JP2010005150A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the game property in a specific game state in a game machine comprising a starting storage means for storing a game ball as a starting memory whenever a game ball enters a starting winning hole and a game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the starting memory, and capable of generating a special game state if the mode of the result of the stopped variable display game is a special result mode. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a specific state generating means (a game control device 30) for generating the specific state on condition that the special result is the specific special result mode, and an execution possible time determining means (the game control device 30) for selecting and determining the number of times of possible execution from a plurality of preset number of times of pauses. The game machine also has execution time announcing means (the game control device 30 and a presentation control device 40) for announcing information on the number of times of possible execution. The execution time announcing means include pause announcing means (the game control device 30 and the presentation control device 40) for making prescribed announcement whenever the number of times of execution in the specific state becomes equal to the number of times of pauses. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention comprises start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening as start memory for each winning, and game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start memory. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a predetermined game value when a game stop result mode becomes a predetermined special result mode.

In a conventional gaming machine, a special gaming state occurs when the variable display game derives a specific stop mode, and the probability that a special gaming state will occur again after the special gaming state ends in the special gaming state The variation display game is executed in a probability variation state in which Then, as a benefit in the probability variation state, a short time state in which control is performed to shorten the variation time of one variation display game is generated a predetermined number of times, and the player quickly digests the variation display game with high probability. , The method of accelerating the acquisition of the next special gaming state is adopted. Further, the short state at this time will be reset when either of the conditions is executed a predetermined number of times or the next special gaming state occurs. In addition, the number of times that the variable display game is consumed in the short-time state or the remaining number of games is displayed on the display unit so that the player can recognize it (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-344226 A

  However, in the gaming machines as described above, the number of variable display games on the short time state (specific state) given to the player is determined in advance, and for each gaming state, that is, the type of special gaming state that has occurred The number of executions is not assigned to the player, and there is a possibility that the player may feel dissatisfied that the number of executions after the big hit does not change regardless of where the player hits. In addition, as described above, the time-short state is not only the case where the predetermined special number of times is executed, but also ends when the next special gaming state occurs. When the next special gaming state occurs, even if the special gaming state occurs, the short time state given cannot be digested, and the player falls into a sense of loss.

  Also, in recent gaming machines, there are multiple types of special gaming states, and among these special gaming states, the number of rounds is very small, and the player can only earn a small profit There is also a possibility that not only will the profits from the special gaming state be reduced, but also that there may be dissatisfaction that the short time state cannot be satisfactorily digested. Furthermore, as shown in the above-mentioned patent document, if the number of times of digestion or the remaining number of times is displayed so that the player can recognize the number of times, the player can clearly recognize how much he / she lost, The feeling of doing will become even stronger.

  An object of the present invention is provided with start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening as start memory for each win, and game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start memory, Improved gaming performance in a specific state in a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a player a predetermined game value when the stop result mode of the variable display game becomes a predetermined special result mode It is to be.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a start winning opening through which a game ball can win,
Start memory means for storing a prize of a game ball to the start winning opening, up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory for each win;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Based on the fact that the special result is a specific special result mode, specific state generating means for generating a specific state after the special gaming state ends;
An executable number determination means for selecting and determining an executable number that is the number of times of the variable display game that can be executed in the specific state from a plurality of preset division numbers;
Execution number notifying means for notifying execution number information related to the executable number of times, and
The execution number notifying unit includes a delimiter notifying unit that performs predetermined notification every time the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is equal to the number of delimiters. To do.

Here, the “specific state” is, for example, a so-called short-time state or a special result mode in which a time-reduced variable display game is executed that reduces the execution time of one variable display game compared to a state other than the specific state. A so-called probability variation state with a high probability of being derived, or a so-called latent state in which the state of the probability of the special result mode being derived is not reported. In addition, as a device for changing the winning probability of the game ball at the start winning opening, a variable winning device for converting the first state into a second state in which the game ball can win more than the first state is provided. An operation state setting unit that controls the winning device may be provided, and the operation state setting unit may be in a state that facilitates winning in the start winning port by controlling the operation state setting unit to be easily in the second state.
In addition, the notification of the execution frequency information is performed by indicating or suggesting by displaying characters, figures, characters or the like on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, or by informing or suggesting with a lamp, LED, voice, etc. In addition to notifying or suggesting the possible number of times, it also includes notifying or suggesting whether or not the specific state is continued, notifying or suggesting the number of executions up to the next number of divisions.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, based on the special result being a specific special result mode, the specific state generating means for generating the specific state after the end of the special gaming state, and the variation executable in the specific state An executable number determination means for selecting and determining an executable number of times that is the number of display games from a plurality of preset division times; and an execution number notification means for notifying information on the executable number. The number-of-times notifying unit includes a delimiter notifying unit that performs predetermined notification every time the number of times of execution of the variable display game executed in the specific state becomes the same as the number of delimiters, so that it is possible to improve game play in the specific state.

  In other words, in order to make the player recognize the number of variable display games that can be executed in a specific state, if the number of times of digestion or remaining is displayed, the player can clearly recognize how much he has lost. End up. However, since the executable number determining means selects and determines the executable number from a plurality of preset division times, there is an option for the executable number, and the variable display game executed by the division notification means in a specific state Since the predetermined notification is performed every time the number of executions is equal to the number of divisions, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state and improve the gameability in the specific state. Furthermore, even when the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied when the remaining number of possible executions of the specific state is large (for example, the occurrence of a jackpot without the specific state), the player can actually execute Since the player does not grasp the loss, he / she does not feel that he / she has lost the game, so he / she does not have a negative image and can improve the gameability in a specific state.

  A second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the number of divisions is set to be sequentially increased from a predetermined minimum number of divisions to an interval equal to or less than the minimum number of divisions. It is characterized by.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, since the number of divisions is set in plural so as to increase sequentially from the predetermined minimum number of divisions at intervals equal to or less than the minimum number of divisions, the condition for ending the specific state is When established, the player actually feels that the player has lost because the remaining number of times recognized by the player is within the minimum number of divisions even when the remaining number of possible executions of the specific state is large. Can be reduced, and the gameability in a specific state can be improved.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect, wherein the delimiter notification means performs a suggestion notification that suggests whether or not to end the specific state as the predetermined notification. Features.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, since the break notification means performs a suggestion notification that suggests whether or not to end the specific state as the predetermined notification, the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state is maintained. , Gameability in a specific state can be improved.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the break notification means has the same number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state as the number of breaks, and When the number of executions is less than the predetermined number of times, a specific notification is performed as the predetermined notification.

  Here, the “specific notification” is, for example, notification or suggestion regarding the continuation of the specific state, notification or suggestion of the number of executions up to the next number of divisions, and the like.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the break notification means is configured as a predetermined notification when the number of times of execution of the variable display game executed in the specific state is the same as the number of breaks and less than the executable number. Since the specific notification is performed, the specific notification is made when the number of divisions is reached, that is, the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state can be maintained, and the gameability in the specific state can be improved.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the remaining execution is obtained by subtracting the number of executions of the already executed variable display game from the number of executions in the specific state being executed. A remaining execution number calculating means for calculating the number of times;
Start memory determination means for determining whether or not the specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game;
In the specific state, when the start memory determination means determines that the specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory, when the specific special result mode is derived A remaining execution number comparison unit that compares the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit and the remaining execution number;
The execution number notifying means includes comparison notifying means for notifying based on a comparison result by the remaining execution number comparing means.

