JP6660350B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention executes a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on establishment of a start condition, and provides a player with a game value when a result of the variable display game is a special result. A gaming machine that generates

Conventionally, a starting winning storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit with execution right of a variable display game as a starting memory, and a starting display for displaying a starting memory display corresponding to the starting memory on a starting memory display provided on a display unit of a display device. 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine including a storage display unit and a movable effect device provided on a periphery of a display device and operating in association with the progress of a variable display game on the front side of a display unit of the display device is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-51289 A

In a conventional gaming machine, when a start memory display change effect for changing the display mode of the start memory display and a character operation effect for operating the movable effect device can be executed, the entertainment of the game is provided by the start memory display change effect. Could not be raised enough.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by a start memory display change effect.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 is
A game in which a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on establishment of a start condition is executed, and a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when a result of the variable display game is a special result is generated. On the machine,
Start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on establishment of the start condition and storing the extracted random number as start memory of the variable display game;
Start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory in a first start memory display area and a second start memory display area provided in a display area of a display device;
A movable character convertible into a state located in front of the first start storage display area and a state retracted from the front of the first start storage display area,
In the first start storage display area, a first start storage display indicating the number of unexecuted variable display games by the number of icons is displayed,
In the second start storage display area, a second start storage display indicating the number of unexecuted variable display games by a numerical value is displayed,
The start storage display control means,
During the movable won game is that you are the first Ri Do a state located in front of the start-up storage display area, invisible predetermined the icons displayed on the first start memory display area or concealment, the icon It is possible to execute a start storage display change effect of changing the display mode of,
In the start memory display change effect, even if the movable character cannot be positioned in front of the first start memory display area, the icon is changed based on the timing of changing the display mode of the icon. can der changing the display mode is,
The second start storage display area is displayed at a position where the movable accessory is not located forward .

  According to the present invention, the interest in the game can be enhanced by the start memory display change effect.

It is the perspective view which looked at the game 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 showing an example of composition of a control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a control system of a game 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 / status monitoring processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure game process. It is a flowchart explaining a starting port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart explaining a hard random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure starting port switch common process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure suspension information determination process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure ordinary process. (A) is a flowchart illustrating the special figure 1 change start processing, and (b) is a flowchart illustrating the special figure 2 change start processing. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure changing process. It is a flowchart explaining a special figure display process. It is a flowchart explaining a general-purpose game process. It is a flowchart explaining a usual process. It is a flowchart explaining the process during normal figure fluctuation. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a normal figure display. It is a flowchart explaining a process during a normal drawing. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining an external information edit process. It is a flowchart explaining a main process in the effect control device. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command check process. It is a flowchart explaining a reception command analysis process. It is a flowchart explaining a pre-reading symbol system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a prefetch variation command processing. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation system command process. It is a flowchart explaining a fluctuation effect setting process. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the modification of an indication effect. It is a figure explaining an example of a reservation change production. It is a figure explaining an example of a reservation change production. It is a figure explaining an example of a reservation change production.

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

The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is attached to an outer frame (support frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is housed in a housing (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, front frame (body frame)
12, a glass frame 15 provided with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 for covering the front of the game board 30.
(Transparent plate holding frame) is attached.

In addition, an illumination device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and a motor therein and a lamp (LED) 17 for informing an abnormality in dispensing are provided above the glass frame 15. 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 performance, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effect). I have. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12.

An upper plate 21 (which supplies game balls to a not-shown hitting ball firing device) is provided below the front frame 12.
A storage bowl), an upper tray ball outlet 22 from which a gaming ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flows out, and a game ball paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full. A lower plate (receiving tray) 23 for storing, an operation unit 24 of the hit ball firing device, and the like are provided. Furthermore, the upper plate 21
An effect operation unit 550 is provided at an upper edge portion of the operation unit as an operation means for receiving an operation input from a player. 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. Further, the upper surface (press surface) of the effect button 25 is contacted by the player. A touch panel 29 for receiving an operation input is provided. A key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.
In the present embodiment, the touch panel 29 is provided integrally with the effect button 25. However, the touch panel 29 may be provided separately from the effect button 25. For example, a sub-display device is provided near 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 which is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, to discharge a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. And a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card. In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hit ball launching device moves the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area 32 on the front of the game board 30. Fire. In addition, the player operates the effect operation unit 55.
By operating “0”, in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2), it is possible to perform an effect or the like in which the operation of the player is interposed.

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.

A substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed on the surface of the game board 30. The game area 32 includes resin side cases 3 provided at four corners of the game board 30.
3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game effect structure) 40 having a display device 41 substantially at the center is arranged. Display device 41
Is mounted in a recess 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 is formed so as to surround the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and prevent game balls from jumping 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) and a CRT (CRT). In a region (display region) where an image on the display screen can be displayed, a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), information relating to a game such as a character that produces a special figure variable display game and a background image that enhances the rendering effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are displayed in a variable manner (variable display), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is performed. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

In addition, a board effect device 44 that performs a game effect by operating is provided at an upper right portion of the center case 40. The board production device 44 includes two arms each having a sub-display device 42 attached to a distal end thereof. It is possible to convert between a state of overlapping in the front-back direction and a state of not overlapping.

On the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, there is provided a normal symbol start gate (general symbol start gate) 34 for giving a start condition of the general symbol change display game. The game ball that has won the general-purpose starting gate 34 is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4).
On the left side of the game area 32 below the center case 40, three general winning openings 3 are provided.
5, a general winning opening 35 is disposed on the lower right side of the center case 40 and below the general-purpose starting gate 34. The game balls that have won the general winning opening 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 4).

On the left side of the general figure starting gate 34, there is provided a normal variable winning device 37 (starting winning opening, starting winning area) for giving a start condition of the second special figure variable display game (special figure 2 variable display game). ing.
The normal fluctuation winning device 37 includes a movable member 37b which can be opened by turning the upper end side in a direction of falling to the right and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow, and a partition 37d which regulates the flow of the game ball. ing. The movable member 37b is always standing up so as to maintain a state in which the distance from the partition wall 37d is smaller than the diameter of the game ball, that is, a closed state where the game ball cannot flow in (a disadvantageous state for the player). Then, when the result of the normal-floating fluctuation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, the general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 4) as a driving device is used to open the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 37. It can be changed to a state (an advantageous state for the player). The game ball that has won the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is a starting port 2 switch 37.
a (see FIG. 4).

Further, below the ordinary variable winning device 37, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 3 that can be converted into a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which game balls are easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variable display game.
8 are provided.
The special fluctuation winning device 38 has an attacker-type opening / closing door 38c that can be opened by rotating in the direction in which the upper end side falls down to the front side, and depending on the result of the special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game. From the closed state (closed state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (
To an advantageous state for the player). That is, the special variable winning device 38 is, for example,
Open / close door 38c driven by a special winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 4) as a driving device
The special winning state is opened and closed during the special game state, and the special winning state is changed from a closed state to an open state, thereby facilitating the flow of the game ball into the special winning state, and allowing the player to perform a predetermined operation. Game value (prize ball). In addition, inside the special winning opening (winning area), a special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 4) is disposed as a detecting means for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening. . In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, two special winning opening switches 38a are provided, and a game ball flowing into the special winning opening is detected by any of the special winning opening switches 38a. By providing a plurality of the special winning opening switches 38a in this manner, the game balls flowing into the special winning opening can be quickly detected.

In addition, below the center case 40, a first start winning opening 36 (start winning opening, start winning area) and a second special map that give a start condition of the first special figure change display game (special figure 1 change display game) are provided. A winning device 90 having a second start winning opening 97 (start winning opening, start winning area) for providing a start condition of 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 opening 36 and the second starting winning opening 97 (see FIG. 3). First
The game ball that has won the start winning port 36 is detected by the start port 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 4), and the game ball that has won the second start port 97 is detected by the start port 3 switch 97a (see FIG. 4). Is done.
Further, below the prize device 90, an out port 30a for collecting game balls that have not won a prize port or the like is provided.

FIGS. 3A to 3C are front views of the winning device 90 of the present embodiment, showing a state in which a 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 in the inside thereof. The first start winning opening 3 is located at the lower left of the distribution member 92.
6, and a second start winning opening 97 is provided below and to the right of the distribution member 92.
Further, a front cover member is provided so as to cover the front of the distribution member 92, the first starting 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 distribution member 92 is rotatable around a shaft pin 92a extending in the front-rear direction, and has an upper arm portion 92b extending upward from a position where the shaft pin 92a is arranged and a left arm portion 92c extending leftward. And a right arm 92d extending rightward. To the left of the upper arm portion 92b of the three arms, a left holding portion 92 for temporarily holding a game ball by the upper arm portion 92b and the left arm portion 92c.
e is formed on the right side of the upper arm portion 92b, and a right holding portion 92f for temporarily holding a game ball by the upper arm portion 92b and the right arm portion 92d is formed.
The distribution member 92 has a position where the left holding portion 92e can receive the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a as shown in FIG. 3B, with the upper arm portion 92b always facing upward, as shown in FIG. As shown in c), the right holding portion 92f is rotatable between a position at which the game ball flowing into the inflow port 90a can be received.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the left holding portion 92e is at a position where the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a can be received, the right holding portion 92f moves the game ball toward the second starting winning opening 97. It will be in the state of flowing down.
Also, as shown in FIG. 3 (c), when the right holding portion 92f is at a position capable of receiving the game ball flowing into the inflow port 90a, the left holding portion 92e faces the first starting winning opening 36 to play the game. The ball is brought down.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, a distribution member-side magnet 96a is attached to the rear of the upper arm portion 92b of the distribution member 92. A base member-side magnet 96b is attached to a position of the base member 93 on which the distribution member 92 is mounted from the front, at a position facing the distribution member-side magnet 96a when the upper arm portion 92b is vertical. I have. The distributing member-side magnet 96a and the base member-side magnet 96b are attached such that the opposite poles are the same.
Due to the repulsive forces of 6a and 96b, the distribution member 92 is urged to rotate left or right without staying in a state where the upper arm portion 92b is vertical. Thus, in a state where the rotation of the distribution member 92 is stopped, one of the left holding portion 92e and the right holding portion 92f can always receive the game ball flowing into the inflow port 90a.

As shown in FIGS. 3B and 3C, the game ball that has flowed into the inflow port 90a is placed in the left holding section 92e.
And the right holding portion 92f is held by one of the holding portions that are in an acceptable state toward the inflow port 90a. When the game ball is held by one of the holding portions, the distribution member 92 is rotated in the direction of the one holding portion by the weight of the game ball, and the distribution member 92 is turned on the held game ball. It flows down to the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97 in the direction.

That is, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), when the game ball that has flowed in the left holding portion 92e is received, the distribution member 92 rotates leftward due to the weight of the game ball and moves the game ball to the first starting winning opening 36. After guiding
As shown in FIG. 3C, the right holding unit 92f stops in a state where the next game ball can be received. Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (c), when the game ball that has flowed in the right holding portion 92f is received, the distribution member 92 rotates rightward due to the weight of the game ball, and moves the game ball to the second start winning opening 97. After the guidance, FIG.
), The left holding unit 92e stops in a state where the next game ball can be received.

The game balls flowing down from the holding units 92e and 92f have a high possibility of flowing into the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97, but may not flow.
It flows out of zero. In particular, if the momentum when flowing into the holding portions 92e and 92f is strong, there is a high possibility that it will not flow into the first starting winning opening 36 or the second starting winning opening 97. It should be noted that a configuration may be such that any one of the start winning openings is won.

In addition, as the distribution member 92 rotates, the other holding unit, which is not the holding unit holding the game ball, faces the inflow port 90a to be in a state where it can be received. Then, the game ball accepted next time is guided to the winning port on the other holding unit side. As a result, the inlet 9
The game balls flowing into 0a are alternately distributed to the first starting winning opening 36 and the second starting winning opening 97.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, of the gaming area 32 in which the gaming ball flows down, the area on the left of the center case 40 is defined as a left gaming area, and the area on the right of the center case 40 is defined as a right gaming area. ing. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and shoots a game ball to the left game area (so-called left hit), thereby aiming at winning in the prize device 90, and fires a game ball to the right game area (so-called right). By hitting), the general figure starting gate 34 and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37
And a special variable winning device 38.

Further, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right of the game board 30), the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game, which are the special figure change display game, and the general figure start gate 34 are provided. A collective display device 50 is provided for displaying a game-changing display game triggered by winning, and displaying various information.

The collective display device 50 includes a special figure 1 display (first special figure change display unit) 51a (D1) for a first special figure change display game and a 7-segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. 2. Special figure 2 display (second special figure change display section) 51b (D2) for special figure change display game, and variable display section for normal figure change display game (LED display) composed of LED lamps 52 (D10, D18
), And storage display sections 53, 54, 55 (D11 to D16) for informing of the number of start storages of each variable display game similarly constituted by LED lamps.

In addition, the collective display device 50 displays a first game state display unit (a first game state display, a right-handed notification unit) 56 (D8) that informs that a right-handed game is more advantageous than a left-handed game. ), A second game state display unit (second game state indicator, time reduction state notification unit) 57 (D9) that lights up when a time reduction state occurs and notifies the occurrence of a time reduction state, and a probability of a big hit when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on. A third game state display unit (third game state indicator, probability state display unit) 58 (D17) that indicates that the state is in the high probability state, the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) Count)
Is displayed. A round display section 59 (D3 to D7) for displaying the. The batch display device 5
0 may further be 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 change display game on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b is, for example, during the execution of the change display game, that is, while the decorative special figure change display game is being performed on the display device 41, the center of the special figure change display game is displayed. The segment is driven to blink to indicate that it is changing. In the case of the present embodiment, in the special figure change display game on 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 driven to blink to change. It is configured to display that it is in the middle, and to be able to distinguish between Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2. When the result of the game is "missing", for example, the center segment (the eighth segment on the lower right side in addition to the special figure 1) is turned on as a result mode of the missing, and the result of the game is In the case of "hit", a game result is displayed by turning on a result mode (for example, a number or a symbol) other than a loss result mode as a hit result mode (special result mode).

The general-purpose indicator 52 blinks the lamp during the change to indicate that the change is occurring, and displays the game result as a lighting mode or a lighting color according to the result of the game after a predetermined time.
In addition, the general figure holding display 55 is provided with a general figure starting gate 3 which is a change start condition of the general figure display 52.
4 is displayed by turning off, blinking, and lighting a plurality of LEDs.

The special figure 1 hold display 53 displays the number of first start memories (special figure 1 hold), which is the execution right of the first special figure change display game displayed on the special figure 1 display 51a, by turning off a plurality of LEDs. Display by blinking and lighting.
The special figure 2 reservation display 54 indicates the number of second start memories (special figure 2 reservation), which are the execution right of the second special figure change display game displayed on the special figure 2 display 51b, by turning off a plurality of LEDs. , Flashing,
Displayed by lighting.

The first game state display unit (right-hand notification unit) 56 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, in a game state (left-handed state) where left-handed is more advantageous than right-handed, the lamp is turned off. In a gaming state (right-handed state) where right-handed is more advantageous than left-handed, the lamp is turned on.
The second game state display unit (time saving state notification unit) 57 is configured by an LED lamp or the like.
The lamp is turned off in a normal gaming state in which the time reduction state has not occurred (when the time reduction is not operating), and the lamp is turned on when the time reduction state has occurred (in the time reduction operation).

The third game state display unit (probability state display unit) 58 is configured by an LED lamp or the like.
If the probability state of the big hit is a low probability state (normal probability state) when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on, the lamp is turned off. In this case, the lamp is turned on.
The round display section 59 is configured by an LED lamp or the like. For example, when the special game state based on the big hit is not performed, the lamp is turned off, and during the special game state, the round display section 59 corresponds to the number of rounds selected according to the special result. The lamp to be turned on.

In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game ball (
The game is played by launching a pachinko ball). The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of directional change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various places in the game area 32, and a general-purpose starting gate 34, a general winning opening 35. , First start winning opening 36
, The second start winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38,
It flows into the out port 30a provided at the lowermost part of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When the game ball wins in the general winning opening 35, the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number corresponding to the type of the winning opening is determined. The prize balls are discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the glass frame 15 from the payout unit controlled by the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 4).

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 4) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 34 is provided in the general-purpose starting gate 34. When the game ball hit into the area 32 passes through the general-purpose starting gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and the general-purpose variation display game is performed. In addition, a state in which the general figure variable display game cannot be started, for example, a state in which the general figure variable display game is already performed and the general figure variable display game is not finished, When the game ball passes through the general-purpose start gate 34 when the 37 is converted to the open state, if the general-purpose start storage number is less than the upper limit number (for example, four), the general-purpose start storage number is added ( +1), and one ordinary start memory is stored. The stored number of the general-purpose starting prize is displayed on the general-purpose display 55 of the collective display device 50. In addition, the hit figure random number value (hit random value) for determining the result of the hit figure variation display game is stored in the hit figure starting memory. To determine the result of the ordinary figure change display game. When the hit determination random number value matches the determination value, the general-figure variation display game wins, and a specific result mode (general-figure specific result) is derived.

The general-figure variation display game is provided on the collective display device 50, and is displayed on a variation display unit (general-figure display) 52 configured by LEDs. Makes identification information (regular figure, ordinary pattern). In addition, the general-purpose display device 52 is configured by a display device,
For example, a number, a symbol, a character pattern, or the like may be used as the normal identification information. If the stop display of the normal-floor variation display game is a general-figure identification result, it is a hit of the general-figure and the normal-variation winning device 37
Of the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time. Thereby, the normal variable winning device 3
The game balls can easily enter into the second starting winning opening inside 7 and the number of times the second special figure variable display game is executed increases.

The winning ball to the first starting winning opening 36, the winning ball to the second starting winning opening 97, and the winning ball to the normal variable winning device 37 are a starting opening 1 switch 36a and a starting opening 3 respectively provided inside. It is detected by the switch 97a and the starting port 2 switch 37a. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, and is stored as a first start memory up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). The game balls that have won the second start winning opening 97 or the normal fluctuation winning device 37 are detected as the start winning balls of the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the second start memory is limited to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). Is stored. Also,
At the time of detection of the start winning ball, a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number, and each variation pattern random number are extracted as start storage information, and the extracted random numbers are stored in the game control device 100 (
In a special figure storage area (a part of the RAM) in the special figure storage area (see FIG. 4), a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times) is stored as special figure start storage. The number of the special figure start storage is displayed on the storage display unit (the special figure 1 hold display 53, the special figure 2 hold display 54) of the collective display device 50 for the notification of the number of start winnings, and the center is displayed. Also on the display device 41 of the case 40, it is displayed as a decoration special figure start storage display.

The game control device 100, based on winning in the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, or the normal variable winning device 37, or the starting memory thereof, displays the special figure 1 display 51a (variable display device). Alternatively, the first or second special figure variation display game is played on the special figure 2 display 51b (variable display device). The first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game are composed of a plurality of special symbols (special figures,
This is performed by variably displaying the identification information) and then stopping and displaying the predetermined result mode. Also,
The display device (image display device) 41 executes a decoration special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like) are variation displayed. Then, as a result of the special figure change display game, the special figure 1 display 51a or the special figure 2 display 51
When the display mode of b becomes the special result mode (special result), it becomes a big hit and a special game state (so-called big hit state). In addition, the result mode of the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to this also becomes the special result mode.

In the decorative special figure variation display game on the display device 41, for example, a decorative special design (identification information) including the above-described numbers and the like is displayed on the display device 41 in a left variation display area (first special design),
In each of the right fluctuation display area (second special symbol) and the middle fluctuation display area (third special symbol), each symbol is displayed at a speed that is difficult to identify (high-speed fluctuation). Then, the symbols fluctuating after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped in the order of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, the middle fluctuation display area, and stopped in each of the left fluctuation display area, the right fluctuation display area, and the middle fluctuation display area. This is performed by displaying the result of the special figure change display game in a result mode constituted by the displayed identification information. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game using a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure start storages, and also performs various effect displays such as appearance of a character to enhance interest.

Note that 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. Also, the display device 41 may use different display devices or different display areas in the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game, or use the same display device or display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed independently and not simultaneously. In addition, the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b may not be provided in the gaming machine 10, and the special figure change display game may be executed only by the display device 41.

Further, in a state where the first special figure change display game (second special figure change display game) can be started and the number of start memories is 0, the first start winning opening 36 (or the second start winning opening). 97 or the normal variable winning device 37), the starting memory is stored with the generation of the starting right, the starting memory number is incremented by one, and the first special feature is immediately based on the starting memory. The figure variation display game (second special figure variation display game) is started, and at this time, the starting storage number is decremented by one.
On the other hand, a state where the first special figure change display game (the second special figure change display game) cannot be started immediately,
For example, if the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been played and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended or is in a special game state, the first start winning opening 36 (or When a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 97 or the normal fluctuation winning device 37), if the number of start memories is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is added by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the number of start memories is 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (an end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or a special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by one, and the first memory is stored on the basis of the stored start memory.
The special figure change display game (second special figure change display game) is started. In the following description, when the first special figure variable display game and the second special figure variable display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure variable display game.

