Regarding winning in the general winning opening 35, when the game control apparatus 100 detects winning in the general winning opening 35, information indicating that is sent to the effect control apparatus 300, and this information is here. Determine if it has been received.

  If there is no winning in the general winning opening 35 (step C51; N), the process proceeds to step C58. When there is a winning at the general winning opening 35 (step C51; Y), first, a base value is acquired as processing relating to the point giving effect (step C52). When the base value is calculated by the game control device 100, the calculation result is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 stores the received calculation result. Here, the stored calculation result is acquired.

  Next, according to the acquired base value, a point grant probability is selected (step C53), and a point grant lottery is performed (step C54). As shown in FIG. 33A, the point granting probabilities are made different depending on the base value. As described above, by using the performance value calculated for displaying the state of the gaming machine also for the effect of the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by effectively using the information. In addition, it is possible for the player to estimate the performance value, and it is possible to have an unprecedented interest.

  Here, points are most easily awarded when the base value is 30 or more and less than 40, but the gaming machine of this embodiment is designed so that the base value falls within this range, and performance as designed. Points are most easily awarded in the state where is displayed. Thereby, it is possible for the player to grasp that the performance as designed is not exhibited, and to detect abnormality or modification of the gaming machine.

  Returning to FIG. 32, when the point is awarded as a result of the point giving lottery (step C55; Y), it is determined whether the number of points is the upper limit (step C56), and the number of points is the upper limit. (Step C56; Y) proceeds to Step C58. If the number of points is not the upper limit (step C56; N), the value of the point area for managing the number of points is updated by +1 (step C57), a point lottery effect is set (step C58), and the process proceeds to step C59. Transition. If the points are not awarded (step C55; N), a point lottery effect is set (step C58), and the process proceeds to step C59.

  By setting the point lottery effect (step C58), the display of the game and the lottery result as shown in FIGS. 30C to 30E are set. In addition, when winning a point, the game display 87 and the lottery result display shown in FIGS. 30C to 30E are set. If the points are not awarded, an effect is set to stop in a state where the color of the region indicated by X in the game display 87 shown in FIGS. 30 (c) to 30 (e) has changed. In addition, when the point is awarded but the point is the upper limit value, an effect is set to stop in a state where the color of the region x has changed in the game display 87 shown in FIGS. 30 (c) to 30 (e). Alternatively, a separate effect that can be executed only when the upper limit value is reached may be set.

  Next, processing related to the point use effect is performed. First, it is determined whether or not the point use effect can be executed (step C59). The executable state of the point use effect is set according to the game state. In this case, the point use effect can be executed on condition that an effect using the effect button 25 is not executed as a game effect, or that a start-up memory exists.

  When the point use effect is not executable (step C59; N), the point process is terminated. If the point use effect is executable (step C59; Y), it is determined whether the effect button 25 has been operated (step C60). And when there is no operation of the production button 25 (step C60; N), a point process is complete | finished. If the effect button 25 is operated (step C60; Y), the current point number is acquired (step C61), and it is determined whether the point number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (step C62).

  If the number of points is not greater than or equal to the predetermined value (step C62; N), the point processing is terminated. In this case, the point use effect is not executed. When the number of points is not greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the gauge reaches only the region showing the lowest stage among the three stages in the point display 89, and the point use effect cannot be executed visually. It is made to understand. Further, when the effect button 25 is operated when the number of points is not equal to or greater than a predetermined value, a notification that the point use effect is not executed may be performed.

  When the number of points is equal to or greater than the predetermined value (step C62; Y), a point use effect selection probability is selected according to the acquired points (step C63), and an effect selection lottery is performed (step C64). Then, the selected effect is set (step C65), the point area is cleared to 0 (step C66), and the point process ends.

  FIG. 33B shows an example of the point use effect selection probability. The number of changes is the number of decorative special figure start memory displays that can change the display mode in the point use effect. That is, the change number 1 executes a point use effect that changes one decoration special figure start memory display, and the change number 4 executes a point use effect that changes four decoration special figure start memory displays. Is. That is, when the number of points is 71 to 100 than when the number of points is 31 to 70, that is, the number of changes is larger when the number of points is larger, and the player who has accumulated more points. More prefetch information can be acquired.