  Here, “notification based on the comparison result” means that, for example, the content of the notification is when the new executable number is larger than the remaining number of executions and when the new executable number is less than or equal to the remaining number of executions. To be different.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the remaining execution number calculating means for calculating the remaining execution number and the start memory for determining whether or not a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory. The execution number notifying unit includes: a determination unit; and a remaining execution number comparison unit that compares the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit when the specific special result mode is derived and the remaining execution number. Includes comparison notification means for performing notification based on the comparison result by the remaining execution number comparison means, so that it is possible to improve gameability in a specific state. In other words, when it is determined that the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied, notification is made when the new executable number is larger than the remaining number of executions and when the new executable number is less than the remaining number of executions. The contents of the game can be made different, and the playability in a specific state can be improved.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the executable number determined in the past by the executable number determining means is stored as history information;
In the specific state, when the result of the variable display game becomes the specific special result mode, the executable number determined by the executable number determining means is compared with the remaining number of executions. 1 comparison means;
A reduction information storage means for storing reduction information when the first comparison means determines that the remaining number of executions is greater;
The execution is performed when a new specific special result mode is derived as a result of the variable display game in the specific state generated based on the derivation of the specific special result mode that triggered the storage of the decrease information. A second comparing means for comparing the executable number determined by the possible number determining means with the executable number in the specific state;
The execution number notifying means is determined by the executable number determining means based on derivation of the new specific special result mode by the second comparing means, with the reduction information stored in the reduction information storing means. History notifying means for notifying information on the executable number in the specific state that triggered the storage of the decrease information stored in the history storage means when it is determined that the number of executable times is greater It is characterized by including.

  According to the invention described in claim 6, the history storage means for storing the past executable number as history information and the execution determined by the executable number determination means based on the derivation of the specific special result mode in the specific state A first comparison unit that compares the possible number of times with the remaining number of executions; a reduction information storage unit that stores reduction information when the first comparison unit determines that the remaining number of executions is greater; Executable number determined by the executable number determining means based on the derivation of the specific special result mode in the specific state generated based on the derivation of the specific special result mode that triggered the storage, and the executable number in the specific state And a second comparison means for comparing, and the execution number notifying means is stored in the reduction information and is determined by the executable number determination means based on the derivation of a new specific special result mode. When it is determined that the number of executable times is greater, it includes history notification means for notifying information on the number of executable times in the specific state that triggered the storage of the decrease information, so that the gameability in the specific state is improved Can do. In other words, if the number of possible executions once decreases but increases again, the history notification means can notify the player that it has increased, so that the player can feel that he has gained Gameability in a state can be improved.

  According to the present invention, based on the fact that the special result is a specific special result mode, the specific state generating means for generating the specific state after the special gaming state ends, and the number of the variable display games that can be executed in the specific state. An executable number determination unit that selects and determines a certain number of executable times from a plurality of preset number of divisions, and an execution number notification unit that notifies information related to the executable number, the execution number notification unit includes: Since the change notification game executed in the specific state includes break notification means for performing predetermined notification every time the number of executions of the variable display game is the same as the number of breaks, the gameability in the specific state can be improved.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. The member holding frame 140 and the firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame body 130 are provided.

  The front frame body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the machine frame 110 having a rectangular frame shape, and accommodates the game board 1 by fitting the game board 1 in a portion extending from the center to the upper end portion. An opening for this purpose is formed. The opening is formed in a substantially rectangular cylindrical shape penetrating the front and rear of the front frame main body 130, and is attached to the front frame 120 by fitting the game board 1 into the opening. A game area 1a in which game balls flow down is formed on the front surface of the game board 1 attached in this manner, and faces the front side of the front frame body 130.

  The gaming board 1 includes a flat gaming board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and has a gaming area 1a surrounded by a guide rail 2 on the front surface of the gaming board main body 1b. ing. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from the launching device into the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

  At the approximate center of the game area 1a, a center case 20 is attached that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the decorative special figure variation display game. Behind the window 22 formed in the center case 20 is arranged a display device 43 as a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner. The display device 43 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display portion 43 a whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window portion 22 of the center case 20. . Note that the display device 43 is not limited to a device including a liquid crystal display, and may include a display such as an EL or a CRT.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram storage display 6 (shown in FIG. 2) for displaying the number of unprocessed times of the general diagram variable display game, and a general map variable display game are displayed. A graphic display 5 (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, in the game area 1a, a first start winning opening 13 (winning apparatus) that forms a first start winning area and an ordinary variable winning apparatus 7 (winning apparatus, second start winning line) that forms a second start winning area. ), A special figure memory display 15 (shown in FIG. 2) for lighting and displaying the number of unprocessed special figure variation display games as an auxiliary game, and a special figure display 9 for displaying the special figure variation display game. ing. In addition, the common figure memory display 6, the universal figure display 5, the special figure memory display 15, and the special figure display 9 are integrally provided as a segment LED together with a game state display LED indicating a game state. The segment LED forms a status indicator 8 for displaying the status of the gaming machine 100.

  Further, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. A special variable winning device 10 for converting from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player), and an out hole 11 for collecting the gaming balls that have not won the winning opening. Is provided. In addition, the game area 1a is provided with general winning holes 12, 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

  In the general start gate 4, a general start sensor 4a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. 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 ended, or the normal variation display game has been hit and the normal variation winning device When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure starting gate 4, if the number is less than the upper limit of the general figure starting memory number, the normal figure starting memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure starting is started. One memory is stored. Note that the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on the general map memory display 6 equipped with LEDs.

  The general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. In addition, you may make it display a common figure change display game on a part of display part 43a of the display apparatus 43, In this case, a number, a symbol, a character design etc. are used as an identification design, for example, and this is used for predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If this stop display of the normal figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it becomes easy to start the special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a, 7a, and is disposed below the first start winning opening 13, and the opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally spaced at an interval of about the diameter of the game ball. However, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game is in a predetermined stop display mode, a solenoid (general-purpose SOL 7b, FIG. 2), it is changed to a state where the game ball can easily flow into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a short-time operation state (second operation state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. At this time, the short operation state (second operation state) is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state (first operation state). At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal-variation display game is controlled to be shorter than the long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, 10 seconds is 1 second). Control is performed so that the number of times the normally variable winning device 7 is opened is substantially increased. Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 7 is released as a result of winning the normal variation display game, the opening time is controlled to be longer than the short opening time of the normal operation state. (For example, 0.3 seconds is 1.8 seconds). Further, in the short-time operation state, the normal variation winning device 7 is opened not more than once, but two or more times (for example, twice) with respect to one hit result of the normal variation display game. Further, in the short-time operation state, the probability that the hit result of the normal-variable display game is higher than that in the normal operation state is controlled. That is, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 7 is increased as compared with the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 7, and the special figure display game is easily started. When the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state, it is configured to be able to execute a time-reduced special figure fluctuation display game in which the execution time of one special figure fluctuation display game is shortened as a special figure fluctuation display game. ing.