Although not particularly limited, the start port 1 switch 36 in the first start winning port 36 is not limited.
a, a starting opening 3 switch 97a in the second starting winning opening 97, a starting opening 2 switch 37a in the normal fluctuation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a, a winning opening switch 35a, a big winning opening switch 3
8a, a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter, referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball using a phenomenon that a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil is used. ing. 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 (body frame) 12 and the like include micro switches having mechanical contacts. Can be used.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the game in a comprehensive manner, and includes a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. A CPU unit 110, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port and a driver, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110 with the input unit 120 and the output unit 130. .

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (called an amusement chip (IC)).
An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 that includes an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator and generates an operation clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock used as a reference for a random number generation circuit. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 include DC32V, DC12V, DC
A DC voltage of a predetermined level such as C5V is supplied to enable operation.

The power supply device 400 is an AC-power supply that generates the DC voltage of 32 V DC from the AC power supply of 24 V.
A power supply voltage is supplied to a normal power supply unit 410 having a DC-DC converter or the like that generates a lower-level DC voltage such as DC12V or DC5V from a DC converter or DC32V voltage, and a RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 during a power failure. Backup power supply 420
And a control signal generator 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal that notifies the game controller 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power failure.

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

The backup power supply unit 420 can be constituted by one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is used for the game microcomputer 11 of the game control device 100.
1 (especially the built-in RAM) so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors, for example, the 32 V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410 and detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to, for example, 17 V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, at the time of turning on the power or recovering from the power failure, the reset signal is output after a lapse of a predetermined time from that point.

Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. This R
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated. Based on the signal, processing for forcibly initializing information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is performed. 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 game microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of a forced interrupt signal, and resets the entire control system.

The gaming microcomputer 111 has a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, A read-only ROM (read only memory) 111B and a read / write RA
M (random access memory) 111C is provided.

The ROM 111B stores invariably information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, and the like) for game control in a nonvolatile manner. Used as ROM 111B or RAM 11
As 1C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

In addition, the ROM 111B stores, for example, a fluctuation pattern table for determining a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation mode) that defines the execution time of the special figure fluctuation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine a variation pattern by referring to variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as start-up memory. Further, the variation pattern table includes an outlier variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, a big hit 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. When the special result mode is reached, the gaming state is advantageous for the player (a special gaming state).
At the stage where some of the plurality of display results have not been derived and displayed yet,
This refers to a display state in which the display result already derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state deviates from the display condition of the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. No display mode. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. Further, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses to a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. Means a display state when at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfy the condition for the special result mode.

Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure change display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure change display game changes a plurality of pieces of identification information in each of the left, middle, and right change display areas on the display device for a predetermined time. After displaying, if the variable display is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle to display the result mode, the left and right variable display areas satisfy the condition of the special result mode (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, a state in which any one of the left, middle, and right variable display areas satisfies the condition for the special result mode (for example, the same State that has become identification information,
However, the special result mode may be excluded) in 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 reach effects having different possibilities (different expected values) of deriving the special result mode include a normal reach (N reach), a special 1 reach (SP1 reach), Special 2 Reach (SP2 Reach), Special 3
Reach (SP3 reach) is set. The expected value increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach>. The reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when a big hit occurs). That is, the special display mode may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when the special result mode is lost). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which the jackpot is more likely to be a big hit than the case where the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and to generate and output drive signals for solenoids and display devices, and output the game machines. 10 is controlled overall. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 has a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure change display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the big hit symbol, and a change pattern (
(Including the execution time of the variable display game in the variable display without any reach or reach), random number generation for generating a random number for generating a random number for determining the hit of the normal figure variable display game, etc. And a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock that gives an update timing of the random number generation circuit to the CPU 111A based on an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ing.

Further, the CPU 111A executes the ROM 111B
To obtain one of the variation pattern tables from the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure change display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure change display game as the current game state, and the current game. Any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables based on the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state (time saving operation state (generic power support state)), the number of startup memories, and the like. To get. Here, CPU1
11A constitutes a fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of a plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, drives a payout motor of a payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, and displays a prize ball. Control for paying out is performed. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball loan request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball rental.

The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a board radio wave sensor 62 for detecting the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine, a starting port 1 switch 36 a in the first starting winning port 36, and a normal variable winning device 37.
, A start port 3 switch 97a in the second start winning port 97, a gate switch 34a in the general-purpose start gate 34, a win port switch 35a, a special variable prize device 38.
High-prize-mouth switch 38a, and the high level supplied from these switches is 1
An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 for receiving a negative logic signal such as a low level of 7 V at 1 V and converting the signal to a positive logic signal of 0 V to 5 V is provided. Proximity I / F12
1 is that the input range is 7V-11V, and the leads of the sensor and the proximity switch are short-circuited incorrectly, the sensor and the switch are disconnected from the connector, and the leads are cut off and become floating. It is configured to detect such an abnormal state and output an abnormality detection signal.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, the proximity I / F1
Among the outputs of the output 21, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switch 36 a, the starting port 2 switch 37 a, the starting port 3 switch 97 a, the gate switch 34 a, the winning port switch 35 a, and the special winning port switch 38 a are input to the second input port 123. You. Also, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121,
The detection signal of the panel radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. In addition, the third input port 124 receives a detection signal of a fraudulent detection magnetic sensor 61 provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the gaming machine 1.
0, the detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like,
The detection signal of the body frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (body frame) 12 of the above is also input. Note that a game sensor may be provided with a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration, and a detection signal may be input to the third input port 124.

The output of the proximity I / F 121 to the second input port 123 is output to the main board 10.
From 0, it is also supplied to a not-shown test test apparatus via the relay board 70.
Further, of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37
a and the detection signal of the starting port 3 switch 97 a are configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

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

The data held by the second input port 123 is supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 by decoding an address assigned to the second input port 123, thereby enabling the enable signal CE.
2 can be read by asserting (changing to a valid level). The same applies to the third input port 124 and a first input port 122 described later.

In addition, the input unit 120 includes a frame radio wave unauthorized signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal output based on detection of a radio wave by the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (payout control device). A signal indicating whether or not 200 is ready to accept a command), an abnormal payout status signal (a status signal indicating abnormal payout), a shot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating lack of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (A signal output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full), a touch switch signal (input to a touch switch provided in the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided for taking in a signal based on the input signal and supplying it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

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. 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 temporarily input to the first input port 122 and are taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit on the number of terminals provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is
The signal is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the game microcomputer 111 and supplied to each port of the output unit 130. The reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in a port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test test apparatus. It is configured as follows. Further, the configuration may be such that the reset signal RESET can be output to the trial test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is applied to each of the ports 122, 123,
124 are not supplied. 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 in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

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

Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and transmits data indicating the special symbol information of the variable display game to the trial shooting test device of the notifying agency (not shown), a signal indicating the probability state of the big hit, and the like via the relay board 70. 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 game machine as an actual machine (mass production sale product) installed in a game store. Note that a detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as a start-up switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test firing test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal which cannot be supplied to the test shooting test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor 61 or the board radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that it is not possible. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for taking in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting a signal line of a detection signal of the switch without passing through the buffer, and the like. ing. The ports on the relay board 70 include the gaming microcomputer 11
The chip enable signal CE output from the device 1 is also supplied, and the signal of the port selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the trial test apparatus.

The output unit 130 has a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid) 38 b connected to the data bus 140 for opening the special variable winning device 38 and a movable member 37 of the normal variable winning device 37.
b for outputting the opening / closing data of the solenoid 37c for opening the solenoid b
An output port 134 is provided. The output unit 130 further includes a third output port 135 for outputting on / off data of a segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50. A fourth output port 136 for outputting on / off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected is provided.

The output unit 130 also outputs information about the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal board 7.
A fifth output port 137 for outputting the signal to the first port is provided. The external information terminal plate 71 is provided with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (such as an information collection terminal or a game hall internal management device (a hall computer)) installed in a game arcade. It can be supplied to an external device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Further, a first driver (drive circuit) 138a that generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal in response to an opening / closing data signal of the special winning opening solenoid 38b or the general-purpose solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134 is output to the output unit 130. Driver 1 that outputs an on / off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 135
38b, a third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal for the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 136, and supplies from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device. A fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal to the external information terminal board 71 is provided.

The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so as to drive a solenoid operated at 32V. In addition, DC 12 V is supplied to the second driver 138 b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for extracting the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The dynamic driving method is achieved by applying a current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line by the second driver 138b outputting 12V, and extracting the current from the cathode terminal via the segment line by the third driver 138c outputting the ground potential. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in the above, and the LEDs are turned on. 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. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. Photo coupler 13
Numeral 9 is configured to be communicable with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 by serial communication. Since such data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 like 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 includes an amusement chip (IC
), A VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. LSI 314 that controls sound output to reproduce various melodies and sound effects from speakers 19a and 19b.
It has.

The main control microcomputer 311 stores a program ROM 321 composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing programs to be executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 for providing a work area, and memory contents even if power is not supplied during a power failure. A FeRAM 323 that can be held and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a clock unit that generates information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, and the like) are connected. 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 commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the production, instructs the VDP 312 on the contents of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, turns on the decoration lamp, And processes such as drive control of the solenoid and management of the production time.

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

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

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYN for synchronizing the video of the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30.
C, a synchronization signal STS for giving data transmission timing is input. Note that VDP312
To the main control microcomputer 311 from the interrupt signal INT0-n for notifying the processing status such as the end of the drawing to the VRAM and the wait for notifying that the command and data from the main control microcomputer 311 are waiting to be received. The 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 in the LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method. The video data, the horizontal synchronizing signal HSYNC, and the vertical synchronizing signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313. The video generated by the VDP 312 is transmitted to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

A sound ROM 327 in which sound data is stored 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. Also, an interrupt signal INT is sent from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311.
Is entered. The effect control device 300 includes an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier for driving the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and the sound source LSI 314 The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 for receiving a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Through this command I / F 331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the fluctuation command, the stop information command, etc. transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are converted into the production control command signal (production command). ). Game microcomputer 111 of game control device 100
Operates at DC 5 V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V. Therefore, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function.

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

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is an effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration.
A DC voltage of 32 V for driving a motor or a solenoid, a display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, a DC 12 V for driving a motor or an LED, for supplying a desired level of DC voltage to the electronic components controlled thereby. DC5 which is the power supply voltage of command I / F 331
In addition to V, a voltage of 15 V DC for driving a motor, an LED, and a speaker is generated. Further, as the main control microcomputer 311, 3.3 V or 1.2 V
When an LSI operating at a low voltage such as that described above is used, a DC 3.3 V
And a DC-DC converter for generating DC 1.2 V is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to reset the device. The VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal) and the sound source LSI 314 are output from the main control microcomputer 311.
Are supplied to an amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving a speaker and control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) for driving and controlling a lamp, a motor, and the like, and reset them. In addition, the production control device 300 includes a cooling FA for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10.
The cooling fan 45 is driven when the N45 is connected and the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
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 No. 4, the random number value for judging the hit of the general figure is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and the A process for determining a hit or miss is performed. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed on the general symbol display 52 for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a general symbol variance display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of the normal symbol change display game is a hit, a special result mode corresponding to each of the first hit symbol to the third hit symbol is displayed on the general symbol indicator 52, and the general electric solenoid 37c is turned on. By operating the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0
. Control for opening as described above is performed for 5 seconds or 1.7 seconds. That is, the game control device 1
00 constitutes conversion control executing means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (the movable member 37b). In addition,
If the result of the general-floor display game is out of control, control is performed on the general-purpose display 52 to display the result mode of the out-of-position.

In addition, a start winning (starting memory) is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 1 switch 36a provided in the first starting winning port 36, and the first special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the starting memory. A big hit determination random number value of the game is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 111B to perform a process of determining a hit or miss of the first special figure variable display game. In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 37a provided in the ordinary variable winning device 37 and the starting port 3 switch 97a provided in the second starting winning port 97, and the start memory is stored. Based on the start-up memory, a random number value for judging a big hit in the second special figure change display game is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to determine a hit or miss in the second special figure change display game. .

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game. Then, after displaying the identification symbol (identification information) on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b for a predetermined time, a process of displaying a special figure change display game to be stopped and displayed is performed. That is, the game control device 100 performs the change display game based on the winning of the game balls flowing down the game region 32 into the start winning regions (the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, the normal variable winning device 37). The game control means for controlling the progress is provided.

In addition, the effect control device 300 performs a process of displaying a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control apparatus 100.
Further, the effect control device 300 performs a process of setting an effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, controlling light emission of various LEDs, and the like based on a control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes effect control means for controlling effects relating to a game (such as a variable display game).

Then, when the result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, the CPU 111A of the game control apparatus 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b and generates the special game state. Is performed. In the processing for generating the special game state, C
The PU 111A, for example, opens the opening / closing door 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by means of the special winning opening solenoid 38b, and performs control to allow a game ball to flow into the special winning opening. Then, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls is won in the special winning opening, or until a predetermined openable time elapses after the opening of the special winning opening, a special winning opening is achieved. To release 1
A round is performed, and a control (cycle game) in which this is continued (repeated) a predetermined number of rounds is performed. That is, the game control device 100 forms a special winning opening opening / closing control unit that controls opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result mode is the special result mode. Further, when the result of the special figure change display game is out of control, control is performed to display the result mode of the out of control on the special figure 1 display 51a and the special figure 2 display 51b.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the end of the special game state, based on the result mode of the special figure variable display game. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure change display game is higher than the normal probability state (low probability state). In addition, regardless of which of the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game is in the high probability state based on the result mode of the special figure change display game, the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game do not change. Both of the variable display games are in the high probability state.

Further, based on the result mode of the special figure fluctuation display game, the game control device 100 can generate a time-saving state (also called a normal figure high probability state, a general power support state) as a game state after the end of the special game state. ing. In this time saving state, the probability of the hit result of the general-figure variation display game (probability per-figure) is set to a high probability (high-figure high-figure state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (low-probability state of general-figure). It is possible. As a result, the opening time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled so as to be longer than the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the low probability state in the ordinary figure.

It should be noted that the execution time of the general-figure variation display game, the general-figure stop time, the number of times of the general-figure release, and the general-family release time are appropriately set so that the general-figure fluctuation display game and the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in the time saving operation state. For example, in the time reduction state, the execution time (
It is possible to control the normal fluctuation time to be a second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time (for example, 10000 msec to 1000 msec). Further, in the time reduction state, it is possible to control the general stop time for displaying the result of the general change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms is set to be shorter than the first stop time). 704 ms). Further, in the time reduction state, the normal-floating fluctuation display game is a hit and the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is used.
Can be controlled so that the opening time (ordinary power opening time) becomes a second opening time longer than the first opening time in the normal state (low-probability state). , 100
msec is 1352 msec). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of ordinary power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, two times) with respect to one hit result of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game. It is possible to set the number of times (for example, four times) to the second number of times of opening.
In addition, in the time saving state, the probability of being a hit result of the general-figure variation display game (probability of hitting the general figure)
Can be set to a high probability (normal figure high probability state, for example, 250/251) higher than the normal probability (normal figure low probability state, for example, 0/251) in the normal operation state.

In the time saving state, the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is set to the open state by changing any one or more of the general figure fluctuation time, the general figure stop time, the number of times of general power opening, the general time of opening time, and the probability of per normal figure. The state conversion time is extended beyond normal time. It is also possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states different from each other. Further, when a hit occurs, one of the first opening mode and 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 time saving state can be generated independently of each other, both can be generated at the same time, or only one of them can be generated.

Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes 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 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing will be described. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In the main process, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, first, a process for inhibiting interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then, when an interrupt occurs, a value of a register or the like is saved at the start address of an area for saving. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and a predetermined register (
For example, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in the D register (step S4).
). In the case of the present embodiment, the range of the address of the RAM is 0000h to 01FFh, and 00h or 01h is taken as the higher order. In step S4, the leading 00h is set. Next, a firing stop signal is output and the firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step S5). The firing 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 signal to stop firing, and the firing of game balls is prohibited.

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

The timing of the power-on delay timer is performed using a storage area (a RAM area or a register that is not a target of validity determination) of the RAM that is not a target of validity determination (calculation of a checksum). Accordingly, when calculating check data such as the checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to calculate the check data excluding 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.
By reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time, the initialization switch 11
Operation 2 can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the initialization switch 112 is read after the elapse of the standby time, the initialization switch 112 is operated after the elapse of the standby time, or the initialization switch 112 is operated from the power-on until the elapse of the standby time. You need to keep doing it. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, even if such a troublesome operation is not performed, the operation can be detected immediately after the power is turned on, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on can be detected. Can be prevented.

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) are performed.
First, the number of times the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus (for example, two times) is set (step S8), and it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on. Is performed (step S9).

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). Then, when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S10;
N) returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the game machine waits until the power of the gaming machine is cut off. in this way,
By judging that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise or the like, and to appropriately cope with a failure at the time of turning on the power. .

That is, the game control device 100 forms a power failure monitoring unit that monitors the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. Thus, it is possible to cope with a power failure that occurs during a period in which the activation of the game control device 100 serving as the main control unit is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately cope with a malfunction at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the storage contents at the time of the previous power-off are retained, so backup processing and the like are performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. For this reason, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the load on control can be reduced.

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

Next, a serial port (a port mounted in advance 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) and read first. It is determined whether the initialization switch has been turned on based on the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) (step S16).

If the initialization switch is off (step S16; N), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah) (step S17). If it is normal (step S17; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S18). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S18; Y), the RW
A checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in M is performed (step S19).
), It is determined whether the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power-off match (step S20). If the checksums match (step S20; Y), step S2 in FIG.
The process proceeds to 1 and processing is performed when normal recovery from a power failure occurs.

Also, when it is determined that the initialization switch is on (step S16; Y),
When it is determined that the value of the power failure inspection area is not the normal power failure inspection area check data (Step S17; N or Step S18; N), and when it is determined that the checksums do not match (Step S20; N), FIG. The process proceeds to step S26 of FIG. 7 to perform initialization processing. That is, the initialization switch forms an initialization operation section that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 1
00 constitutes initialization means for initializing data stored in the RAM based on the operation of the initialization operation unit.

In step S21 of FIG. 7, an initial value at the time of restoration from power failure is saved in an area to be initialized (step S21). The areas to be initialized here are a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error monitoring. Note that the busy signal status area 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. The state is undefined. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area for storing the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared,
The state is set to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined. Then RW
By examining the area in M where the game state is stored, it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variable display game is the high probability state (step S22). If the special figure is not in the high probability (step S22; N), steps S23 and S24 are skipped, and the process proceeds to step S25. If the special map is in the high probability state (step S22; Y), the ON information is saved in the high probability notification flag area (step S23), and the high probability notification LED (error display) provided on the game board 30 is provided. Is saved in the segment area (step S24). Then, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the 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 S25).
), And proceed to step S31. In the case of the present embodiment, in step S25, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a screen designation command (if a customer waits, a customer wait demonstration screen command, Then, a plurality of commands such as a command on the recovery screen) are transmitted.

On the other hand, if the process jumps from step S16, S17, S18, S20 to step S26, the RAM access prohibited area is set to be permitted to access (step S26), and all the areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are set. The RAM area is cleared to 0 (step S27), and the RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S28). Then, an initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in an area to be initialized (step S29). The area to be initialized here is a customer waiting demonstration area and an area related to the setting of the effect mode. Then, a command for initializing the RAM is sent to the effect control board (effect control device 300).
(Step S30), and the process proceeds to Step S31. In the case of the present embodiment, step S
At 30, 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 (display a customer waiting demo screen and a predetermined time (
For example, a command for notifying the RAM initialization by light and sound (for 30 seconds) is transmitted.

In step S31, a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator).
Performs processing to activate the circuit. The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the game microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the frequency of the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A based on the frequency-divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111 sets a code (designated value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit.
Performed by A. Further, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a jackpot random number) generated by hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set. The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the bit arrangement of the extracted random numbers (the arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order and storing the extracted random number as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after the lower bit transposition). Is a pattern that determines By exchanging the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be enhanced. Note that the bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be allowed to set arbitrarily.

