JP2012024326A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of restraining a decrease of amusement following prize-winning in a falling-down lottery.SOLUTION: The game machine 10, when starting memory that oncoming of a special result is determined by a previous determination means exists, executes a variation display game resulting from a prize-winning in the falling-down lottery and, even when a probability state shifts from a high-probability state to a normal-probability state, fictitiously executes a performance corresponding to the high-probability state.

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning opening, and the result of the variable display game is a special result determined in advance. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine having a falling lottery function, the probability state is set to a high probability state after the end of the big hit, and after the big hit, a falling lottery is performed for each winning prize to the start winning device, and the winning lottery is won. In such a case, a gaming machine is known in which a fall effect is executed at the execution timing of the variable display game won in the falling lottery and the player is notified that the falling lottery has been won.

  Specifically, it comprises a falling lottery means for executing a falling lottery to determine whether or not to end the high probability state every time a predetermined gaming state is established during the probability variation state, and when the falling lottery is won, There has been proposed a gaming machine for notifying that a falling lottery has been won after a decorative symbol for notifying a loss is displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-296976 A

However, as described above, when notifying that the falling lottery is won at the execution timing of the variable display game won for the falling lottery, the player is discouraged by the notification and the player's interest is attenuated. There is.
If the player's interest is attenuated, for example, the player may stop the game, and the operating rate of the gaming machine may decrease.
In addition, when the winning lottery is notified when the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored (held), if the player's interest is attenuated by the notification, for example, the player May leave the seat, waste the jackpot, and the player may lose profits.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest associated with winning a falling lottery.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
Start storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening as a start memory;
Probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the state of the probability that the result of the variable display game becomes the special result after the special gaming state ends,
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state each time the variable display game is executed, in the case of the high probability state;
Pre-determination means for performing a determination as to whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is the special result, before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Production control means for controlling the production in the gaming machine,
The production control means is at least:
By selecting an effect pattern corresponding to the probability state from a plurality of effect patterns, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the probability state,
If there is a start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination means, the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed, and the probability state is shifted from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Even so, it is characterized in that it has high-definition effect continuation means for performing an effect corresponding to the high probability state.

  Here, the variable display device may include a display device that displays an effect together with the variable display game, in addition to a special-purpose display for displaying only the variable display game.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, even if the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed and the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the start memory determined to have a special result is stored. In some cases, the production corresponding to the high-probability state is performed pseudo-continuously (continuously), so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest associated with winning the falling lottery.
Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to have a special result is stored (held), the effect corresponding to the high probability state is continuously continued (continuously). Therefore, the interest of the player can be continued and the player can be prevented from stopping the game, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reduced.
Even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to have a special result is stored (held), the production corresponding to the high probability state is continuously continued (continuously). Therefore, the interest of the player can be continued, the player can be prevented from leaving the seat, the special gaming state is overlooked, and the player loses profit. Can be reduced.
Here, “continuous” means not only when the high probability state continues without interruption without notifying the winning of the falling lottery, but also immediately returns to the high probability state after notifying the winning of the falling lottery once. It also includes the case of productions such as

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The prior determination means includes
A plurality of determination values for determining the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, corresponding to the probability state;
When winning a game ball at the start winning opening, using a determination value corresponding to the probability state at the time of winning, determining a result of the variable display game based on the start memory,
When the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed, the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the variable display game won in the falling lottery is used by using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state. The result of the variation display game based on is determined again.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed, the start memory corresponding to the variable display game won in the falling lottery is used by using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state. Since the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored after the next time is preliminarily determined again, the result of the variable display game after the next time can be accurately determined in advance.
That is, when the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed, the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, but the results of the subsequent variable display games executed in the normal probability state are Predetermination is again performed using the determination value corresponding to the probability state, so that it can be accurately determined in advance.
As a result, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the effect corresponding to the high-probability state is to be continued in a pseudo manner (continuously), and it is possible to further suppress a decrease in interest.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The production control means includes
When a new start memory is stored in the start memory means during the execution of the variable display game won in the falling lottery, the new start memory is determined to be the special result by the prior determination means. If it is a start-up memory, there is an effect changing means for switching the effect to be performed in the running variable display game from the effect corresponding to the winning to the effect corresponding to the high probability state,
The high-definition effect continuation means artificially performs an effect corresponding to the high probability state after the effect is changed by the effect change means.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when a start memory that is determined to have a special result is generated during the execution of the variable display game for winning the falling lottery and notifying that the falling lottery has been won, The effect performed in the variable display game is switched to the effect corresponding to the high probability state, and the effect is simulated, so that it is possible to further suppress the decrease in interest associated with the winning of the falling lottery.

Invention of Claim 4 is a game machine as described in any one of Claims 1-3,
The production control means includes
The number of occurrences of the special gaming state that occurred in the case of the high probability state is counted as the number of continuations, and has a continuation number notifying means for notifying the player,
The continuation frequency notification means includes
After completion of the special gaming state, when the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the result of the falling lottery, the number of continuations is reset, and then the special gaming state occurs again. While updating the continuation count,
Even if the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the result of the falling lottery, when the performance corresponding to the high probability state is performed by the high-accuracy performance continuation means, The number of continuations is updated without being reset.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, even if the falling lottery is won and the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the production corresponding to the high probability state continues in a pseudo manner (continuous )), The number of continuations of the special gaming state is updated without being reset, so that it is possible to produce the special gaming state for a long time, and the special gaming state continues. Can appear to have occurred.

  According to the present invention, when the variation display game won in the falling lottery is executed, and there is a start memory determined to have a special result even when the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, Since the performance corresponding to the high probability state is performed continuously (continuously) in a pseudo manner, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest associated with winning the falling lottery.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating command transmission processing. It is a flow chart for explaining production control command transmission processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a start port switch monitoring process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure start port switch common process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure pending | holding information determination processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall determination process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special figure normal process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 1 fluctuation | variation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure 2 fluctuation | variation start process 1. FIG. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall time information setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 2nd main processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a normal game process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st scene control processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fall effect process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a fluctuation pattern information setting process. It is a flow chart for explaining change frequency management processing. It is a flow chart for explaining production change processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of game state. It is a time chart for demonstrating the case where there is no jackpot hold after a fall winning. It is a time chart for demonstrating the case where there is a jackpot hold after a fall winning. It is a time chart for demonstrating the other pattern of the general electric power support end timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an effect when there is no jackpot hold after a fall winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an effect when there is a jackpot hold after a fall winning. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect process in the gaming machine of the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an effect in case there exists jackpot hold after the fall winning in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an effect in case there exists jackpot hold after the fall winning in the gaming machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall time information setting process in the gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the fall effect process in the gaming machine of the third embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the production | presentation change process in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an effect in case there exists a big hit hold after the fall winning in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of an effect in case there exists a big hit hold after the fall winning in the gaming machine of 3rd Embodiment.

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

[First Embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

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

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when the player turns the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device causes the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 to be played on the game area 32 (see FIG. 2). Further, when the player operates the effect button 25, an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened is performed in the variable display game (decoration special map variable display game) on the display device 41 (see FIG. 2). Can do. Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

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

  On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

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

On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40.
In each of the general winning ports 35,..., Winning port switches 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered each of the general winning ports 35 are arranged.

  Also, below the center case 40 is provided a start winning opening 36 (first start winning opening) for giving a start condition for the special figure changing display game, and immediately below it is opened in a reverse “C” shape. In addition, a normal variation winning device (general power) 37 having a pair of movable members 37b and 37b for converting the game ball into a state in which the game ball can easily flow and having a second start winning opening is provided.

The pair of movable members 37b, 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is normally held in a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, since the start winning port 36 is provided above the normal variation winning device 37, the game ball cannot be won in the closed state.
When the result of the normal variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, it is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and a normal variation prize is awarded. The device 37 can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which a game ball easily flows.

  Further, a special variable winning device (large winning mouth) 38 that can be converted into a state where a game ball is not accepted and a state where it is easy to accept depending on the result of the special figure changing display game is arranged below the normal variable winning device 37. Yes.

The special variation winning device 38 has an attacker-type open / close door 38c that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the near side, depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game. The state is converted from a closed state (closed state unfavorable for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player).
In other words, the special variable winning device 38 includes, for example, a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an open / close door 38c driven by a large winning opening solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. By converting the closed state from the closed state to the open state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated, and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player.

In addition, a count switch 38a (see FIG. 3) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening is disposed inside the special winning opening (winning area).
Below the special variable winning device 38, there is provided an out port 39 for collecting game balls that have not won a winning port.
Also, outside the game area 32 (for example, at the bottom of the game board 30), the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game that form the special figure fluctuation display game, and the winning for the normal figure start gate 34 are awarded. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

The collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) 51 and a second special figure for a first special figure fluctuation display game configured by a 7-segment display (LED lamp) or the like. The second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52 for the fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the common figure fluctuation display game composed of LED lamps, and the LED lamp Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number of each variable display game constituted by
Further, the collective display device 50 is turned on when a big hit occurs and a first gaming state display unit (first gaming state indicator) 57 that notifies the occurrence of the big hit, and lights up when a short time state occurs to notify the occurrence of a short time state. A second gaming state display unit (second gaming state indicator) 60, and an error indicator (third gaming state indicator) that displays an error in which the probability state of jackpot is a high probability state when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. 58) A round number display 59 for displaying the number of rounds at the time of the big hit (the number of opening / closing of the special variable winning device 38) is provided.

  The special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, during the execution of the fluctuation display game, that is, while the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is being performed on the display device 41, The segment is blinked to indicate that it is changing. When the result of the game is “out of”, for example, the central segment is turned on as a result mode of out of game, and when the result of the game is “win”, the result of out of game (special result mode) is not. A game result is displayed with a result mode other than the result mode (for example, a number such as “3” or “7”) in a lit state.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 hold display 54 displays the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = holding number) among the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 36, which is the variation start condition of the special figure 1 display 51. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only lamp 1 is turned on. Further, when the number of holdings is “2”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned on, when the number of holdings is “3”, the lamps 1, 2 and 3 are turned on, and when the number of holdings is “4”, 4 is set. All the lamps 1 to 4 are turned on.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the second start winning opening (ordinary variable prize device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator. Displayed in the same manner as 54.

  The general map hold display 56 displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is the variation start condition of the general map display 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the lamps 1 and 2 are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of hold is “2”, lamps 1 and 2 are turned on. When the number of hold is “3”, lamp 1 is blinked, lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of hold is “4”. Lamps 1 and 2 are blinked.

For example, the first gaming state indicator 57 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the big hit has occurred.
For example, the second gaming state indicator 60 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp when the time-short state occurs.

  For example, the third gaming status indicator 58 (error indicator) turns off the lamp when the jackpot probability state is low when the gaming machine 10 is turned on, and the jackpot probability when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. When the state is a high probability state, the lamp is turned on.

  For example, the round number indicator 59 turns off the lamp in the normal gaming state, and turns on the lamp corresponding to the number of rounds (2 rounds or 15 rounds) when the big hit occurs. . The round number display 59 may be a 7 segment type display.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37, or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the starting winning opening 36, the normal variable winning device 37 or the special variable winning device 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning port is changed to the payout control device 200 ( From the dispensing unit controlled by FIG. 3), it is discharged to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played.
In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The memorized number of the normal start prize is displayed on the memory display unit 56 (general hold display) for notifying the start prize number of the collective display device 50.
In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (general-purpose symbols, normal symbols) in the lit state, and indicating a deviation in the unlit state. Information variation is displayed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result.
Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game is a specific result, the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds). It becomes a state. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the universal chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in the hit state and enters the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is in a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.3 seconds) by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3). It is converted and the winning of the game ball is allowed.

The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. The game ball that has won the start winning opening 36 is detected as the start winning ball of the first special figure variable display game, is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4), and is awarded to the normal variable winning device 37. The played game balls are detected as start winning balls for the second special figure variation display game, and stored with a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) as a limit.
In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted. Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start memory is displayed on the storage display units 54 and 55 (not shown in FIG. 1 hold display, special figure 2 hold display) for notifying the start winning number of the collective display device 50. Also on the display device 41 of the center case 40, it is displayed as a decorative special figure start memory display.

The game control device 100 uses the special figure indicator (variable display device) 51 or 52 to change the first or second special figure on the basis of the winning entry to the start winning opening 36 or the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the start memory thereof. Play a display game.
The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are performed by variably displaying a plurality of special symbols (special figures, identification information) and then stopping and displaying a predetermined result form. In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game is executed in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 41 (fluctuation display apparatus) corresponding to each special figure fluctuation display game. It has come to be.
As a result of the special figure fluctuation display game, when the display mode of the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 becomes a special result mode, a special game state (so-called big hit state) ) Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 41 is also a special result mode.

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

The special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 may be separate displays or the same display, but each special figure variation display is performed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 may use different display devices and different display areas in the first special map variable display game and the second special map variable display game, or use the same display device and display area. However, the decoration special figure variation display game is displayed so as not to be executed independently or simultaneously. The game machine 10 may not be provided with the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52, and the special figure variation display game may be executed only by the display device 41.
Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.

  In addition, in the state where the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started and the number of start memories is zero, the start winning opening 36 (or the normal fluctuation prize winning device 37) is entered. When the game ball wins, the start memory is stored as the start right (execution right) is generated, the start memory number is incremented by 1, and immediately, the first special figure variation display game ( The second special figure variation display game) is started, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) cannot be started immediately, for example, the first or second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed, and the special figure fluctuation display game has ended. If the game ball is won in the start winning opening 36 (or the normal variable prize winning device 37) in a state that is not in the special game state or in the special game state, the start memory number is 1 if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number. By adding, one start memory is stored. Then, in a state where the starting memory number becomes 1 or more, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) can be started (the end of the previous special figure fluctuation display game or the special game state) (End), the start memory number is decremented by 1, and the first special figure fluctuation display game (second special figure fluctuation display game) is started based on the stored start memory.
In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a special figure fluctuation display game.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count The switch 38a is a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Has been. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

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

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

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

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

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

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

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

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

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the production contents, and the presence or absence of the reach state.
The variation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to determine the variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory. Further, the fluctuation pattern table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is lost, a big hit fluctuation pattern table selected when the result is per 15R or 2R, and the like. Further, these pattern tables include a second half variation pattern table and a first half variation pattern table.

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

  Thus, for example, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game displayed on a display device corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game fluctuates a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right fluctuation display areas on the display device. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two of the left, middle, and right variable display areas (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. This reach state includes a plurality of reach productions, and the possibility that a special result mode is derived (different reliability) includes normal reach, special 1 reach, special 2 reach, special 3 reach, Premier reach etc. are set.

  The reliability increases in the order of no reach <normal reach <special 1 reach <special 2 reach <special 3 reach <premier reach. In addition, this reach state is included in a variable display mode at least in a case where a special result mode is derived in a special figure variable display game (when a big hit is achieved). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of date). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state that is more likely to be a big hit than the case in which the reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. 10 overall control is performed.
Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 generates a jackpot determination random number for the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the jackpot symbol, a hit determination random number for the common figure variation display game, and the like. And a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal for a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111A and the update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 It has a clock generator.

  In addition, the CPU 111A selects one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) or a special figure routine process (step A9) in a special figure game process to be described later. One fluctuation pattern table is acquired. Specifically, the CPU 111A determines the game result (big hit or miss) of the special figure fluctuation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special figure fluctuation display game as the current game state, and the current game. Based on the operation state (normal operation state or short-time operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as a state, the number of start memories, etc., one of the variation pattern tables is selected and acquired. To do.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided because the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is assumed to receive a signal from a microswitch or the like, and is detected as a negative logic, that is, a low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to do.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  Further, the input unit 120 includes a start winning opening 36 converted by signals from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited.