  This number of changes is the maximum number of decorative special chart start memory displays that can change the display mode, but if the start memory number is less than the number of changes, all the selected number of changes cannot be used. . In this case, the number of changes exceeding the start memory number may not be used, or may be stocked so that it can be used when a new start memory is generated. Further, it may be consumed by making a plurality of changes for one start-up memory.

  As described above, a game area where a game ball can flow down in a gaming machine that generates a state advantageous to a player when a game is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition and the result of the game becomes a special result. A game board 30 including 32, and a prize area provided in the game area 32 and allowing game balls to be awarded (first start prize port 36, second start prize port 97, normal variable prize device 37, special variable prize device 38, General winning opening 35), a launch ball sensor (launch ball switch 99a) capable of detecting all game balls launched into the game area 32, and a win detection sensor (starting opening) capable of detecting game balls winning in the win area 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, start port 3 switch 97a, big winning port switch 38a, winning port switch 35a) and control based on detection signals from the launch ball sensor and the winning detection sensor Control means for performing (game control device 100, effect control device 300), the control means for generating a corresponding number of prize balls based on the input of a detection signal from the winning detection sensor, and a fixed period Calculation control for calculating the ratio between the number detected by the firing ball sensor and the number of prize balls generated based on the detection from the prize detection sensor during the certain period, and input of detection signals from the prize detection sensor Point granting control based on the point calculation and the point granting control for notifying the given point. In the point granting control, it is possible to vary the point granting mode according to the calculation result of the calculation control. There will be. Therefore, the performance value calculated for the status display can be used for the effect of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved by effectively using the information. In addition, it is possible for the player to estimate the performance value, and it is possible to have an unprecedented interest.

  Further, the control means is configured to perform a lottery on whether or not to give a point based on an input of a detection signal from the winning detection sensor in the point giving control, and to give a point when winning in the lottery, It is possible to vary the probability of winning by lottery according to the calculation result by the calculation control. Therefore, the performance value calculated for the status display can be used for the effect of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved by effectively using the information. In addition, it is possible for the player to estimate the performance value, and it is possible to have an unprecedented interest.

  Although points can be awarded based on winning in the general winning opening 35, points may be awarded based on winning in other winning areas. Further, a normal start gate 34 or a separate gate may be provided, and points may be awarded based on detection of game balls at these gates. Further, although an upper limit value is provided for the point, it may not be provided.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33A, the point grant probability is changed according to the base value, but the point grant number may be changed according to the base value. Moreover, you may make it use other performance values, such as an accessory ratio other than a base value. Further, the player may be able to confirm the point grant probability and the base value.

  Moreover, the selection probability of the point use effect shown in FIG. 33B is an example, and other settings may be used. For example, the number of points may be classified in more detail so that the selection probabilities are different. Further, the content of the notification may be different instead of changing the number of changes according to the points. For example, it may be possible to change to a mode in which the prefetching result is more clearly shown as the number of points is larger.

  In addition, in a gaming machine in which the setting of the jackpot probability in a gaming machine can be selected from a plurality of stages by operating a setting switch provided on the back of the gaming machine, a setting suggesting effect that suggests setting is performed as a point use effect. Also good. The setting switch is provided in the game control device 100, and information set by the setting switch is input to the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, and the jackpot probability corresponding to the setting switch is set by the game microcomputer 111. It has become so.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 34A, the jackpot probability setting can be selected from setting 1 with probability 1/269, setting 2 with probability 1/289, and setting 3 with probability 1/308. To do. The probabilities shown in FIG. 34 (a) are the probability values in the normal probability state in each setting, and the probability values in the high probability state are 10 times the probability values in the normal probability state. When the point use effect is selected, the table shown in FIG. 34B or 34C is used according to the points.

  FIG. 34B is a table used when the points are 31 to 70. When the big hit probability setting is setting 1, the setting 1 suggesting effect suggesting setting 1 has a probability of 40%. A setting 2 suggestion effect that suggests setting 2 is selected with a probability of 30%, and a setting 3 suggestion effect that suggests setting 3 is selected with a probability of 30%. FIG. 34C is a table used when the points are 71 to 100. When the jackpot probability setting is setting 1, the setting 1 suggesting effect suggesting setting 1 is 80%. The setting 2 suggestion effect that is selected by the probability and suggests the setting 2 is selected with a probability of 10%, and the setting 3 suggestion effect that suggests the setting 3 is selected with a probability of 10%. In other words, the one with more points suggests the setting more clearly.