Then, a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on
Are extracted, and corresponding various initial value random numbers (in the case of the present embodiment, a random number for determining a hit symbol for a special figure (a big hit symbol random number), a random number for determining a hit for a normal figure (a random number for a hit), An initial value (start value) of a random number for determining a winning symbol (a winning symbol random number) is saved in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S33), and interruption is permitted (step S34). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present 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 updating process (step S35) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers is performed. Although not particularly limited, in the present embodiment, the big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, hit random number, hit symbol random number is configured to be generated using a random number generated in the random number generation circuit. I have. However, the big hit random number is a so-called “high-speed counter” updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operation clock of the CPU, and the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are timer interrupts which are processing units of the program. CTC output with the same cycle as the processing (a different CT from the CTC (CTC0) of the timer interrupt processing)
C (CTC2)), which is updated based on “low speed counter”. For the big hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, a so-called “initial value changing method” is used in which the start value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random number goes round. I have. Each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or -1, or may be a random-type update in which all values in a range appear randomly without duplication until one cycle. That is, the jackpot random number is a random number updated only by hardware, and the jackpot symbol random number, the hit random number, and the symbol random number are updated by hardware and software.

After the initial value random number updating process in step S35, the number of times (for example, two times) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S36). It is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S
37). If the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process (step S35). That is, when a power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number updating process and the check of the power failure monitoring signal (loop process) are repeatedly performed. By permitting an interrupt (step S34) before the initial value random number updating process (step S35), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt is executed. Is kept waiting by the initial value random number update process, thereby avoiding pressure on the interrupt process.

In addition, the initial value random number updating process in step S35 may be a method of performing an initial value random number updating process in a timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid the 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 prohibit the interrupt and then update and release the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed, but only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number update process,
This has the advantage that the main processing is simplified.

If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38).
. Then, when the ON state of the power failure monitoring signal is not continued for the number of checks (step S3
8; N) returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). If the power failure monitoring signal has been on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, the interrupt is temporarily inhibited (step S39).
), A process of outputting off data to all output ports (step S40).

After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S41).
), The power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S42).
Further, after performing a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum when the RWM is powered off (step S43) and a process for saving the calculated checksum (step S44), the RW is executed.
After performing the process of prohibiting access to M (step S45), the process waits until the power of the gaming machine is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power-off, it is possible to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power-off is correctly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

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

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

[Initial value random number update processing]
FIG. 8 shows an initial value random number update process (step S35) in the above-described main process. In this initial value random number updating process, first, the jackpot symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S61). Then, the winning initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S62), the winning symbol initial value random number is updated by +1 (step S63), and the initial value random number updating process ends.
Here, the “big hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of a random number that determines a big hit stop symbol of the special figure change display game. In addition, the “hit initial value random number” is a random number that is an initial value of a random number that determines the hit of the ordinary figure variation display game, and the “hit symbol initial value random number” is a random number that determines a hit stop symbol of the ordinary figure variation display game. Is a random number that is the initial value of. in this way,
By continuing to increment the initial random number as long as time permits in the main processing, the randomness of the random number can be improved.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the timer interrupt processing
The periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator
It is started by being input to 11A. 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 the timer interrupt processing is started, first, register bank 1 is designated (step S1).
01). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing register save processing for transferring a value held in a predetermined register (for example, a register used in the main processing) to the RWM. Next, an upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, a 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 from various sensors and switches and fetching of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S103) are performed. Then, based on the output data set in the various processes, an output process (step S104) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, general-purpose solenoid 37c) and the like is performed.
When the signal of the firing stop is output in step S5 in the main process, a signal of the firing permission is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal is set to the enabled state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the payout control device. At this time, no processing of the signal or the like is performed. The firing permission signal is a first signal indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the game control device, and the second signal (the firing permission signal) indicating the state of the firing permission as viewed from the payout control device is also the payout control. Generated in the device and output to the launch control device. That is,
Two firing permission signals are output to the firing control device, and when both are permitted to fire, the game ball is configured to be ready to fire.

Next, a payout command transmission process (Step S105) for outputting the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200, a random number update process 1 (Step S106),
A random number update process 2 (step S107) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, the starting port 3 switch 97a, the gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the special winning port switch 38a. Or a winning opening switch / status monitoring process for monitoring an error (whether the front frame or the glass frame is open, etc.) (step S108). In addition, special figure game processing (step S109) for performing processing relating to the special figure fluctuation display game, and general figure game processing (step S110) for performing processing relating to the general figure fluctuation display game are performed.

Next, a segment LED editing process (step S111) for driving a segment LED provided in the gaming machine 10 to display a special figure change display game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents, and the magnetic sensor 61 Fraudulent magnet monitoring process (step S112) for checking the detection signal from the controller and determining whether there is any abnormality, and fraudulent radio wave for checking the detection signal from the panel radio sensor 62 to determine whether there is an abnormality. Monitoring process (step S1
Perform 13). Then, an external information editing process (step S114) for setting a signal to be output to various external devices in an output buffer is performed, and the timer interrupt process ends.
Here, in the present embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are performed by the interrupt return. Automatically (at the end of timer interrupt processing). Some gaming machines require an instruction to execute a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the designation of the register bank, depending on the CPU used.

[Payout command transmission processing]
Next, the details of the payout command transmission process (step S105) in the timer interrupt process will be described. In the payout command transmission process as shown in FIG. 10, first, it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181).

The winning number counter area is provided in the RAM 111C of the game control device 100, and 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 to which a payout command has not been transmitted yet. Winning data corresponding to the ball is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 1 forms a prize ball command counter capable of storing information on the prize ball command.
The winning number counter area 2 is used to transmit a main prize ball signal to be output to an external device each time the number of prize balls (scheduled number to be paid out) generated by winning in the winning opening reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). Winning data corresponding to a prize ball in which the main prize ball signal is not generated in the used area is stored. That is, the winning number counter area 2 forms a main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information on the main prize ball signal. In addition to the main prize ball signal, the payout control device 200 outputs a payout prize ball signal every time the number of prize balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number (here, 10). By comparing these two signals,
It is possible to monitor fraudulent payouts.

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

In the process of checking whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 2 (step S181), “0” is set in the winning number counter area to be checked among a plurality of winning number counter areas provided for each number of winning balls. It is determined whether there is a count number that is not. 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 determined whether the check of the count numbers of all the winning number counter areas is completed. A determination is made (step S183). If it is determined that all the checks have been completed (step S183; Y), the process proceeds to step S192. on the other hand,
If it is determined that all the checks have not been completed (step S183; N), the process proceeds to step S183.
181 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).
Then, the payout number corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 2 is obtained (step S18).
5). Then, the value of the prize ball remaining area and the acquired payout number are added (step S186), and the addition result is saved in the prize ball remaining area (step S187). As the value of the remaining prize ball area before this processing, a fraction that is less than a predetermined number serving as a reference of the output of the main prize ball signal is stored.

Thereafter, 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S188), and it is determined whether the subtraction result is 0 or more (step S189). If the subtraction result is not 0 or more (step S189; N), step S189 is performed.
The process proceeds to 192. If the value is equal to or greater than 0 (step S189; Y), the value of the main award ball signal output count area is updated by +1 (step S190). That is, each time the number of remaining prize balls reaches 10, the number of times of output of the main prize ball signal is updated by +1.
Then, the result of the subtraction is saved in the prize ball remaining area (step S191), and step S18 is performed.
The process returns to step 8. As a result, the main prize ball signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. That is, the game control device 100 constitutes external information output means for outputting a main prize ball signal including information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with a prize of a game ball to a predetermined prize area to the outside of the gaming machine. . By outputting the main prize ball signal, when the payout of game balls during a big hit or the like is concentrated, the output of the prize ball signal is delayed at the same time as the payout of the game balls, and the accurate It is possible to prevent a problem that the number of award balls cannot be counted.
Here, the processing of steps S181 to S191 is processing for updating (increasing) the number of outputs of the main prize ball signal, and the processing of steps S192 to S201 is processing for 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 S1).
93). If the payout command transmission timer is not “0” (step S193; N), the payout command transmission process ends. 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 in a busy state (step S194).
The payout busy signal is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can immediately start the payout control. When the payout control cannot be started immediately, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy state). Is done. In other words, 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 forms a state signal indicating whether the payout control means (payout control device 200) can start the payout control.

If the payout busy signal is busy (step S194; Y), the payout command transmission process ends. That is, in the present embodiment, the payout command is not transmitted every time the timer is interrupted, but a predetermined time has elapsed (the value of the payout command transmission timer becomes 0), and the payout control device 200 can pay out the prize ball. When it is in the state, a payout command is transmitted. As described above, when the payout control device 200 cannot immediately start the payout control and does not transmit the payout command, the subsequent processing related to the transmission of the payout command is not performed, so that the useless processing is performed. Prevention 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, during a ball lending operation, during a shot ball out error, during an overflow error, during a frame radio wave illegal occurrence, during a payout ball detection switch (paid out). Counting the number of award balls to be paid out in the memory of the payout control device 200 during an abnormality of a switch for monitoring a dropped ball, during an underpayment error, during an overpayment error (the number of unpaid award balls = the number of remaining game balls) ) (When it is not 0).

If the payout busy signal is not busy (step S194; N), it is checked whether or not there is a count in the winning number counter area 1 (step S195). Winning counter area 1
In the process of checking whether or not there is a count (step S195), among the plurality of prize number counter areas provided for each prize ball number, the prize number counter area to be checked has a count number other than "0". Is determined.

When 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 determined whether the check of the count numbers of all the winning number counter areas is completed. A determination is made (step S197). In this judgment,
If it is determined that all checks have been completed (step S197; Y), the payout command transmission processing 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 repeats the above processing. In the case of the present embodiment, the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated in the order of 3 prize ball counter 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).
Then, the payout number command corresponding to the address of the target winning number counter area 1 is obtained (step S199). Then, the payout number command thus obtained is written into 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 ends. The payout command transmission timer is for managing the transmission interval, and for example, 200 msec is set as an initial value.

As a result, a payout command (prize ball command) in units of one prize in the prize area is generated and transmitted to the payout control device 200. The payout control device 200 controls to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the payout command. That is, the state signal output from the payout control unit (payout control device 200) indicating whether the payout control unit can start the payout control indicates that the payout control can be started. Prize ball command transmitting means for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means when the prize ball command is issued.
As described above, since the game control device 100 performs the control of transmitting the prize ball command based on the state signal output from the payout control device 200, the prize is provided only when the payout control device 200 can immediately execute the payout control. A ball command will be transmitted. As a result, the data corresponding to the prize that has not 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, It is possible to realize accurate payout control without having a function for performing the payout.

In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine disclosed in JP-A-2000-327759), when a power-off state occurs for some reason, the payout control apparatus 200 backs up data in its own storage means, and immediately before power-off. The payout control state based on the data is maintained. However, conventional gaming machines require a backup function,
There was a problem that the cost was increased. According to the present invention, accurate payout control can be realized without having a function for backing up in the payout control device 200.
Further, since the main prize ball signal transmitted to the external device is output regardless of the state of the payout busy signal, the main prize ball signal can be output without delay. The timing can be accurately grasped, for example, the base value can be accurately grasped. Further, since a prize ball command counter capable of storing information relating to the prize ball command and a main prize ball signal counter capable of storing information relating to the main prize ball signal are separately provided, the prize ball command and the main prize ball having different transmission timings are provided. Signal information can be managed separately, and information can be managed reliably.

From the above, the game control is performed comprehensively, and the winning areas (the first starting winning port 36, the second starting winning port 97, the normal variable winning device 37, the general winning port 35) provided in the game area 32 are provided.
A game control means (game control apparatus 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on the winning of the game ball to the special variable prize apparatus 38), and a game ball based on the prize ball command transmitted from the game control means. Payout control means (payout control device 200) for performing payout control, wherein the game control means outputs a state signal (busy) indicating whether or not the payout control means can start payout control. Signal) to the payout control means based on the signal), and when a power failure occurs and returns from the power failure, the payout control means outputs a state signal indicating that the payout control can be started. Even if it has been performed, the award ball command is not immediately transmitted to the payout control means, and the state signal indicating that the payout control can be started from the payout control means is continuously output for a predetermined period of time. Prize ball It decrees the fact that is to be sent to the payout control means.

In the game area 32, a plurality of prize areas (first start prize port 36, second start prize port 97, normal variable prize apparatus 37, general prize port 35, special variable prize apparatus 38) having different numbers of prize balls are provided. The control means (game control device 100) includes a prize ball command counter (game control device 100) capable of specifying whether or not a prize ball command for instructing payout control of game balls has not been transmitted for each number of prize balls. When the signal indicates that the payout control can be started, and there is an untransmitted prize ball command in each prize ball command counter, the prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200). ,
The state signal specifies whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control before specifying whether or not each prize ball command counter has an untransmitted prize ball command. It will be.

In addition, the game control is performed comprehensively, and a predetermined winning area (the first starting winning port 36, the second
A game control means (game control device 100) for transmitting a prize ball command based on the winning of a game ball to the start winning prize port 97, the normal fluctuation prize apparatus 37, the general prize port 35, the special fluctuation prize apparatus 38), and the game control. Payout control means for performing payout control of game balls based on the prize ball command transmitted from the means.
Payout control device 200), and the game control means determines that the state signal output from the payout control means and indicating whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control can start the payout control. The prize ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) for transmitting the prize ball command to the payout control means in the case shown, and information on the number of prize balls determined to be paid out in accordance with the winning of the game ball in a predetermined prize area. And an external information output means (game control device 100) for outputting a prize ball signal (main prize ball signal) to the outside of the gaming machine, wherein the external information output means outputs a state signal output from the payout control means. This means that the prize ball signal is output regardless of whether or not the payout control means can start the payout control.

The prize-ball command transmitting means (game control device 100) immediately transmits the prize-ball command when the power failure occurs and the vehicle returns from the power failure, even if the status signal indicates that the payout control can be started. Is not transmitted to the payout control means (payout control device 200), and the prize ball command is issued in response to the state signal indicating that the payout control can be started for a predetermined period of time. This means that the information is transmitted to the payout control means.

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

[Winning port switch / status monitoring processing]
FIG. 11 shows a winning opening switch / status monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (step S1).
08). In the winning opening switch / status monitoring process, first, the winning opening monitoring table 1 corresponding to one of the winning opening switches 38a in the special winning opening (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S301). Unauthorized & winning monitoring processing for monitoring whether there is an illegal winning in the grand prize opening and detecting a normal winning even though is not open (step S302)
).
Thereafter, a winning port monitoring table 2 corresponding to the other special winning port switch 38a in the special winning port (special variable winning device 38) is prepared (step S303). The detected fraud & winning monitoring process (step S304) is executed.

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

Next, a winning opening monitoring table for the winning opening switch (starting opening 2 switch 37a) in the public telephone is prepared (step S305), and fraud & winning monitoring processing for monitoring for an illegal winning and detecting a normal winning is performed. (Step S306) is executed. A winning opening switch (for example, starting opening 1 switch 36a, starting opening 3 switch 9) that can always win (no need to monitor fraud).
7a, winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35 (left winning opening switch, right winning opening switch)
) Is prepared (step S307), a winning number counter updating process (step S308) for updating the winning number is performed, and a start-up error monitoring process (step S309).
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Next, the state scan counter for sequentially specifying which switch or signal of the plurality of switches and signals whose status is to be monitored is to be monitored this time is updated (step S310). In the case of the present embodiment, the state scan counter is updated in the range of 0 to 3. Thereafter, a gaming machine state monitoring table 1 for setting a 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 whether an error has occurred or not is performed.
In the case of this embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the gaming machine state monitoring table 1, and if the value of the state scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality output due to occurrence of disconnection of a switch connector or the like. Monitoring of the state based on one signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “1”, monitoring of the state based on the shot ball out switch signal from the payout control device 200 is set. When the value of the state scan counter is "2", monitoring of the state based on the overflow switch signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is "3", monitoring of the state based on the dispensing abnormal status signal is set. You.

Next, the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 for setting the state to be monitored according to the value of the state scan counter is prepared (step S313). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S314) for determining whether an error has occurred or not is performed.
In the case of this embodiment, the value of the state scan counter is referred to the gaming machine state monitoring table 2 so that when the value of the state scan counter is “0”, the glass frame open detection switch 63
Status monitoring based on the signal output from the device is set, and the value of the status scan counter is set to "1".
In the case of, the monitoring of the state based on the signal output from the body frame opening detection switch 64 is set. When the value of the state scan counter is “2”, the monitoring of the state based on the frame radio signal is set, and when the value of the state scan counter is “3”, the monitoring of the state based on the touch switch signal is performed. Is set.

Next, it is determined whether the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S315). If the value of the error scan counter is not "0" (step S315; N), the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is performed. finish. In this case, there is no state monitoring target in the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. If the value of the error scan counter is "0" (step S315; Y), the gaming machine state monitoring table 3 is prepared (step S316).
), A gaming machine state check process for determining a state such as whether an error has occurred (step S
317) 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 3, and if the value of the state scan counter is "0", a switch abnormality output due to the occurrence of a switch disconnection or the like. Monitoring of the state based on two signals is set. Note that the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 does not define the case where the status scan counter is "1" to "3".

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

[Special figure game processing]
Next, details of the special figure game processing (step S109) in the above-described timer interrupt processing will be described. In the special figure game process, the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37
a, the input of the starting port 3 switch 97a, the control of the entire process relating to the special figure change display game, and the setting of the special figure display.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure game process, first, the opening 1 switch 36a, the opening 2
A starting port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring the winning of the switch 37a and the starting port 3 switch 97a is performed. In the start-up switch monitoring process, when there is a game ball winning in the first starting winning opening 36, the second starting winning opening 97, and the normal variable winning device 37, various random numbers (such as a big hit random number) are extracted and the winning is determined. At the stage before the start of the special figure change display game based on the special figure, the game result preliminary determination is performed to determine the game result based on the winning in advance.
Next, a special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variable winning device 38 is performed.

Next, if the special figure game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step A3). Note that the minimum value of the special figure game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the special figure game processing timer is “0” (step A4). If the value of the special map game processing timer is "
If "0" (step A4; Y), that is, if the time is up or the time has already elapsed, the special figure game sequence branch table referred to for branching to the processing corresponding to the special figure game processing number is registered in the register. (Step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is obtained using the table (step A6).
Then, a subroutine call is made according to the special figure game processing number (step A7).

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is “0”, the start of the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, and the setting of the fluctuation start and the effect of the special figure fluctuation display game are set. A special figure ordinary process (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing the process is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "1", the special figure changing process for setting the special figure stop display time, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure displaying process, and the like. (Step A
Perform 9).

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "2", if the game result of the special figure change display game is a big hit, the setting of the fanfare command according to the type of the big hit and the big winning port of each big hit Special figure display processing (step A10) for setting the fanfare time according to the opening pattern, setting information necessary for performing the processing during the fanfare / interval, and the like.
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If the special figure game processing number is “3” in step A7, the opening time of the special winning opening is set, the number of times of opening is updated, and information necessary for performing the special winning opening processing is set. The processing during the fanfare / interval (step A11) is performed.

In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "4", an interval command is set if the big hit round is not the last round, while an ending command is set if the big hit round is the last round. A special winning opening opening process (step A12) for setting information necessary for performing the ball processing is performed.
In step A7, if the special figure game processing number is "5", if the big hit round is the last round, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining ball in the big winning opening and the big hit end processing are executed. Special winning opening remaining ball processing for setting information necessary for performing (step A13)
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If the special figure game processing number is "6" in step A7, the big hit end processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure ordinary processing is performed.

Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51a (step A15), the symbol fluctuation control processing (step A16) related to the special figure 1 display 51a is performed. Then, after preparing a table for controlling the fluctuation of the special figure 2 display 51b (step A17)
), A symbol variation control process (step A18) related to the special figure 2 display 51b is performed, and the special figure game processing is ended. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure game processing timer is not “0” (step A4; N), that is, if the time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step A15, and the subsequent processing is performed. Do.

The big hit is a special result accompanied by the operation of the condition device. The condition device is operated when a big hit occurs in the special figure change display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). When the condition device is operated, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric accessory is used. Variable winning device 38
Means that a specific flag for continuously operating is set (the accessory continuous operation device is activated). The "condition device" may be software means such as a flag which is turned on / off by software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch which is turned on / off electrically. 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 the present specification. It is used as a term having various meanings.

[Start port switch monitoring processing]
Next, the details of the start-up switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the starting port switch monitoring process, first, a first starting port (first starting winning port 36) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquiring process (step A102) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, starting port 1 switch 36a), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded into the latch register to prepare it, and the target starting port is set to the target starting port. Is set to indicate that there is a prize. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize in the first starting port, which is the starting port of the special figure 1 (step A103).
When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the first starting port (step A103
N), the process shifts to the process of step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning in the first starting port (step A103).
103; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during special figure time reduction (generic power support) (step A).
104).