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

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating the validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 so that a signal cannot be input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the SSTB and the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b 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 third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so that the LEDs are lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output board 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. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of two-way communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG.
The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 composed of an amusement chip (IC) as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and an audio ROM 324 storing audio data is connected to the tone generator LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, a serial system is used between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 notifies the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. Frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 and the like) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and board effects provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 for driving and controlling the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect by cooperating with the effect display on the display device 41), and a frame effect device 45 (provided on the front frame 12). For example, a frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor that operates the moving light 16 and the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors and solenoids are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC12V for driving the display device 41 made up of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the power monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are set in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
The CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a random number value for hit determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided to the normal figure start gate 34, and the ROM 111B. Is compared with the determination value stored in the table, and a process of determining a missed hit of the normal game display game is performed. Then, after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time on the normal display 53, a process for displaying a general fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 53 and the general electric solenoid 37c is operated so that the movable members 37b and 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 are predetermined. Time (for example, 0.3 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above.
In addition, when the result of the normal map change display game is out of order, control is performed on the general map display 53 to display the result form of the shift.

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

Then, the CPU 111 </ b> A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, a process for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game to be stopped is performed.
In addition, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game.
Furthermore, in the production control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the sound output from the speakers 19a and 19b, the process of controlling the light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed.
That is, the production control device 300 serves as production control means for controlling production in the gaming machine 10.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result mode on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a win. To perform the process.
In the process of generating the special game state, the CPU 111A performs control for allowing the game ball to flow into the special winning opening by, for example, opening the open / close door 38c of the special variable winning apparatus 38 by the special winning opening solenoid 38b. .
Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize opening until one is made is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
When the result of the special figure variation display game is out of order, the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a probability change state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
This probability variation state is a state (high probability state) in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. In addition, the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game, regardless of which one of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game results in a certain variation state. Both display games are in a probable state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a short time state as a game state after the special game state is ended based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game.
In this time-short state, control is performed so that the normal-variation display game and the normal variation winning device 37 are in the time-short operation state. Specifically, in the short-time state, the execution time of the above-described usual-variable display game is controlled to be a second variable display time shorter than the first variable display time (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased. Further, in the short time state, when the normal variation winning device 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release time becomes a second release time longer than the first release time in the normal state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.7 seconds). In the short-time state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the first opening number of one time but a plurality of times of two or more times (for example, (3 times) the second number of times of opening.

It should be noted that the execution time of the normal variation display game is set to the second variation display time (for example, 1 second), and the release mode of the normal variation winning device 37 is the second release time (for example, 1.7). Second), and the number of times of opening with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game is the second number of times of opening (for example, 3 times), either one or both may be performed. May be. In the short-time operation state, control may be performed so that the probability of a hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state.
As a result, the game ball can easily win the normal variation winning device 37, and the second special figure variation display game can be easily started.

  In addition, the time variation operation state of the probability variation state, the normal variation display game, and the normal variation prize winning device 37 can be generated independently, and both can be generated at the same time, or only one can be generated. Is possible.

Next, the effects after the winning of fall that are characteristic of the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
At the time of starting the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery, the gaming machine 10 is stored in the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game won in the fall lottery. If there is no start memory determined to be a big hit, the change of the production mode from the high probability production to the low probability production when the special figure fluctuation display game won for the fall lottery is stopped. Is informed.
On the other hand, at the time of starting the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, etc., in the starting memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, If there is a start memory determined to be, even if the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery stops, the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit A high-probability effect is simulated until it stops, and it is configured to notify that the falling lottery has been won.

FIG. 29 shows a state transition diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment.
In the normal game state ST1, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state), and the probability state of the normal figure variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state). The operating state of is a normal operating state (no ordinary power support). In addition, during the execution of the normal gaming state ST1, a normal effect table is set as an effect table for determining the effect pattern, and the normal effect is generated based on the effect pattern determined based on the normal effect table. Done.

When a special outcome mode is derived in the normal gaming state ST1 and a big hit occurs, the game proceeds to a special gaming state ST2 in which a cycle game in which the big hit round that opens the special variable winning device 38 is repeated a predetermined number of rounds is performed.
In the special game state ST2, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is internally a high probability state, and the probability state of the normal figure variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state). The operation state is a normal operation state (no ordinary power support).

When the special game state ST2 ends, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the probability state of the normal figure variation display game is a high probability state, and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. A transition is made to the first special gaming state ST3 (with ordinary power support). In addition, a high-accuracy production table is set as an production table for determining the production pattern, and a high-probability production is performed based on the production pattern determined based on the high-definition production table. In other words, it can be said that the first special gaming state ST3 is a state of being probable with a general electric power support.
Then, in the first special gaming state ST3, a falling lottery is performed, and the number of games of the special figure variable display game digested after the special gaming state ST2 ends, that is, the number of executions of the special figure variable display game after the special gaming state ST2 ends. The first special game state ST3 continues until the predetermined number of times (100 in the present embodiment) is reached, the jackpot is won, or the falling lottery is won.

If the number of executions of the special figure change display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment) without winning the big hit or the falling lottery during the execution of the first special game state ST3, Transition to 2 special game state ST4.
In the second special game state ST4, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state, the probability state of the normal figure variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 Is the normal operating state (no ordinary power support). In addition, during the execution of the second special gaming state ST4, the normal-time effect table is set as an effect table for determining the effect pattern. That is, it can be said that the second special game state ST4 is a latent state.
Then, in the second special gaming state ST4, a falling lottery is performed. If a big win is won before winning the falling lottery, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST2. In addition, if the winning lottery is won before winning the big hit, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1. In this case, in the second special game state ST4 and the normal game state ST1, the normal-time effect table is set as the effect table, and the effect mode is not changed to the normal effect, so that the player cannot recognize that the falling lottery has been won. It has become.

  Further, if a big win is won during the execution of the first special gaming state ST3, the state shifts to the special gaming state ST2.

In addition, if the winning lottery is won during the execution of the first special game state ST3, the state shifts to the first special normal game state ST5 or the second special normal game state ST6.
Specifically, at the time of starting the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, etc., it is determined that the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit. If there is no start memory that has been made, an effect of notifying the falling winning is performed and the process proceeds to the first special normal gaming state ST5.
On the other hand, at the time of starting the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the start determined to be a big hit in the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game If there is a memory, the transition to the second special normal gaming state ST6 is performed without performing the effect of notifying the falling winning.

In the first special normal game state ST5, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is a normal probability state (low probability state), and the probability state of the normal figure variation display game is a high probability state. The state is a short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). In addition, during the execution of the first special normal gaming state ST5, the low probability time effect table is set as the effect table for determining the effect pattern. That is, it can be said that the first special normal gaming state ST5 is a state of short time and medium. Here, at the time of transition from the first special game state ST3 to the first special normal game state ST5, a fall effect execution table is set as an effect table, and an effect determined based on the fall effect execution table first as a low probability effect. A fall effect is performed based on the pattern. Thereafter, the first special normal gaming state ST5 is entered, and the low probability performance table is set as the performance table, and the low probability performance is determined based on the performance pattern determined based on the low probability performance table after the fall effect. It is configured so that time production is performed. Therefore, when the production mode is switched from the high probability production to the low probability production, the fall production is first performed when the production is switched to the low probability production, and it is notified that the fall lottery has been won. Can be recognized by the player.
Then, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 (that is, the number of games of the special figure variation display game digested during the execution of the first special gaming state ST3 and the first special normal gaming state ST5) When the total number of special figure variation display games digested during execution reaches a specified number of times (100 in this embodiment), the game state shifts to the normal gaming state ST1.

  In the second special normal game state ST6, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state (low probability state), the probability state of the normal figure variation display game is the high probability state, and the operation of the normal variation winning device 37 The state is a short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). In addition, during the execution of the second special normal gaming state ST6, a high-precision time effect table is set as an effect table for determining the effect pattern. In this case, in the first special game state ST3 and the second special normal game state ST6, the high-probability time production table is set as the production table, and the production mode is not switched to the high-probability production. Is unrecognizable.

  At the time of starting the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored in the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. In some cases, a transition is made from the first special game state ST3 to the second special normal game state ST6, but the second special normal game state ST6 is determined to be the big hit, and the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is determined. Until the change stops, that is, until the jackpot hold held at the time of the fall change. Then, when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit is completed and the special result mode is derived and the big hit occurs, the game shifts to the special gaming state ST2.

Therefore, during the execution of the second special normal game state ST6, even if the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in the present embodiment), it is determined that the big hit is reached. If the start memory that has been determined is undigested, until the start memory that has been determined to be the big hit is digested, specifically, the variation of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory that has been determined to be the big hit Until it stops, the high-probability effect continues. That is, the high-probability effect may continue even if the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 exceeds the specified number (up to the 104th in this embodiment).
In the present embodiment, when the high-probability effect continues even when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 exceeds the specified number, the number of executions is the specified number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). ) Is reached, the probability state of the normal variation display game shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state (general power support) It is configured to shift from normal) to normal operation (no ordinary power support).

Hereinafter, control of the gaming machine that performs such a game will be described.
First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described.
The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a main process (mainly see FIGS. 5 and 6) that is a main routine that is repeated as a loop process, and a timer that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec) as an interrupt routine for the main process. Interrupt processing (see FIG. 7).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described.
The main process is started when the gaming machine 10 is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 5, an interrupt vector setting process (step S1) is first performed to set a jump destination vector address to be executed when an interrupt occurs. Step S2), a stack pointer setting process for setting a stack pointer that is the start address of an area for saving a value of a register or the like when an interrupt occurs (Step S3), an interrupt mode setting process for setting an interrupt processing mode (Step S3) S4) is performed.

  Next, in order to wait for the program of the payout control apparatus (payout board) 200 to start up normally, for example, a time of 4 msec is waited (step S5). As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 rises first and sends the command to the payout control device 200 before the payout control device 200 starts up, thereby avoiding the payout control device 200 from losing the command. be able to. Thereafter, access to a readable / writable RWM (read / write memory) such as a RAM or an EEPROM is permitted, and OFF data for setting no output to all output ports is output (steps S6 and S7). Also, a serial port (a port that is preinstalled in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is not used in this embodiment because it performs parallel communication with the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300) is set to a state in which it is not used. Processing is performed (step S8).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the initialization switch in the power supply apparatus 400 is ON (step S9). Here, when it is determined that the initialization switch is OFF (step S9; No), the value of the data in the power failure inspection area 1 among the power failure inspection areas provided in the RWM is checked (step S10). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection region 1 is normal power failure inspection region check data 1 (step S11).
When it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (step S11; Yes), the data value of the power failure inspection area 2 is checked (step S12). It is determined whether or not the value of the inspection area 2 is normal power outage inspection area check data 2 (step S13).
If it is determined in step S13 that the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (step S13; Yes), a process of calculating data called a checksum (step S14) is performed. The checksum and the checksum at the time of power-off are compared (step S15), and it is determined whether or not the values match (step S16).

  If it is determined in step S9 that the initialization switch is ON (step S9; Yes), if it is determined in step S11 that the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is not normal (step S11; No), the power failure inspection area is determined in step S13. If it is determined that the value of 2 is not normal (step S13; No), or if it is determined in step S16 that the checksums do not match (step S16; No), the process jumps to step S24 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S16 that the checksums match (step S16; Yes), the process proceeds to step S17 in FIG. 6 to clear all power failure inspection areas (step S17). After performing the clearing process (step S18), the area related to the error or fraud monitoring is reset (step S19). Next, an area for storing the gaming state in the RWM is examined to determine whether or not the gaming state is a high probability state (step S20). If it is determined in step S20 that the probability is not high (step S20; No), steps S21 and S22 are skipped and the process proceeds to step S23.

  If it is determined in step S20 that there is a high probability (step S20; Yes), the ON information is saved in the high-probability notification flag area (step S21), and then the high information provided in the collective display device 50, for example. The ON data for turning on (lighting) the probability notification LED (error indicator 58) is saved in the area (port 136) corresponding to the segment (step S22), and the process proceeds to step S23. In step S23, a process for transmitting a power failure recovery command corresponding to a special figure game process number prepared to rationally execute a special figure game process described later to the effect control device 300 is performed, and step S29 is executed. Proceed to

  On the other hand, when jumping from step S9, S11, S13, S16 to step S24, first, the process of clearing all work areas before the access prohibited area in the RAM used by the CPU 111A (step S24), the access prohibited area After the process of clearing all subsequent stack areas (step S25), the initial value at power-on is saved in the area to be initialized (step S26). Then, a time value for outputting the external information related to clearing the RWM is set (step S27), a process of transmitting a power-on command to the effect control device 300 (step S28) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S29. move on.

In step S29, a process of starting a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed.
The CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the crystal oscillator 113, and generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number with a predetermined period (for example, 4 msec) for the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit for generating a signal CTC for giving a trigger for updating a random number supplied to the circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S29, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S30). Specifically, the CPU 111A performs setting of a code (specified value) for starting the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Then, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various initial value random numbers (random numbers that determine the big hit symbol (big hit symbol random number 1, big hit symbol random number) 2) After saving the initial value (start value) of a random number (winning random number) for determining the normal hit in a predetermined area of the RWM (step S31), the interruption is permitted (step S32). The random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the present embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register changes every time the power is turned on. Therefore, the initial value of various initial value random numbers generated on the CPU side. By setting (start value), it is possible to break the regularity of random numbers generated by software, making it difficult for a player to obtain illegal random numbers.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number update process (step S33) is performed to update the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers. In the present embodiment, although not particularly limited, the big hit random number is configured to be generated using a random number (big hit random number) generated in a random number generation circuit. That is, the big hit random number is a hard random number generated by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number is a soft random number generated by software.

  After the initial value random number update process in step S33, the number of times that the power failure monitoring signal is checked is set (step S34). Then, the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus, and it is determined whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35). If it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is not ON (step S35; No), the process returns to step S33, and the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting an interrupt before the initial value random number update process (step S33) (step S32), if a timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number update process, the interrupt process is executed with priority, and the timer interrupt Can be prevented from being interrupted by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  Note that the initial value random number update process in step S33 includes a method of performing an initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process in addition to the main process. In order to avoid execution of the value random number update process, when performing the initial value random number update process in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update to cancel the interrupt. If the initial value random number update process in the timer interrupt process is not performed in the main process and only the main process is performed, there is no problem even if the interrupt is canceled before the initial value random number update process. There is an advantage that it is simplified.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the power failure monitoring signal is ON (step S35; Yes), it is determined whether or not ON is continued for the set number of checks (step S36). And when it determines with not having been continued (step S36; No), it returns to step S35 and the determination (loop process) whether a power failure monitoring signal is ON is performed repeatedly. If it is determined in step S36 that the operation has been continued (step S36; Yes), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S37), all output ports are turned OFF. A process of outputting data (step S38) is performed. Thereafter, a process for saving the power failure inspection area check data 1 in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S39), a process for saving the power failure inspection area check data 2 in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S40), and a check when the RWM is turned off After performing the process of calculating the sum (step S41), the process of saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S42), and the process of prohibiting access to the RWM (step S43), the gaming machine Wait for the power of 10 to shut off. In this way, the check data is saved in the power failure inspection area and the checksum at the time of power shutoff is calculated to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power shut down is properly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described.
The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the timer interrupt process of FIG. 7 is started.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a register saving process (step S51) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is first transferred to the RWM. In the Z80 microcomputer used as the gaming microcomputer in this embodiment, the processing can be replaced by saving the value held in the front register to the back register. Next, input from various sensors (start port 1 switch 36a, start port 2 switch 37a, usual gate switch 34a, count switch 38a, etc.), that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S52). )I do. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, an output process (step S53) for performing drive control of an actuator such as a solenoid (large winning opening SOL38b, general electric power SOL37c) and the like is performed.