  The normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 also serve as a starting winning opening for the special figure changing display game. That is, the special game as an auxiliary game is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the special figure start sensor 7d (shown in FIG. 2) provided inside the normal variation winning device 7 and the first start winning opening 13 (winning area). The start right to start the figure variation display game is generated.

  The right to start the special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4). Accordingly, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13 in a state where the special figure changing display game can be started and the start memory number is 0, the start right is generated. When the start memory is stored and the start memory number is incremented by 1, the special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by 1.

  On the other hand, it is normal when the special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, when the special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not been completed or is in the special game state. When a game ball is won in the variable winning device 7 or the first start winning port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state) is reached, the number of starting memories is decremented by 1. At the same time, the special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory. Note that the start memory of the special figure variation display game is displayed on a special figure memory display provided with LEDs.

  A special figure (special symbol, identification information) variable display game as an auxiliary game is executed by a special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and after a plurality of identification information is variably displayed. This is performed by stopping and displaying a predetermined result mode. In addition, a decoration special figure variation display game corresponding to a special figure variation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the display device 43 is executed. . As a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display mode of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result mode (for example, “3”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the display device 43 is also a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “3, 3, 3”). Note that the special-figure variable display game may be executed only by the display device 43 without including the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine 100.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment can generate a probable variation state (second probability state, high probability state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state (second probability state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (first probability state). Note that the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one of them can be generated.

  Further, the special variable winning device 10 as the variable winning device includes a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the special game state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state. The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special prize opening / closing SOL 10b, shown in FIG. 2) as a driving device. In addition, a count sensor 10c (shown in FIG. 2) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening is disposed inside the big prize opening (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening sensor 12a (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. Then, the game balls that have been driven into the game area 1a by starting the game are awarded to the general prize winning holes 12, 12,... When a prize is won in any of the mouths, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the respective prize mouths are discharged (paid out) by the discharging device 51 (shown in FIG. 2).

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is disposed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, a portion extending from a slightly lower side to an upper end portion than the center of the front frame body 130. Has been. One side portion of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side portion when viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side portion of the front frame main body 130 so as to have a door shape. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140.

  Further, the clear member holding frame 140 has a space that becomes a game area in which a game ball can flow down between the clear board holding frame 140 and the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130. The double glass plate 144 is opened and fixed. A portion surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 144 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140 is a game ball. Is a game area 1a that is launched and flows down. Further, in the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 144. In addition, a decoration lamp / LED 141 as a frame decoration device and a speaker 145 for outputting sound are provided around a portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 144 is fixed and the game area 1a is visible. , 145 and the like.

  Further, the front frame body 130 is provided with a locking device on the back surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side which is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 pivotally attached to the front frame body 130, Is formed with a keyhole 143 of the locking device. This locking device is a locking device for the front frame main body 130 and also a locking device for the clear member holding frame 140. When a key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise), the machine frame of the front frame 120 is provided. The locking of the clear member holding frame 140 with respect to the front frame main body 130 is released when the locking with respect to the front 110 is released.

  A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130. The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151. It consists of. The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device that launches the game balls. An effect button 158 that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153. The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  Further, on the back side of the front frame main body 130, as a mechanism for realizing various functions as the gaming machine 100, for example, a game ball collected by winning through various winning ports provided in the game board 1 or any A game ball collecting mechanism for guiding the game ball collected from the out hole 11 without winning a prize to the collection ball conveyance path outside the machine is provided. In addition, there are a discharge / emission control device 50 (shown in FIG. 2) that can be used in common for a plurality of types of game boards, and controls the discharge of the ball and the shot of the hit ball. Is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 performs a control related to various effects under the control of the game control device 30 serving as a game control means for controlling the progress of the game as its control system. Production control device 40 as a sub-control device, control of payout of prize balls or rental balls by the discharge device 51, and discharge / discharge control device 50 as a sub-control device that controls the launch of game balls by the launch device 52, power A power supply device 60 is provided.

  The game control device 30 includes a game microcomputer 31 having a CPU 31a, a RAM 31b, a ROM 31c, and the like, and outputs pulse signals for an input / output interface (input / output I / F) 33, synchronization of various processes, a timer, and the like. It is composed of a clock (CLK) 32 (oscillator) and the like.

  The CPU 31a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs calculation control, and also generates various random number values such as a jackpot determination random number value of the special figure variation display game. The RAM 31b includes a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start port SW7d provided in the normal variation winning device 7, a storage area for the various random numbers, a work area for the CPU 31a, and the like. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 31c, the jackpot of the special figure variation display game for determining the occurrence of the jackpot of the special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. A determination value, a determination value of a variation pattern (reach action type), and the like are stored.

  In addition, the input / output interface 33 is connected to a start port SW7d, a gate SW4a, a winning port SW12a, 12a,... 50 etc. are connected. The input / output interface 33 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the CPU 31a. Note that the glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame 140 is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 120 is opened.

  The input / output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the CPU 31a. These control signals are relayed by the input / output interface 33, and via a not-shown output port and driver, the special figure display 9, the special figure storage display, the common figure display 5, the common figure storage display, It is output to the winning opening SOL10b, the ordinary power open / close SOL7b, the status display LED 8, the external output terminal 16 connected to the management device 200 outside the gaming machine, the effect control device 40, and the discharge and emission control device 50.

  The effect control device 40 as a sub-control device includes a CPU 40a, a ROM 40b, a RAM 40c as a control device, an input / output interface, a RAM as an image memory for controlling display on a display device 43 (liquid crystal display device), an image and a video. A video circuit including a CGROM 40d in which data is stored and a VDP 40e (video display processor) as a graphic processor are provided. In addition, a driver 40f for driving various LEDs 45 for decoration provided on the game board 1 and a clear member holding frame covering the front of the game board 1 and a sound source LSI 40g for controlling sound output are provided.

  The effect control device 40 has an input / output interface (not shown), and the game control device 30 is connected to the input / output interface via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate. Various signals (effect control data (such as various commands)) input from the game control device 30 are relayed by the input / output interface and output to the CPU. The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 (under the control of the game control device 30) based on the effect control data (such as various commands) received from the game control device 30. The input / output interface receives a detection signal from an operation button 158 serving as an operation means provided on the upper plate 153, and the effect control device 40 is based on these detection signals (game control). The gaming machine 100 is controlled (under the control of the device 30).

  Further, various control signals output from the CPU 40a are input to the input / output interface, and these control signals are relayed by the input / output interface, and various LEDs 45 and movable effects are output via an output port and a driver 40f (not shown). It is output to the movable motor 44 of the apparatus. Of the control signals output from the CPU 40a, a control signal related to image control is output from the CPU 40a to the VDP 40e, and image data based on the control signal is output from the VDP 40e to the liquid crystal display device 41a. Further, a control signal related to the control of sound is output from the CPU 40a to the sound source LSI 40g, and sound data based on the control signal is output from the sound source LSI 40g to the speakers 145 and 157.