If it is determined in step A104 that the special figure is not working (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A104, when it is determined that the special figure is in working hours (step A104;
In Y), a right strike instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and effect command setting processing (step A106) is performed. That is, in the case of the time saving state, a right-turn instruction notification command is prepared (step A105) and an effect command setting process (step A106) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure change display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the first starting opening (first starting winning opening 36) does not win unless the player has left-handed, and the normal variable winning device 37 does not win unless the player has right-handed. Therefore, in the time-saving state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than a left-handed game. However, when the first starting port receives a prize during the time-saving state (ie, when left-handed during the time-saving state). Is configured to transmit a right-turn instruction notification command to the effect control device 300, and to issue a notification (warning) to instruct the right control to be performed by the effect control device 300.
Next, after preparing a table for setting the information of suspension by the first starting port (first starting winning port 36) (step A107), the common process for the special figure starting port switch (step A108) is performed.

Next, a second starting port (normal fluctuation winning device 37) winning monitoring table is prepared (step A1).
09), a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition processing, when there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, starting port 2 switch 37a), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded and prepared in the latch register, and the target starting port is set to the target starting port. Is set to indicate that there is a prize. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize in the second starting port which is the starting port of the special figure 2 (step A111).
When it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the second starting port (step A111
N), the flow shifts to the process of step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning in the second starting port (step A111).
111; Y), the normal electric accessory (normal fluctuation winning device 37) is in operation, that is,
It is determined whether or not the normal variable winning device 37 is operated to be in an open state in which a game ball can be won (step A112), and if it is determined that the ordinary electric accessory is operating (step A112; Y). Then, the process proceeds to the process of step A114, and the subsequent processes are performed. On the other hand, step A
If it is determined at 112 that the ordinary electric accessory is not operating (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not the illegal operation of the ordinary power is occurring (step A113).

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

If it is determined in step A113 that the illegal operation of the ordinary telephone is not occurring (step A113; N
) Prepares a table for setting information of suspension by the second starting port (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A114), and performs the special figure starting port switch common processing (step A115), and then performs the processing of step A116. And the subsequent processing is performed. Step A113
In step A113, when it is determined that the illegal use of the telephone is occurring (step A113; Y),
The process proceeds to the process of No. 16 and the subsequent processes are performed.

Next, a third start port (second start winning port 97) winning preparation table is prepared (step A11).
6), a hard random number acquisition process (step A117) is performed. In this hard random number acquisition process,
When there is an input to the target starting port switch (here, starting port 3 switch 97a), the jackpot random number extracted in the latch register is loaded and prepared, and it is determined that the target starting port has a prize. Set the information shown. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize in the third starting port which is the starting port of the special figure 2 (step A118).
When it is determined in step A118 that there is no winning in the third starting port (step A118)
N) ends the start-up switch monitoring process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A118 that there is a prize in the third opening (step A118).
118; Y), it is determined whether or not it is during special figure time reduction (general power support is in progress) (step A).
119).

If it is determined in step A119 that the special figure is not working (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 figure time reduction is in progress (step A119;
In Y), a right strike instruction notification command is prepared (step A120), and effect command setting processing (step A121) is performed. That is, in the time saving state, a right-turn instruction notification command is prepared (step A120) and an effect command setting process (step A121) is performed regardless of the probability state of the special figure change display game. In the case of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the third starting port (the second starting winning port 97) does not win unless the player has left-handed, and does not win the normal variable winning device 37 unless the player has right-handed. Therefore, in the time-saving state, a right-handed game is more advantageous than a left-handed game. However, when the third starting port receives a prize during the time-saving state (that is, when a left-handed game is performed during the time-saving state). Is configured to transmit a right-turn instruction notification command to the effect control device 300, and to issue a notification (warning) to instruct the right control to be performed by the effect control device 300.
Next, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the third starting port (the second starting winning port 97) (step A122), a special drawing starting port switch common process (step A123) is performed to monitor the starting port switch. The process ends.

[Hard random number acquisition processing]
Next, a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) in the above-described start-up switch monitoring process.
, A110, A117) will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 14, in the hard random number acquisition processing, first, a first starting port (first starting winning port 36), a second starting port (normal variable winning device 3).
7), and among the third starting ports (second starting winning ports 97), information on no monitoring of the starting ports to be monitored is set (step A131), and the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a,
Then, it is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 3 switches 97a (step A132).
Then, when there is no input to the starting port switch to be monitored (step A132; N), the hard random number acquisition processing ends.
On the other hand, if there is an input to the start switch to be monitored (step A132; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A133), and it is determined whether or not 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 ends.
When there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A134; Y)
Loads and prepares the jackpot random number extracted into the hard random number latch register to be monitored (step A135). Then, among the first starting port (first starting winning port 36), the second starting port (normal fluctuation winning device 37), and the third starting port (second starting winning port 97), the winning port to be monitored is won. The presence information is set (step A136), and the hard random number acquisition processing ends.

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

As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, the start port 1 switch 36
a, a start-up port signal indicating the number of times of outputting information on the number of winnings to the monitored start-up switch among the start-up 2 switch 37a and the start-up 3 switch 97a to a management device external to the gaming machine 10; The output count is loaded (step A141), the loaded value is updated by +1 (step A142), and it is determined whether the output count overflows (step A14).
3).
If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A143; N), the updated value is set to RW
The start port signal output count area of M is saved (step A144), and the process proceeds to step A145.
On the other hand, if the number of outputs overflows (step A143; Y), step A1
The process moves to the process of 45. In the present embodiment, the starting port signal output count area ranges from “0” to “255”.
Can be stored. When the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by the +1 update, and it is determined that the output count overflows, so that no saving is performed.

Next, the starting port 1 switch 36a, the starting port 2 switch 37a, and the starting port 3 switch 97
In step a145, it is determined whether the number of to-be-updated special figure reservations (startup memory) corresponding to the start-up switch to be monitored is smaller than the upper limit value.
When the number of special figure reservations to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A145; N), the special figure starting port switch common processing ends.
If the number of special figure reservations to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step A145; Y), the number of special figure reservations to be updated (special figure 1 reservation number or special figure 2 reservation number) is updated by +1 ( Step A14
6), prepare a start port switch to be monitored and a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure reservation number (step A147), perform an effect command setting process (step A148), and set the target startup port prize flag. Save (step A149). Subsequently, an address of a random number storage area corresponding to the starting port switch to be monitored and the number of special figure reservations is calculated (step A150).
Then, the jackpot random number prepared in the hard random number acquisition process in steps A102, A110, and A117 is saved in the jackpot random number storage area of the RWM (step A151). Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starting port switch to be monitored is extracted and prepared (step A152), and is saved in the jackpot symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A153). This jackpot symbol random number is used in the special figure suspension information determination processing (step A157).

Next, the variation pattern random numbers (the variation pattern random numbers 1 and 2 in the case of the present embodiment) are saved in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A154).
Next, the address of the variable order flag storage area corresponding to the sum of the number of special figure 1 reservations and the number of special figure 2 reservations (any place from reservations 1 to 8) is calculated (step A155), and the target area is calculated in the calculated area. The change order flag of (special figure 1 or special figure 2) is saved (step A156), special figure suspension information determination processing (step A157) is performed, and the special figure starting port switch common processing ends.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111C) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of game balls into the first winning prize port 36, the second starting prize port 97, and the normal winning prize device 37 starting prize area. A starting storage means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit as starting memory which is an execution right of the variable display game. In addition, the start storage means (game control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the winning of game balls into the first start winning opening 36, which is the start opening of the special figure 1, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Various random numbers, which are stored as the starting memory and extracted based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 97 which is the starting opening of the special figure 2 or the normal variable winning device 37, are set to a predetermined number as an upper limit. Store as memory.

[Special figure pending information judgment processing]
Next, the special figure hold information determination processing (step A
157) will be described in detail. The special figure suspension information determination processing is a look-ahead processing for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 16, first, a low-probability determination flag is prepared (step A161), and a look-ahead determination is made to determine whether or not a big-hit random number value matches a big-hit determination value (big-hit low-probability determination value). A jackpot determination process (step A162) is performed, and it is determined whether a jackpot has been set as the determination result (step A163).
When it is determined in step A163 that the jackpot has been set as the determination result (step A163)
163; Y) sets a jackpot symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch (step A164), and acquires stop symbol information corresponding to the jackpot symbol random number prepared in step A152 (step A165). Then, the flow shifts to the process of Step A167.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A163 that the jackpot has not been set as the determination result (step A163; N), that is, if a loss has been set as the determination result, stop symbol information for the loss is set (step A166). ), And proceeds to the process of step A167.

In step A167, the stop symbol information acquired in step A165 or step A
The stopped symbol information set in 166 is saved in the symbol information area (step A167).
Next, the look-ahead stop symbol command (
(Low probability) is prepared (step A168), and effect command setting processing (step A169) is performed.
Next, a high-probability determination flag is prepared (step A170), and a pre-reading big-hit determination process (step A171) is performed to determine whether or not the big-hit random value matches the big-hit determination value (big-hit high-probability determination value). It is determined whether a jackpot has been set as the determination result (step A172).
When it is determined in step A172 that the jackpot has been set as the determination result (step A172)
172; Y), a big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting port switch is set (step A173), and stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A152 is obtained (step A174). ), And proceeds to the process of step A176.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A172 that the jackpot has not been set as the determination result (step A172; N), that is, if a loss has been set as the determination result, the stop symbol information of the loss is set (step A172). A175), the process shifts to the process of step A176.

In step A176, it is determined whether the special figure is in high probability (step A176).
When it is determined in step A176 that the special figure is not in high probability (step A176; N)
Then, the process shifts to the process of step A178.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A176 that the special figure is in high probability (step A176
; Y), the design information area in which the stop symbol information is saved in step A167 is overwritten with the stop symbol information acquired in step A174 or the stop symbol information set in step A175, and saved (step A177). Then, the process shifts to the process of step A178. In addition,
The stop symbol information saved in the symbol information area is used for pre-reading of a variation pattern or the like.

In step A178, a look-ahead stop symbol command (high probability) corresponding to the target start switch and stop symbol information is prepared (step A178), and effect command setting processing (step A179) is performed. As described above, in the present embodiment, each time the special figure suspension information determination process is performed, the result determined by the large hit low probability determination value and the result determined by the large hit high probability determination value are:
The effect control device 300 is transmitted.
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 a fluctuation pattern setting processing for setting the fluctuation mode of the special figure fluctuation display game is performed (step A180). A181).

Thereafter, a look-ahead 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), and effect command setting processing is performed (step A183), and the special figure suspension information determination is performed. The process ends. Note that the special figure information setting processing in step A180 and the fluctuation pattern setting processing in step A181 are the same as the processing executed at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure ordinary processing.

With the above processing, the look-ahead stop symbol command including the result of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory of the prefetch target and the look-ahead fluctuation pattern command including the information on the fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory are generated. Prepared and transmitted to effect control device 300.
As a result, the determination result (pre-reading result) of the result-related information (whether a big hit or a variation pattern) corresponding to the start memory is rendered before the start timing of the special figure change display game based on the corresponding start memory. The information related to the result can be notified to the player before the start timing of the special figure variable display game by, for example, changing the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41. It becomes possible to inform.
That is, the game control device 100 determines the random number stored as the start memory in the start storage means (game control device 100) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether or not a special result is obtained). Judge whether or not). In addition, the timing at which the random number value stored corresponding to the start memory is determined in advance is not only at the time of the start winning that the start memory is generated, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the start memory is performed. Good.

(Tokuzu usual processing)
Next, details of the special figure ordinary processing (step A8) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure ordinary processing, first, it is determined whether both the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are “0” (step A301).
If it is determined in step A301 that both the number of reserved special figure 1 and the number of reserved special figure 2 are not “0” (step A301; N), a flag is loaded from the variable order flag storage area (for a total of 1 reserved number). Then (step A302), it is determined whether or not the current fluctuation is the fluctuation of the special figure 1 (step A303).
When it is determined in step A303 that the current fluctuation is the fluctuation of Tokuzu 1 (step A3)
03; Y), a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number is prepared (step A).
304), effect command setting processing (step A305) is performed, special figure 1 change start processing (step A306) is performed, and the special figure ordinary processing ends. At this point, the reserved number of special figure 1 has not been updated by −1, but in step A304, a command (decorative special figure reserved 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 the special figure 1 (step A303; N), that is, if the current fluctuation is the fluctuation of the special figure 2, A special command special figure holding number command to be prepared is prepared (step A307), effect command setting processing (step A308) is performed, special figure 2 change start processing (step A309) is performed, and the special figure ordinary processing ends. At this point, the special figure 2 hold number is not updated by -1. However, in step A307, a command (decorative special figure hold number command) corresponding to the updated value is -1.
Prepare

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

If the customer waiting demo elapsed timer is not 0, -1 is updated (step A315), and "0", which is normally used for special figure processing, is set as the processing number (step A316). The area is saved in the area (step A317), and the variable symbol determination flag area is cleared (step A318). Then, the flag during the fraud monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area (step A319), and the special figure ordinary processing is terminated.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 change start processing (step A306) in the above-described special figure ordinary processing will be described. The special figure 1 change start process is a process performed at the start of the first special figure change display game. As shown in FIG. 18A, first, a special figure 1 change flag indicating the type of the special figure change display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is saved in the change symbol discrimination flag area (step A32).
1) A big hit flag 1 setting process (step A322) for setting deviation information and big hit information to the big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not the first special figure change display game is a big hit.

Next, special figure 1 stop symbol setting processing (step A) related to setting of special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information)
323), a special figure information setting process (step A324) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed, and various types of setting regarding the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game are performed. A special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting information table which is a table in which information for referring to information is set is prepared (step A325). After that, a fluctuation pattern setting process (Step A326) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting processing for setting fluctuation start information of the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed. (Step A327) is performed.
Next, “1” relating to the processing during the change of the special figure is set as the processing number (step A328).
The process number is saved in the special figure game process number area (step A329).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A330), and a signal relating to the start of the change of the special figure 1 (for example, the special symbol 1 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A331). Thereafter, the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A332), and the blink control timer (special figure 1 display 5
The initial value (for example, 100 ms) of the timer of the blinking period of 1a is saved (step A3).
33), save an initial value (for example, 0) in the special figure 1 variable symbol number area (step A33)
4), the special figure 1 change start process is ended.

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

As shown in FIG. 18B, first, a special figure 2 fluctuation flag indicating the type of the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area (step A341).
Then, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting slip information or big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure change display game is a big hit.

Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information)
343), a special figure information setting process (step A344) for setting special figure information, which is a parameter for setting a fluctuation pattern, is performed, and various kinds of settings relating to the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed. A special figure 2 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to information is set, is prepared (step A345). Thereafter, a fluctuation pattern setting process (Step A346) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and a fluctuation start information setting processing for setting fluctuation start information of the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed. (Step A347) is performed.
Next, "1" relating to the special figure changing process is set as the process number (step A348).
Then, the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A349).

Next, the customer waiting demonstration flag area is cleared (step A350), and a signal relating to the start of the change of the special figure 2 (for example, the special pattern 2 changing signal is ON) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351). Thereafter, the fluctuating flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352), and the blink control timer (special figure 2 display 5) is stored in the special figure 2 blink control timer area.
The initial value (for example, 100 ms) of the timer of the blinking cycle of 1b is saved (step A3).
53) Save the initial value (for example, 0) in the special figure 2 variable symbol number area (step A35)
4), the special figure 2 change start process ends.

(Processing during special figure fluctuation)
Next, the details of the special figure changing process (step A9) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the special figure changing process, first, a symbol stop command corresponding to the changing symbol determination flag is prepared (step A501), and the effect command setting process (step A50).
Perform 2).
Next, a display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern number is set (step A503),
The set display time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A504). In the case of the present embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is a lost symbol pattern, the display time is set to eight.
00 ms is set, and when the stop symbol pattern is a big hit symbol pattern, 2000 ms is set as the display time.
In the case where a one-shot effect is performed, the display time may be set to a short time (for example, 500 ms).
Next, “2” relating to the processing during special figure display is set as the processing number (step A505).
Then, the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A506).

Next, a signal related to the end of the change of the special figure 1 (for example, the signal during the change of the special symbol 1 is OFF) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A507), and a signal related to the end of the change of the special figure 2 (eg, the special symbol 2) Save the fluctuation signal in OFF) in the test signal output data area (
Step A508), and save the control timer initial value (for example, 256 msec) in the symbol determination count signal control timer area related to the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game for output to the external information terminal (step A508).
Step A509). After that, as the information for controlling the special figure 1 change display game on the special figure 1 display 51a, a stop flag relating to the change stop on the special figure 1 display 51a is saved in the special figure 1 change control flag area (step A510). ), As a control information of the special figure 2 change display game on the special figure 2 display 51b, a stop flag relating to the stop of the change on the special figure 2 display 51b is saved in the special figure 2 change control flag area (step A511), the special figure changing process ends.

[Processing during special map display]
Next, the details of the special figure displaying process (step A10) in the above-described special figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure displaying process, first, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 change start process, and the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 change start process. Is loaded (step A601), and a process (step A602) for clearing the big hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM. Then, it is determined whether the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (
(Step A603), if it is determined that the hit is a big hit (Step A603; Y), a test signal (for example, the condition device in-operation signal is turned on, and the condition device operating signal is turned on for the start of the big hit (the special figure 2 big hit) of the second special figure change display game) Turn ON the signal during the operation of the continuous actuator, and turn ON the signal for special symbol 2).
The data is saved in the M test signal output data area (step A606), and a round number upper limit value table is set (step A607).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A603 that the jackpot flag 2 is not a jackpot as a result of checking the jackpot flag 2 (step A603; N), it is determined whether the loaded jackpot flag 1 is a jackpot (
(Step A604), if it is determined that a big hit (step A604; Y), a test signal (for example, a condition device in-operation signal is turned ON, and a special object is turned on) regarding the start of the big hit (the special figure 1 big hit) of the first special figure change display game Turn ON the signal during the operation of the continuous actuator and turn ON the signal per special symbol)
The data is saved in the M test signal output data area (step A605), and a 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 the present embodiment) corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained, and the RWM round number upper limit value is obtained. Save in the value area (step A608). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit information is obtained, and the round LED of the RWM is obtained.
The data is saved in the pointer area (step A609).

Next, the decoration special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the decoration special figure command area of the RWM and prepared (step A610), and the effect command setting processing (step A61)
Perform 3). After that, a probability information command relating to information for setting the probability of a winning result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game to a normal probability state (low probability state) is prepared (step A612), and an effect command setting process is performed. (Step A613) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command is prepared in accordance with the presence / absence of a sit-down one-shot effect execution flag set in the special figure information setting process (step A614), and an effect command setting process (step A615) is performed.

After that, a fanfare time is set in accordance with the presence / absence of the sitting one-shot effect execution flag (step A616), and the sitting one-shot effect execution flag is cleared (step A617). The fanfare time is set to 10000 ms when there is no sitting one-shot effect execution flag, and is set to 100 ms when there is a sitting one-shot effect execution flag.
Then, the fanfare time is saved in the special figure game processing timer area (step A61).
8) Clear the special winning opening illegal winning number area of the special winning opening (special variable winning device 38) corresponding to the special opening opening information (step A619), and set the special winning opening corresponding to the special opening opening information. The flag outside the illegal monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A620).
). Thereafter, fanfare / interval processing transition setting processing 1 (step A621)
Is performed and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit in step A604 (step A604)
N) performs a high probability variation count update process as a process for managing the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the high probability state (step A622), and sets “0” as a process number to the special figure ordinary process. Is set (step A623), and the processing number is saved in the special figure game processing number area (step A624).
Next, the variable symbol discrimination flag area is cleared (step A625), the flag during the illegal monitoring period is saved in the special winning opening illegal monitoring period flag area (step A626), and the special figure displaying process is terminated.

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

As shown in FIG. 21, in the general game process, first, a gate switch monitoring process (step B1) for monitoring an input from the gate switch 34a is performed, and a general power winning switch for monitoring an input from the starting port 2 switch 37a. A monitoring process (step B2) is performed. Next, if the general-purpose game processing timer is not "0", -1 is updated (step B3). Note that the minimum value of the general-purpose game processing timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the ordinary game processing timer is “0” (step B4).

If the value of the general-purpose game processing timer is "0" (step B4; Y), that is, if it is determined that the time is up or has already expired, it is referred to branch to the process corresponding to the general-purpose game processing number. A process of setting a general-purpose game sequence branch table in a register (step B5) is performed, and a process (step B6) of obtaining a branch destination address of a process corresponding to a general-purpose game process number using the table is performed. Then, a subroutine call is performed according to the general game processing number (step B7).