  Next, a command transmission process (step S54), a random number update process 1 (step S55), and a random number update process 2 (steps) for outputting commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the effect control device 300, the payout control device 200, and the like. S56) is performed. Thereafter, it is monitored whether a normal signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the usual gate switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a... 35n, and the count switch 38a. A prize opening switch / error monitoring process (step S57) is performed to determine whether the front frame or the glass frame is open. Also, a special figure game process (step S58) for performing a process relating to the special figure variation display game and a general figure game process (step S59) for performing a process relating to the common figure variation display game are performed.

  Next, a segment LED editing process (step S60), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED that displays various types of information related to display of special figure variation games and games, to display a desired content, magnetic sensor switch 61 And a magnetic error monitoring process (step S61) for checking the detection signal from the vibration sensor switch 62 to determine whether there is any abnormality. Then, external information editing processing (step S62) is performed in which signals to be output to various external devices are set in the output buffer. Subsequently, a process of clearing the interrupt request and declaring the end of the interrupt (step S63), a process of restoring the register data saved in step S51 (step S64), and a process of permitting the interrupt (step S64) Step S65) is performed, and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Command transmission processing]
Next, details of the command transmission process (step S54) in the above-described timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the command transmission process includes an effect control command transmission process for the effect control device 300 (step S410) and a payout command transmission process for the payout control device 200 (step S420).

[Direction control command transmission processing]
Next, details of the effect control command transmission process (step S410) in the above-described command transmission process (FIG. 8) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the effect control command transmission process, first, the value of the light counter that is “+1” when the transmission command is set to RWM, and “+1” when the transmission command is read from the RWM. The read counter value is compared to check whether a command is set (step S411). Specifically, if the value of the write counter is the same as the value of the read counter, it is determined that the command is not set, and if the value of the write counter does not match the value of the read counter, It is determined that a transmission command is set (step S412).

If it is determined in step S412 that the command is not set (step S412; No), the effect control command transmission process is terminated, and if it is determined in step S412 that the command is set (step S412; In Yes), the read counter is updated (+1) (step S413).
Next, the command is loaded from the command transmission area (MODE (upper byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S414). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S415).
Further, a command is loaded from the command transmission area (ACTION (lower byte)) corresponding to the value of the read counter (step S416). Then, the area containing the loaded command is reset (step S417).
Thereafter, the process proceeds to the effect control command output process (step S418).

[Special Figure Game Processing]
Next, details of the special game process (step S58) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) will be described.
In the special figure game process, the input of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure variation display game is controlled, and the special figure display is set.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure game process, first, a start port switch monitoring process (step A1) for monitoring a winning of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a is performed. In the start port switch monitoring process, when a game ball is won in the normal variable winning device 37 that forms the start winning port 36 and the second starting winning port, various random numbers (such as jackpot random numbers) are extracted and Prior to the start of the figure variation display game, a game result preliminary determination is performed in which a game result based on a prize is determined in advance. The details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) will be described later.

  Next, a count switch monitoring process (step A2) is performed. In this count switch monitoring process, a process of monitoring the count number of the count switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 is performed.

Next, it is checked whether the special figure game processing timer has already timed up or the special figure game processing timer has been updated (-1) and then timed up (step A3). It is determined whether the time is up (step A4).
If it is determined in step S4 that the special figure game process timer has expired (step A4; Yes), a special figure game sequence branch table to be referred to for branching to the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is registered. (Step A5) is performed, and a process (step A6) of acquiring a branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure game process number is performed using the table.
Then, after performing the process of saving the return address after the branch process to the stack area (step A7), the game branch process (step A8) is performed according to the special game process number.

  If the special figure game process number is “0” in step A8, the fluctuation start of the special figure fluctuation display game is monitored, the fluctuation start setting of the special figure fluctuation display game, the setting of the production, A special figure routine process (step A9) for setting information necessary for the process is performed. The details of the special figure routine process (step A9) will be described later.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “1”, the special figure change for setting the special figure stop display time, setting the information necessary for performing the special figure display process, etc. Medium processing (step A10) is performed. The details of the special figure changing process (step A10) will be described later.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “2”, if the game result of the special figure fluctuation display game is a big hit, the fanfare command is set according to the big hit type (2R big hit or 15R big hit). In addition, special chart display processing (step A11) for setting fanfare time according to the big winning opening opening pattern of each big hit (2R big hit or 15R big hit), setting information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing, etc. )I do.

  If the special figure game process number is “3” in step A8, setting of the opening time of the big prize opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during opening of the big prize opening, etc. The fanfare / interval processing (step A12) is performed.

  In step A8, when the special figure game process number is “4”, if the big hit round is not the final round, an interval command is set, whereas if it is the final round, a process for setting a big hit end screen command is set. Then, a special winning opening opening process (step A13) for setting information necessary for the special winning opening remaining ball processing is performed.

  In step A8, if the special figure game process number is “5”, if the big hit round is the final round, a process for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the big prize opening, The big winning opening remaining ball processing (step A14) for setting information necessary for processing is performed.

  If the special figure game process number is “6” in step A8, a big hit end process (step A15) for setting information necessary for performing the special figure normal process (step A9) is performed. The details of the jackpot end process (step A15) will be described later.

Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 1 indicator 51 (step A16), the symbol fluctuation | variation control process (step A17) which concerns on the special figure 1 indicator 51 is performed.
Then, after preparing the table for controlling the fluctuation | variation of the special figure 2 indicator 52 (step A18), the symbol fluctuation control process (step A19) which concerns on the special figure 2 indicator 52 is performed, and the said special figure game process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A4 that the special figure game process timer has not expired (step A4; No), the process proceeds to step A16, and the subsequent processes are performed.

[Starter switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the start port switch monitoring process (step A1) in the above-described special figure game process (FIG. 10) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the start port switch monitoring process, first, after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 1 (start winning prize port 36) (step A111), the special figure start port switch common process is performed. (Step A112) is performed. The details of the special figure start port switch common process in step A112 will be described later together with the special figure start port switch common process in step A117.

Next, it is determined whether or not the ordinary electric winning component (ordinary variation winning device 37) is in operation, that is, whether or not the ordinary variation winning device 37 is activated and the game ball can be won (in an open state). Step A133).
If it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is in operation (step A113; Yes), the process proceeds to step A116, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A113 that the ordinary electric accessory is not in operation (step A113; No), it is checked whether the number of fraudulent winnings to the normal variation winning device 37 is greater than or equal to the fraud occurrence determination number. (Step A114), it is determined whether or not the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determination (Step A115). The normal variation winning device 37 cannot win a game ball in the closed state, and can win a game ball only in the open state. Therefore, when the game ball wins in the closed state, it is a case where some abnormality or fraud occurs, and when there is a game ball won in such a closed state, the number is counted as an illegal winning number. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of illegal winnings thus counted is equal to or greater than a predetermined fraud occurrence determination number (upper limit value).

If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is not equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; No), after preparing a table for setting information on hold by the start port 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37) (step A115) A116), special figure start port switch common processing (step A117) is performed, and the start port switch monitoring processing is terminated.
If it is determined in step A115 that the number of fraudulent winnings is equal to or greater than the number of fraud determinations (step A115; Yes), steps A116 and A117 are skipped and the start port switch monitoring process is terminated. That is, the second start memory is not generated any more.

[Special figure start port switch common processing]
Next, details of the special start port switch common process (steps A112 and A117) in the start port switch monitoring process (FIG. 11) will be described.
The special figure start port switch common process is a process performed in common for each input when there is an input from the start port 1 switch 36a or the start port 2 switch 37a.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the special figure start port switch common process, first, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is changed. It is checked whether or not there is an input (step A201), and it is determined whether or not there is an input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202).
If it is determined in step A202 that there is no input to the monitoring target start port switch (step A202; No), the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A202 that there is an input to the monitored start port switch (step A202; Yes), after saving the start port winning flag of the monitored start port switch (step A203), The extracted big hit random number is loaded into the monitored hard random number latch register and prepared (step A204).

Subsequently, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, information regarding the number of winnings to the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) is sent to the management device outside the gaming machine 10. The number of times output (start port signal output number) is updated (+1), and whether or not the output number overflows is checked (step A205), and it is determined whether or not the output number overflows (step A206). .
If it is determined in step A206 that the number of outputs does not overflow (step A206; No), the updated value is saved in the start signal output number area of the RWM (step A207), and the process proceeds to step A208. To do.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A206 that the output count overflows (step A206; Yes), step A207 is skipped and the process proceeds to step A208.

  Then, in step A208, among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the update target special figure holding corresponding to the monitored start port switch (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a, etc.) is held (start memory). It is checked whether the number is less than the upper limit value (step A208), and processing for determining whether or not the special figure holding number is less than the upper limit value (step A209) is performed.

When it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is less than the upper limit (step A209; Yes), the special figure hold number (for example, special figure 1 hold number, etc.) to be updated is updated (+1). Processing (step A214) is performed.
Then, after preparing the decoration special figure reservation number command (MODE) of the start port switch to be monitored (for example, the start port 1 switch 36a) among the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a (step A215). Then, a decoration special figure hold number command (ACTION) corresponding to the special figure hold number is prepared (step A216), and a command setting process (step A217) is performed.
Subsequently, a process of calculating the address of the random number saving area corresponding to the special figure hold number (step A218) is performed, and the big hit random number is saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A219).

Next, the jackpot symbol random number of the starter switch to be monitored is extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area (step A220), and the corresponding variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are extracted and saved in the RWM random number save area. (Steps A221, A222, A223). Further, the falling lottery random number is extracted and saved in the random number saving area of the RWM (step A224).
That is, the RWM (RAM 111C in this embodiment) starts the right to execute the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the winning of the game ball in the start winning opening (start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37). A start storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number is stored.

  Subsequently, the jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the start port switch to be monitored is loaded, and the loaded value is prepared for use in the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) described later (step A225). Then, a special figure hold information determination process (step A226) is performed, and the special figure start port switch common process is terminated.

If it is determined in step A209 that the special figure hold number is not less than the upper limit (step A209; No), it is checked whether the input of the start port switch in step A202 is the input of the start port 1 switch 36a. (Step A210), it is determined whether or not the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (Step A211).
If it is determined in step A211 that the input is for the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; Yes), a special special figure hold number command (overflow command) is prepared (step A212), and command setting processing (step A213) ) To complete the special figure start port switch common process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A211 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A211; No), steps A212 and A213 are skipped, and the special drawing start port switch common process is terminated.

[Special figure hold information judgment processing]
Next, the details of the special figure hold information determination process (step A226) in the special figure start port switch common process (FIG. 12) will be described.
The special figure hold information determination process is a look-ahead process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure hold information determination process, first, it is checked whether the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common process is the input of the start port 2 switch 37a. (Step A231), it is determined whether or not the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (Step A232).
If it is determined in step A232 that the input of the start port 2 switch 37a is not input (step A232; No), the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is operating, that is, the normal variation winning device 37 is supporting (short time). It is determined whether it is in the operating state (step A233).

If it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is not being supported (step A233; No), it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in a big hit (special game state) (step A234).
If it is determined in step A234 that no big hit is made (step A234; No), a fall determination process (step A235) is performed to determine whether or not to win the fall lottery. The details of the fall determination process (step A235) will be described later.

  Next, it is determined whether or not there is fall information set when it is determined that the fall lottery is won in the fall determination process (step A236), and when it is determined that there is no fall information (step A236; No). A jackpot determination process (step A237) is performed for determining whether or not the acquired (extracted) jackpot random number value matches the jackpot determination value, and whether or not the determination result is a jackpot. Is determined (step A238).

That is, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (RWM) is a special result (big hit). Pre-determining means that is performed before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory is made.
Here, the game control device 100 serving as a pre-determination means has a plurality of determination values for determining the result of the variable display game based on the start memory corresponding to the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state). . For example, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening (start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37), the determination value corresponding to the probability state at the time of winning is used to determine the variation display game based on the start memory. It is configured to determine the result.
Specifically, for example, when a game ball wins during execution of the normal game state ST1, the first special normal game state ST5, and the second special normal game state ST6, it corresponds to the normal probability state (low probability state). Using the jackpot determination value thus determined, it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory is a jackpot.
Also, for example, when a game ball wins during the execution of the first special game state ST3 or the second special game state ST4, the special figure change based on the start memory is performed using the jackpot determination value corresponding to the high probability state. It is determined whether or not the result of the display game is a big hit.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A233 that the normally variable winning device 37 is being supported (step A233; Yes), when it is determined in step A234 that it is a big hit (step A234; Yes), or it falls in step A236. If it is determined that there is information (step A236; Yes), the special figure hold information determination process is terminated.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common processing is the start port 1 switch 36a, when the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or is a big hit, the start memory is stored in the start memory. The prefetch process for determining the corresponding result related information is not performed. In addition, even when the falling lottery is won, the prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start-up memory is not performed. Here, the fall information is set when it is determined that the start memory is won in the fall lottery, and this fall information is determined by the result related information corresponding to the start memory stored next to the start memory. It will be cleared before it is done.

If it is determined in step A232 that the input is the start port 2 switch 37a (step A232; Yes), the process proceeds to step A235 without performing the processes in steps A233 and A234, and thereafter. Perform the process.
In other words, when the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special figure start port switch common processing is the start port 2 switch 37a, the start is performed regardless of whether the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported or the big hit. A prefetching process for determining the result related information corresponding to the storage is performed. However, when there is the fall information, the prefetch process for determining the result related information corresponding to the start memory is not performed.

When it is determined in step A238 that the determination result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (step A238; Yes), the input of the start port switch according to step A202 of the special-purpose start port switch common process is the start port 1 switch 36a. Is checked (step A239), and it is determined whether or not the input is for the start port 1 switch 36a (step S240).
When it is determined in step A240 that the input is the start port 1 switch 36a (step A240; Yes), the big hit symbol random number check table 1 is set (step A241), and the process proceeds to step A243.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A240 that the input is not the start port 1 switch 36a (step A240; No), that is, if the input is the start port 2 switch 37a, the big hit symbol random number check table 2 is set. (Step A242), the process proceeds to Step A243.

  Next, a process of checking a big hit symbol random number based on the big hit symbol random number check table set in step A241 or step A242 and obtaining a winning information pointer corresponding to the big hit symbol random number (step A243), an address table of the big hit symbol table Is set (step A244), and the jackpot information table corresponding to the winning information pointer is acquired and set (step A245), and the process proceeds to step A247.

  If it is determined in step A238 that the determination result of the big hit determination process is not big hit (step A238; No), that is, if the determination result is out of order, a loss information table is set (step A246). The process proceeds to step A247.

Next, the symbol information is acquired from the information table set in step A245 or step A246 (step A247), and the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for RWM work (step A248).
Next, the start opening winning effect design command is acquired from the information table set in step A245 or step A246 (step A249), and the starting opening winning effect design command is saved in the winning effect design command area of the RWM (step A250). .