  The discharge / emission control device 50 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and receives a prize ball control command (reception of prize ball number data) from the game control apparatus 30 and a ball lending machine (not shown). ) Is controlled to cause the discharge device 51 to discharge a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls). In addition, the launch control of the game ball is performed by the launching device 52, and the discharge launch control device 50 receives a touch from the touch sensor 54 provided on the operation handle 156 when the player touches the operation handle 156. A signal is input. Further, when the player operates the firing stop switch 53 provided on the operation handle 156, an input signal from the firing stop switch 53 is input together with an input signal from the touch sensor 54. .

  In addition, power is supplied from the power supply device 60 to the game control device 30, and power is also supplied from the power supply device 60 to other devices. Further, the power supply device 60 is provided with a backup power source 61 for enabling power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted at the time of a power failure or the like, and the volatile memory of each control device at the time of a power failure or the like. It is designed to prevent the loss of data stored in.

  In these control circuits, for example, the following control is performed. In the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30, the random number value for hit determination of the normal figure is extracted and stored in the ROM 31c based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the normal figure start gate 4. Compared with the determined determination value, a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game is missed is performed. Then, after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the common map display 5, a process for displaying a general map variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of the normal map variation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the general power open / close SOL 7b is operated to open and close the open / close members 7a and 7a of the normal variable prize winning device 7. Time (for example, 0.5 seconds) is controlled to be released as described above. When the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, the control of displaying the result form of the shift on the general map display 5 is performed.

  Further, based on the input of the detection signal from the start opening SW7d for detecting the game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7, a special jackpot determination random number value is extracted and stored in the ROM 31c. Compared with the determination value, a process for determining whether or not the special figure variation display game is missed is performed. And the process which memorize | stores this result as starting memory | storage is performed. In other words, the game control device 30 stores start-up storage means for storing the winnings of the game balls in the start-up winning area (the first start-out winning port 13, the normal variable winning device 7) as a start-up memory for each win. Make.

  Further, at the start of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the start memory is compared with the determination value (specific value) for the special figure fluctuation display game stored in the ROM 31b. Then, a process of determining a hit of the special figure variation display game is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a determination unit that compares and determines a random value stored in the start storage unit (game control device 30) with a specific value. The specific value is set according to the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state). For example, in the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and in the high probability state, a second determination value different from the first determination value and the first determination value is set. In other words, the probability control means that the game control device 30 can control the probability that the display result of the variable display game becomes the special display result (special result mode) in either the normal probability state or the high probability state. Make. In addition, a process for determining a variation pattern is performed, and a control signal (effect control command) including these results is output to the effect control device 40.

  Then, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of displaying a special figure variation display game to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display 9 after the identification symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of the special figure variation display game based on the start-up memory. In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, a process for displaying the decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game on the fluctuation display apparatus 41, or from the speakers 145 and 157. Output of sound, processing for controlling various LEDs 45 provided on the frame decoration device 141 and the game board 1, and processing for operating the movable motor 44 of the movable effect device are performed.

  Then, the game microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 performs a process of displaying a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generating a special game state when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit. Do. In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable prize apparatus 10 is opened by the special prize opening SOL10b, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the special prize opening. 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 winning opening 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 display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  Further, the gaming microcomputer 31 of the game control device 30 is based on the detection signal of the game ball inputted from the sensors (starting port SW7d, count SW10c, winning port SW12a) provided at various winning ports, and the discharge and emission control device. A control signal is output to 50 and the discharging device 51 is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40, based on a command signal (change time command, change stop command, etc.) from the game control device 30, the display device 43 displays a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game. Controls processing and effects.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special map variation display game after the special game state is ended by deriving the specific special result mode in the special map variation display game. In addition to the normal probability state, the normal variation winning device 7 generates a specific state in which the short-time operation state is established. Further, this specific state is ended by executing a special figure variation display game with a predetermined executable number of times, and this executable number is determined by selecting from a plurality of preset number of divisions. It has come to be. Then, every time the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific state matches the number of divisions, information on the number of executable times is notified. Hereinafter, notification of information relating to the number of executable times will be described.

  In the game control device 30, special figure display processing relating to the execution of the special figure variation display game is performed. As shown in FIG. 3, in the special figure display process, first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game has ended (step S1). In the determination of whether or not the variation display of the special figure variation display game has ended (step S1), when the variation display of the special figure variation display game has not ended (step S1; No), the special figure display processing Exit. In addition, in the determination of whether or not the variation display of the special figure variation display game has been completed (step S1), if the variation display of the special figure variation display game is terminated (step S1; Yes), is the result a big hit? It is determined whether or not (step S2).

  In determining whether or not the result is a big hit (step S2), it is determined whether or not the result mode of the special figure variation display game is a special result mode. In the determination of whether or not the result is a jackpot (step S2), if the result is a jackpot (step S2; Yes), a process for setting jackpot information (step S7), a process for setting probability information (step S2) S8) A process for setting time reduction information (step S9) is performed, and the special figure displaying process is terminated. After this, a special gaming state will occur.

  In these processes, based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the start memory, a special symbol of a stop symbol (stop symbol on the special symbol display 9), the number of rounds in a special game state (15 rounds (15R)) Or two rounds (2R)), a probability state (normal probability state (normal) or high probability state (probability change)) for deriving a special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state, the end of the special game state The operation state (normal operation state (no time reduction) or time reduction operation state (time reduction)) of the normal variation winning device 7 is determined later. In addition, after the special game state is ended, the number of executable times (number of time reductions) that is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in the state where the normal variation winning device 7 is in the state of short-time operation is The selection is based on a numerical value.

  The jackpots that are generated based on the derivation of the special result mode include a probabilistic jackpot, a normal jackpot, and a specific jackpot, and the states after the end of the special gaming state are different. Among these, the probable jackpot is a jackpot in which the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special gaming state becomes a high probability state (probability variation) and the normal variation winning device 7 becomes the short-time operation state. It is. The normal jackpot is a jackpot where the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state becomes the normal probability state and the ordinary variation winning device 7 becomes the normal operation state. In addition, the special jackpot generates a specific state in which the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the special game state is the normal probability state and the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state. It is a jackpot. That is, the special result mode that generates the specific jackpot is the specific special result mode.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the number of executions (time reduction number) that is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a state where the normal variation winning device 7 is in the time reduction operation state includes the number of time reductions 1 to 6. (Until the next big hit, 0 times, 30 times, 50 times, 80 times, 100 times). Here, the number of time reductions 1 (until the next big hit) is selected in the case of a probable big hit. Further, the number of time reductions 6 (0 times) is normally selected in the case of a big hit. In the case of a specific jackpot, one of time reduction number 2 (30 times), time reduction number 3 (50 times), time reduction number 4 (80 times), and time reduction number 5 (100 times) Are selected based on a random number value for determining the number of time reductions. That is, the possible number of executions that can be selected in the case of a specific jackpot is a number of times for determining the number of time reductions every time a special result mode is derived from a plurality of preset division times of 30, 50, 80, and 100. The selection is based on a random value. Here, a plurality of divisions are set so as to sequentially increase at intervals of 30 or less (30 or less) from the predetermined minimum number of divisions to 30.

  Further, based on the information set here, the game control device 30 performs a jackpot end process for setting a probability state after the end of the special game state. As shown in FIG. 5, in the jackpot end process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a timing when the jackpot state (special game state) ends (step S10). If it is not time to end the jackpot state (step S10; No) in the determination of whether or not it is the timing to end the jackpot state (step S10), the jackpot end processing is ended. In the determination of whether or not the big hit state is finished (step S10), when the big hit state is finished (step S10; Yes), a process of setting probability information (step S11) is performed. .