In step B7, if the general-figure game processing number is “0”, the start of the fluctuation of the general-figure fluctuation display game is monitored, and the setting of the fluctuation start and the effect of the general-figure fluctuation display game are set. A general routine (step B8) for setting information necessary for performing the processing is performed.
If the general-figure game process number is “1” in step B7, the general-figure change processing (step B9) for setting information necessary for performing the general-figure display processing is performed.

Also, in step B7, if the general-figure game processing number is “2”, if the result of the general-figure change display game is a hit, setting of the general power release time according to whether or not the time saving state is in effect Also, a general-figure displaying process (step B10) for setting information necessary for performing the general-floor hitting process is performed.
If the general game processing number is "3" at the step B7, the general game process is continued or the information necessary for performing the general electric ball processing is set. The processing (step B11) is performed.

If the general-purpose game processing number is "4" in step B7, the general-purpose remaining sphere process (step B12) for setting information necessary for performing the general-purpose end process is performed.
If the general-purpose game process number is "5" at step B7, a general-purpose hit end process (step B13) for setting information necessary for performing the general-purpose normal process is performed.

Then, after preparing a general symbol fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the general symbol display 52 (step B14), a symbol fluctuation control process (step B14) related to the control of the normal symbol fluctuation by the general symbol display 52 is performed. Step B15) is performed, and the ordinary map game process ends.
On the other hand, in step B4, the value of the general-purpose game processing timer is not “0” (step B4;
N), that is, when it is determined that the time has not expired, the process shifts to the process of step B14, and the subsequent processes are performed.

(Normal map everyday processing)
Next, the details of the ordinary figure ordinary processing (step B8) in the aforementioned ordinary figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, in the ordinary figure ordinary processing, first, it is determined whether the number of ordinary figure reservations is “0” (step B301), and when the number of ordinary figure reservations is “0” (step B301; Y). )
Sets the process number to "0", which is related to the ordinary processing of the ordinary figure (step B322), saves the processing number in the ordinary figure game processing number area (step B323), and monitors the illegal operation in the ordinary electric fraud monitoring period flag area. The flag is saved during the period (step B324), and the ordinary processing is ended.

On the other hand, if the number of reserved symbols is not “0” (step B301; N), random numbers are loaded from the winning random number storage area of RWM (for reserved number 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for reserved number 1), The loaded areas (that is, the winning random number storage area (for the number of reservations of 1) and the winning symbol random number storage area (for the number of reservations of 1)) are cleared to 0 (step B302), and the winning result is obtained in the ordinary figure fluctuation display game. Whether the probabilities are higher than the normal probabilities (ie, the lower probabilities),
That is, it is determined whether or not the employee is in a time saving state (step B303).

If it is not during the high figure probabilities (step B303; N), a lower limit judgment value (low probability lower judgment value) at the time of the low figure probabilities is set (step B304), and if the high figure probabilities are high (step B).
303; Y) sets a lower limit judgment value (high-probability lower-limit judgment value) at the time of ordinary 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 determined in step B304 or B305. (Step B3)
07).

When the value of the hit random number is equal to or more than the upper limit judgment value (step B306; Y), or when the value of the hit random number is less than the lower limit judgment value set in step B304 or B305 (step B3)
07; Y) saves the slippage information in the hit flag area (step B308), sets the slippage stop symbol number (step B309), and saves the slippage symbol information in the normal symbol stop symbol information area (step B310). Then, the stop symbol number is saved in the normal symbol stop symbol area (step B314).
On the other hand, when 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 B).
311), a stop symbol number corresponding to the hit symbol random number loaded in step B302 is set (step B312), and the stop symbol information corresponding to the stop symbol number is saved in the general symbol stop symbol information area (step B313). ), The stopped symbol number is saved in the ordinary symbol stopped symbol area (step B314). In the present embodiment, two types of symbols ("hit symbol 1" and "hit symbol 2") are prepared as hit symbols for ordinary symbols.

In the case of the present embodiment, the probability of hit at the time of low probability of public figure is 0/251, the probability of hit at the time of high probability of public figure is 250/251, the upper limit judgment value is “251”, and the lower probability lower limit judgment value is “251” and the high probability lower limit determination value are “1”.
Therefore, at the time of the low probability of the normal figure, the value is shifted when the value of the hit random number is all “0” to “250”.
In addition, at the time of the high probability of the normal figure, the case where the value of the random number is one of “1” to “250” is a hit, and the case where the value of the random number is “0” is a miss.

After the stop symbol number is saved in the ordinary symbol stop symbol area (step B314), the stop symbol number is saved in the test signal output data area (step B315).
Thereafter, the hit random number storage area is shifted (step B316), and the empty area after the shift is set to 0.
After clearing (step B317), the number of ordinary drawing reservations is updated by -1 (step B318). In other words, the process of raising the ranks of the numbers of reserved figures 2 to 4 that are on hold after the number of reserved figures 1 by one with the execution of the figure change display game related to the number of reserved figures 1 is the oldest. I do. By this processing, the value for the number of ordinary figure reservations 2 to the number of ordinary figure reservations 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is moved from the number for ordinary figure reservation 1 to the number 3 for ordinary figure retention in the random number storage area per ordinary figure. Will be done.
Then, the value for the number of reserved ordinary figures 4 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the reserved number of ordinary figures is decremented by one.

Next, a variation pattern random number 3 is extracted (step B319), a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3 is set, and the variation time is saved in a general-purpose game processing timer area (step B320).
). In the case of the present embodiment, 200/256 is set as the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern random number 3.
Is set at "500 ms" with a probability of "1500 ms" with a probability of 40/256, and "3000 ms" with a probability of 16/256.
Then, the normal figure changing process setting processing (step B321) is performed, and the normal figure normal processing ends.

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

[Processing during normal map display]
Next, the details of the general figure display processing (step B10) in the above general figure game processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the process of displaying a normal figure, first, the hit flag (hit information or out-of-position information) set in the normal process of the normal figure is loaded (step B501), and the hit flag area of the RWM is cleared. (Step B502), it is determined whether the loaded hit flag is hit information (step B503).
If the hit flag is not the hit information (step B503; N), “0” which is related to ordinary processing is set as the processing number (step B515), and the processing number is saved in the general figure game processing number area (step B515). B516), the flag during the irregularity monitoring period is saved in the ordinary telephone irregularity monitoring period flag area (step B517), and the process of displaying the ordinary figure is ended.

On the other hand, when the hit flag is hit information (step B503; Y), a hitting process setting table is set (step B504), and the hit start pointer value (for example, “0”) corresponding to the ordinary symbol stop symbol information is set. , "5"), and saves it in the control pointer area during the perpetual hit (step B505). The value of the perishing end pointer corresponding to the perpetual stop symbol information (e.g., "4", "5") 7) and saves it in the end pointer area per ordinary figure (step B506). Next, the general power release time (for example, 170
0 ms or 2600 ms) and saves it in the general-purpose game processing timer area (step B507).

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

Next, the information of the general telephone number counting area for storing the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 is cleared (step B512), and the general number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 during the general illegal fraud monitoring period is stored. The information of the illegal winning number area is cleared (step B513).
Next, a flag (out-of-fraud monitoring period flag) specifying the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is saved in the ordinary telephone fraud monitoring period flag area (step B514), and the process of displaying a normal figure ends.

[Medium processing per drawing]
Next, the details of the mid-summer-time hitting process (step B11) in the above-described normal time game process will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the normal time per hit figure processing, first, the normal time per hit figure control pointer is loaded and prepared (step B601), and the value of the loaded normal time per hit figure control pointer is equal to or more than the upper limit value. Is determined (step B602).

Then, when the value of the control pointer during the ordinary drawing is not equal to or larger than the upper limit value (step B602; N
) Updates the control pointer during the normal driving operation by +1 (step B603), performs the normal power operation transition setting process (step B604), and ends the normal driving control operation.
Also, when the value of the control pointer during the ordinary drawing is equal to or more than the upper limit value (step B602; Y)
Does not perform the process of updating the control pointer during the ordinary drawing in step B603 by +1.
The normal power operation shift setting process (step B604) is performed, and the normal time hitting process ends.

[External information editing processing]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S114) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described. In the external information editing process, a payout command transmission process (step S105)
Prize opening switch / status monitoring processing (step S108), magnet unauthorized monitoring processing (step S108)
112), information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal or an internal management device for a game arcade or a test shooting test device is created and set in an output buffer based on the monitoring result in the board radio wave fraud monitoring process (step S113). Processing is performed.

As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, in the external information editing process, first, it is determined whether or not a switch abnormality is occurring (step S801).
If it is determined in step S801 that no switch abnormality is occurring (step S801
; N), the OFF data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S802), and the process proceeds to step S804.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S801 that a switch abnormality is occurring (step S801).
In 801; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step S803), and the flow proceeds to step S804.

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

Then, the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 msec) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is “0”.
If not, -1 is updated (step S810). Note that the initial value of the security signal control timer is set at the time of setting the RAM initial value when the RAM processing is started in the main processing, and the minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S811).
If the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step S811; N), that is, if the time is not up, the on data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S812), and step S813 Move to the processing of. Also,
If the value of the security signal control timer is “0” (step S811; Y), that is, if the time has expired or the time has already expired, the process proceeds to step S813 without performing the process in step S812. .

Then, when a magnet fraud is occurring (step S813; Y), when a board radio wave fraud is occurring (step S814; Y), when a special winning opening fraud is occurring (step S8).
15; Y), if a regular telephone fraud is occurring (step S816; Y), or if a starting port error is occurring (step S817; Y), the on data of the gaming machine error state signal is tested. The data is saved in the signal output data area (step S819), and the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S820), and step S82 is performed.
Move to the processing of 1. If frame radio fraud is occurring (step S818; Y), the security signal ON data is saved in the external information output data area without performing the processing of step S819 (step S820), and step S821 is performed. Move to the processing of.

On the other hand, there is no occurrence of improper magnet (Step S813; N), no occurrence of dish radio wave (Step S814; N), and no occurrence of the special winning opening (Step S815; N).
), When the normal telephone fraud is not occurring (step S816; N), when the starting opening error is not occurring (step S817; N), and when the frame radio wave fraud is not occurring (step S818; N).
) Shifts to the processing of step S821 without performing the processing of steps S819 and S820.

Then, a main prize ball signal editing process (step S821) for setting information on the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and a start-up signal editing process (step S822) for editing a winning signal of the start-up port.
)I do.
Next, if the symbol determination number control timer for controlling the output time of the information relating to the number of executions of the special figure change display game is not “0”, the value is updated by −1 (step S823). The minimum value of the symbol determination number control timer is set to “0”. Then, it is determined whether the value of the symbol determination number control timer is “0” (step S824).

If the value of the symbol determination number control timer is "0" (step S824; Y), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, the off data of the symbol determination number signal is saved in the external information output data area. Then (step S825), the external information editing process ends.
If the value of the symbol determination frequency control timer is not "0" (step S824; N), that is, if the time has not expired, the ON data of the symbol determination frequency signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S824). S826), ends the external information editing process.

Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. The main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 performs a main process shown in FIG. 28 and a timer interrupt process (not shown).

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the main process, first, the process at the start of the program is performed. In the process at the start of the program, first, the interrupt is prohibited (step C1), and the CPU is initialized (step C2). Next, the VDP 312 is initialized (step C3), and interruption is permitted (step C4). Next, generation of display data is permitted (step C).
5) 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 and the like are cleared.

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

Then, setting the changeable range such as the brightness and volume of the LED and liquid crystal, and the LED by the player
And a hole / player setting mode process for accepting operations such as changing the brightness and volume of the liquid crystal (step C10). Next, a random number updating process (step C11) for updating random numbers for determining details of the variation mode of the decorative special figure variation display game is performed.

Next, a received command check process (step C12) for analyzing and responding to a command from the game control device 100, and effect display editing process (step C13) for editing settings for controlling the progress of the effect and drawing commands. ) To set the preparation end of the drawing command (step C14). In these processes, various data are updated in accordance with the contents to be drawn, and the processing is performed until the drawing data is finally set in the frame buffer. 1/3
If the drawing data of the screen to be drawn within 0 seconds (about 33.3 ms) is prepared, the image can be updated without any problem.

Then, it is determined whether or not it is the frame switching timing (step C15). In the present embodiment, in order to create a system cycle (1/30 second per frame), V blank interrupt (1/6)
(0 seconds) twice, it is determined that it is the frame switching timing. Note that the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, the image update (frame switching) may be performed in 1/60 second, or the image updating (frame switching) may be performed later than 1/60 second. 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 the current time is the frame switching timing (step C15; Y), an instruction to draw a screen is issued (step C16).

Thereafter, sound control processing (step C17) for controlling the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b), and control of the LEDs of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, the sub information display device 90, and the like are performed. A decoration control process (step C18) to be performed and a movable body control process (step C19) for controlling the motor and the solenoid of the board effect device 44 are performed.
The process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step C8).

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

Next, the contents of the reception command buffer are copied to the command area (step C204).
), The command read index is updated by +1 within the range of 0 to 31 (step C205), and it is determined whether or not the command copy for the number of received commands has been completed (step C206).
Thus, in the present embodiment, the command is not directly analyzed in the reception command buffer,
The contents of the reception command buffer are copied to a command area (a RAM area for analysis), and the command area is analyzed in the command area. Thereby, the command (data) is prepared in case a command is transmitted from the game control device 100 during the analysis of the command.
Can be moved to make room. In addition, the analysis of the command can be collectively performed for each round of the main processing.

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

Next, the address of the command area is updated (step C209), and it is determined whether the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C210). When it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has not been completed (step C210; N),
It returns to the process of step C207. When it is determined that the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands has been completed (step C210; Y), the received command check processing ends. As described above, in the received command check processing, commands received during one frame (1/30 second) are analyzed collectively. In this embodiment, the configuration is such that up to 32 commands can be stored.

[Receive command analysis processing]
FIG. 30 shows a received command analysis process in the above-mentioned received command check process. In the received command analysis processing, first, the command upper byte is separated as MODE and the lower byte is separated as ACT (ACTION) (step C231), and it is determined whether MODE and ACT are within the normal range (step C232, step C233). ). MODE and A
When CT is determined to be within the normal range (Step C232; Y, Step C233; Y)
In step C23, it is determined whether ACT for MODE is a correct combination.
4).

If it is determined in step C232 and step C233 that MODE or ACT is not in the normal range (step C232; N, step C233; N), or if it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is not a correct combination (step C234). C2
34; N), the received command analysis processing ends.

When it is determined in step C234 that ACT for MODE is a correct combination (
In step C234; Y), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235). The fluctuation command is a command for instructing a fluctuation pattern of a special figure. Then, when it is determined that MODE is within the range of the variable command (step C235).
; Y), a variable command process (step C236) is performed, and the received command analysis process ends.

When it is determined in step C235 that MODE is not within the range of the variation command (
In Step C235; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the big hit command (Step C237). The jackpot-related command is a command for instructing an operation related to a big hit middle production (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, and the like) and a command for commanding an operation related to a small hit middle production (display of a fanfare screen, an end screen, and the like). And MO
If it is determined that the DE is within the range of the big hit command (step C237; Y), the big hit command processing (step C238) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

When it is determined in step C237 that MODE is not within the range of the jackpot-related command (step C237; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the symbol-related command (step C239). The symbol-related command is a command for instructing information on the symbol of the special figure (for example, what the stop symbol of the special figure is). If it is determined that MODE is within the range of the symbol command (step C239; Y), the symbol command processing (step C239; Y)
Step C240) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

When it is determined in step C239 that MODE is not in the range of the symbol-related command (
In Step C239; N), it is determined whether the MODE is within the range of a single command such as a hold number command or an error command (Step C241). The one-shot command is a command that is established independently, unlike commands that make sense in combination such as symbol commands and variable commands. The single command includes a customer waiting demo command, a hold number command, a symbol stop command, a probability information command, an error / illegal command, a model designation command, and the like. Then, when it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the single-shot command (step C24)
1; Y), one-shot command processing (step C242) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends.

When it is determined in step C241 that MODE is not within the range of the single command,
In step C241; N), it is determined whether MODE is within the range of the pre-reading symbol system command (step C243). If the MODE is determined to be within the range of the pre-reading symbol system command (step C243; Y), the pre-reading symbol system command processing (step C2)
44) to end the received command analysis processing.

If it is determined in step C243 that MODE is not in the range of the prefetching pattern command (step C243; N), it is determined whether MODE is in the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245). If it is determined that the MODE is within the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245; Y), the prefetch variable command processing (step C246) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends. Also, in step C245,
When it is determined that MODE is not within the range of the prefetch variable command (step C245; N)
, The received command analysis processing ends.

Note that the prefetch variation command and the prefetch symbol command are commands including information necessary for executing the prefetch effect. The look-ahead effect (also referred to as a look-ahead notice or a look-ahead notice effect) is whether or not a big hit occurs when the special-figure variation display game corresponding to the starting memory (holding) of the non-execution of the special-figure variation display game is subsequently executed. In order to notify the player in advance (or what kind of fluctuation pattern will occur) with a predetermined degree of reliability, the display of the decoration special figure start storage displayed on the display device 41 or the like is performed in a different manner from the normal mode. This is an effect such as performing an effect display. The pre-reading commands (the pre-reading fluctuation command and the pre-reading symbol command) are commands for informing in advance of a fluctuation pattern and a stop symbol corresponding to the starting memory to be subjected to the pre-reading effect. It is transmitted to effect control device 300. It should be noted that ordinary variable commands and symbol commands that are not pre-read are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variable display.

[Read-ahead design command processing]
FIG. 31 shows the look-ahead symbol system command process (step C244) in the above-described received command analysis process. In this look-ahead symbol system command processing, first, it is determined whether the latest suspension information is the special figure 1 suspension (step C301). If the latest hold information is the special figure 1 hold (step C301; Y), that is, if the received look-ahead design related command is related to the special figure 1 hold, the command is assigned to the special figure 1 hold number. FIG. 1 Saves in the prefetch symbol command area (step C302), sets a prefetch variable command reception waiting flag (step C304), and ends the prefetch symbol command processing.

When the latest suspension information is not the special figure 1 suspension (step C301; N),
If the received look-ahead design related command relates to the suspension of the special figure 2, the command is saved in the special figure 2 look-ahead symbol command area corresponding to the number of the special figure 2 suspension (step C303), and the pre-reading variable command reception waiting flag is set. This is set (step C304), and the pre-reading symbol command processing ends. The reason why the pre-reading variation command reception waiting flag is set in step C304 is that the pre-reading design command and the pre-reading variation command (pre-reading variation pattern command) are set (pair).

[Prefetch variable command processing]
FIG. 32 shows the prefetch variation command processing (step C246) in the received command analysis processing described above. In this prefetch variation command processing, first, it is determined whether or not a prefetch variation command reception is waiting (step C311). Here, when there is a prefetch variable command reception wait flag set in the prefetch symbol command processing described above, it is determined that reception is waiting. When not waiting for reception of a pre-reading variation command (step C311)
N) terminates the prefetch variable command processing. On the other hand, when waiting for reception of a prefetching variable command (step C311; Y), the CPU clears the flag for waiting for reception of a prefetching variable command (step C312).

After that, in the processes of steps C313 to C316, a process of converting the prefetch variation command (prefetch variation pattern command) received from the game control device 100 so as to be convenient for the process in the effect control device 300 is performed. First, a process (step C313) of setting a look-ahead variation MODE conversion table corresponding to the number of symbols on hold in the latest hold information is performed, and information on the special figure type in the start-up memory corresponding to the look-ahead variation command received this time is displayed. A MODE conversion table for converting the MODE is set in accordance with the current reserved number of the special figure type.

Next, with reference to the set MODE conversion table, a sub-internal prefetch variation command MODE corresponding to the MODE of the prefetch variation command is acquired (step C314). further,
A prefetch variation ACT conversion table is set (step C315), and a sub-prefetch conversion command ACT corresponding to the ACT of the prefetch variation command is obtained (step C316).

The MODE includes the information of the first half change, but the content and time of the first half change set based on this MODE change depending on the number of suspensions at the time of the judgment, so the judgment at the time of the preliminary judgment and the start of the special figure change display game are started. The judgment result may differ from the judgment of the time. Therefore, in order to be able to easily and surely perform the processing of the pre-reading advance notice effect without being affected by the number of reservations at the time of determination, the MODE is converted in a conversion mode according to the current number of reservations, and It can be handled in common regardless of the number of reservations. For example, if there is no change in reach and there is a possibility that the first half fluctuation time will be short depending on the status of suspension, or if there is no change in reach and a long first half fluctuation time regardless of the state of hold, It is converted into MODE classified according to items to be considered in the setting of the prefetch notice effect, so that the process of the prefetch notice effect can be easily and reliably performed.