Next, of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, a process for preparing a start port winning flag for the start port switch to be monitored (step A251), and a target table for setting a start port winning effect command are prepared. Processing (step A252) is performed.
Next, a special figure information setting process (step A253) for setting special figure information set for the monitoring target start port, and a latter half fluctuation pattern setting process for setting a latter half fluctuation pattern among the fluctuation modes in the special figure fluctuation display game. (Step A254), a variation pattern setting process (step A255) for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game is performed. Note that each of the special figure information setting process in step A253, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A254, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A255 is a special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 17) and a special figure 2 fluctuation start described later. This is the same as the special figure information setting process, the latter half fluctuation pattern setting process, and the fluctuation pattern setting process in the process 2 (FIG. 18).

Next, a process for calculating and preparing a fluctuation command (MODE) corresponding to the first half fluctuation number obtained in the fluctuation pattern setting process in step A255 (step A256), and a second half fluctuation number obtained in the second half fluctuation pattern setting process in step A254. Processing for preparing a value as a variation command (ACTION) (step A257) and command setting processing (step A258) are performed.
Next, a process for loading and preparing a start opening prize effect symbol command from the RWM winning effect symbol command area (step A259) and a command setting process (step A260) are performed, and the special figure holding information determination process is terminated.

In this way, the variation command (start opening prize effect command) is prepared in step A256 and step A257, and the starting opening prize effect symbol command is prepared in step A259, so that the result related information corresponding to the start memory is stored. The determination result (prefetching result) can be notified to the effect control device 300 before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory, and in particular, the special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41. It is possible to notify the player of the result related information before the start timing of the special figure variation display game by changing the game.
Note that the timing for determining in advance the random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is not limited to the start prize when the start memory is generated (when the game ball is won to the start prize opening), but also to the start memory. It may be any time before the variable display game based on the game. In addition, if the random number is determined in advance at a timing other than the start winning prize, whether it is a big hit using a judgment value (big hit judgment value) corresponding to the probability state at the time of judgment instead of the probability state at the time of winning. It may be determined whether or not.

[Falling judgment process]
Next, the details of the fall determination process (step A235) in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 13) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, in the fall determination process, first, it is determined whether or not it is at a high probability (high probability state) (step A271).

If it is determined in step A271 that the probability is not high (step A271; No), the fall determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A271 that the probability is high (step A271; Yes), a process of setting a lower limit determination value (step A272), and whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value is checked. Processing (step A273) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A274).
Here, winning the falling lottery means that the falling lottery random number matches the falling determination value. The falling judgment value is a plurality of consecutive values, and the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit judgment value that is the lower limit value of the falling judgment value and not more than the upper limit judgment value that is the upper limit value of the falling judgment value. In addition, it is determined that the falling lottery is won.

If it is determined in step S274 that the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A274; Yes), that is, if it is not a win, the falling determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A274 that the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A274; No), the process of setting the upper limit determination value (step A275), the value of the falling lottery random number is determined as the upper limit determination. A process of checking whether the value is equal to or smaller than the value is performed (step A276), and it is determined whether the value of the falling lottery random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value (step A277).

If it is determined in step A277 that the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A277; No), that is, if it is not winning, the falling determination process ends.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A277 that the value of the falling lottery random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value (step A276; Yes), that is, in the case of winning, the falling information is saved in the work setting information area. (Step A277), a process for preparing a fall information command (Step A278) and a command setting process (Step A279) are performed, and the fall determination process is terminated.
In other words, the game control device 100 uses the result of the falling lottery corresponding to the variation display game (special figure variation display game) based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (RWM) to indicate the result of the variation display game based on the start memory. Pre-falling lottery means for determining in advance before execution.

[Special figure routine processing]
Next, the details of the special figure routine process (step A9) in the special figure game process (FIG. 10) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the special figure normal processing, first, it is checked whether the special figure 2 hold number (second start memory number) is 0 (step A301), and the special figure 2 hold number is 0. It is determined whether or not there is (step A302).

If it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold number is 0 (step A302; Yes), it is checked whether the special figure 1 hold number (first start storage number) is 0 (step A303). ), It is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding number is 0 (step A304).
If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold number is 0 (step A304; Yes), it is checked whether the customer waiting demo has already started (step A305), and the customer waiting demo has started. (Step A306).

If it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demo has not been started (step A306; No), a customer waiting demo flag is saved in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A307) to prepare a customer waiting demo command. Processing (step A308) and command setting processing (step A309) are performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A306 that the customer waiting demonstration has already been started (step A306; Yes), the processes in steps A307, A308, and A309 have already been executed, and thus these processes are not performed. Control goes to step A310.
Then, a special figure normal process transition setting process 1 (step A310) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process, specifically, a process number “0” related to the special figure normal process is set in the table. A process for setting a flag (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) or the like for defining a winning mouth fraud monitoring period is performed, and the special figure routine processing is terminated.

If it is determined in step A302 that the special figure 2 hold number is not 0 (step A302; No), special figure 2 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A311) is performed. Details of the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (step A311) will be described later.
Then, a special figure changing process transition setting process (step A312) for preparing a table (for the second special figure) for transferring to the special figure changing process, specifically, the special figure changing process is included in the table. Process number “1”, information related to the end of the customer waiting demo, test signal during the fluctuation of the second special figure, information for controlling the second special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 2 display 52 (for example, The special figure 2 display 52 is changed, a flag, an initial value of a timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 display 52, and the like are set.

If it is determined in step A304 that the special figure 1 hold count is not 0 (step A304; No), special figure 1 fluctuation start processing 1 (step A313) is performed. Details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step A313) will be described later.
Then, a special chart fluctuation process transition setting process (step A314) for preparing a table (for the first special chart) for shifting to the special chart fluctuation process, specifically, the special chart fluctuation process is included in the table. Processing number “1”, information related to the end of the customer waiting demonstration, test signal related to the fluctuation of the first special figure, information for controlling the first special figure fluctuation display game in the special figure 1 display 51 (for example, The special figure 1 display 51 is changed, a flag relating to the fluctuation of the special figure 1 display 51, the initial value of the timer of the blinking period of the special figure 1 display 51, etc.) is set, and the special figure normal processing is terminated.

  In this way, the special figure 2 hold count in step A301 and step A302 is checked before the special figure 1 hold count in step A303 and step A304, so that the special figure 2 hold count is not zero. In this case, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A311) is executed. That is, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a game execution control means for executing and controlling a variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the start memory stored in the start memory means (RWM).

[Special Figure 1 Change Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (step A313) in the above-described special figure usual process (FIG. 15) will be described.
The special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the first special figure fluctuation display game.

As shown in FIG. 16, in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1, first, a fall lottery process (step A321) for determining whether or not a fall lottery is won is performed. The details of the falling lottery process (step A321) will be described later.
Next, 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 variation display game is a big hit. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines whether or not the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) is a special result (big hit).

Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A323) relating to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (first special figure stop symbol), the special figure 1 stop symbol number (first special figure stop symbol number) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A324).
Next, after loading the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process (step A325), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A326). .

Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A327), and the special figure 1 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A328).
Next, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A329), and special figure information setting processing (step A330) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the first special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A331) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation pattern for setting the variation aspect of the first special figure variation display game. A setting process (step A332) is performed.

Subsequently, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A333) for setting the fluctuation start information of the first special figure is performed, and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process is ended.
Here, in the change start information setting process (step A333), a change pattern command including information on the change pattern of the special figure change display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to stop symbol pattern information related to the special figure change display game, A decoration special figure 1 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Start Processing 1]
Next, the details of the special figure 2 variation start process 1 (step A311) in the special figure usual process (FIG. 15) will be described.
The special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 is a process performed at the start of the second special figure fluctuation display game.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1, first, a fall lottery process (step A341) for determining whether or not a fall lottery is won is performed. The details of the falling lottery process (step A341) will be described later.
Next, a big hit flag 2 setting process (step A342) for setting shift information and big hit information to the big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is a big hit. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines whether or not the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) is a special result (big hit).

Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A343) related to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (second special figure stop symbol), the special figure 2 stop symbol number (second special figure stop symbol number) Is saved in the output data area of the test signal (step A344).
Next, after loading the stop symbol pattern information (symbol information) set in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process (step A345), the symbol information is saved in the symbol information area for work of the RWM (step A346). .

Next, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is set and prepared (step A347), and the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is saved in the fluctuation symbol discrimination flag area of the RWM (step A348).
Next, a table relating to the setting of the special figure second half fluctuation is prepared (step A349), and special figure information setting processing (step A350) for setting special figure information is performed.
Next, among the variation modes in the second special figure variation display game, after performing the latter half variation pattern setting process (step A351) for setting the latter half variation pattern, the variation pattern for setting the variation aspect of the second special figure variation display game. A setting process (step A352) is performed.

Subsequently, the fluctuation start information setting process (step A353) for setting the fluctuation start information of the second special figure is performed, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process is ended.
Here, in the change start information setting process (step A353), a change pattern command including information on the change pattern of the special figure change display game, a decoration special figure command corresponding to stop symbol pattern information related to the special figure change display game, A decoration special figure 2 hold number command (decoration special figure hold number command) related to the decoration special figure start storage display displayed on the display device 41 is prepared. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 300 later.

[Falling lottery processing]
Next, details of the falling lottery process (step A321) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 16) and the falling lottery process (step A341) in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process 1 (FIG. 17) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18, in the falling lottery process, first, a falling lottery random number is loaded from the RWM random number saving area and prepared (step A361).
Next, it is determined whether or not it is a high probability (high probability state) (step A362).

If it is determined in step A362 that the probability is not high (step A362; No), a process (step A370) for clearing the random number save area in which the falling lottery random number loaded in step A361 has been saved is performed. The falling lottery process ends.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step A362 that the probability is high (step A362; Yes), a process of setting a lower limit determination value (step A363), and checks whether the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value. Processing (step A364) is performed to determine whether or not the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A365).

If it is determined in step A365 that the value of the falling lottery random number is less than the lower limit determination value (step A365; Yes), that is, if the winning lottery random number is not winning, the save area of the falling lottery random number is cleared to 0 (step A370). To finish the falling lottery process.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A365 that the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than the lower limit determination value (step A365; No), the process of setting the upper limit determination value (step A366), the value of the falling lottery random number is determined as the upper limit determination. A process of checking whether the value is equal to or smaller than the value (step A367) is performed, and it is determined whether the value of the falling lottery random number is equal to or smaller than the upper limit determination value (step A368).

If it is determined in step A368 that the value of the falling lottery random number is not less than or equal to the upper limit determination value (step A368; No), that is, if the winning lottery random number is not winning, a process of clearing the save area of the falling lottery random number to 0 (step A370) Then, the falling lottery process is completed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A368 that the value of the falling lottery random number is equal to or less than the upper limit determination value (step A368; Yes), that is, in the case of winning, a fall information setting process (step A369) is performed. A process of clearing the falling lottery random number saving area to 0 (step A370) is performed, and the falling lottery process is terminated.
That is, when the game control device 100 is in a high probability state, a falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for making a transition to the normal probability state with a predetermined probability every time the variable display game (special figure variable display game) is executed. Eggplant.

[Fall information setting processing]
Next, details of the fall time information setting process (step A369) in the fall lottery process (FIG. 18) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 19, in the fall time information setting process, first, a process (step A381) of saving the number in the low probability state (in the normal probability state) in the game state display number area, the special figure game mode flag area In addition, processing for saving the special figure low probability flag (step A382) is performed, processing for saving the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A383), and command setting processing (step A384) are performed. By this processing, information for setting the probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state) is set.

Next, it is determined whether or not the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is in operation, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state) (step A385).
When it is determined in step A385 that the normal variation winning device 37 is not supported (step A385; No), that is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the short-time operation state but the normal operation state, The fall information setting process is terminated. Therefore, for example, after the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment), the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is executed. Because the production table is not changed as it is in the normal production table, the production mode is not changed to the normal production, and the fall production etc. are not performed, so that the player has won the fall lottery. It is unrecognizable.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A385 that the normally variable prize-winning device 37 is being supported (step A385; Yes), the pending start-up memory information is determined in the low probability state (in the normal probability state). The value is rechecked (step A386). Specifically, it is checked whether or not the jackpot random number value stored in correspondence with the start memory is a jackpot depending on whether or not the jackpot determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state) matches. To do. Whether there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the start special map change display game (the special map change display game won in the falling lottery) It is determined whether or not (step A387).
In other words, the game control device 100 serving as a pre-determination means uses the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state) at the time of executing the variable display game (special figure variable display game) won in the falling lottery. It is configured to determine again the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the variable display game won in the falling lottery (the execution right of the variable display game won in the falling lottery). Has been.

If it is determined in step A387 that there is a start memory determined to be a big hit (step A387; Yes), that is, the start corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be started (the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery) When there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memories stored after the memory, a process for setting a highly accurate production continuation command (step A388) and a command setting process (step A389) are performed. The fall time information setting process is completed.
Then, the high-definition effect continuation command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the command transmission process (step S54) of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 7). As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 shifts from the first special gaming state ST3 to the second special normal gaming state ST6, and the probability state of the special figure display game changes from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability) State), but the high-probability effect is continued after the next special figure variation display game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A387 that there is no start memory determined to be a big hit (step A387; No), that is, a special figure fluctuation display game to be started (a special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery) If there is no start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memory stored after the start memory to be performed, processing for setting a low-accuracy effect transition command (step A390), command setting processing (step A391) ) To finish the fall-time information setting process.
Then, the low-accuracy effect transition command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the command transmission process (step S54) of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 7). As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 transitions from the first special gaming state ST3 to the first special normal gaming state ST5, and the probability state of the special figure display game changes from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). ) And the effect mode is switched from the high probability effect to the low probability effect.

[Big hits end processing]
Next, the details of the big hit end process (step A15) in the above-described special figure game process (FIG. 10) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the jackpot end process, first, a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the external information output data area (step A401), and a signal related to the start of high probability is saved in the test signal output data area. Processing (step A402), processing for saving the high probability number in the game state display number area (step A403), processing for saving the common figure high probability & power support flag in the normal game mode flag area (step A404) )I do.

Next, a process for saving the high probability & short time flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step A405), a process for saving the probability information command (high probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A406), a time fluctuation frequency area The processing for saving the initial value of the number of short-time fluctuations (100 in the present embodiment) (step A407), the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A408) for preparing a table for shifting to the special figure normal process, The jackpot end process ends.
Here, in the special figure normal process transition setting process (step A408), a processing number “0” relating to the special figure normal process and a flag that prescribes a special prize opening fraud monitoring period (big prize opening fraud monitoring information) are included in the table. The process which sets etc. is performed.

With the above processing, after the end of the special gaming state ST2, the first special gaming state ST3 is entered, the probability state becomes a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is shortened regardless of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. It becomes an operation state.
In other words, after the special game state ST2 ends, the game control device 100 sets the normal probability state (low) as the probability state in which the result of the change display game (special view change display game) becomes a special result (big hit). Probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state higher than the probability state).

  Next, control in the effect control device 300 will be described. As described above, the effect control device 300 includes the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 that performs video control under the control of the main control microcomputer 311.

[1st main processing]
The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 performs the 1st main process shown in FIG.
In this 1st main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed.
In the process at the start of the program, first, interrupts are prohibited (step B11), the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B12), and a CPU initialization process (step B13) for initializing the CPU is performed.