  In the process of setting probability information (step S11), in the process of setting the above-described probability information (step S8) as information related to the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state. Based on the set information, a process for setting information on the probability state of either the normal probability state or the high probability state is performed. After performing the process of setting the probability information (step S11), the process of setting the time reduction information (step S13) is performed.

  In the process for setting the time reduction information (step S12), the information set in the process for setting the time reduction information (step S9) is used as the information regarding the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 after the end of the special gaming state. Then, a process for setting information on the operation state of either the normal operation state or the short-time operation state is performed. Note that the information on the short-time action state includes the number of executable times (0 (none), 30, 50, 80, 100 times until the next jackpot), which is the number of special figure variation display games that are set to the short-time action state. Yes. After performing the process for setting the short time information (step S12), it is determined whether or not a high probability state is to be generated (step S13).

  In determining whether or not a high probability state is to be generated (step S13), it is determined whether or not the information regarding the probability state set in the process of setting probability information (step S11) is information on the high probability state. In the determination of whether or not to generate the high probability state (step S13), when it is determined that the high probability state is not generated (step S13; No), that is, when the probability state is determined to be the normal probability state Finishes the jackpot ending process. In addition, in the determination of whether or not to generate a high probability state (step S13), if it is determined that a high probability state is to be generated (step S13; Yes), processing for setting the generation of a high probability state (step S14). To complete the jackpot ending process.

  Through the above processing, the probability state (normal probability state (normal) or high probability state (probability change)) after the special game state is ended, based on the jackpot symbol random number, the operation state (normal operation state (short time) of the normal variation winning device 7) None) or a short-time operation state (with a short time)) is determined. In addition, based on the jackpot symbol random number and the random number for determining the number of hours, the number of executable times (0 (none), 30, 50, 80, 100 times until the next jackpot), which is the number of times of the special figure variation display game to be in the short-time action state Will be determined.

  In other words, the probability that the game control device 30 derives the special result mode in the variable display game is a normal probability state that is a first probability, and a high probability state that is a second probability that is higher than the normal probability. Probability setting means is set for either. In addition, the game control device 30 changes the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 to the first operation state (short-time operation state), and the normal variation winning device 7 is in the second state (open state) than the first operation state. An operation state setting means for setting to any one of the easy second operation state (normal operation state) is provided. In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a specific state generating means for generating a specific state after the special game state is ended based on the special result being a specific special result mode. Further, the game control device 30 serves as an executable number determination means for selecting and determining an executable number, which is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a specific state, from a plurality of preset division numbers.

  Further, in the special chart display processing shown in FIG. 3, if the result is not a big hit (step S2; No) in the judgment as to whether or not the result is a big hit (step S2; No), it is judged whether or not the time is short. (Step S3) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S3), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 is the time-short operation state. If the time is not short (Step S3; No) in the determination of whether or not the time is short (Step S3; No), the processing for setting the gaming state is performed (Step S6), and the special figure display processing is terminated. In the processing for setting the game state (step S6), the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) for deriving the special result mode in the next special figure variation display game, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 7 (normally) (Operation state or short-time operation state) is set. On the other hand, if it is determined that the time is short (step S3; Yes), it is determined whether the state is a high probability state (step S4).

  In the determination of whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S4), it is determined whether or not the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game is a high probability state. In the determination of whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S4), if the state is a high probability state (step S4; Yes), a process for setting a gaming state (step S6) is performed, and a special figure display process is performed. finish. In addition, when it is not a high probability state (step S4; No) in the determination as to whether or not the state is a high probability state (step S4), a time-division setting process (step S5) for controlling the production in the specific state is performed. Do. In other words, in this case, the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game is the normal state, and the normal variation winning device 7 is the specific state in the short-time operation state. Then, the process (step S6) which sets a game state is performed, and the special figure display process is complete | finished.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the time division setting process, first, a process of incrementing the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure variation display game executed in the specific state (step S20) is performed. A process of acquiring the number of time reductions (step S21) is performed. In the process of acquiring the number of time reductions (step S21), the process of acquiring the number of time reductions that is the number of times of execution of the special figure variation display game executed in the specific state is performed by acquiring the value of the time reduction number counter. After that, it is determined whether or not the number of divisions (step S22).

  In the determination (step S22) of whether or not it is the number of divisions, the number of time reductions acquired in the process of acquiring the number of time reductions (step S21) is the number of divisions set in stages, 30 times, 50 times, It is determined whether it matches 80 times and 100 times. If it is not the number of divisions (step S22; No) in the determination of whether or not the number of divisions (step S22), the time division setting process is terminated. If it is the number of divisions (step S22; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the number is the number of divisions (step S22), a process of acquiring the executable number (step S23) is performed. In the process of acquiring the executable number (step S23), a process of acquiring the executable number determined based on the jackpot symbol random number and the random number for determining the short-time number is performed, and thereafter, it is determined whether or not the short-time end is completed (step S24). I do.

  In the determination as to whether or not the time reduction ends (step S24), the time reduction number acquired in the processing for acquiring the time reduction number (step S21) matches the executable number acquired in the processing for acquiring the executable number (step S23). Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the time is short (step S24), if the time is not short (step S24; No), that is, if the short time and the executable number do not match, processing for setting an addition effect command (step S25) To complete the time division setting process. If it is determined that the time reduction has ended (step S24), the time reduction end (step S24; Yes), that is, if the time reduction count and the executable count match, processing for setting a time reduction end command (step S24). S26) is performed, and the time-division setting process is terminated. The added effect command or the short time end command set here is output to the effect control device 40 later. In the case where the short-time end command is set, in the processing for setting the gaming state in the special figure display processing shown in FIG. 3 (step S6), the operation state of the normal variable winning device 7 is changed from the short-time operation state to the normal operation state. Processing to change to is performed.

  In the effect control device 40, an added effect notification process shown in FIG. 7 is performed as the effect control in the specific state. In this addition effect notification process, first, it is determined whether an addition effect command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S30). If the addition effect command has not been received (step S30; No) in the determination of whether or not the addition effect command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S30), the addition effect notification process is terminated. Further, when the addition effect command is received (step S30; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the addition effect command is received from the game control device 30 (step S30; Yes), the addition effect process (step S31) is performed. The notification process is terminated. In the addition effect process (step S31), a process of notifying that the specific state is continued is performed.

  Through the processing as described above, information on the executable number is notified every time the number of executions of the special figure variation display game matches the number of divisions in the specific state. FIG. 8 shows an example of display on the display unit 43a in the specific state. In this example, the number of executable times is determined to be 50, 80, or 100 other than 30.

  As described above, based on the derivation of a specific special result mode, the number of times that the special figure variation display game can be executed in the specific state after the end of the special gaming state is a plurality of divisions set in stages. It is determined as any one of 30, 50, 80, and 100 times. Then, at the end of the special game state based on the specific special result mode, as shown in FIG. 8 (1), as the notification that the specific state has been started, the display unit 43a displays “Large end XX mode entered! ! First 30 times "start notification display 43b. At this time, the minimum number of divisions (30 times) is notified as the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the specific state to be notified at this time, regardless of the determined number of executions.