Further, the ACT includes information of the latter half fluctuation such as the presence or absence of the reach and the type of the reach.
The content of the second half change set based on this ACT does not change depending on the number of suspensions at the time of determination. However, for example, even in the normal reach, the last stop symbol is set to stop one frame before the reach symbol, the last stop symbol is set to stop one frame ahead, and the hit case is set.
There are various modes in the same type of reach, and ACTs corresponding to the respective modes are set, so that the value range is wide. For this reason, the number of ACTs corresponding to the reach of the same system is converted into the same ACT, thereby reducing the number of the ACTs and reducing the processing load such as a check in the process of the pre-reading advance notice effect.

Next, it is determined whether both the converted MODE and ACT are other than 0 (step C31).
7). If both the converted MODE and ACT are not 0 (step C317; N),
Since the command value is abnormal, the prefetch variation command processing ends. On the other hand, the converted MO
If both DE and ACT are other than 0 (step C317; Y), the converted command is saved in the prefetch variable command area corresponding to the latest suspension information and the number of suspensions (step C318).
), A pre-read command consistency check process (step C319) for determining whether the combination of MODE and ACT (command combination) is normal.

As a result of the prefetch command consistency check process (step C319), if the command combination is not normal (step C320; N), the prefetch variable command process ends. on the other hand,
If the command combination is normal (step C320; Y), a prefetch lottery process (step C321) for performing lottery of the prefetch notice effect is performed, and it is determined whether or not a prefetch notice effect is generated (step C322).

When the prefetch announcement effect does not occur (Step C322; N), the prefetch variation command processing ends. On the other hand, when a prefetch notice effect is generated (step C322; Y
) Is for determining whether or not the generated prefetch notice effect (ie, the prefetch notice effect selected in the prefetch lottery process (step C321)) is an effect that starts immediately (step C3).
23). The effect that starts immediately is, for example, a pending change notice that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 from the current time. The effect that does not start immediately is a look-ahead announcement effect performed during the execution of the special figure change display game, and an effect that generates a specific effect or reach state continuously over a plurality of special figure change display games, The effect is to give a notice by a character appearing during the display, or to be a hold change notice to change the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display at a timing later than the present time. As for the timing of starting the execution of such an effect that does not immediately start, if the special figure change display game is being executed, the special figure change display game ends, and the execution of the next special figure change display game starts. The timing to be performed corresponds to this.

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

[Variable command processing]
FIG. 33 shows the variable command processing (step C2) in the above-described received command analysis processing.
36). In this variable command processing, first, it is determined whether the special figure type is undetermined (step C361). The special figure type is information indicating whether the type of the special figure is the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, and is information set in step C251 of the above-mentioned symbol command processing.

If the special figure type is undetermined (step C361; Y), the variable command processing ends. When the special figure type is not determined (step C361; N), that is, when the special figure type is set, the combination of the fluctuation command and the symbol command is checked (
(Step C362), it is determined whether the fluctuation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (Step C)
363).

When the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent (step C363; Y), the variation command processing ends. If the variation command and the symbol type are not inconsistent (step C3
63; N) determines the variation pattern type from the variation command (step C364). The symbol type means the category of the symbol, and the symbol type includes, for example, a missing symbol, a 16R probable A big hit design, a 16R probable B big hit design, a 16R normal A big hit design, a 16R normal B big hit design, a 4R probable big hit design, and a small There are hit symbols. The case where the variation command and the symbol type are inconsistent is such that an effect is produced as when a symbol command of a 16R probability variation A big hit symbol is received even though a variation command (variation pattern command) of a loss is received. This means that the combination conflicts with the above (combination of the fluctuation command and the symbol type).

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

Next, special figure fluctuation is set as the P machine state (pachinko machine state) (step C366).
). Here, the special figure is being changed means that the special figure is being changed (during a customer waiting demonstration, during a big hit, or during a fanfare). Further, if the number of prefetching effects (the number of prefetching executions) is not zero, the number of prefetching effects is updated by -1 (a process of reducing the number of prefetching effects by 1) (step C367), and the variable command processing ends.

(Variable effect setting processing)
FIG. 34 shows a variation effect setting process (step C365) in the above-described variation command process.
)showed that. In the fluctuation effect setting process, first, it is determined whether the fluctuation pattern type is the fluctuation without reach (step C381). When the variation pattern type is variation without reach (
Step C381: Y) sets the first-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, and the effect mode at that time (step C382). In addition, since it is a fluctuation without a reach, the symbol type is always a lost symbol, and it is not necessary to particularly refer to the symbol type here. The effect mode corresponds to a game mode managed by the effect control device 300, and naturally depends on the model. Here, there are a normal mode, a probable change mode, a time saving mode, a latent mode, and the like. Further, in each mode, there are provided a plurality of modes in which the distribution ratio of the notice effect and the effect mode of the decorative special figure variable display game on the display device 41 are different.

Next, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the address of the first-half notice distribution group table corresponding to the MODE and the number of reservations of the special figure type is acquired (step C383).
. Thus, in the case of a change without reach, it is possible to change the lottery content of the notice effect (appearance rate of each notice effect mode) appearing during each change according to the number of reservations. Thereafter, a lottery of a notice appearing during the first half change is performed using the first-half notice distribution group table (step C386).

On the other hand, when the variation pattern type is not the variation without reach (step C381; N), the first-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, the special figure type, the effect mode, and the symbol type is set (step C384). Then, referring to the first-half notice distribution group address table, the first-half notice distribution group table address corresponding to the MODE and the variation pattern type is obtained (step C385), and the first-half notice distribution group table is used to change the first-half notice distribution group table. Is performed (step C386).

Next, a preliminary announcement effect of the second half change is drawn by lottery. Note that the latter half of the special figure change display game is a so-called reach action (for example, a change display in a special result mode (a special symbol combination) in which a display area other than a specific area in a plurality of rows of the special figure has a big hit). Is stopped and the variable display is performed only in the specific area). On the other hand, the first half fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game is a fluctuation display before the start of the reach action.

First, a second-half notice distribution group address table corresponding to the model code, special figure type, effect mode, and symbol type is set (step C387). The second-half notice distribution group address table is a table for selecting an address of the second-half notice distribution group table.
Then, the address of the second-half advance distribution group table corresponding to ACT is acquired with reference to the second-half advance distribution group address table (step C388), and the second-half advance distribution group table is being used (during reach) using the second-half advance distribution group table. The lottery of the appearing notice is performed (Step C389)
).

After that, the contents of the fluctuation effect corresponding to MODE and ACT are determined (step C390),
The content of the effect corresponding to the notice lottery result is determined (step C391). Thus, effects and notices such as the fluctuating time and the main reach of the fancy special figure fluctuating display game, and the display section 8 during execution
4 is determined.

Next, a stop symbol setting process for determining a stop symbol with reference to the determined change pattern (reach effect and the like) of the special figure change display game and the content of the notice is performed (step C392). Next, the display setting of the variable effect is performed (step C393), and the display setting of the notice effect is performed (step C).
394). Through these processes, it is possible to execute an effect or a notice in the decorative special figure variation display game set as described above. After that, the display setting of the hold reduction corresponding to the special map type is set (
Step C395). In this process, a setting is made to decrease the decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the decrease in the start memory corresponding to the start of the special figure change display game.

Then, a sound number, which is a BGM number, and a decoration number, which is a number indicating the type of effect by a decoration lamp or the like, are set (step C396), and a decoration special figure variation (variation display of identification information) corresponding to the special figure type is set. Display setting is performed (step C397). Further, in the sub-information display device 90, in order to set a fourth symbol variation display for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game separately from the identification information variation display, the fourth symbol variation corresponding to the special figure type is displayed. Make settings (Step C3
98), the variable effect setting process ends.

FIGS. 35 and 36 show a part of the contents of the fluctuation group table and the fluctuation pattern selection table in the present embodiment. When determining the change pattern (change mode), the game control device 100 uses a change group table and a change pattern selection table as the change pattern table.
FIG. 35 shows a part of the contents of the fluctuation group table and the fluctuation pattern selection table when the result is a big hit.
FIG. 35 (a) shows a fluctuation group table in a case where the effect mode is the normal effect mode, that is, in the case of the “normal probability state” and the “non-time saving state”.

The change groups (change pattern selection table) selectable by the change group table include a normal reach system, a SP0 reach system, a SP1 reach system, an SP2 reach system, and a S
There are a P3 reach system and a full rotation reach system, and a distribution value is set for each.
The change group is selected based on the selected change group table and the change pattern random number 1. The variation pattern random number 1 has a value of 0 to 65535. For example, 2008 values are assigned to the normal reach system when the result is a 16R probability-variable A big hit. That is, if the result is a 16R probability-variable A jackpot, a variation group of the normal reach system is selected with a probability of 2008/65536.

FIG. 35B shows the contents of a normal reach variation pattern selection table used when a normal reach variation group is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 35A.
The variation patterns selectable from the variation pattern selection table include three variation patterns, each having a normal reach, with variation pattern numbers 77 to 79, and assigned values are respectively set.
The variation pattern is selected based on the selected variation pattern selection table and variation pattern random number 2. The variation pattern random number 2 has a value of 0 to 255. For example, 216 values are assigned to the variation pattern number 77. That is, the variation pattern with the variation pattern number 77 is selected with a probability of 216/256.

FIG. 36 shows a part of the contents of the fluctuation group table and the fluctuation pattern selection table when the result is out of order.
FIG. 36 (a) shows a variation group table in a case where the effect mode is the normal effect mode, that is, in the case of the “normal probability state” and the “non-time saving state”.
The fluctuation groups (variation pattern selection table) selectable by the fluctuation group table include normal fluctuation (no reach) 1 system, normal fluctuation (no reach) 2 system, normal reach system, SP0 reach system, SP2 reach system, and SP3 reach. There is a system.

FIG. 36B shows a variation pattern selection table of the normal variation (no reach) 1 system used when the variation group of the normal variation (no reach) 1 system is selected in the variation group table of FIG. 36A. The contents of were shown.
The variation patterns selectable from the variation pattern selection table include three variation patterns of variation pattern numbers 2 to 4, all of which have no reach. When the sum of the number of reservations (the number of starting storages) of Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 is 0 to 2 and 3, the variation pattern of variation pattern number 2 (the variation pattern of the ultra-short variation with the shortest variation time) ) Is not selected, and when the total number of reservations in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is 4 to 6 and 7 to 8, the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation pattern number 2 (the fluctuation time (A fluctuation pattern of a short ultra-short fluctuation) can be selected. Further, when the total number of reservations in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is 7 to 8, the variation pattern of the variation pattern number 2 (the variation pattern of the ultra-short variation with the shortest variation time) is most easily selected. I have. For example, the case where the total number of reservations of Toku-zu 1 and Toku-zu 2 is 0 is a case where a prize is won while the total number of reservations is 0 (for example, waiting for a customer).

<Predatory production>
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment can execute a sign effect using the board effect device 44 and the display device 41. This predictive effect is a kind of a pre-reading notice effect that suggests a pre-read result, and starts and ends during one change display of the special figure change display game. In the present embodiment, as a precursor effect, the movable role 44a of the board effect device 44 is operated, and in conjunction with the operation, the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is switched. Execute
FIG. 37 shows an example of a timing chart when executing the indication effect. 38 and 39 show an example of the operation of the movable accessory 44a and the display of the display device 41 at that time.

As shown in [A] of FIG. 38, a decoration special figure variation display game display section 41a for displaying a decoration special figure variation display game is provided at the center of the display area of the display device 41. The decoration special figure variation display game display section 41a executes the decoration special figure variation display game by displaying the decoration special symbol (identification information) in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas after the variation display.
Further, below the display area of the display device 41, there is provided a standby hold display section 41b for displaying a decoration special figure start storage display corresponding to the unstarted start memory. The decoration special figure start memory display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b corresponds to the start memory on a one-to-one basis, and is arranged in the storage order. The decoration special figure start storage display at the left end is a decoration special figure start storage display corresponding to the earliest stored start memory (the first start memory or the second start memory). ). In addition, it is possible to suggest the result of the pre-reading such as the result of the special figure change display game and the change pattern based on the respective start memories by the display mode of the corresponding decorative special figure start storage display.

On the left side of the standby hold display section 41b, there is provided an on-hold hold display section 41c for displaying information on the start-up memory being consumed (the start-up memory corresponding to the currently running special figure variation display game).
At the start of the special figure change display game, the decoration special figure start storage display at the left end of the standby hold display section 41b is shifted (shifted) to the execution pending display section 41c. Further, it is possible to suggest the result of the running special figure change display game, the change pattern, and the like by the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the running hold display section 41c.

In addition, in the corner (for example, the upper left corner) of the display area of the display device 41, a small design that is relatively smaller than the decoration special design (identification design) that is fluctuated and displayed on the decoration special figure fluctuating display game display 41a. Is displayed in a small symbol variation display section 41d for varying display.
Further, a standby hold display section 41b is provided at a corner (for example, an upper right corner) of the display area of the display device 41.
Numeral display section 41 for displaying the same number of undigested start memories as the number displayed on the screen.
e is provided.

Further, as shown in [A] of FIG. 38, the board effect device 44 includes a movable role 44a having a shape imitating a friendly character with a spear. The movable role 44a is, for example, a display device 4
The display area of the display device 41 can be moved up and down between a position that does not overlap the display area and a position that does not overlap the display area, and can be moved left and right without overlapping the display area of the display device 41.
The display device 41 is configured to be able to move to the left and right while overlapping with the display area of the display device 41.
Here, the position that does not overlap the display area of the display device 41 in the front-back (non-overlapping state) is the position (the state that does not overlap) in which most (for example, half or more) of the movable auditory component 44a does not overlap the display area in the front-rear direction. is there. The position overlapping the display area of the display device 41 before and after (overlapping state) is a position where most (for example, half or more) of the movable role object 44a overlaps the display area front and rear (overlap state).

In the present embodiment, as a sign effect, a movable accessory is displayed on a specific decoration special figure start storage display (hereinafter, referred to as “specific reservation display”) of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b. 44a is operated, and an effect is performed to determine whether or not the display mode of the specific hold display changes to the suggestion mode due to the action of the movable accessory 44a on the specific hold display.
Here, by displaying the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b in a suggestion manner, the result of the special figure change display game or the prefetch result such as the change pattern based on the corresponding start memory is suggested. can do. In addition, by displaying the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the running hold display section 41c in the suggesting mode, it is possible to suggest the result of the running special figure changing display game, the change pattern, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the display mode of the specific hold display is changed to a display mode imitating an enemy character at a predetermined timing (in the case of the present embodiment, at the start of the indication effect), and thereafter, the specific hold display is performed. The movable role 44a is caused to act on the display (in the case of the present embodiment, a spear is pierced), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the specific hold display need not be changed to a display mode imitating an enemy character.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the variable display of the special figure variable display game starts, the effect control device 300 starts a hold shift effect in which the decoration special figure start storage display shifts to the next position (t11). More specifically, as shown in [A] of FIG. 38, the special figure change display game ends, and [A] of FIG.
As shown in Fig. 7, when the next special figure variation display game starts, the decoration special figure start storage display shifts to the left.
Next, as shown in FIG. 37, if the special figure change display game this time is a special figure change display game that has been won in the lottery of the indication effect, the effect control device 300 displays a sign An effect is started (t12).
The lottery of the precursor effect is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the precursor effect, and when the lottery of the precursor effect is won, the precursor effect is executed during the variable display of the selected special figure variable display game. You. The lottery of the sign effect is performed, for example, in the advance lottery (step C386 or step C389) of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 34).

When the indication effect starts, first, as shown in [C] of FIG. 38, the display mode of the specific hold display changes from the normal display mode to a display mode imitating an enemy character, and the movable role 4 is displayed.
A position (second position) where 4a overlaps with the display area from an initial position (first position) which does not overlap before and after.
Move to.
Next, as shown in [d] of FIG. 39, in a state where the movable role object 44a overlaps with the display area back and forth (that is, in front of the display area), the tip of the spear is moved from the second position to the specific hold display and back and forth , That is, the movable position 44a is moved to an operation position (third position) where the movable role 44a can act on the specific hold display. Note that the movable role 44a may be capable of, for example, an operation of swinging down a spear. In this case, if the spear is lowered while the movable role 44a arrives at the operation position, the tip of the spear is moved. You may comprise so that it may overlap with a specific hold display before and after.

Next, the specific hold display is a decoration special figure start storage display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect (effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display and suggests a prefetch result). In this case, as shown in [e] of FIG. 39, the display mode of the specific hold display changes from the display mode imitating the enemy character to the suggestion mode, and the indication effect ends. On the other hand, when the specific hold display is a decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect, the display mode of the specific hold display does not change to the suggestion mode (ie, While the display mode imitating the enemy character is maintained, or the display mode imitating the enemy character returns to the normal display mode), the indication effect ends.
The lottery of the standby hold change effect is a lottery for determining whether to execute the standby hold change effect, and when the lottery of the standby hold change effect is won, the decoration special figure start corresponding to the selected starting memory The display mode of the stored display changes to the suggestion mode at a predetermined timing. The lottery of the standby hold change effect is performed, for example, in the prefetch lottery process (step C321) of the prefetch variable command process (FIG. 32).

Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when the precursor effect ends, the effect control device 300 starts a role-return effect in which the movable auditory component 44a returns to the initial position (first position) (t13). In particular,
As shown in [f] in FIG. 39, the movable role object 44a moves from an operation position (third position) overlapping the display area back and forth to a non-overlapping position (fourth position). Next, the movable role 44a moves from the fourth position to the initial position (first position) without overlapping the display area back and forth.

In this way, the indication effect is executed during the variable display of the special figure variable display game. Therefore, if the execution time of the predictive effect is longer than the change time of the special figure change display game, the end timing of the predictive effect is later than the change end timing of the special figure change display game. Thus, inconveniences such as the effect scheduled to be executed after the end of the fluctuation cannot be executed as scheduled. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, if the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game that has been won in the lottery of the precursor effect is shorter than the execution time of the precursor effect, control for canceling the execution of the precursor effect, Control to end the production halfway was performed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even without performing such control, in order to prevent inconvenience such as the effect to be executed after the end of the fluctuation can not be performed as scheduled, the execution time of the precursor effect, It is made shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the execution time of the precursor effect (t12 to t13)
) Is made shorter than the change time (t11 to t14) of the special figure change display game which is started when the total of the number of reservations of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is the upper limit number. Although the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game varies, the special figure fluctuation display game that has the shortest fluctuation time among the special figure fluctuation display games that can win the draw of the precursor effect has a poor result and the fluctuation pattern reaches The special figure variation display game executed in the normal effect mode without the special figure, and the special figure started when the total number of reserved figures of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 is the upper limit number (8 in the case of the present embodiment). This is a variable display game (see FIG. 36 (b)).
. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the execution time value of the precursor effect is changed to the special figure change display game executed in the normal effect mode without any result and the change pattern does not reach. Special figure change display game started when the total of
Change. " ) Is set smaller than the fluctuation time value. Thus, regardless of the number of unstarted start memories (sum of the number of reservations in the special figure 1 and the special figure 2) when starting the special figure change display game, the end timing of the precursor effect is changed in the special figure change display game. It is before the end timing. That is, in any special figure change display game, a precursor effect can be executed (executed from the beginning to the end).

Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game starts, a hold shift effect in which the decoration special figure start storage display shifts to the next starts, and when the hold shift effect ends, a precursor effect starts. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of the precursor effect is prohibited during the hold shift effect, and the precursor effect is started with a delay from the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, even if the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the pending MAX fluctuation, the end timing of the precursor effect may be changed depending on the length of the execution time of the precursor effect and the start timing of the precursor effect. May be later than the fluctuation end timing.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the indication effect is started after the hold shift effect, the end effect of the indication effect is earlier than the change end timing of the special figure change display game in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the time from the start of the hold shift effect to the end of the precursor effect (t11 to t13)
Is shorter than the fluctuation time (t11 to t14) of the reserved MAX fluctuation. That is, the sum of the execution time value of the hold shift effect and the execution time value of the precursor effect is set to be smaller than the change time value of the change of the hold MAX.
Note that the sum of the execution time value of the hold shift effect and the execution time value of the precursor effect may be set to be the same as the change time value of the hold MAX change. From the viewpoint of avoiding inconvenience such as being difficult to see with the object 44a, it is preferable that the movable auditory component 44a does not overlap the display area of the display device 41 at the end of the variable display of the special figure variable display game. Further, from the viewpoint of avoiding inconvenience such as making it difficult to understand that the result mode of the decorative special figure variable display game is stopped and displayed, at the end of the variable display of the special figure variable display game, the display mode of the specific hold display is changed. The switching (change) is preferably completed.

Further, when the precursor effect ends, a role-return effect in which the movable character 44a returns to the initial position (first position) starts. In the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37, the accessory return effect ends after the timing (t15) at which the next special figure change display game starts.
It is possible to make the timing at which the character return effect ends at the same timing as when the next special figure fluctuation display game starts, or before the timing when the next special figure fluctuation display game starts, By setting the timing of ending the character return effect later than the timing of starting the next special figure fluctuation display game, it is possible to sufficiently secure the execution time of the precursor effect.