  In other words, it includes setting means (game control device 100) that can select a probability value used for the lottery of the special result from a plurality of types of probability values by operating the setting switch, and control means (game control device 100, effect control device 300). ) Can select an effect to be executed according to the probability value. The effect is an effect suggesting a probability value. In addition, as the number of points increasing as the game progresses, the suggestion of the probability value becomes clearer.

  Further, the point use effect may be other than those described above. For example, a new character or a new reach effect may be used according to the point, or the point use effect is being executed. The production may be changed. In other words, any effect may be used as long as the effect is executed by using the points.

  Also, when selecting a point use effect, the performance value of the gaming machine such as the base value may be referred to and the selection probability and the selection content may be changed accordingly. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to give the clue which grasps | ascertains a performance value by both the provision of a point and use of a point. In this case, as described above, when the number of points is less than the predetermined value, the performance value of the gaming machine is made early by executing the point use effect at a high frequency by preventing the point use effect from being executed. It can be prevented from being revealed. Of course, even when the number of points is less than a predetermined value, the point use effect may be executable. Further, the performance value may be referred to only when the point is used, and the performance value may not be referred to when the point is given.

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

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

10 gaming machine 11 outer frame (support frame)
12 Front frame (body frame)
14 Cover glass (transparent member)
15 Glass frame (transparent plate holding frame)
24 operation unit 30 game board 32 game area 35 general prize opening (winning area)
35a Award opening switch (winning detection sensor)
36 First start prize opening (winning area)
36a Start port 1 switch (winning detection sensor)
37 Ordinary variable winning device (winning area)
37a Start port 2 switch (winning detection sensor)
38 Special variable prize-winning device (winning area)
38a Large prize opening switch (winning detection sensor)
63 Glass frame open detection switch (transparent plate holding frame open detection sensor)
64 Main frame open detection switch (Main frame open detection sensor)
97 Second start prize opening (winning area)
97a Start port 3 switch (winning detection sensor)
99a Firing ball switch (firing ball sensor)
100 Game control device (control device)

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that executes a game based on establishment of a predetermined condition and generates a state advantageous to the player when the result of the game becomes a special result,
A game board having a game area where game balls can flow down;
A winning area provided in the gaming area and allowing a game ball to win;
A launch ball sensor capable of detecting all the game balls launched into the game area;
A winning detection sensor capable of detecting a game ball won in the winning area;
Control means for performing control based on detection signals from the firing ball sensor and the winning detection sensor,
The control means includes
A prize ball control for generating a corresponding number of prize balls based on an input of a detection signal from the prize detection sensor;
A calculation control for calculating a ratio between the number detected by the firing ball sensor in a certain period and the number of prize balls generated based on the detection from the winning detection sensor in the certain period; and
If a detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, and if no detection signal is input from the firing ball sensor in a predetermined period before the detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, A gaming machine, wherein a detection signal from a detection sensor is not used for the calculation control. An operation unit operated to perform a launch operation;
A touch sensor capable of detecting that the human body is touching the operation unit,
The control means includes
When a detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, there is no detection signal indicating that a human body is touching from the touch sensor in a predetermined period before the detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor. In this case, the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a detection signal from the winning detection sensor is not used for the calculation control. The control means includes
Based on the input of the detection signal from the winning detection sensor, it is configured to give points, and to perform point grant control for notifying the granted points,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein in the point grant control, a point grant mode can be varied according to a calculation result by the calculation control. A support frame fixed to the island facility of the amusement store,
A main body frame that is rotatably attached to the support frame and to which the game board is attached,
The main body frame is rotatable between a closed state that is a state when playing a game and an open state that is rotated forward from the closed state,
A body frame open detection sensor capable of detecting that the body frame is not in the closed state;
The control means includes
When a detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, a detection signal indicating that the main body frame is not in the closed state is input from the main body frame opening detection sensor. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a detection signal from is not used for the calculation control. A transparent plate holding frame for holding a transparent member covering the front surface of the game board;
The transparent plate holding frame is rotatable between a closed state that is a state when playing a game and an open state that is rotated forward from the closed state,
A transparent plate holding frame open detection sensor capable of detecting that the transparent plate holding frame is not in the closed state;
The control means includes
When a detection signal is input from the winning detection sensor, and a detection signal indicating that the transparent plate holding frame is not in the closed state is input from the transparent plate holding frame open detection sensor, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a detection signal from the winning detection sensor is not used for the calculation control.

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