  In the special figure variation display game executed after the end of the special gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8 (2), the decoration special figure variation display game is started (the symbol variation display) on the display unit 43a. As the figure change display game ends, the decoration special figure change display game ends (displays the result mode) as shown in FIG. At this time, the display unit 43a is configured to display a short time number display 43c as a notification of the number of special figure variation display games executed in the specific state, and the short time number display 43c is shown in FIG. As shown in 6), it is updated every time the special figure variation display game is executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (6), when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game reaches the number of divisions, it is determined that the number of divisions has been reached in the time-division setting processing shown in FIG. 6 (step S22; Yes). The executable number is acquired in the process of acquiring the executable number (step S23). In this example, since the possible number of executions is determined to be 50, 80, or 100 other than 30, it is determined that the time is not over (step S24; No), and the addition effect command is It is set and output to the effect control device 40 later.

  In the effect control apparatus 40, in the addition effect notification process shown in FIG. 7, the addition effect process (step S31) is performed based on the reception of the addition effect command (step S30; Yes). As shown in FIG. 8 (7), the addition effect process notifies that the special figure variation display game can be executed 20 times in addition to the 30 times notified in FIG. 8 (1). An addition effect display 43d for notification is made. The additional number of executions to be notified at this time is notified of 20 times that is the number of executions up to 50, which is the number of divisions in the next stage, regardless of the determined number of executions. That is, this addition effect display is one of notifications of information relating to the number of executable times, and when this addition effect display 43d is made, it is notified that the specific state is continued (the specific state will not end). This is the case.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 8 (8) and (9), the specific state is continued, and the above-described processing is performed every time the number of executions matches the number of divisions. If the number of executions coincides with the number of divisions and the number of executable times, the specific state is ended as a notification of information regarding the number of executable times instead of the addition effect display 43d shown in FIG. 8 (7). The notification (effect) of the effect is performed, and the specific state is ended. In other words, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 serve as execution frequency notifying means for notifying the execution frequency information regarding the executable frequency. In addition, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 serve as a delimiter notifying unit that performs predetermined notification every time the number of executions of the variable display game executed in a specific state is the same as the number of delimiters.

  Thus, the execution of the variable display game executed by the break notification means in a specific state without directly notifying the possible number of executions is selected and determined from a plurality of preset break times. Since the predetermined notification is performed every time the number of times becomes equal to the number of divisions, the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state can be maintained, and the gameability in the specific state can be improved. Furthermore, even when the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied when the remaining number of possible executions of the specific state is large (for example, the occurrence of a jackpot without the specific state), the player can actually execute Since the player does not grasp the loss, he / she does not feel that he / she has lost the game, so he / she does not have a negative image and can improve the gameability in a specific state.

  From the above, the start winning port (first start winning port 13, normal variable winning device 7) through which a game ball can be won, and the winning of the game ball to the start winning port are stored as predetermined start memories. A start storage means (game control device 30) for storing up to the upper limit number, and a game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the start storage, and the stop result mode of the variable display game is: In the gaming machine 100 capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when a special result mode is set in advance, the special result is a specific special result mode. Specific state generating means (game control device 30) for generating a specific state after the end of the gaming state, and the number of executable times that is the number of variable display games that can be executed in the specific state are set as a plurality of preset number of divisions. An executable number determining means (game control device 30) to be selected and determined, and an execution number notifying means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) for notifying the execution frequency information relating to the executable number. The number notifying means includes a delimiter notifying means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) that performs a predetermined notification every time the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is the same as the number of delimiters.

  Further, the break notification means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) has a predetermined number of times when the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is the same as the number of breaks and less than the executable number. As a notification, a specific notification is performed.

  In addition, the effect performed when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game in the specific state reaches the number of divisions is not limited to the above-described one. For example, only the presence / absence of the specific state without notifying the addition count May be used. In addition, it is possible to perform an effect that suggests the number of executable times, the number of additions, and the presence or absence of the continuation of the specific state. Further, although the notification is performed at all the number of divisions, the number of divisions at which the notification is performed may be selected.

  From the above, the break notifying means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) performs a suggestion notification that suggests whether or not to end the specific state as a predetermined notification.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to the present modification performs an effect of displaying a symbol set corresponding to each number of divisions as shown in FIG. 11 at a predetermined timing as an effect suggesting the number of executable times.

  The effect control device 40 is configured to perform a continuation number suggestion notification process for performing an effect suggesting the executable number of times. As shown in FIG. 9, in this continuation count suggestion notification process, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot state (special game state) has ended (step S40). If the jackpot state has not ended (step S40; No) in the determination of whether or not the jackpot state has ended (step S40), the continuation number suggestion notification process ends. Further, when the big hit state is ended (step S40; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the big hit state is ended (step S40), a process of obtaining the executable number (step S41) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the executable number (step S41), the determined executable number is acquired based on the information related to the specific state transmitted from the game control device 30. Then, the process (step S42) which selects the corresponding suggestion alerting | reporting effect is performed, and a continuation number suggestion alerting | reporting process is complete | finished. In the process of selecting the suggestion notification effect (step S42), a process of selecting one from the symbols shown in FIG. 11 is performed based on the acquired number of executable times. Here, since the suggestion notification effect only suggests the number of executable times, it is possible to select symbols other than the symbol corresponding to the acquired number of executable times at a predetermined ratio. In addition, when selecting a symbol other than the symbol corresponding to the acquired executable frequency, if the symbol corresponding to the executable frequency less than the acquired executable frequency is selected, the suggested executable frequency will be However, many special figure variation display games can be executed in a specific state, and the player can have a sense of goodness.

  In addition, in the effect control device 40, as the effect control in the specific state, the addition effect continuation suggestion notification process shown in FIG. 10 is performed instead of the addition effect notification process shown in FIG. In the addition effect continuation suggestion notification process, first, it is determined whether or not an addition effect command has been received from the game control device 30 (step S50). When the addition effect command is not received (step S50; No) in the determination of whether or not the addition effect command is received from the game control device 30 (step S50), the addition effect notification process is terminated. In addition, when the addition effect command is received (step S50; Yes) in the determination of whether or not the addition effect command is received from the game control device 30 (step S50; Yes), a process (step S51) of acquiring the executable number is performed. Do.

  In the process of acquiring the executable number (step S51), the process of acquiring the determined executable number is performed based on the information regarding the specific state transmitted from the game control device 30. Thereafter, a process of obtaining the current short time number (number of divisions) (step S52) is performed, the number of special figure variation display games executed in the specific state is obtained, and a process of calculating the short time of addition (step S53) is performed. . In the process of calculating the addition time reduction number (step S53), a process of calculating the addition time reduction number that is the number of executable special figure variable display games from the acquired current time reduction number (separation number) to the next division number. I do.

  Next, a process of selecting an effect corresponding to the number of executable times (step S54) is performed, and based on the number of executable times, a type of suggestion notification effect to be used for the added effect is selected, and an effect effect process (step S55) is performed. The addition effect notification process is terminated. In the addition effect process (step S55), a process of performing an effect including an indication notification effect is performed as a notification that the specific state is continued.