  Next, an initial value of the RAM is set (step B14), random number initialization processing (step B15) for initializing random numbers is performed, various interrupt timers are started (step B16), and interrupts are permitted (step B17). ).

Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing.
In this loop processing, first, WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B18), effect button input processing (step B19) for creating input information from an input signal (rising edge) based on the operation of the effect button 25, and falling When a start memory that is determined to be a big hit occurs during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the lottery, the effect in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed is changed from the fall notification effect to the fall non-notification effect. The effect change process (step B20) is performed.

  Next, a game control command analysis process (step B21) is performed. In this game control command analysis process (step B21), it is determined whether or not a command related to a game transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 has been correctly received. Processing to classify commands for processing.

  Next, a test mode process (step B22), which is a process related to a test mode for testing the display device 41, the decoration device, the rendering device, and the like, is performed. When the test mode is set by the test mode process (step B22), the subsequent game-related processes are not performed. However, in the test mode, when performing display on the display device 41, sound output from the speaker, light emission of the LED of the decoration device, operation of the effect device, etc., processing for controlling these (sound control processing (described later)) Control is performed in step B26), decoration control processing (step B27), and motor / SOL control processing (step B28)). Note that the test mode is terminated when the gaming machine 10 is powered off.

Next, a scene control process (step B23) related to the control of game effects is performed. Details of the scene control process (step B23) will be described later.
Next, based on an error notification command transmitted from the game control device 100 when an error occurs in the gaming machine 10, a gaming machine error monitoring process (step B24) for performing a corresponding notification is performed. Here, the display on the display device 41 for performing the corresponding notification, the sound output from the speaker, the light emission of the LED of the decoration device, the operation of the effect device, and the like are processing for controlling these (sound control described later) Control is performed in the process (step B26), the decoration control process (step B27), and the motor / SOL control process (step B28)).

Next, an effect command editing process (step B25) for editing a command to be output to the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 is performed, and a sound control process for performing control related to the output of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b). (Step B26) is performed.
Next, a decoration control process (step B27) for controlling the LEDs of the panel decoration device 42 and the frame decoration device 18, and a motor / SOL control process (step B28) for controlling the motor and solenoid of the panel effect device 44 and the frame effect device 45. )I do.
Next, a random number update process (step B29) for updating the random number that determines the details of the variation mode of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the WDT (step B18).

[2nd main processing]
The video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 performs a 2nd main process shown in FIG.
In the 2nd main process, the process at the start of the program is first performed.
In the process at the start of the program, first, a CPU initialization process (step B31) for initializing the CPU is performed, the RAM is cleared to 0 (step B32), and an initial value of the RAM is set (step B33).

Next, VDP initialization processing (step B34) for initializing VDP is performed, and various interrupts are permitted (step B35).
Next, initialization processing (step B36) of various control devices is performed, and screen drawing is permitted (step B37).

Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing.
In this loop processing, first, the system cycle wait flag is cleared (step B38), and it is determined whether or not the system cycle wait flag is 1 (step B39). The system cycle is a cycle for switching between two buffers for temporarily storing image data. When the switching is enabled, the system cycle flag is “1”. Until the system cycle wait flag becomes 1, the determination whether the system cycle wait flag is 1 is repeated (step B39). When the system cycle wait flag becomes 1 (step B39; Yes), WDT (watchdog timer) is cleared (step B40), the normal game process (step B41) is performed, and the process returns to the process of clearing the system cycle waiting flag (step B38).

[Normal game processing]
Next, details of the normal game process (step B41) in the 2nd main process (FIG. 22) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal game process, first, a received command check process (step B51) is performed. In this received command check process (step B51), it is determined whether or not the command transmitted from the 1st CPU has been correctly received. Performs command segmentation.

Next, background processing for setting the background (step B52), reel control / display processing (step B53), which is display control processing relating to the variation of the identification information in the decorative special figure fluctuation display game, special figure 1 hold display 54 and special special display. FIG. 2 Hold display processing (step B54) for setting the display of the decorative special figure hold number displayed on the display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the hold display 55 (step B55). )I do.
Next, scene control / display processing (step B56) for determining display contents is performed based on the received command. In the scene control / display process (step B56), settings such as a notice character and display priority are set.
Next, the ROM data is transferred to the buffer set in the RAM, and the display system process (step B57) for performing the actual display process is performed, and the normal game process is terminated.

[Scene control processing]
Next, details of the scene control process (step B23) in the first main process (FIG. 21) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 24, in the scene control process, it is first determined whether or not the test mode is in effect (step B61).

If it is determined in step B61 that the test mode is being executed (step B61; Yes), the scene control process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B61 that the test mode is not in effect (step B61; No), it is determined whether a scene change command has been received (step B62). Here, the scene change commands are various commands related to the game transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300.

  If it is determined in step B62 that a scene change command has been received (step B62; Yes), the game state to be updated (current game state) is acquired (step B63), and it is determined whether the command is a valid command. Determine (step B64). Here, in the determination of whether or not the command is valid (step B64), it is determined whether or not the received scene change command is valid for the acquired current gaming state.

  If it is determined in step B64 that the command is valid (step B64; Yes), the received command is saved (step B65), and an effect request flag indicating that it is time to change the scene is set ( Step B66), a branch process (step B67) is performed based on the command identifier of the received command.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B62 that a scene change command has not been received (step B62; No), or if it is determined in step B64 that the command has not been valid (step B64; No), it is received. Branch processing based on the command identifier of the command thus executed (step B67). In this case, a branch is performed based on the identifier of the command that was most recently valid.

In the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process to be executed based on the received command is selected.
When a power-on command is received, a power-on process (step B68) for performing a process necessary when the power is turned on is performed.
When a power failure recovery command is received, a power failure recovery (other than waiting for a customer) process (step B69) is performed to perform processing necessary at the time of power failure recovery.
When a customer waiting demo command is received, a customer waiting process (step B70) for performing processing related to the display of the customer waiting demo is performed.

In addition, when a variation pattern command is received, a variation processing (step B71) for performing processing related to the execution of the decoration special figure variation display game is performed.
Here, in the process during change (step B71), information necessary for playing the decoration special figure change display game is set. In setting the information necessary for playing the decoration special figure variation display game, for example, information included in the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control device 100 (whether it is a big hit, mode information, variation pattern information, etc.) Based on this, the production (variation pattern, variation time, etc.) is set.

When a symbol stop command is received, a symbol stop process (step B72), which is a process for stopping the variation display of the identification information in the decorative special symbol variation display game and displaying the result mode, is performed.
Here, in the symbol stop process (step B72), the stop display time of the result in the decorative special symbol variation display game is set.

When a fanfare command is received, a fanfare process (step B73), which is a process related to the start of the special game state, is performed.
In addition, when the large entry / release n-th command is received, an in-round process (step B74), which is a process related to a round game, is performed.
When an interval command is received, an interval process (step B75) that is a process related to an interval between rounds is performed.
When an ending command is received, an ending process (step B76), which is a process related to the end of the special gaming state, is performed. Here, the ending process includes a process for setting a time reduction flag and the number of time reduction fluctuations.

Then, after performing each of the above-described processes selected by the branch process based on the command identifier (step B67), a process based on a command that is not immediately reflected in the video is performed.
In this process, first, a symbol command receiving process (step B77) for performing a process based on a decorative special symbol command including information related to a stop symbol of the special symbol variable display game is performed.
Subsequently, a hold number command reception process (step B78) is performed for performing processing based on a hold number command (special figure 1 hold number command, special figure 2 hold number command) including information related to increase / decrease of the start memory.
Next, a prefetch command including a result of a prefetch process for determining the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory in advance before the execution of the special figure variation display game (start opening prize presentation command, start opening prize presentation symbol command) , Prefetch command reception processing (step B79) for performing processing based on the fall information command).
Next, a probability information command receiving process (step B80) for performing a process based on a probability information command (falling information command, probability information command (low probability, high probability)) including information on the probability state is performed, and the scene control process is performed. finish.

[Falling effect processing]
Next, details of the drop effect process, which is a process included in the changing process (step B71) in the scene control process (FIG. 24), will be described.
As shown in FIG. 25, in the fall effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a low-accuracy effect transition flag set in step B97 described later is on (step B91).

  If it is determined in step B91 that the low-accuracy performance transition flag is not on (step B91; No), the high-accuracy performance continuation command set in step A388 of the above-described falling time information setting process (FIG. 19) is received. It is determined whether or not (step B92).

  If it is determined in step B92 that a highly accurate effect continuation command has been received (step B92; Yes), a highly accurate effect table is set (step B93). As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 shifts from the first special gaming state ST3 to the second special normal gaming state ST6, and the probability state of the special figure display game changes from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability) State), but the high-accuracy production (high-probability production) performed based on the production pattern determined based on the high-definition production table is continued after the next special-figure display game.

  Next, whether or not the big hit hold is exhausted when the short-time fluctuation count becomes 0 or less, that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is the number of executions of the special figure variable display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2. It is determined whether or not the digestion is performed after reaching the specified number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) (step B94). Here, the number of short-time fluctuations is for managing the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. Here, for convenience, the number of short-time fluctuations is assumed to be “0 or less”. However, in the processing of steps B124 and B129 of the fluctuation number management process (FIG. 27) described later, if the number of short-time fluctuations = 0, −1 is updated. Since the value (number of short-time fluctuations) is not set in the short-time fluctuation counter, the number of short-time fluctuations does not actually become “0 or less”.

In step B94, when it is determined that the big hit hold is exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; Yes), that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is after the special gaming state ST2 ends. If the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is exhausted after reaching the specified number of times, the high-probability effect will continue until the start memory determined to be the big hit is exhausted. The process to be performed (step B95) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B102. And this normal time production postponement flag is cleared when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit ends.
In addition, as described above, if the high-probability effect is simulated continuously (continuously) even if the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 exceeds the specified number, the normal variation The short-time operation state of the winning device 37 ends when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B94 that the big hit hold is not exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; No), that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is after the end of the special gaming state ST2. When the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is digested before the predetermined number of times is reached, step B95 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B102.

  If it is determined in step B92 that the high-precision production continuation command has not been received (step B92; No), the low-precision production set in step A390 of the above-described fall time information setting process (FIG. 19). It is determined whether or not a migration command has been received (step B96).

  If it is determined in step B96 that a low-accuracy effect transition command has been received (step B96; Yes), a process for setting the low-accuracy effect transition flag to ON (step B97) and a process for setting a fall effect execution table (step B97). Step B98) is performed. As a result, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). Then, as a low-probability effect, first, a fall effect is performed based on the effect pattern determined based on the fall effect execution table, and it is notified that the fall lottery has been won.

Next, a process of resetting the history big hit history data (step B99) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B102.
Here, the history data of the big jackpot (number of continuations of the big jackpot) is updated by the fanfare process (step B73) in the above-described scene control process (FIG. 24), and during the special gaming state ST2 (during the round) or the short-time operation This is used to display “currently in a row!” Displayed on the display device 41 during the state.
That is, the production control device 300 serves as a continuation number notifying unit that counts the number of occurrences of the special gaming state ST2 that has occurred in the high probability state as the continuation number and notifies the player.

If it is determined that the high-definition effect continuation command is received (step B92; Yes), the process of resetting the consecutive big hit history data (step B99) is not performed. When the effect corresponding to the high probability state (high probability effect) is continued, the history data of the consecutive big hits is not reset and is updated as it is.
In other words, the effect control device 300 serving as the continuation number notification means, when the special gaming state ST2 ends, when the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state) in accordance with the result of the falling lottery, When the special game state ST2 occurs again after that, the number of continuations is updated. On the other hand, even if the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state due to the result of the falling lottery, When an effect (high probability effect) corresponding to the high probability state is performed by the control device 300), the number of continuations is updated without being reset.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B96 that the low-accuracy effect transition command has not been received (step B96; No), the process of steps B97, B98, B99 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B102.

  If it is determined in step B91 that the low-accuracy production transition flag is on (step B91; Yes), the low-confidence production transition flag is cleared (step B100), and the low-confidence production transition flag is cleared. The process (step B101) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B102. As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 transitions from the first special gaming state ST3 to the first special normal gaming state ST5, and an effect determined based on the low probability performance table after the fall effect as a low probability effect. Production with low probability is performed based on the pattern.

In other words, the effect control device 300 as the effect control means is determined based on a plurality of effect patterns (an effect pattern determined based on the normal effect table, an effect pattern determined based on the highly accurate effect table, and a fall effect execution table). Effect pattern corresponding to the probability state can be selected from the effect pattern determined based on the effect pattern and the low probability time effect table), and the effect corresponding to the probability state can be executed.
In addition, when there is a start memory determined to give a special result (big hit) by the pre-determination means (game control device 100), the effect control device 300 is a variation display game (special figure variation display game) that is won by the falling lottery. Is executed, even if the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), high-definition effect continuation means for performing an effect corresponding to the high probability state is made.
In the present embodiment, the tables to be set (the normal time effect table, the high-accuracy time effect table, the falling effect execution table, and the low-accuracy time effect table) are updated until another table is newly set. It is supposed to continue to be used.

  Next, a process of clearing PB information, which is information related to the input of the effect button 25 (step B102), a movable body request set process (step B103), and a variation pattern information setting for setting the execution mode of the decorative special figure variation display game Processing (step B104) and random number seed initialization processing (step B105) are performed.

Next, a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern is set (step B106).
Here, the scene sequence table is a table for managing the execution timing and time of various displays such as the start and stop of the variable display and the display of the effect character in the decoration special figure variable display game. In the scene sequence table, the execution order of a plurality of scenes in which execution contents and time are defined is set, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed by sequentially executing the scenes according to the scene sequence table.

  Next, a variation number management process (step B107) for managing the number of times the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game, etc., and the variation time of the decoration special figure variation display game are set in the update timer. The fluctuation time setting process (step B108) is performed, and the fall effect process is terminated.

[Variation pattern information setting process]
Next, details of the variation pattern information setting process (step B104) in the above-described fall effect process (FIG. 25) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 26, in the variation pattern information setting process, first, stop symbol information of the special diagram variation display game is acquired (step B111), and the hold information that is information related to the start memory is saved (step B112).

  Next, the game state such as the probability state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37, the effect mode, etc. is acquired (step B113), and the effect information stored in the start storage area is acquired (step B114). Here, the effect information is information set for the start memory for executing the continuous effect when the continuous effect based on the pre-read information is executed.

  Next, a stop pattern of the decorative special figure variation display game is set (step B115), a variation pattern corresponding to the command is determined based on the game state and the effect information (step B116), and the variation pattern information setting process is terminated. To do. By this process, the variation pattern of the decorative special figure variation display game is determined.

[Variation frequency management process]
Next, the details of the fluctuation frequency management process (step B107) in the above-described fall effect process (FIG. 25) will be described.
As shown in FIG. 27, in the variation count management process, first, it is checked whether or not there is a time reduction flag that is set when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a time reduction operation state (step B121). It is determined whether or not there is a flag (step B122).

If it is determined in step B122 that there is no time reduction flag (step B122; No), that is, if the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state, the variation count management process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B122 that there is a time reduction flag (step B122; Yes), that is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time reduction operation state, the time reduction variation count is updated by -1. (Step B123), it is determined whether or not the number of time fluctuations is 0 (Step B124).

If it is determined in step B124 that the number of short-time fluctuations is not 0 (step B124; No), that is, the number of executions of the special figure change display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is the prescribed number (100 in this embodiment). If not reached, the -1 updated value (time fluctuation number) is set in the time fluctuation number counter (step B129), and the fluctuation number management process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B124 that the number of short-time fluctuations is 0 (step B124; Yes), that is, the number of executions of the special figure change display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is the prescribed number (100 in this embodiment). When the number of times has reached (times), it is determined whether or not there is a normal effect postponement flag set in step B95 of the above-described fall effect processing (FIG. 25) (step B125).