The indication effect is not limited to the one using the board effect device 44 and the display device 41 and can be changed as appropriate. The frame decoration device 18, the speakers 19a and 19b, the display device 41, the sub display device 42, the board effect device 44, a board decoration device 46 and the like may be used.
For example, instead of the movable role 44a of the board effect device 44, the display device 41 may display the character image G1 of the ally character with the spear, and the character image G1 may be used as the specific hold display. One example is shown in FIG.

When the indication effect starts, first, the character image G1 appears in the display area of the display device 41 as shown in [sa] of FIG. Next, as shown in [S] of FIG. 40, the character image G1 moves to a position (action position) where it can act on the specific hold display. Next, when the specific hold display is a decoration special figure start storage display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect, as shown in [S] of FIG. 40, the display of the specific hold display is performed. The aspect changes to the suggestion aspect, and the precursor effect ends. On the other hand, when the specific hold display is a decorative special figure start memory display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect, the display mode of the specific hold display does not change to the suggestion mode, The production ends. Then, when the precursor effect ends, a character exiting effect in which the character image G1 exits from the action position (an effect equivalent to a character return effect) is started. As a result, the character image G1 disappears from the display area.

The timing at which the display of the character image G1 is started can be changed as appropriate. For example, the character image G1 may appear before the start of the indication effect.
Also, from the viewpoint of avoiding inconvenience such as making it difficult to understand that the result mode of the decorative special figure change display game is stopped and displayed, the character image G1 is also stopped and displayed during the stop display of the special figure change display game. Is preferred. Therefore, the timing of starting the character exiting effect is preferably after the end of the stop display of the special figure change display game (for example, at the start of the next special figure change display game).

Further, the character image displayed on the display device 41 in place of the movable role 44a of the board effect device 44 is not limited to the character image G1 of the ally character holding the spear, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the manner of movement of the character image G1 can be changed as appropriate.
Further, the shape of the movable role object 44a is not limited to a shape imitating a friendly character with a spear, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, the manner of movement of the movable role 44a can be changed as appropriate.
Further, as shown in FIG. 41A, for example, a cover member 40a may be provided in front of the movable role object 44a in a state where the display area does not overlap the display area of the display device 41. In this case, for example, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 41A, when the movable role 44a does not overlap the display area of the display device 41 in the front-rear direction, all of the movable role 44a (or (Half or more) is hidden by the cover member 44a and becomes invisible (hard to see). On the other hand, for example, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 41A, when the movable role 44a overlaps the display area of the display device 41 before and after, the entirety (or half or more) of the movable role 44a. Can be visually recognized without being hidden by the cover member 44a.

Further, when a plurality of indication effects having different execution time values can be executed, all the execution time values of the plurality of indication effects may be set to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the pending MAX fluctuation, Only a part of the execution time value of the plurality of indication effects may be set to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the suspended MAX fluctuation.
FIG. 41B shows an example in which only some of the execution time values of the plurality of indication effects are set to be smaller than the fluctuation time value of the pending MAX fluctuation.

As shown in FIG. 41B, a precursor effect A having an execution time of 2 seconds, a precursor effect B having an execution time of 3 seconds, and a precursor effect C having an execution time of 8 seconds can be executed. Of the special figure variable display game that has won the lottery is executed. In other words, if the special figure fluctuation display game that has been won in the lottery of the precursor effect is a super shortened fluctuation (variation time of 4 seconds) or a shortened fluctuation (fluctuation time of 8 seconds) shown in FIG. The foreground effect selected from A and the foreboding effect B is executed during the fluctuating display of the special figure fluctuating display game. (Variable time 13.
If the duration is 6 seconds) or the like, the indication effect selected from the indication effect A, the indication effect B, and the indication effect C may be executed during the change display of the special figure change display game.

Of course, also in this case, the precursor effect is performed such that the sum of the execution time value of the hold shift effect and the execution time value of the precursor effect is smaller than the variation time value of the special figure variation display game that has been won in the lottery of the precursor effect. It is also possible to select.
In addition, when the special figure change display game that has been won in the lottery of the precursor effect is the MAX change suspension, the precursor effect with the shortest execution time may be executed. That is, FIG.
In the example shown in FIG. 7, when the special figure change display game that has won the lottery of the precursor effect is a super-shortened variation with a variation time of 4 seconds (the MAX hold variation in the present embodiment), only the precursor effect A can be selected. The indication effect B and the indication effect C may not be selectable.

In the case where the predictive effect is continuously performed over a plurality of special figure change display games, all the execution time values of the plurality of predictive effects that are continuously executed are set to be smaller than the change time value of the suspended MAX change. It may be set, or only a part of the execution time value of the plurality of indication effects that are continuously executed may be set smaller than the fluctuation time value of the suspended MAX fluctuation.
In addition, the first indication effect that is executed among the plurality of indication effects that are continuously executed is more likely to be executed during the pending MAX change than the first indication effect that is executed after the second indication effect.
When setting only some of the execution time values of the plurality of indication effects that are continuously executed to be smaller than the change time value of the pending MAX change, the execution time value of at least the first indication effect to be executed is It is preferable to set smaller than the fluctuation time value of the reserved MAX fluctuation.

In addition, the effect control device 300 of the present embodiment can execute the decorative special figure variation display game in a pseudo continuous variation mode in which the unit variation display in which the identification information is variably displayed and then temporarily stopped is performed a plurality of times to derive a result mode. However, in the fluctuation time value of the unit fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode,
When there is a value smaller than the fluctuation time value at the time of AX, the execution time value of the indication effect is set to one of the fluctuation time values of the unit fluctuation display in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode (for example, the unit fluctuation time having the shortest fluctuation time). It is also possible to set a value smaller than the display fluctuation time value).

Further, it is also possible to execute a precursor effect in which the execution time is shorter than the temporary stop time (the time between the unit variation display and the next unit variation display) in the pseudo continuous variation mode. One example is shown in FIG.
It is shown in FIG.
In the decorative special figure variation display game in the pseudo-run variation mode, for example, the first unit variation display in the pseudo-run variation mode ends as shown in [T] of FIG. As described above, among the decorative special symbols (identification information) displayed in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas, a pseudo-strength exclusive symbol (for example, including a character “ren” that appears only during the pseudo-strike variation) Only the symbol which is composed remains, and it is notified that the pseudo-run is changing, and thereafter, [tsu] in FIG.
As shown in (2), the second unit variation display starts. In this case, the indication effect is executed while the fact that the pseudo-run is being changed is notified. Specifically, for example, as shown in [h] of FIG. 42, the character image G1 (or the movable role 44a or the like) moves to the action position while the pseudo continuous change is informed. . In other words, the character image G1 (or the movable role 44a or the like) acts on the specific hold display while the pseudo continuous change is informed.
Then, as shown by [T] in FIG. 42, when the second unit variation display starts, the character image G1 (or the movable character 44a or the like) leaves the operation position.

Further, the character image acting on the specific hold display may be a character image constituting a decorative special design. FIG. 43 shows an example of a case where the character image constituting the special decoration symbol acts on the specific suspension display in the precursor effect in which the execution time is shorter than the temporary stop time in the pseudo continuous fluctuation mode.
For example, as shown in [N] in FIG. 43, the pseudo-sequence exclusive design is composed of a character image (for example, a character image of “ren”) and a character image (for example, an image imitating an umbrella). And FIG.
As shown in [d], the character image constituting the symbol dedicated to the pseudo-ream acts on the specific suspension display while the pseudo-repeating change is informed. Then, if the specific hold display is a decorative special figure start storage display corresponding to the start memory selected in the lottery of the standby hold change effect, as shown in [nu] of FIG. The display mode changes to the suggestion mode.
Of course, not only the indication effect (the indication effect whose execution time is shorter than the temporary stop time) performed during the temporary stop time in the pseudo continuous change mode, but also the indication effect (the indication effect executed during the variable display of the special figure change display game) In a sign effect or the like in which the execution time is shorter than the fluctuation time of the reserved MAX fluctuation), a character image constituting a decorative special design may be made to act on the specific reserved display instead of the movable role object 44a or the character image G1.

Further, in the present embodiment, as a precursor effect, an effect is performed to determine whether the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the standby hold display unit 41b changes to the suggestion mode. Not limited. The indication effect may be, for example, an effect of determining whether or not the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the on-hold display section 41c is changed to the suggestion mode.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (a special figure variable display game) that performs variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information based on establishment of a start condition is executed, and a result of the variable display game is obtained. A game machine that generates a special game state that gives a game value to a player when a special result is obtained. A start memory that extracts a predetermined random number based on establishment of a start condition and stores the random number as a start memory of a variable display game. Means (game control device 100), and effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing a predetermined notice effect (sign effect) during the execution of the variable display game, and the execution time value of the predetermined notice effect is The change time value of the change display game (pending MAX change) started when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means has reached the predetermined upper limit number (8 in the present embodiment). small

Therefore, since the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the pending MAX fluctuation (that is, the special figure fluctuation display game having the shortest fluctuation time), the advance notice effect (progress effect) is executed in any fluctuation display game. Can be.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) is configured such that after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game (the special figure variable display game) (in the case of the present embodiment, the hold shift After the effect is completed), a predetermined notice effect (foreign effect) is started, and the sum of the execution time value of the predetermined notice effect and the value of the predetermined time (in the present embodiment, the execution time value of the hold shift effect) Is a variable display game (suspended MA) started when the number of start memories stored in the start storage means (game control means 100) has reached a predetermined upper limit number (8 in this embodiment).
X fluctuation) can be configured to be smaller than the fluctuation time value.

With such a configuration, since the precursor effect starts later than the start of the special figure change display game, it is possible to provide a period during which the precursor effect is not performed while the player has an expectation of performing the precursor effect. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game.
It is to be noted that the precursor effect may be started at the start of the special figure change display game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) can control the operation of the movable auditorium 44a used for the predetermined notice effect (forewar effect), and the predetermined notice effect can be controlled. Thereafter, a return effect (return effect for the role of the character) for returning the movable role object 44a to the initial position can be executed, and the return effect is performed later than the variable display game (the special figure variable display game) in which the predetermined notice effect is performed. It can be configured to end during the execution of the variable display game to be started.

With this configuration, it is possible to sufficiently secure the execution time of the indication effect.
Note that the special figure change display game that is being executed when ending the character return effect is not limited to the special figure change display game that is executed next to the special figure change display game in which the precursor effect is executed.
In addition, during the execution of the special figure change display game in which the precursor effect is executed (including the end of the special figure change display game in which the precursor effect is executed), the character return effect may be ended.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (a special figure variable display game) in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed in a variable manner based on a winning of a game ball in a start winning area is executed. Is a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state in which a game value is given to a player when the result of the above is a special result, wherein the starting winning area is a first starting winning area (first starting winning port 36),
A second starting winning area (second starting winning opening 97, normal fluctuation winning device 37) is provided, and a predetermined random number is extracted based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning area and stored as a first starting memory. A start storage means (game control device 100) for extracting a predetermined random number based on the winning of the game ball in the second start winning area and storing the extracted random number as a second start memory; and a predetermined notice effect (during execution of the variable display game). Effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing an indication effect), and the execution time of the predetermined notice effect is such that the sum of the number of first start memories and the number of second start memories is a predetermined upper limit number (In the case of the present embodiment, the variable display game started in the state of reaching 8) (reserved MAX fluctuation)
Is shorter than the fluctuation time.

Therefore, since the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the pending MAX fluctuation (that is, the special figure fluctuation display game having the shortest fluctuation time), the advance notice effect (progress effect) is executed in any fluctuation display game. Can be.

In the present embodiment, both the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the fluctuation pattern of the second special figure fluctuation display game take into account the sum of the number of reserves (the number of start storages) of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2. Although the configuration is made so as to select, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation pattern of the first special figure variation display game is selected in consideration of the number of reservations of special figure 1 (the number of first start memories), and the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the selection is made in consideration of the number of reservations (the number of second startup memories) in FIG. In this case, in the first special figure change display game in which the change time is the shortest among the first special figure change display games that can be won in the lottery of the precursor effect, the reserved number of the special figure 1 is the upper limit number (for example, 4). Is the first special figure fluctuation display game (reserved MAX fluctuation) started at the time of the second special figure fluctuation display game in which the fluctuation time is shortest among the second special figure fluctuation display games that can be won in the lottery of the precursor effect. Is a second special figure change display game (reserved MAX change) started when the reserved number of the special figure 2 is the upper limit number (for example, 4).

That is, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the execution time of the predetermined notice effect (forewar effect) is such that the number of first start memories or the number of second start memories reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). It can be configured so as to be shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) started in the state where the player is in the game.
With such a configuration, the execution time of the precursor effect is shorter than the fluctuation time of the pending MAX fluctuation (that is, the special figure fluctuation display game with the shortest fluctuation time). (Sign effect) can be performed.

In the present embodiment, the special figure variation display game is executed in the order of winning in the start winning area, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one special figure variation display game (for example, the second special figure variation display game) The game) may be configured to be executed preferentially.

<Modified example of precursor sign>
The precursor effect shown in FIGS. 37 to 43 is of a type in which a character image that appears in the display area of the display device 41 (or a movable character or the like that appears in a position overlapping the display area before and after) always moves to the action position. An indication effect (hereinafter, referred to as a “first type of indication effect”). In addition to (or in place of) the first type of indication effect, a type of indication effect in which the appearing character image (or appearing movable character or the like) may or may not move to the action position ( Hereinafter, it may be configured to execute a “second type precursor effect”.

In the second type of sign effect, when the lottery of the sign effect is won, an action possibility lottery is performed.
The action possibility lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to move the character image to the action position, and when the lottery for the action applicability is won, the character is displayed during execution of the selected special figure change display game. The image moves to the action position. In other words, when the action possibility lottery is won, the character image appears and moves to the action position. On the other hand, if the character is lost in the action possibility lottery, the character image appears but does not move to the action position.

Further, in the second type precursor effect, after performing the action availability lottery, a lottery of the pending change effect during execution is performed. The lottery of the on-hold change change effect executes an on-hold change effect (an effect that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display and suggests the result or the change pattern of the running special figure change display game). This is a lottery for determining whether or not the lottery is performed. If the lottery for the pending change change effect is won, the currently running special display change display game is executed during the running of the special figure change display game.
The display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display (specified suspension display in the present modification) displayed in is changed to the suggestion mode. That is, when the lottery of the pending change in execution effect is won, the display mode of the specific hold display changes to the suggestion mode. On the other hand, when the lottery of the pending change in execution effect is lost, the display mode of the specific hold display does not change to the suggestion mode.
The operation possibility lottery and the lottery of the pending change effect are executed, for example, in a variable effect setting process (FIG. 34).
In the preliminary lottery (step C386 or step C389).

One example of the action possibility lottery table is shown in FIGS.
In the action possibility lottery table, the probability that the action is selected (ie, the winning probability) and the no effect are selected when the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a big hit and when the result is out of order. Probability (ie, loss probability) is defined.
For example, in the case where the action availability lottery table shown in FIG. 44A is set, if the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a big hit, the game is won with a probability of 50% and the special execution to be executed this time is performed. If the result of the figure variation display game is out of order, the game is won with a probability of 60%.
The effect control device 300 selects one action possibility lottery table from a plurality of action possibility lottery tables (three kinds of action possibility lottery tables shown in FIGS. 44A to 44C) based on, for example, a game state. And set.

Examples of the pending change effect lottery table during execution are shown in FIGS. 44 (d) to (g).
In the execution pending change effect lottery table, if the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is a big hit, the special figure to win the action possible or not and the special figure to be executed this time When the result of the variable display game is out of order, and when the result of the special figure variable display game to be executed this time is a big hit, when the result of the special figure variable display game to be executed this time is a big hit, the result is lost and the current execution is performed. In the case where the result of the special figure change display game is unsuccessful, the probability that a change in hold is selected (that is, a winning probability) and the probability that no change in a hold is selected (that is, a loss probability) are defined.

For example, when the pending change effect rendering lottery table shown in FIG. 44 (d) is set, if the action possibility lottery is won and the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a big hit, If the result of the special figure variation display game to be executed this time is incorrect, the game is won with a probability of 70%, and the action is determined to be a success or failure. In the case where the result of the special figure change display game executed this time is a big hit, the game is won with a probability of 5%, and the result of the special figure change display game executed this time is incorrect. Will not win.
In addition, regardless of which of the four types of the on-hold pending change effect lottery tables shown in FIGS. 44 (d) to (g) are set, if the lot is selected for the action availability determination, the on-going pending change effect lottery is performed. The winning is performed only when the result of the special figure change display game to be executed this time is a big hit. Therefore, while the character image G2 does not act on the specific hold display, the display mode of the specific hold display changes to the suggestion mode. By doing so, it is possible to suggest a jackpot decision.
The effect control device 300 is, for example, based on a game state, one of a plurality of on-hold pending change effect lottery tables (four types of on-hold pending change effect lottery tables shown in FIGS. 44 (d) to (g)). Select and set the pending change effect lottery table during execution.

In the present modification, as the second type precursor effect, an effect is performed as to whether or not the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the pending display section 41c is changed to the suggestion mode.
It is not limited to this. The second type of indication effect may be, for example, an effect of whether or not the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the standby hold display section 41b changes to the suggestion mode.
Further, in this modification, the character image G2 of the ally character having the stick is displayed as the character image acting on the specific hold display, but the character image displayed on the display device 41 is not limited thereto, and may be appropriately changed. For example, a character image G1 of an ally character with a spear may be used. In addition, the manner of movement of the character image G2 can be changed as appropriate.
Further, at a predetermined timing (in the case of this modification, at the start of the indication effect), the display mode of the specific hold display is changed to a display mode imitating an enemy character, and thereafter, the character image G2 is displayed on the specific hold display. (In the case of the present modification, hit with a rod), but is not limited to this. For example, the display mode of the specific hold display need not be changed to a display mode imitating an enemy character.

FIG. 45 shows an example of the second type precursor effect in the case where the lottery of the precursor effect is won and the lottery of the action is won.
When the indication effect starts, first, the character image G2 appears in the display area of the display device 41 as shown in [C] of FIG. Next, as shown in [h] of FIG. 45, the character image G2 moves to the action position, and the bar is swung down so that the tip of the bar overlaps the specific hold display.
Next, when the running special figure change display game is the special figure change display game that has been won in the lottery of the running change in hold effect, as shown in FIG. Changes to the suggestion mode, and the sign effect ends. On the other hand, if the running special figure change display game is a special figure change display game that has been lost in the lottery of the running change in hold effect, the display mode of the specific hold display is as shown in [F] of FIG. Does not change to the suggestion mode, and the precursor effect ends. Then, when the precursor effect ends, the character image G2 exits from the action position and disappears from the display area.

In the example shown in FIG. 45, after the character image G2 acts on the specific hold display (after the bar returns to a state where it does not overlap the specific hold display), the display mode of the specific hold display changes to the suggestion mode. However, the timing at which the display mode of the specific hold display changes can be changed as appropriate,
For example, while the character image G2 is acting on the specific hold display (when the bar overlaps with the specific hold display), the display mode of the specific hold display may change to the suggestion mode.

FIG. 46 shows an example of the second type of sign effect in a case where the lottery for the sign effect is won and the lottery for the action is lost.
When the indication effect starts, first, the character image G1 appears in the display area of the display device 41 as shown in [Ma] in FIG. Next, as shown in [M] in FIG. 46, the character image G2 disappears from the display area without moving to the action position. Next, in the case where the running special figure change display game is the special figure change display game which is won in the lottery of the holding change effect during execution, FIG.
As shown in [6] of FIG. 6, the display mode of the specific hold display changes to the suggestion mode, and the precursor effect ends. On the other hand, in the case where the running special figure change display game is a special figure change display game that has been rejected in the lottery of the holding change effect during execution, the display mode of the specific hold display is displayed as shown in FIG. Does not change to the suggestion mode, and the precursor effect ends.

The length of the execution time of the sign effect in the case of winning in the action possibility lottery and the length of the execution time of the sign effect in the case of failure in the action possibility lottery may be the same or different. In the present modification, the length of the execution time of the precursor effect is, for example, the character image G2.
From the start of the display to the start of the display in the suggestion mode of the specific suspension display.
In addition, when the character is lost in the operation possibility lottery, after the character image G2 disappears from the display area,
Instead of the display mode of the specific hold display changing to the suggestion mode, the display mode of the specific hold display may change to the suggestion mode before the character image G2 disappears from the display area. In this case, the timing at which the character image G2 disappears from the display area may be the same or different depending on whether the winning or losing of the action is determined.