  Through the processing as described above, every time the number of executions of the special figure variation display game matches the number of divisions in the specific state, information on the number of executable times is notified, and a suggestion notification effect that suggests the number of executable times is executed. It will be. FIG. 12 shows an example of display on the display unit 43a in the specific state. In this example, the case where 80 is set as the executable number is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (1), at the end of the special gaming state based on the specific special result mode, the display unit 43a is notified that “the jackpot end XX mode has entered!” As a notification that the specific state to be executed has started. ! First 30 times "start notification display 43b. As for the number of special figure variation display games that can be executed in the specific state to be notified at this time, the minimum number of divisions (30 times) is notified regardless of the determined number of executable times, but as the suggestion notification effect 43e A pentagonal design suggesting that the executable count is 80 times is displayed.

  In the special figure variation display game executed after the end of the special game state, as shown in FIG. 12 (2), the decoration special figure variation display game is started (the symbol variation display) on the display unit 43a, and the special figure variation display game is started after a predetermined time. With the end of the figure variation display game, the decoration special figure variation display game ends (displays the result mode) as shown in FIG. At this time, the display unit 43a is provided with a short time count display 43c as a notification of the number of special figure variation display games executed in the specific state, and the short time number display 43c is an execution of the special figure variation display game. It is updated every time.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (4), when the number of executions of the special figure variation display game reaches the number of divisions, it is determined that the number of divisions has been reached in the time-division setting process shown in FIG. 6 (step S22; Yes). The executable number is acquired in the process of acquiring the executable number (step S23). In this example, since the number of executable times is determined to be 80, it is determined that the time is not over (Step S24; No), and an addition effect command is set (Step S25). It is output to the device 40.

  In the effect control device 40, in the addition effect continuation suggestion notification process shown in FIG. 10, the number of executable times is acquired (step S51) based on the reception of the addition effect command (step S50; Yes), and the current short number of times (30 times). ) Is acquired (step S52). Also, the shortest number of addition times (20 times), which is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed from the acquired current shorttime number (30 times) to the next stage division number (50 times), is calculated (step S53). Further, the type of suggestion notification effect (pentagonal symbol) used in the addition effect is selected (step S54), and the addition effect process (step S55) is performed.

  With this addition effect process, as shown in FIG. 12 (4), an addition notification for notifying that 30 special figure variation display games can be executed in a specific state in addition to the 30 times notified in FIG. 12 (1). In addition to the display 43d, a pentagonal design suggesting that the executable count is 80 is displayed as the suggestion notification effect 43e. The addition notification display 43d and the suggestion notification effect 43e notify information related to the number of executable times.

  After that, as shown in FIGS. 12 (5) and 12 (6), when the specific state is continued and the special figure variation display game is executed 50 times in which the number of executions matches the number of divisions again, the same processing as described above is performed. Done. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12 (7), the additional effect display 43d for notifying that the special figure variation display game of 30 times that is the number of times of execution up to 80, which is the number of divisions in the next stage, can be executed. In addition, a pentagonal symbol indicating that the executable number is 80 is displayed as the suggestion notification effect 43e.

  From the above, the delimiter notification means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) includes suggestion notification effect means for performing an suggestion notification effect that suggests the number of executable times as a predetermined notification.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, in the game control device 30, in addition to the start timing of the special figure variation display game, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the start memory and the determination value (specific value) stored in the ROM 31b ) And a process for determining whether or not a special result mode is derived in the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet executed the special figure fluctuation display game. It has become. That is, the start memory determination means for determining whether or not a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory for which the game control device 30 has not yet executed the variable display game. Make.

  In the example described below, when the start memory is generated, it is determined whether or not a special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory. Then, the special result mode is derived based on the determination that the special result mode is derived in the special figure variation display game based on the start memory generated when the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state. The contents of the effects in the special figure fluctuation display game (becomes out of date) to be executed before the figure fluctuation display game are determined.

  In order to perform such processing, the game control device 30 performs time-shortening notification processing shown in FIG. In this time-shortening notification process, first, it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 7 is in the time-shortening operation state (step S60). When the normal variation winning device 7 is not in the time-saving operation state (step S60; No) in the determination as to whether or not the time-variable winning device 7 is in the time-saving operation state (step S60; No), the time-shortage suggestion notification process is terminated. Further, when it is determined whether or not the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state (step S60), if it is in the short-time operation state (step S60; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is a start winning (step S61). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S61), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 or the normal variation winning apparatus 7 and a detection signal is input from the start opening SW7d. If there is no start winning in the determination of whether or not there is a start winning (step S61), the time suggestion notifying process is terminated. If there is a start prize in the determination of whether or not there is a start prize (step S61) (step S61; Yes), the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory generated by the start prize is a big hit. It is determined whether a special result mode is derived (step S62).

  If the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory generated by the start winning is a big hit (step S62), if the big win is not a big hit (step S62; No), the short time suggestion notification process is terminated. . Further, in the determination of whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory generated by the start winning is a big hit (step S62), if the big win (step S62; Yes), A process of acquiring the number of time reductions (step S63) is performed.

  In the process of acquiring the number of times after the new jackpot (step S63), the special result is obtained from the jackpot symbol random number stored in the start memory determined to derive the special result mode and the random number for determining the number of time reduction. After completion of the special game state based on this, processing is performed to obtain the executable number, which is the number of special figure variable display games that can be executed in a state where the normal variation winning device 7 is in the short-time operation state. The number obtained here is set as the new number. Thereafter, in the process of obtaining the current remaining number of times (step S64), the number of special figure variation display games executed is subtracted from the current executable number to obtain the remaining number of times reduced. The number obtained here is set as the remaining number. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a remaining execution number calculating means for calculating a remaining execution number (remaining number) obtained by subtracting the execution number of the already executed variable display game from the possible number of executions in the specific state being executed.

  Next, the new number acquired in the process of acquiring the new number of times after the jackpot (step S63) and the remaining number of times acquired in the process of acquiring the current remaining number of times (step S64) are compared. Is determined whether or not is less than the new number of times (step S65). That is, when the game control device 30 determines that a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory in the specific state, the start memory determination means (game control device 30) has the specific special result. The remaining number of executions comparison means for comparing the number of executions possible (new number of times) determined by the number of times executable determination unit (game control device 30) and the remaining number of executions (remaining number of times) when the mode is derived. .

  In the determination of whether or not the remaining number is less than the new number (step S65), if the remaining number is less than the new number (step S65; Yes), the process of determining execution of the new suggested effect of the short time number (Step S66) is performed, and the time-suggesting notification process is terminated. That is, in this case, since the number of time reductions increases due to the occurrence of the special gaming state, which is an advantageous state for the player, processing for executing the suggestion effect that is an effect suggesting this is performed.