When it is determined in step B125 that there is no normal time postponement flag (step B125; No), that is, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 is the specified number (100 in this embodiment). When the start memory determined to be a big hit is not put on hold at the time of reaching, the normal performance table is set (step B126), and the process proceeds to step B127. Thereby, a normal effect is performed based on the effect pattern determined based on the normal time effect table.
Therefore, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 has reached the specified number of times, if it is determined that there is no normal effect postponement flag, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is The same normal performance table is set regardless of whether the winning lottery is won or not.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B125 that there is a normal time postponement flag (step B125; Yes), that is, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is the specified number (100 in this embodiment). If the starting memory determined to be a big hit is put on hold at the time of reaching (times), step B126 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B127. Thereby, even if the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number of times, if the start memory determined to be a big hit is undigested, the normal performance table is set. Therefore, since the high-definition time production table remains set, the high-probability production is performed continuously (continuously) in a pseudo manner.

Next, a process for setting the special figure fluctuation number counter (setting 0) (step B127) and a process for clearing the time-short flag (step B128) are performed, and the fluctuation number management process is terminated. Here, the special figure fluctuation display counter is a counter that counts the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game executed after the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number. .
Therefore, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number of times, regardless of whether or not the falling lottery is won, the short-time operation state of the normal variation prize winning device 37 (with ordinary power support) ) Ends.

[Direction change processing]
Next, details of the effect changing process (step B20) in the first main process (FIG. 21) will be described.
In the effect change process, when a start memory determined to be a big hit during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the effect in the special figure fluctuation display game is executed from the fall notification effect during the execution. Change to the fall non-notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 28, in the effect changing process, first, it is determined whether or not the falling fluctuation is occurring, that is, whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is changing (step B141). .
If it is determined in step B141 that the falling change is not in progress (step B141; No), that is, if the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is not changing, the effect changing process is terminated.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B141 that the falling change is in progress (step B141; Yes), that is, if the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is changing, it is determined that the big hit is held (the big win It is determined whether or not the jackpot command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the occurrence of the special drawing change display game won in the falling lottery is received when the start-up memory has been generated ( Step B142). Here, the jackpot command is sent from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the determination result of the jackpot determination processing is determined to be a big hit in step A238 of the special figure hold information determination processing (FIG. 13) described above. Sent.
In step B142, it is determined whether or not the jackpot command transmitted in the special figure hold information determination process (FIG. 13) performed during the fall change is received. Since the probability state of the special figure variation display game during the fall fluctuation is the normal probability state (low probability state), the big hit command is transmitted when it is judged that the big hit is made using the judgment value corresponding to the normal probability state. It can be said that it was made.

If it is determined in step B142 that the jackpot command has not been received (step B142; No), the effect changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B142 that the jackpot command has been received (step B142; Yes), is the fall effect execution table set in step B98 of the above-described fall effect process (FIG. 25) being set? It is determined whether or not (step B143). With this process, it is possible to determine whether or not a plurality of big hits are held (starting memory determined to be big wins) during execution of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery. That is, when the processing of step B143 is performed in association with the occurrence of the second and subsequent jackpot hold, the high-definition-time production table is already set in step B145 described later when the first jackpot hold has occurred. Because it is set, whether or not the processing of step B143 is performed in association with the occurrence of the first jackpot hold by determining the set table, the second or later jackpot hold occurs It is possible to determine whether or not this is being done.

When it is determined in step B143 that the fall effect execution table is not being set (step B143; No), that is, when step B143 is performed in association with occurrence of the second or subsequent jackpot hold. Then, the effect changing process is terminated. As a result, if a plurality of big hits hold (starting memory determined to be a big hit) occurs during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the presentation is changed in the second and subsequent big hit holds Instead, a fall effect is performed and it is notified that the fall lottery has been won.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step B143 that the fall effect execution table is being set (step B143; Yes), that is, when the step B143 is performed due to the occurrence of the first jackpot hold. Then, it is determined whether or not the first half variation display game constituting the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is being executed (step B144).

  When it is determined in step B144 that the first half variation display game is not being executed (step B144; No), that is, when the second half variation display game constituting the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is being executed. Then, the effect changing process is terminated. As a result, when the second half fluctuation has already been performed, the falling effect is performed as it is, and it is notified that the falling lottery has been won.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step B144 that the first-half variation display game is being executed (step B144; Yes), a highly accurate production table is set (step B145), and based on the highly accurate production table. The determined second half fluctuation pattern is set (step B146). As a result, the set fluctuation pattern is changed from a fluctuation pattern for notifying the fall to a fluctuation pattern for not reporting the fall.
In other words, the production control device 300 as the production control means has a new start memory stored in the start storage means (RWM) during execution of the fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) won in the falling lottery. If the new start memory is a start memory determined to have a special result (big hit) by the prior determination means (game control device 100), the effect to be performed in the running variable display game corresponds to the winning. Production changing means for switching from production (falling production) to production (high probability production) corresponding to a high probability state is performed.

Next, whether or not the jackpot hold is exhausted when the time variation number becomes 0 or less, that is, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is the prescribed number (100 in this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not the start memory determined to be the big hit is digested (step B147).
In step B147, when it is determined that the big hit hold is exhausted when the short-time variation count becomes 0 or less (step B147; Yes), that is, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is defined. When the start memory determined to be the big hit is exhausted after the number of times is reached, a process for setting a normal effect postponement flag (step B148) is performed, and the effect change process is terminated. And this normal time production postponement flag is cleared when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit ends. As a result, the normal effect is postponed and the high-probability effect is continued until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit.
In other words, the production control device 300 serving as the high-definition production continuation unit is configured to perform a production corresponding to the high probability state in a pseudo manner after the production is switched by the production change unit (production control device 300).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B147 that the big hit hold is not consumed when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B147; No), that is, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is performed. If the start memory determined to be a big hit is reached before the specified number of times is reached, step B148 is skipped and the effect changing process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 30 and FIG. 31 show an example of a time chart when executing various processes as described above in the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 30, the jackpot hold to be digested after the execution of the special drawing variation display game won in the falling lottery is performed until the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, and the special figure won in the falling lottery. An example of a time chart in the case where it does not occur during execution of the first half variation display game constituting the variation display game is shown.

  First, when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery starts (t1), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).

  Next, when the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery stops (t2), the production mode is switched from the high probability production to the low probability production, and the fall production is performed first, and it is notified that the fall lottery is won. Is done.

  Next, when the number of executions of the special figure change display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment) (t3), the effect mode is switched from the low probability effect to the normal effect. In addition, the probability state of the normal-variation display game is switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is changed from the short-time operation state (with general power support) to the normal operation state ( Switch to “No support”.

  In FIG. 31, the jackpot hold to be digested after the execution of the special drawing fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is made by the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, or the special figure won in the falling lottery. An example of a time chart when it occurs during the execution of the first half variation display game constituting the variation display game is shown. Note that the jackpot hold is consumed before the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment).

  First, when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery starts (t11), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). However, a big hit hold is generated by the start of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery and a high-precision effect continuation command is transmitted from the game control device 100, or the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery During the execution of the first half-variable display game, the big hit hold occurs, the big hit command is transmitted from the game control device 100, and the high-accuracy performance table is set accordingly, so that the special figure won in the falling lottery Even if the fluctuation of the fluctuation display game is stopped, the production mode is not switched to the high probability production, and the high probability production is continuously performed until the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the jackpot holding is stopped.

  Next, when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the jackpot hold is stopped (step t12), the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is switched from the normal probability state (low probability state) to the high probability state, and the high probability effect. Ends. In addition, the probability state of the normal-variation display game is switched from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is changed from the short-time operation state (with general power support) to the normal operation state ( Switch to “No support”. Thereafter, the special result mode is derived, a big hit occurs, and the state shifts to the special gaming state ST2.

  Next, FIGS. 33 and 34 show display examples on the display device 41 when various processes as described above in the present embodiment are executed.

  In FIG. 33, the jackpot hold to be digested after the execution of the special drawing variation display game won in the falling lottery is shown by the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, and the special figure won in the falling lottery. The example of a display with the display apparatus 41 when it does not generate | occur | produce during execution of the first-half fluctuation | variation display game which comprises a fluctuation | variation display game is shown.

  First, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), during execution of the first special gaming state ST3, a high-probability effect is performed as a high-probability effect based on an effect pattern determined based on the high-probability effect table. In addition, an effect display (effect display imitating a star) for a high probability effect is displayed as a background image. In the present embodiment, as described above, the second start memory (◯) is preferentially digested over the first start memory (◇).

Of the second start memories that are preferentially digested, the second start memory that is digested first is the start memory that has been determined to have won the falling lottery (see FIG. 33A), so FIG. As shown in b), a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, that is, a special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is started. Then, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).
Here, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, whether or not there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memories stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. The recheck is performed using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state). In this case, it is assumed that there is no start memory determined to be a big hit.

Next, during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, an effect of whether or not to fall is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 33 (c), a white cloud appears in the high-probability effect display (effect display imitating a star), and as shown in FIG. 33 (d), the white cloud appears. If the effect of gradually increasing the size of the effect is performed and almost the entire effect display for high-probability effect (effect display imitating a star) is covered with the white cloud, a fall will occur.
Here, during the execution of the first-half variation display game constituting the special figure variation display game, whether or not there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the newly stored start memory is a normal probability state ( In this case, it is assumed that there is no start memory determined to be a big hit.

Therefore, when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery stops, the low probability effect is started.
First, as shown in FIG. 33 (e), an effect display for a low probability effect (an effect display imitating the sun or white clouds) is displayed as a background image, and is determined based on the fall effect execution table as the low probability effect. A fall effect is performed based on the effect pattern to notify that the probability state of the special figure variation display game has fallen from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).
Next, when the fall effect is finished and the process proceeds to the first special game state ST3, as shown in FIG. 33 (f), as the low probability effect, based on the effect pattern determined based on the low probability effect table. Production with low probability is performed. Then, the first special normal game state ST5 is continued until the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in the present embodiment).

  Note that the effect of whether or not to fall (see FIGS. 33 (c) and (d)) is also applied to a predetermined timing (for example, a predetermined timing) even in a special figure fluctuation display game other than the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery. At the time of winning the lottery). In this case, since the effect is a gaze effect, when the variation of the special figure variation display game stops, as shown in FIG. 33 (g), the high probability state continues as the probability state of the special figure variation display game. As shown in FIG. 33 (h), an effect display for high probability effect (effect display imitating a star) is continuously displayed.

  FIG. 34 shows a table on the display device 41 in the case where the jackpot holding that is digested after the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery occurs until the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery. An example is shown. Note that the jackpot hold is consumed before the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment).

  First, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), during execution of the first special gaming state ST3, a high-probability effect is performed as a high-probability effect based on an effect pattern determined based on the high-probability effect table. In addition, an effect display (effect display imitating a star) for a high probability effect is displayed as a background image.

Of the second start memories that are preferentially digested, the second start memory that is digested first is the start memory that has been determined to have won the falling lottery (see FIG. 34 (a)). As shown in b), a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, that is, a special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is started. Then, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).
Here, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, whether or not there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memories stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. The re-check is performed using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state). In this case, it is assumed that there is a start memory determined to be a big hit.

Therefore, since there is a jackpot hold that is digested after the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, whether or not it falls even if the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is changing As shown in FIG. 34C, the effect display for high probability effect (effect display imitating a star) is continuously displayed.
In the display example of FIG. 34, the effect of whether or not to fall (see FIGS. 33 (c) and 33 (d)) is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may perform the effect of whether to fall.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), even if the fluctuation of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery stops, the low probability effect such as the fall effect is not performed, and the effect display (star) Effect display) is continuously displayed. In this case, when the variation of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery stops, the state shifts to the second special normal gaming state ST6. That is, although the high probability effect is continuously performed, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 34 (e), (f), and (g), the second special normal gaming state ST6 remains until the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be a big hit is completed. It is continuously executed, and the high probability production continues.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of pieces of identification information based on the winning of a game ball at a start winning port (start winning port 36 or a normal variable winning device 37). (Special figure variation display game) A variable display device (special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, display device 41) is provided, and the result of the variation display game is determined in advance as a special result (big hit) Is a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state ST2 that gives a player a gaming value, and based on the winning of a game ball at the starting winning opening, the execution right of the variable display game is set as a starting memory up to a predetermined upper limit number. Normal probability state (low probability state) as a probability state in which the start storage means (game control device 100 (RWM)) to store and the state of the probability that the result of the variable display game will be a special result after the end of the special gaming state Yo A probability setting means (game control device 100) capable of generating a highly probable state, and a falling lottery for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state every time the variable display game is executed in the high probability state Whether the result of the variable display game based on the means (game control device 100) and the start memory stored in the start memory means is a special result is determined before the execution of the variable display game based on the start memory. Preliminary determination means (game control device 100) and effect control means (effect control device 300) for controlling the effect in the gaming machine 10 are provided. Then, the effect control means can select an effect pattern corresponding to the probability state from at least a plurality of effect patterns, can execute the effect corresponding to the probability state, and determines that a special result is obtained by the prior determination means. If there is a start memory that has been played, even if the fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is executed and the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state, the effect corresponding to the high probability state is simulated It has high-precision production continuation means (production control device 300).

That is, even if the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is executed and the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), it is determined that it will be a big hit When there is a start memory, a high-probability effect is performed pseudo-continuously (continuously) and no fall notification is performed, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest associated with winning the fall lottery.
Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored (held), the high-probability effect is performed pseudo-continuously (continuously). The interest can be continued, and the player can be prevented from stopping the game, so that the operating rate of the gaming machine can be reduced.
In addition, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored (held), the high-probability effect is performed pseudo-continuously (continuously), so the player's It is possible to continue the interest, and to suppress the player from leaving the seat, to reduce the special game state ST2 is missed, and the player loses profit. Can do.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the prior determination means (game control device 100) determines the determination value for determining the result of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) based on the start memory. The game ball has a plurality corresponding to the probability state, and when a game ball is won at the start winning opening (start winning opening 36 or the normal variable winning device 37), the start is performed using the determination value corresponding to the probability state at the time of winning. The result of the variation display game based on the memory is determined, and when the variation display game won in the falling lottery is executed, the variation display game won in the falling lottery using a determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state). The result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to is determined again.

Therefore, when the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is executed, the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is used by using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state). Since the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory stored after the next time is pre-determined again, it is possible to accurately pre-determine the result of the next special figure variation display game.
That is, when the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery is executed, the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Since the result is predetermined again using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state, it can be accurately predetermined.
Here, since the special map variation display game after the special map variation display game won in the falling lottery is executed in the normal probability state, the actual result of the special map variation display game after the next is the normal probability. The determination is made using a determination value corresponding to the state. However, if the probability state at the time of winning that generated the start memory corresponding to the next and subsequent special figure fluctuation display games is a high probability state, the result of the next and subsequent special figure fluctuation display games is high at the time of the winning. Since the determination is made in advance using the determination value corresponding to the probability state, the actual result may be different from the result of the prior determination at the time of winning. For this reason, if it is determined whether or not to continue the high-probability performance based on the result of the preliminary determination at the time of winning a prize, the actual result is not true, but the high-probability performance is simulated or the actual result is a big hit. However, a fall effect may be performed without continuing a high-probability effect, which may reduce the interest of the player. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when executing the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state is used to recheck the results of the subsequent special figure fluctuation display games. Therefore, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not to perform the high-probability performance in a pseudo manner (continuously), and it is possible to further suppress the decrease in interest.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) stores the start-up memory during the execution of the variable display game (special figure variable display game) won in the falling lottery. When a new start memory is stored in the means (game control device 100 (RWM)), the new start memory is determined to be a special result (big hit) by the prior determination means (game control device 100). If so, there is an effect change means (effect control device 300) for switching the effect to be performed in the running variable display game from the effect corresponding to the winning (falling effect) to the effect corresponding to the high probability state. The probability effect continuation means (effect control apparatus 300) is configured to perform an effect corresponding to the high probability state after the effect is switched by the effect change means.