Also, during the indication effect, the background image is darkened (blacked out) in order to highlight the execution of the indication effect, so that the decorative special symbol (identification information) during the variable display is difficult to visually recognize. You may be. The same is true for the first type precursor effect.
In addition, as a second type of indication effect, an indication effect of whether or not the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the on-hold display section 41c is changed to a suggestion mode, and a standby holding display section 4
It may be configured such that both the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed in 1b and the indication effect of whether or not the display mode changes to the suggestion mode can be executed. Further, in this case, the pending execution display unit 41
The length of the execution time of the indication effect of whether or not the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed in c changes, and the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed in the standby hold display section 41b The length of execution time of the indication effect of whether or not changes may be the same or different. The same is true for the first type precursor effect.
The timing for starting the display of the character image G2 can be changed as appropriate, and it is preferable to prohibit the start of the display of the character image G2 during the hold shift effect in which the decoration special figure start storage display shifts to the next. That is, the timing to start displaying the character image G2 is preferably before the hold shift effect or after the hold shift effect. The same is true for the first type precursor effect.

Further, the number of times the display mode of the specific hold display changes during the indication effect may be determined based on a predetermined condition. That is, a change frequency lottery for determining the frequency of changing the display mode of the specific hold display may be performed. The same is true for the first type precursor effect.
Further, a character image appearing during the indication effect may be selected from a plurality of types of character images based on a predetermined condition. That is, a character lottery for selecting one character image from a plurality of types of character images may be performed. The same is true for the first type precursor effect.
Further, the number of times that the character image (or the movable character or the like) acts on the specific hold display during the precursor effect may be determined based on a predetermined condition. That is, an action number lottery for determining the number of times that the character image (or the movable character or the like) is applied to the specific hold display may be performed. First
The same applies to the type-of-ahead production.

Further, the change number lottery, the character lottery, and the action number lottery can be performed in combination. One example is shown in FIG.
As described above, the effect control device 300 performs an action availability lottery and a pending change effect lottery in order to determine the effect mode of the second type precursor effect. In addition to these lotteries, by performing the change number lottery, the character lottery, and the action number lottery in combination, the number of times the display mode of the specific hold display changes (or the selection of the number of changes) depends on the type of character image that appears. Ratio), the number of times the character image acts on the specific hold display (or the selection ratio of the number of times the character image acts), and the like.

In addition to the lottery of the action availability and the lottery of the pending change effect, in addition to the combination of the number of changes lottery, the character lottery, and the number of times of action lottery, for example, when the lottery of the on-hold pending change effect is won, Perform a change frequency lottery to determine the number of times to change the display mode of the hold display,
Performs a character lottery to select one character image from among a plurality of types of character images based on the result of the change number lottery, and displays the character image on a specific hold basis based on the result of the change number lottery and the result of the character lottery. Is performed to determine the number of times (for example, the number of times a specific hold display is hit with a stick). In this case, the change number lottery, the character lottery, and the action number lottery are performed, for example, in a preliminary lottery (step C386 or step C389) of the variable effect setting process (FIG. 34).

An example of the character lottery table is shown in FIG.
In the character lottery table, the probability that character image A is selected and the character image B in the case where “one change in hold” is selected and the case where “two changes in hold” are selected by the change number lottery are shown. The probability of being selected is specified.
Here, “one change in hold” means to change the display mode of the specific hold display once, that is, from a normal display mode (for example, a blue circle) to a first suggestion mode (for example, a green circle). The term “hold change twice” means that the display mode of the specific hold display is changed twice, that is, the normal display mode is changed to the first suggestion mode, and then the first hold mode is changed to the first suggestion mode. From the suggestion mode of (1) to the second suggestion mode (for example, a red circle).

FIG. 47B shows an example of the number-of-actions lottery table.
In the number-of-actions lottery table, “Character image A” is selected by the character lottery, and “Holding change once” is selected by the change number lottery, and “Character image A” is selected by the character lottery. And, "2 times change on hold" by change number lottery
Is selected, and “Character image B” is selected by character lottery, and
The case where "one change of hold" is selected by the change number lottery and the case where "
When “Character image B” is selected and “Two times change” is selected by the change number lottery, the probability that “one-time action” is selected and the probability that “two-time action” is selected are as follows. Stipulated.
Here, the “one-time action” means that the character image is caused to act once on the specific hold display (for example, the specific hold display is hit once with a stick), and the “double action” means that the character image is displayed once. Is applied twice to the specific hold display (for example, tapping the specific hold display twice with a stick).

For example, “one change of hold” is selected by the change number lottery, and “
When the “double action” is selected, the display mode of the specific hold display may be changed by the first action of applying the character image to the specific hold display twice, or the character action may be performed twice. The display mode of the specific hold display may be changed by the second operation of (1).
In addition, “2 times of pending changes” is selected by the change number lottery, and “1” is selected by the action number lottery.
When the “circular action” is selected, it may be changed to the first suggestion mode and then to the second suggestion mode, or the second suggestion mode may be used without changing to the first suggestion mode. May be changed to the suggested mode.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (a special figure variable display game) that performs variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information based on establishment of a start condition is executed, and a result of the variable display game is obtained. A game machine that generates a special game state that gives a game value to a player when a special result is obtained. A start memory that extracts a predetermined random number based on establishment of a start condition and stores the random number as a start memory of a variable display game. Means (game control device 100) and effect control means (effect control device 300) for executing an effect related to the variable display game, and the effect control means includes a predetermined image (character image G1) and a start storage. Start memory display corresponding to (Decoration special map start memory display)
Can be displayed on the display device 41, and as a predetermined notice effect (predictive effect), a first pattern notice effect in which a predetermined image acts on the start storage display, and a second notice effect in which the predetermined image does not act on the start memory display. Two patterns of announcement effects can be executed.
In the case of the present embodiment, the notice effect of the first pattern is a second type of sign effect in the case of winning in the operation possibility lottery, and the notice effect of the second pattern is the second type of the effect effect in the case of failure in the operation possibility lottery.
This is a sign of type.

Therefore, the character image G2 may or may not act on the decoration special figure start storage display. Since the movement of the image (the character image G2) that can operate on the decoration special figure start storage display is not one pattern, the decoration special figure start storage display is not performed. The interest of the game can be enhanced by the image that can be used for the figure start storage display.
In the present embodiment, two patterns are provided: a pattern in which the character image G2 moves to the action position and acts on the decoration special figure start storage display, and a pattern in which the character image G2 does not move to the action position. For example, in addition to these patterns, a pattern in which the character image G2 moves to the action position but does not affect the decoration special figure start storage display (the bar is not swung down) may be provided.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect control means (effect control device 300) may change the display mode of the start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) in a predetermined notice effect (sign effect). It is possible to configure so that the rate at which the display mode of the start memory display changes in the first pattern advance effect is higher than the rate at which the display mode of the start memory display changes in the second pattern advance effect ( 44 (d) to (g)).

With such a configuration, the precursor effect is likely to change in the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display according to the pattern of the precursor effect (that is, by the movement of the image that can act on the decoration special figure start storage display). It can be suggested whether it is a production or not. Therefore, the player can play the game with a sense of expectation at the stage where the suggestion can indicate that the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display is likely to be a sign effect that is likely to change. Is improved. In addition, not only at the final stage of whether or not the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display changes, but also on the way of how the image (character image G2) acting on the decoration special figure start storage display moves. Since the player's interest can be attracted to the stage, it is possible to execute a highly interesting sign effect.

<Pending change production>
As described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment uses the standby hold display section 4 as the hold change effect.
The display state of the decoration special figure start storage display that changes the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display 1b to indicate the pre-reading result, and the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the on-hold display section 41c Can be changed to indicate a result or a change pattern of the running special figure change display game.
For example, when movable movable object 44a is in a state of overlapping front and rear display portions 41b and 41c (
That is, when the holding change effect is executed in a case where the movable auditory component 44a is positioned in front of the holding display portions 41b and 41c), the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display is changed by the movable accessory 44a. There is a possibility that the appearance may be invisible (hard to see). However, in the present embodiment, whether or not the movable accessory 44a is in a state of overlapping the holding display sections 41b and 41c before and after, that is, the appearance of the display of the decoration special figure start storage display is changed is visually recognized. Regardless of whether it is impossible (visibility difficult) or not, when the execution timing of the pending change effect arrives,
The holding change effect is started, and the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display to be changed is changed.

More specifically, for example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 48, the effect control device 300 sets the movable specialty 44a to display the decoration special figure start storage display of the change target (here, the decoration special figure start storage display on the right end). ), The pending change effect (here, the standby change effect) is executed,
The display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display to be changed is changed.
Of course, it is also possible to configure so as to prohibit the execution of the holding change effect during the period in which the movable role 44a overlaps the holding display sections 41b and 41c before and after. However, in the case of such a configuration, due to a malfunction of the movable auditory substance 44a, the movable auditory substance 44a moves forward and backward with the suspending display sections 41b and 41c during a period in which the movable auditory substance 44a overlaps with the suspending display sections 41b and 41c. When the inconvenience of not overlapping occurs, the player cannot enjoy the role action effect nor the hold change effect.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, execution of the holding change effect is performed irrespective of whether or not the period in which the movable auditory substance 44a overlaps the reservation display sections 41b and 41c before and after, that is, regardless of the state of the movable auditory substance 44a. When the timing has arrived, a configuration is provided in which the hold change effect is started and the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display to be changed is changed. Thereby, even if the movable role 44a malfunctions and the role action effect cannot be enjoyed, it is possible to enjoy the change-on-hold effect, thereby preventing the interest of the game from being reduced.

Here, if the decorative special figure start storage display is hidden by the movable role 44a and becomes invisible (difficult to see), there is a possibility that the accurate start storage number cannot be grasped even by looking at the displays on the hold display sections 41b and 41c. In the present embodiment, the number holding display section 41e for displaying the same number of unexecuted start memories as the number displayed on the holding display section 41b separately from the holding display sections 41b and 41c is provided. Even if the decoration special figure start storage display is not visible (difficult to see), the correct start storage number can be grasped.
In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, since the holding change effect is executed regardless of the state of the movable accessory 44a, during the execution of the holding change effect, the movable accessory 44a changes from the state of overlapping with the holding display units 41b and 41c. It may change to a non-overlapping state, and the movable role 44a
It may change from a state where it does not overlap b and 41c back and forth to a state where it overlaps.

Note that it is also possible to execute the hold change effect in an area wider than the size of the movable auditors 44a (the size of the movable auditors 44a when viewed from the front) in the display area of the display device 41. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 48B, as an effect image that enhances the effect of the pending change effect, an image of a size protruding from the movable role object 44a when viewed from the front (effect image E
Etc.) may be displayed.
Thus, the movable role 44a is in a state of being overlapped with the holding display portions 41b and 41c before and after, and displays related to the holding change effect (display of the decoration special figure start storage display of the change target and display of the decoration special figure start storage display). Since at least a part of the image (such as the effect image E) related to the change of the mode is not hidden by the movable character, the player can recognize that the hold change effect is being executed.
Also, in the example shown in FIG. 48, only a part of the decoration special figure start storage display of the change target is hidden by the movable role 44a and is invisible (difficult to see). The whole of the stored display may be hidden by the movable role 44a to make it invisible (hard to see).

In addition, a character image (a predetermined character image related to the holding change effect) is displayed as an effect image for enhancing the effect of the holding change effect, and the character image is displayed regardless of the state of the movable role object 44a. An effect acting on the memory display may be performed.
Also, the operation time of the movable role object 44a may be longer than the execution time of the hold change effect,
It may be short. In addition, the operation time of the movable role object 44a may be the same as the execution time of the hold change effect.

Further, a character image that can be superimposed and displayed on the hold display sections 41b and 41c may be displayed instead of the movable role object 44a. In this case, the character image may be displayed on the front side of the decoration special figure start storage display, or may be displayed on the back side of the decoration special figure start storage display.
When the character image is displayed in front of the decoration special figure start storage display, when the character image and the decoration special figure start storage display overlap, the character image is displayed in the decoration special figure start storage display. The part overlapping the image will be hidden. On the other hand, when the character image is displayed on the back side of the decoration special figure start storage display, when the character image and the decoration special figure start storage display overlap, the decoration special figure start storage display is used. The part overlapping with the decoration special figure start storage display is hidden.

Further, the movable role 44a is made of a transparent or translucent member, and through the movable role 44a, the display state of the display of the decoration special figure start storage display is changed or a display related to the hold change effect. May be configured to be visible. Alternatively, a hole or a gap is provided in the movable role object 44a so that a state in which the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display is changed or a display related to the hold change effect can be visually recognized from the hole or the gap. Is also good.

In addition, the movable role that can be in a state of being overlapped with the holding display portions 41b and 41c in the front-rear direction can be divided into a plurality of parts, for example, as shown in FIG. The movable role 44b may be convertible from a state (unbreaked state) to a second state (break completed state) in which a gap having a predetermined width is formed between parts.
In this case, as shown in FIG. 50, it is preferable that the execution period of the pending change effect overlaps at least a part of the period (t22 to t24) in which movable movable object 44b is in the crack completion state. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 49, for example, as shown in FIG. 49, the decoration is started from the gap formed in the movable role 44b (that is, the gap formed during the period (t21 to t25) in which the movable role 44b is not broken). It is possible to visually recognize a state in which the display mode of the figure start storage display is changing and a display related to the hold change effect. Here, the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display is switched from the display mode before the change to the display mode after the change by the hold change effect, but in the present application, the hold change effect is a display in the display mode after the change. It ends at the timing to start. Accordingly, the pending change effect includes the time of the change of the display mode (the period from immediately before the change to immediately after the change (including the period immediately before and immediately after the change)), but does not include the time after the change of the display mode. Also, before the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display is changed, if the decoration special figure start storage display is caused to blink or the like to indicate that the display mode is about to change, the performance is also suspended. It may be included in the change production.

In the example shown in FIG. 50, the start timing of the pending change effect is set to be the same as the timing (t21) at which the movable role 44b starts the conversion operation to the crack completed state. The start timing can be appropriately changed, and is preferably set within a period (t21 to t25) in which the movable auditory component 44b is not broken.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 50, the end timing of the pending change effect is set within the period (t22 to t24) in which the movable role object 44b is in the crack completion state. It is possible to change the period (t21) when the movable role 44b is not broken.
To t25).

In addition, when the movable role that can be in a state of overlapping with the reservation display portions 41b and 41c before and after is the movable role 44b that can be converted into an unbroken state and a crack completed state, the movable role 44b is opened and closed ( The position to perform the conversion operation to the crack completed state and the return operation to return to the unbroken state
The determination may be based on the position of the decoration special figure start storage display to be changed.
In the example shown in FIG. 49, among the three decorative special figure start storage displays displayed on the standby hold display section 41b, the decorative special figure start storage display on the right end is more visually recognized when the movable role 44b is in the completed crack state. It is easier to read, and the decorative special figure start storage display in the middle is easier to recognize when the movable role 44b is not broken.
Therefore, for example, by setting the position where the movable accessory 44b performs the opening / closing operation to a position that overlaps with the decoration special figure start storage display to be changed, the decorative special figure starts from the gap formed in the movable auditory substance 44b. It is possible to visually recognize that the display mode of the stored display is changing.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (a special figure variable display game) that performs variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information based on establishment of a start condition is executed, and a result of the variable display game is obtained. A game machine that generates a special game state that gives a game value to a player when a special result is obtained. A start memory that extracts a predetermined random number based on establishment of a start condition and stores the random number as a start memory of a variable display game. Means (game control device 100), and a start memory display area (standby hold display section 41b, active hold display) in which a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory is provided in the display area of the display device 41. Start storage display control means (effect control device 300) to be displayed on the section 41c), a state located in front of the start storage display area (a state of overlapping in front and back), and evacuation from the front of the start storage display area. A movable actor 44a that can be converted into a state (a state in which the movable actor 44a does not overlap), and the start storage display control means changes the display mode of the start memory display regardless of the state of the movable auditor 44a. It is possible to execute a memory display change effect (hold change effect).

Therefore, even if a malfunction of the movable auditorium occurs and it becomes impossible to enjoy the role action effect, the hold change effect can be enjoyed, and the interest in the game can be enhanced by the hold change effect.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (a special figure variable display game) for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition is executed, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. A start-up storage means for generating a special game state for giving a player a game value when the start-up condition is satisfied, extracting a predetermined random number based on establishment of a start-up condition, and storing the extracted random number as start-up storage for a variable display game ( (Game control device 100) and a state in which it is located in front of a start storage display area (standby hold display section 41b, active hold display section 41c) provided in the display area of the display device 41 (
A movable role 44a convertible into a state in which the start storage display area is retracted from the front and a state in which the start storage display area is retracted from the front (a state in which the start storage storage area does not overlap), and display control for controlling display contents displayed in the display area Means (effect control device 300), the display control means displays a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory in the start memory display area, and displays the predetermined area in the display area. A start memory display change effect (hold change effect) that changes the display mode of the start memory display and displays an image (effect image E or the like) related to the change.
At least a part of the predetermined area can be configured to be visible from the front even when the movable accessory 44a is located in front of the start storage display area (see FIG. 48B).

Therefore, even if the movable role 44a is located in front of the holding display portions 41b and 41c, at least a part of the display related to the holding change effect is not hidden by the movable role, and the game is played by the holding change effect. It can enhance interest.
The predetermined area does not need to be an area larger than the size of movable movable object 44a (the size when movable movable object 44a is viewed from the front), and movable movable object 44a is positioned in front of reservation display sections 41b and 41c. If at least a part is visible in the state of being located, the size of the predetermined area can be appropriately changed.

Further, according to the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a variable display game (a special figure variable display game) for displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the establishment of the start condition is executed, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. A start-up storage means for generating a special game state for giving a player a game value when the start-up condition is satisfied, extracting a predetermined random number based on establishment of a start-up condition, and storing the extracted random number as start-up storage for a variable display game ( The game control device 100) and a start memory display area (standby hold display section 41b, active hold display section 41c) provided with a start memory display (decorative special figure start memory display) corresponding to the start memory in the display area of the display device 41. ) Display control means (effect control device 3)
00), a state located in front of the start storage display area (a state overlapping front and rear), and a state retracted from the front of the start storage display area (a state not overlapping front and rear).
b, the movable role 44b can be divided into a plurality of parts, and the movable role 44b has a predetermined width between the parts from a first state (a state where the parts are not broken) in which no gap is formed between the parts. It can be converted to a second state in which a gap is formed (crack completion state),
A start memory display change effect (hold change effect) for changing the display mode of the start memory display can be executed. During the execution period (t21 to t23) of the start memory display change effect, the movable character 44b is in the first position.
It can be configured to overlap at least part of the period (t22 to t24) that is the state (see FIG. 50).

Therefore, even when the movable role 44b is located in front of the holding display portions 41b and 41c, the display mode of the decoration special figure start storage display changes due to the gap (gap) formed in the movable role 44b. Since it is possible to visually recognize the appearance and the display related to the pending change effect, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by the pending change effect.

Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as described in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, but includes, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines that use the game ball. Further, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine. The slot machine is not limited to a slot machine using medals, and includes, for example, all slot machines such as slot machines using game balls.

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

10 gaming machine 36 first start winning area (start winning area, first start winning area)
37 Ordinary Variable Winning Device (Start Winning Area, Second Start Winning Area)
41 display device 41b standby hold display section (start storage display area)
41c Running hold display section (start storage display area)
44a, 44b Movable role 97 Second start winning area (start winning area, second start winning area)
100 game control device (starting storage means)
300 effect control device (effect control means, start storage display control means, display control means)
E Effect image (image)

Claims (1)

A game in which a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed based on establishment of a start condition is executed, and a special game state in which a game value is given to a player when a result of the variable display game is a special result is generated. On the machine,
Start storage means for extracting a predetermined random number based on establishment of the start condition and storing the extracted random number as start memory of the variable display game;
Start memory display control means for displaying a start memory display corresponding to the start memory in a first start memory display area and a second start memory display area provided in a display area of a display device;
A movable character convertible into a state located in front of the first start storage display area and a state retracted from the front of the first start storage display area,
In the first start storage display area, a first start storage display indicating the number of unexecuted variable display games by the number of icons is displayed,
In the second start storage display area, a second start storage display indicating the number of unexecuted variable display games by a numerical value is displayed,
The start storage display control means,
During the movable won game is that you are the first Ri Do a state located in front of the start-up storage display area, invisible predetermined the icons displayed on the first start memory display area or concealment, the icon It is possible to execute a start storage display change effect of changing the display mode of,
In the start memory display change effect, even if the movable character cannot be positioned in front of the first start memory display area, the icon is changed based on the timing of changing the display mode of the icon. can der changing the display mode is,
The gaming machine, wherein the second start storage display area is displayed at a position where the movable accessory is not located forward .

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