Therefore, if a start memory that is determined to be a big hit occurs during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game for winning the falling lottery and notifying that the falling lottery has been won, it is performed in the special figure fluctuation display game being executed. The production is switched to the production corresponding to the high probability state (high probability production), the high probability production is performed in a pseudo manner, and the fall notification is not performed, so the decline in interest associated with the winning of the fall lottery is further suppressed. can do.
In the present embodiment, when a start memory determined to be a big hit occurs during the execution of the first half variation display game constituting the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery, the effect is switched to the high probability effect. Although it is configured, it is not limited to this, for example, even when a start memory determined to be a big hit occurs during the execution of the second half variation display game constituting the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery, The effect may be switched to a high probability effect.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment described above, the effect control means (the effect control device 300) counts the number of occurrences of the special game state ST2 that has occurred in the high probability state as the number of continuations. The continuation number notifying means (effect control device 300) for notifying the player is provided, and the continuation number notifying means changes from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the result of the falling lottery after the special gaming state ST2. When transitioning to (low probability state), the number of continuations is reset, and then when the special gaming state ST2 occurs again, the number of continuations is updated, while the probability state changes from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the result of the falling lottery. Even if the transition is made, when the production corresponding to the high probability state is performed by the high-definition production continuation means (production control device 300), the number of continuations is updated without being reset. That.

  Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won and the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), the effect corresponding to the high probability state (high probability effect) continues in a pseudo manner (continuation) If it is being performed, the number of continuations of the special game state ST2 is updated without being reset, so that the big succession continues for a long time (continuous change continues for a long time). It is possible to make it appear that jackpots are continuously generated.

  In the first embodiment, when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment), the normal variation prize winning device 37 operates in a short time operation state (general power). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing for ending the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support) of the normal variable winning device 37 is arbitrary.

  Specifically, the special figure won after the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is won by the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, or the special figure won in the falling lottery Regardless of whether or not it occurred during the execution of the first half variation display game that constitutes the variation display game, for example, as shown in (1) shown in FIG. 32, the variation of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery starts. Then (t21), the probability state of the special figure variation display game may fall to a low probability state, and the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support) of the normal variation winning device 37 may be terminated. As shown in (2) of FIG. 32, when the fluctuation of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is finished (t22), the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support) of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is finished. It may be configured.

  In addition, the special jackpot display game won after the execution of the special drawing fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery will be held until the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, and the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery. Is not generated during the execution of the first half-variable display game, for example, the short-time operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 at the timing (1) or (2) shown in FIG. ) And the special figure won for the falling lottery by the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won for the falling lottery, or the jackpot hold that will be digested after the execution of the special drawing fluctuation display game won for the falling lottery If it occurs during the execution of the first half variation display game constituting the variation display game, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (3), the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit. It varies the stops, the special results embodiments is derived jackpot occurs (t23), ordinary variation time reduction operating state (Yes Hiroshiden support) winning device 37 may be configured to terminate the.

  In addition, the special lottery won by the falling lottery that occurred before the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery or during the execution of the first half fluctuation display game that constitutes the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery. If the jackpot hold to be digested after the execution of the figure change display game is still unsettled even if the number of executions of the special figure change display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number, Until the change of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory determined to become) or the special figure fluctuation display game fluctuation based on the big hit holding (start memory determined to be a big hit) is stopped, and the special Until the result mode is derived and the jackpot is generated, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 may be configured to continue the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). In other words, even if the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 exceeds the specified number of times, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is configured to continue the short-time operation state (with ordinary power support). May be.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described.
Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine 10 of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, mainly. Different parts will be described.
Like the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a big hit in the starting memory stored after the starting memory corresponding to the special figure variable display game won in the falling lottery. If there is a start memory determined to be, it will not be notified that the falling lottery was won at the time of execution of the special figure variation display game won for the falling lottery, but unlike the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, It is configured to notify that the falling lottery has been won at the time of execution of the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory determined to be.

[Falling effect processing]
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 performs the fall effect process shown in FIG. 35 instead of the fall effect process of FIG.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, in the fall effect process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a high-definition effect continuation flag set in step B155 described later is on (step B150). ).

  If it is determined in step B150 that the high-definition effect continuation flag is on (step B150; Yes), the special figure fluctuation display game won in the big hit (that is, the special figure based on the start memory determined to be a big hit) It is determined whether or not the change display game is changing (step B151).

  If it is determined in step B151 that the special figure variation display game won in the big hit is not changing (step B151; No), a high-accuracy performance table is set (step B152), and the process proceeds to step B102. . As a result, even after winning the falling lottery and falling to the normal probability state (low probability state), until the start of the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game won in the big hit, it is determined based on the high-precision time effect table. Since the highly reliable time effect (high probability effect) based on the effect pattern is performed continuously (continuously) in a pseudo manner, it is possible to make it appear that the high probability state is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B151 that the special figure variation display game won in the big hit is changing (step B151; Yes), a fall revival effect table is set (step B153), and the high-definition effect is continued. The flag is cleared (step B154), and the process proceeds to step B102. Thereby, based on the production pattern determined based on the fall revival production table, during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won for the jackpot, the production that falls once to a low probability state (fall production) is performed. It is informed that the falling lottery has been won, and after that, the rebirth is performed and an effect is made as if the winner was won.

In other words, the production control device 300 that constitutes the high-precision production continuation means is executing the production corresponding to the high-probability state (high-probability production), and the special determination result (big hit) is obtained by the prior determination means (game control device 100). When there is a start memory determined to be, the fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) won in the falling lottery is executed, and the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). However, until the variation display game based on the start memory determined to have the special result is executed, an effect corresponding to the high probability state is performed in a pseudo manner.
In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a fall notification means for notifying that the lottery has been won at the time of execution of the variation display game (special figure variation display game) based on the start memory determined to have the special result.

  If it is determined in step B150 that the high-accuracy performance continuation flag is not on (step B150; No), it is determined whether or not the low-accuracy performance transition flag set in step B97 described later is on. (Step B91).

  If it is determined in step B91 that the low-accuracy performance transition flag is not on (step B91; No), the high-accuracy performance continuation command set in step B388 of the above-described falling time information setting process (FIG. 19) is received. It is determined whether or not (step B92).

  If it is determined in step B92 that the high-precision production continuation command has been received (step B92; Yes), the high-precision production continuation flag is set to ON (step B155), and when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less. Whether or not the big hit hold is exhausted, that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment). It is then determined whether or not digestion is performed (step B94).

  In step B94, when it is determined that the big hit hold is exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; Yes), that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is after the special gaming state ST2 ends. If the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is exhausted after reaching the specified number of times, the high-probability effect will continue until the start memory determined to be the big hit is exhausted. The process to be performed (step B95) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B102. And this normal time production postponement flag is cleared when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B94 that the big hit hold is not exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; No), that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is after the end of the special gaming state ST2. When the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is digested before the predetermined number of times is reached, step B95 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B102.

  If it is determined in step B92 that the high-precision production continuation command has not been received (step B92; No), the low-precision production set in step A390 of the above-described fall time information setting process (FIG. 19). It is determined whether or not a migration command has been received (step B96).

  If it is determined in step B96 that a low-accuracy effect transition command has been received (step B96; Yes), a process for setting the low-accuracy effect transition flag to ON (step B97) and a process for setting a fall effect execution table (step B97). Step B98), a process of resetting the history big hit history data (Step B99) is performed, and the process proceeds to Step B102.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B96 that the low-accuracy effect transition command has not been received (step B96; No), the process of steps B97, B98, B99 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B102.

  If it is determined in step B91 that the low-accuracy production transition flag is on (step B91; Yes), the low-confidence production transition flag is cleared (step B100), and the low-confidence production transition flag is cleared. The process (step B101) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B102.

  Next, a process of clearing PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 (step B102), a movable body request set process (step B103), a variation pattern information setting process (step B104), and a random number seed initialization process (step B105) )I do.

  Next, processing for setting a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (step B106), variation count management processing (step B107), variation time setting processing (step B108) is performed, and the fall effect processing is completed. .

  Next, in FIG. 36 and FIG. 37, as a display example on the display device 41 in the case where various processes as described above in the present embodiment are executed, it is digested after the execution of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery. The example of a display with the display apparatus 41 in case the big hit holding | maintenance generate | occur | produces by the time of the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won by the falling lottery is shown. Note that the jackpot hold is consumed before the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment).

  First, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), during execution of the first special gaming state ST3, a high-probability effect is performed based on an effect pattern determined based on a high-probability effect table as a high-probability effect. An effect display (effect display imitating a star) for a high probability effect is displayed as a background image.

Of the second start memories that are preferentially digested, the second start memory that is digested first is the start memory that has been determined to have won the falling lottery (see FIG. 36 (a)), so FIG. As shown in b), a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, that is, a special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is started. Then, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).
Here, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, whether or not there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memories stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. The re-check is performed using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state). In this case, it is assumed that there is a start memory determined to be a big hit.
Therefore, since there is a jackpot hold that is digested after the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, whether or not it falls even if the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is changing As shown in FIG. 36C, the effect display for the high probability effect (the effect display imitating a star) is continuously displayed.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), even if the fluctuation of the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery stops, the low probability effect such as the fall effect is not performed, and the effect display for the high probability effect (star) Effect display) is continuously displayed. In this case, when the variation of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery stops, the state shifts to the second special normal gaming state ST6. That is, although the high-probability effect is continuously performed, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 36 (e) and 36 (f), the second special normal gaming state ST6 is continuously executed until the change of the special figure change display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit starts. The high-probability effect continues.

Next, as shown in FIG. 36 (g), when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory determined to be a big hit starts, the fall and revival effect table is set.
Then, first, an effect of whether or not to fall is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), a white cloud appears in the high-probability effect display (effect display imitating a star), and as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the white cloud If the effect of gradually increasing the size of the effect is performed and almost the entire effect display for high-probability effect (effect display imitating a star) is covered with the white cloud, a fall will occur.
Then, after the effect of whether or not to fall, an effect (fall effect) that falls once to a low probability state is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (c), an effect display for low probability effects (effect display imitating the sun or white clouds) is displayed as a background image. At that time, each decorative special symbol is swaying and fluctuating.
Then, after the fall production, the production is revived and the performance is like winning a big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (d), each decoration special symbol changes again, and as shown in FIG. 37 (e), a special result mode is derived and a big hit occurs.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, the high-accuracy performance continuation means (production control device 300) is a start-up memory that has been determined to have a special result (big hit) by the prior determination means (game control device 100). If there is a fluctuation display game (special figure fluctuation display game) won in the falling lottery and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), the special result and Until the variable display game based on the start-up memory determined to be executed is executed, the effect corresponding to the high probability state is configured to be simulated. Further, the effect control means (effect control device 300) notifies the fact that the falling lottery is won at the time of execution of the variable display game based on the start memory determined to be the special result (effect control device 300). have.

That is, even if the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is executed and the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), it is determined that it will be a big hit If there is a start memory, a high-probability effect will be played in a pseudo manner (continuously) until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit is executed, and the fall Since notification is not performed, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest associated with winning the falling lottery.
Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored (held), until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit is executed Since the high-probability performance is performed pseudo-continuously (continuously), the player's interest can be continued and the player can be prevented from stopping the game. It can reduce that the operation rate of a machine falls.
Further, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to be a big win is stored (held), until the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit is executed Since the high-probability performance is performed pseudo-continuously (continuously), the player's interest can be continued, and the player can be prevented from leaving the seat. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misses the gaming state ST2 and loses profits.
In addition, when winning the falling lottery, even if the start memory determined to be a big win is stored (held), the fall notification is performed while suppressing the fall of interest associated with the winning of the falling lottery, so the player's The player can recognize the current probability state in a state where the interest is continued.

In addition, according to the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment described above, during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the big hit, an effect that falls once to a low probability state (falling effect) is performed and falls into the lottery drawing. It is informed that the winner has been won, and after that, the rebirth and the effect of winning the jackpot are performed, so the fall and jackpot can be shown to the player like an event within one change.
Therefore, it is informed that the lottery has been won, and while the player's interest is declining, it is possible to produce an effect as if he was revived and won the big hit. In addition, by performing such an effect, the undulation of the player's emotions can be increased and the interest can be further enhanced. Further, by performing such an effect, the player can recognize that the big hit has been pulled back in the normal probability state (low probability state), so that the player can be satisfied.
Also, at the time of a normal fall effect, that is, when there is no start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game won in the fall lottery. Even during the fall production, it is possible to give a sense of excitement that you may be revived and win a big hit.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described.
Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine 10 of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, mainly. Different parts will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a case where the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery has a start memory determined to be a big hit. However, when the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is informed, the fact that the falling lottery was won is notified, but after that, the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit is executed. Until then, it is configured to perform a notice effect that raises the degree of expectation.

[Fall information setting processing]
In the present embodiment, the game control apparatus 100 performs the fall time information setting process shown in FIG. 38 instead of the fall time information setting process of FIG.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 38, in the fall time information setting process of the present embodiment, first, a process of saving a number in a low probability state (in a normal probability state) in the game state display number area (step) A381), a process for saving the special figure low probability flag in the special figure game mode flag area (step A382), a process for saving the probability information command (low probability) in the transmission command area at the time of power failure recovery (step A383), command A setting process (step A384) is performed.

Next, it is determined whether or not the opening extension function of the normal variation winning device 37 is in operation, that is, whether or not the normal variation winning device 37 is being supported (during the short-time operation state) (step A385).
When it is determined in step A385 that the normal variation winning device 37 is not supported (step A385; No), that is, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is not the short-time operation state but the normal operation state, The fall information setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A385 that the normally variable prize-winning device 37 is being supported (step A385; Yes), the pending start-up memory information is determined in the low probability state (in the normal probability state). The value is re-checked (step A386), and in the start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be started (the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery), It is determined whether or not there is a start memory determined to be (step A387).

  When it is determined in step A387 that there is no start memory determined to be a big hit (step A387; No), that is, the start corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game to be started (the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery) When there is no start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memory stored after the memory, a process for setting a low-accuracy effect transition command (step A390) and a command setting process (step A391) are performed. The fall time information setting process is completed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step A387 that there is a start memory determined to be a big hit (step S387; Yes), that is, a special figure fluctuation display game to be started (a special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery) is handled. When there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memories stored after the start memory to be performed, a process for setting a special low-definition effect command (step A410), a command setting process (step A389) ) To finish the fall-time information setting process.
Then, the special low-definition effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the command transmission process (step S54) of the next timer interrupt process (FIG. 7). As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is shifted from the first special gaming state ST3 to the third special normal gaming state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is changed from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). ) And a special low-probability effect (that is, an effect of performing a notice effect for notifying the possibility of the occurrence of the special game state ST2 after performing a fall effect for notifying that the lottery has been won) ) Is performed.
Here, in the third special normal gaming state, the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the normal probability state (low probability state), the probability state of the general figure variation display game is the high probability state, and the normal variation winning device 37 The operation state is a short-time operation state (with ordinary power support), and a special low-definition effect table is set as an effect table for determining the effect pattern.

[Falling effect processing]
In the present embodiment, the production control device 300 performs the fall effect process shown in FIG. 39 instead of the fall effect process of FIG.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 39, in the fall effect process of the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not a low-accuracy effect transition flag set in step B97 described later is on (step B91). ).

  If it is determined in step B91 that the low-accuracy production transition flag is not on (step B91; No), the special low-accuracy production command set in step B410 of the above-described falling time information setting process (FIG. 38) is received. It is determined whether or not (step B160).

  If it is determined in step B160 that a special low-accuracy effect command has been received (step B160; Yes), a special low-accuracy effect table is set (step B161). As a result, the gaming state of the gaming machine 10 is shifted from the first special gaming state ST3 to the third special normal gaming state, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is changed from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). ). Then, as the special low probability effect, it is informed that the fall effect is first performed and the lottery is won based on the effect pattern determined based on the special low probability effect table, and then a special gaming state is generated. A continuous notice effect is provided to notify the possibility.

  Next, whether or not the big hit hold is exhausted when the short-time fluctuation count becomes 0 or less, that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is the number of executions of the special figure variable display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2. It is determined whether or not the digestion is performed after reaching the specified number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) (step B94).

  In step B94, when it is determined that the big hit hold is exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; Yes), that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is after the special gaming state ST2 ends. If the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is exhausted after reaching the specified number of times, the high-probability effect will continue until the start memory determined to be the big hit is exhausted. (Step B95) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B99. And this normal time production postponement flag is cleared when the special figure variation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step B94 that the big hit hold is not exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; No), that is, the start memory determined to be a big hit is after the end of the special gaming state ST2. When the number of executions of the special figure variation display game is digested before the predetermined number of times is reached, the process skips step B95 and proceeds to the process of step B99.
Here, in the present embodiment, unlike the case of the first embodiment, since the high-probability effect is not continued, when it is determined that the big hit hold is not digested when the number of time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (Step B94; No) ), It is determined that the big hit suspension is exhausted when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B94; Yes), and even when the normal performance postponement flag is set (step B95), Processing for resetting history data (step B99) is performed.

  If it is determined in step B160 that the special low-definition effect command has not been received (step B160; No), the low-probability effect set in step A390 of the above-described fall time information setting process (FIG. 38). It is determined whether or not a migration command has been received (step B96).

  If it is determined in step B96 that a low-accuracy effect transition command has been received (step B96; Yes), a process for setting the low-accuracy effect transition flag to ON (step B97) and a process for setting a fall effect execution table (step B97). Step B98), a process of resetting the history big hit history data (Step B99) is performed, and the process proceeds to Step B102.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B96 that the low-accuracy effect transition command has not been received (step B96; No), the process of steps B97, B98, B99 is skipped and the process proceeds to step B102.

  If it is determined in step B91 that the low-accuracy production transition flag is on (step B91; Yes), the low-confidence production transition flag is cleared (step B100), and the low-confidence production transition flag is cleared. The process (step B101) is performed, and the process proceeds to step B102.

In other words, the effect control device 300 that serves as the effect control means is based on a plurality of effect patterns (an effect pattern determined based on the special low-definition effect table, an effect pattern determined based on the normal effect table, and a high-accuracy effect table). The effect pattern corresponding to the probability state is selected from among the effect pattern determined, the effect pattern determined based on the fall effect execution table, and the effect pattern determined based on the low probability effect table, and the probability state is selected. The corresponding production can be executed.
In addition, when there is a start memory determined to give a special result (big hit) by the pre-determination means (game control device 100), the effect control device 300 is a variation display game (special figure variation display game) that is won by the falling lottery. Is executed, and when the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), the fall notification means for notifying that the fall lottery has been won, and the notification after the fall notification means, the special Until the variation display game based on the start memory determined to be a result is executed, a notice effect means for performing a predetermined notice effect for notifying the possibility of occurrence of the special game state ST2 is provided.

  Next, a process of clearing PB information that is information related to the input of the effect button 25 (step B102), a movable body request set process (step B103), a variation pattern information setting process (step B104), and a random number seed initialization process (step B105) )I do.

  Next, processing for setting a scene sequence table corresponding to the set variation pattern (step B106), variation count management processing (step B107), variation time setting processing (step B108) is performed, and the fall effect processing is completed. .

[Direction change processing]
In the present embodiment, the effect control device 300 performs an effect change process shown in FIG. 40 instead of the effect change process of FIG.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40, in the effect changing process of the present embodiment, first, whether or not the fall is changing, that is, whether or not the special figure fluctuation display game won in the fall lottery is changing. Is determined (step B141).

If it is determined in step B141 that the falling change is not in progress (step B141; No), that is, if the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is not changing, the effect changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B141 that the falling change is in progress (step B141; Yes), that is, if the special figure change display game won in the falling lottery is changing, it is determined that the big hit is held (the big win It is determined whether or not the jackpot command transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 when the occurrence of the special drawing change display game won in the falling lottery is received when the start-up memory has been generated ( Step B142).

If it is determined in step B142 that the jackpot command has not been received (step B142; No), the effect changing process is terminated.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B142 that the jackpot command has been received (step B142; Yes), the low probability production table set in step B100 of the above-described fall production process (FIG. 39) is being set. Is determined (step B170).

When it is determined in step B170 that the low-accuracy performance table is not being set (step B170; No), that is, when the second and subsequent jackpot holds are generated. Ends the effect changing process. As a result, when a plurality of big hits hold (starting memory determined to be a big hit) occurs during the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, the effect changing process is performed in the second and subsequent big hits hold. It comes out as it is.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step B170 that the low-definition effect table is being set (step B170; Yes), that is, step B170 is performed in association with the occurrence of the first jackpot hold. In this case, a special low probability effect table is set (step B171). As a result, the special low probability production starts based on the production pattern determined based on the special low-definition production table, along with the end of the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game (the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery). Is done.

  Next, whether or not the jackpot hold is exhausted when the time variation number becomes 0 or less, that is, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is the prescribed number (100 in this embodiment). Then, it is determined whether or not the start memory determined to be the big hit is digested (step B147).

  In step B147, when it is determined that the big hit hold is exhausted when the short-time variation count becomes 0 or less (step B147; Yes), that is, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is defined. When the start memory determined to be the big hit is exhausted after the number of times is reached, a process for setting a normal effect postponement flag (step B148) is performed, and the effect change process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step B147 that the big hit hold is not consumed when the number of short-time fluctuations becomes 0 or less (step B147; No), that is, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 is performed. If the start memory determined to be a big hit is reached before the specified number of times is reached, step B148 is skipped and the effect changing process is terminated.

  Next, FIG. 41 and FIG. 42 are digested after the execution of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery as a display example on the display device 41 when various processes as described above in the present embodiment are executed. The example of a display with the display apparatus 41 in case the big hit holding | maintenance generate | occur | produces by the time of the start of the special figure fluctuation display game won by the falling lottery is shown. Note that the jackpot hold is consumed before the number of executions of the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state ST2 reaches the specified number (100 in this embodiment).

  First, as shown in FIG. 41 (a), during execution of the first special gaming state ST3, a high-probability effect is performed as a high-probability effect based on an effect pattern determined based on the high-probability effect table. In addition, an effect display (effect display imitating a star) for a high probability effect is displayed as a background image.

Of the second starting memories that are preferentially digested, the second starting memory that is digested first is the starting memory that has been determined to have won the falling lottery (see FIG. 41 (a)), so FIG. As shown in b), a special figure fluctuation display game based on the start-up memory, that is, a special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is started. Then, the probability state of the special figure variation display game falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state).
Here, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game, whether or not there is a start memory determined to be a big hit in the start memories stored after the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. The re-check is performed using the determination value corresponding to the normal probability state (low probability state). In this case, it is assumed that there is a start memory determined to be a big hit.

  Next, during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, an effect of whether or not to fall is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), a white cloud appears in the high-probability effect display (effect display imitating a star), and as shown in FIG. 41 (d), the white cloud appears. If the effect of gradually increasing the size of the effect is performed and almost the entire effect display for high-probability effect (effect display imitating a star) is covered with the white cloud, a fall will occur.

Next, when the fluctuation of the special figure variation display game won in the falling lottery stops, the state shifts to the third special normal game state, and the special low probability effect is started.
First, a fall effect is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (e), an effect display for a low probability effect (an effect display imitating the sun or white clouds) is displayed as a background screen, and the probability state of the special figure variation display game is displayed. It is notified that the high probability state has fallen to the normal probability state (low probability state).
Next, during the stoppage of the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery, an effect suggesting the transition to the continuous notice effect mode is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 41 (f), a white cloud appears in an effect display for low-probability effects (an effect display imitating the sun or white clouds), and the size of the white cloud gradually increases. Thus, there is performed an effect in which substantially the entire effect display for low probability effects (effect display imitating the sun and white clouds) is covered with the white clouds.
Next, when the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation display game stored next to the start memory corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery starts, a continuous notice effect is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 41 (g), (h), and FIGS. 42 (a) to (d), an effect display (effect display imitating the moon or gray clouds) is displayed for the continuous notice effect. Initially, the month is hidden behind the gray cloud, but the month or the gray cloud gradually moves and the month appears gradually. A continuous notice effect that increases the degree of expectation, such as the occurrence of a big hit, is continuously performed until the fluctuation of the special figure change display game based on the start memory determined to be a big hit ends.

  According to the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment described above, the effect control means (effect control device 300) selects at least the effect pattern corresponding to the probability state from the plurality of effect patterns, and the probability state If there is a start memory that is determined to be a special result (big hit) by the pre-determining means (game control device 100), a variation display game (special figure variation display) won in the falling lottery When the game is executed and the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), a fall notification means (production control device 300) for notifying that the fall lottery has been won, and a fall notification For notifying the possibility that the special gaming state ST2 will occur until the variable display game based on the start memory determined to have the special result is executed after the notification by the means. It has a prediction effect means for performing announcement attraction constant (the effect control device 300), the.

That is, when the special figure fluctuation display game won in the falling lottery is executed, and the probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state), it is determined that it will be a big hit If there is a memory, a fall notification is performed, and after the fall notification, a notice effect is performed until the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory determined to be the big hit is executed. Decline in interest associated with the lottery win can be suppressed.
Therefore, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored (held), after the fall notification is made, the special figure fluctuation based on the start memory determined to be the big hit Since the notice effect is performed until the display game is executed, the player's interest can be continued and the player can be prevented from stopping the game. Can be reduced.
In addition, even if the falling lottery is won, if the start memory determined to be a big hit is stored (held), after the fall notification is made, the special figure change based on the start memory determined to be the big hit Since the notice effect is performed until the display game is executed, the player's interest can be continued and the player can be prevented from leaving the seat, and the special game state ST2 can be set. It can be reduced that the player misses and loses profits.
In addition, when winning the falling lottery, even if the start memory determined to be a big win is stored (held), the fall notification is performed while suppressing the fall of interest associated with the winning of the falling lottery, so the player's The player can recognize the current probability state in a state where the interest is continued.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment will be described.
Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine 10 of the above-described first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, mainly. Different parts will be described.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment does not shift (fall) from the high probability state to the normal probability state in response to winning of the falling lottery, but the ST machine in which the number of continuous high probability states is fixed in advance. If the starting memory determined to be a big hit using the judgment value in the normal probability state after the number of times of continuing the high probability state reaches the upper limit, the big hit is reached even after the upper limit is reached. The high-probability effect is configured to continue (continuously) in a pseudo manner until the start memory determined to be satisfied is exhausted.

According to the gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment described above, for example, when the number of continuations of the high probability state is fixed in advance regardless of the jackpot symbol that is stopped, or the remaining number of times of the high probability state is determined. In the case of notification, if the high-probability effect is continued even after the upper limit of the number of high-probability states has been reached, the effect becomes a definite effect that there is a big hit in the start-up memory. It is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game or from leaving the seat.
In addition, if the remaining number of times of high probability state is displayed and displayed as “more times”, if the high probability state is continued even after the upper limit of the number of times of high probability state is reached, Since the number of displays can be increased and the effect of counting down to the big hit can be performed, the player's interest can be continued.

  Note that the gaming machine 10 of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above embodiment as a gaming machine, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines. It is applicable to all gaming machines and slot machines that use gaming balls such as.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. Moreover, you may apply combining the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and modification. 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 Game Machine 36 Start Prize (Start Prize)
37 Ordinary Fluctuation Prize Winner (Starting Prize Winner)
41 Display device (variable display device)
51 Special figure 1 display (variation display device)
52 Special figure 2 display (variation display device)
100 Game control device (starting storage means, probability setting means, falling lottery means, prior determination means)
300 production control device (production control means, high-precision production continuation means, production change means, continuation frequency notification means)

Claims (4)

A variable display device that displays a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that gives a player a gaming value when the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special result,
Start storage means for storing the right to execute the variable display game based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening as a start memory;
Probability setting means capable of generating a high probability state higher than the normal probability state as a probability state in which the result of the variable display game is the state of the probability that the result of the variable display game becomes the special result after the special gaming state ends,
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for shifting to the normal probability state each time the variable display game is executed, in the case of the high probability state;
Pre-determination means for performing a determination as to whether or not the result of the variable display game based on the start memory stored in the start storage means is the special result, before executing the variable display game based on the start memory;
Production control means for controlling the production in the gaming machine,
The production control means is at least:
By selecting an effect pattern corresponding to the probability state from a plurality of effect patterns, it is possible to execute an effect corresponding to the probability state,
If there is a start memory determined to be the special result by the prior determination means, the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed, and the probability state is shifted from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Even so, a gaming machine characterized by comprising high-precision production continuation means that simulates the production corresponding to the high probability state. The prior determination means includes
A plurality of determination values for determining the result of the variable display game based on the start-up memory, corresponding to the probability state;
When winning a game ball at the start winning opening, using a determination value corresponding to the probability state at the time of winning, determining a result of the variable display game based on the start memory,
When the variable display game won in the falling lottery is executed, a determination value corresponding to the normal probability state is used to start memory stored after the start memory corresponding to the variable display game won in the falling lottery. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the result of the variation display game based thereon is determined again. The production control means includes
When a new start memory is stored in the start memory means during the execution of the variable display game won in the falling lottery, the new start memory is determined to be the special result by the prior determination means. If it is a start-up memory, there is an effect changing means for switching the effect to be performed in the running variable display game from the effect corresponding to the winning to the effect corresponding to the high probability state,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the high-definition effect continuation unit artificially performs an effect corresponding to the high probability state after switching the effect by the effect change unit. The production control means includes
The number of occurrences of the special gaming state that occurred in the case of the high probability state is counted as the number of continuations, and has a continuation number notifying means for notifying the player,
The continuation frequency notification means includes
After completion of the special gaming state, when the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the result of the falling lottery, the number of continuations is reset, and then the special gaming state occurs again. While updating the continuation count,
Even if the probability state shifts from the high probability state to the normal probability state according to the result of the falling lottery, when the performance corresponding to the high probability state is performed by the high-accuracy performance continuation means, The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the continuation count is updated without being reset.

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