  Thus, when execution of the suggestion effect of the new number of time reductions is determined, a command for instructing execution of the suggestion effect is set and output to the effect control device 40 later. Then, in the production control device 40, on the basis of the reception of this command, an indication production is performed by display, LED light emission, voice, or the like. In addition, the suggestion effect of the new time reduction number may be notified, for example, by displaying the new time reduction number (executable number of times), or may be notified only of the increase.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the remaining number is less than the new number (step S65), when the remaining number is not less than the new number (step S65; No), a process of performing the rendering with the remaining number (step S67). To complete the time-suggesting notification process. That is, in this case, the number of time reductions decreases due to the occurrence of a special gaming state, and therefore, a specific effect is performed in a special figure variation display game that is executed before the start-up memory in which a special result mode is derived. In this way, when it is determined to produce the remaining number of times, a command for instructing the execution of the remaining number of times is set, and is output to the effect control device 40 later. Yes. And in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, the degree of expectation with respect to the production which displays the remaining number of time reductions like a countdown by the display, the light emission of LED, an audio | voice, etc., and the increase in the number of time reductions based on reception of this command. Perform a low performance (low expectations). In this way, when it is found that the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied, the new executable number (new number) is greater than the remaining number of executions (remaining number) and the new executable The content of the notification can be made different in the case where the number of times is smaller than the remaining number of executions, and the gameability in a specific state can be improved.

  From the above, the remaining execution number calculating means (game control device 30) for calculating the remaining execution number by subtracting the execution number of the already executed variable display game from the possible number of executions in the specific state being executed, and still changing Start memory determination means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory, for the start memory not executing the display game, and a specific state When the start memory determination means determines that a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory, the executable number determination means (game) A remaining execution number comparing means (game control device 30) for comparing the executable number determined by the control device 30) and the remaining execution number, and the execution number notifying means (game control device). 0, the effect control device 40) will contain a comparison notification means for performing notification on the basis of the comparison result by the remaining run count comparing means (game controller 30, effect control device 40).

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, in the time suggestion notification process described above, in the determination of whether or not the remaining number is less than the new number (step S65), the remaining number is not less than the new number (step S65; No). The processing is different from that in the second modification. The other processes in the time suggestion notification process are the same as those in the second modification, and the description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the determination of whether or not the remaining number is less than the new number (step S65), if the remaining number is not less than the new number (step S65; No), the variation pattern is changed based on the remaining number. Is performed (step S70), the changed variation pattern is set (step S71), and the time suggestion notification process is terminated.

  In the process of changing the variation pattern based on the remaining number of times (step S70), the variation pattern determined and stored at the time of starting winning is changed to, for example, a pseudo continuous variation pattern. Here, the quasi-continuous variation pattern is one or more re-variable displays in which a variable display is started again after a temporary stop in a result form other than the special result form in the decorative special figure change display game in the middle of the special figure change display game. It is a variation pattern that is performed. In other words, in the middle of the special figure fluctuation display game, the unit fluctuation display that stops after the plurality of identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time in the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is performed twice or more times to derive the result mode. This is a variation pattern.

  By changing to such a quasi-continuous fluctuation pattern, it is possible to produce an effect as if a special figure fluctuation display game was executed a plurality of times in one special figure fluctuation display game. Therefore, in fact, even if the number of time reductions decreases due to the occurrence of a special gaming state, it can appear as if the number of executions out of the possible number of executions has been performed, and the player feels that he has lost Can be reduced and the playability in a specific state can be improved.

  The display unit 43a is provided with a short time display 43c as a notification of the number of special figure fluctuation display games executed in the specific state. The special figure fluctuation display game executed with the short time display 43c in the specific state. It is also possible to indicate the number of apparent special figure variation display games instead of indicating the number of times. In other words, the number of time reduction displays 43c may be increased for each unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation pattern. In this way, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the production by the pseudo-continuous variation pattern that makes the player feel as if multiple special figure variation display games have been executed. It is possible to make it appear as if the number of executions of the game has been completed, thereby reducing the player's feeling that he / she has lost, and improving the gameability in a specific state. However, in the case where the number of time reduction displays reaches the number of divisions by performing the effect of increasing the number of time reduction displays 43c for each unit variation display in the pseudo continuous variation pattern, for example, FIG. Similarly to the process of executing the effect with the remaining 13 times (step S67), an effect of displaying the remaining number of short times like a countdown is performed, so that no contradiction occurs.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, the number of executions of the special figure variable display game that can be executed as the specific state is reduced by deriving the specific special result mode during the specific state, and then the specific special result mode is again generated in the specific state that occurs thereafter When the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that can be executed as the specific state is derived, the number of executions of the previous specific state is notified.

  In the game control device 30, a jackpot end process shown in FIG. 15 is executed instead of the jackpot end process shown in FIG. In the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. 15, in addition to the process in the jackpot ending process shown in FIG. In the process of storing the set short time count (executable count) (step S80), a process of storing the executable count as history information is performed. That is, the game control device 30 serves as a history storage unit that stores the executable number determined in the past by the executable number determination unit (game control device 30) as history information.

  Further, in the game control device 30, a history notification process shown in FIG. 16 for performing processing related to notification of history information is performed. In this history notification process, first, it is determined whether or not the specific state is being performed (step S90). If it is not in the specific state (step S90; No) in the determination of whether or not it is in the specific state (step S90), the history notification process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not it is in the specific state (step S90), if it is in the specific state (step S90; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S91).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S91), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit (a special result mode has been derived). In the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S91), if it is not a big hit (step S91; No), the history notification process is terminated. If it is a big hit (step S91; Yes) in the determination of whether or not it is a big hit (step S91), it is determined whether or not the reduction information is stored (step S92).

  Although this decrease information will be described later, if the number of remaining short times in the specific state when the specific special result mode is derived is larger than the newly set possible number of times, that is, the special number that can be executed in the specific state. It is set when the number of figure-variable display games has decreased. In the determination of whether or not the reduction information is stored (step S92), if the reduction information is not stored (step S92; No), a process of acquiring the number of possible executions after the big hit (step S99) is performed. . Further, in the determination of whether or not the decrease information is stored (step S92), when the decrease information is stored (step S92; Yes), a process of acquiring the current executable number (current executable number) (Step S93) is performed, and a process (Step S94) for obtaining the number of executions possible after the big hit (the number of new executions) is performed.

  Thereafter, the current executable number, which is the executable number acquired in the process of acquiring the current executable number (step S93), is the executable number acquired in the process of acquiring the executable number after the jackpot (step S94). It is determined whether or not the number is less than a certain number of new executable times (step S95). In the determination of whether or not the current executable count is less than the new executable count (step S95), if the current executable count is not less than the new executable count (step S95; No), the process of clearing the decrease information (Step S98) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the current executable number is less than the new executable number (step S95), if the current executable number is less than the new executable number (step S95; Yes), the previous executable is possible. A process of acquiring the number of times (step S96) is performed. That is, when the game control device 30 derives a new specific special result mode as a result of the variable display game in the specific state generated based on the derivation of the specific special result mode that triggered the storage of the decrease information. In addition, the second comparing means for comparing the executable number (new executable number) determined by the executable number determining means (game control device 30) with the executable number (current executable number) in the specific state. Make.

  In the process of acquiring the previous executable number (step S96), a process of acquiring the executable number in the previous specific state stored as history information is performed. Then, a process for setting a history notification command (step S97) is performed. In the process of setting a history notification command (step S97), a process of setting a history notification command including information on the previous executable number acquired in the process of acquiring the previous executable number (step S96) is performed. The history notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 40 later, and the effect control device 40 performs a history notification effect that is an effect of notifying the previous executable number based on the reception of the history notification command. . After performing the process of setting the history notification command (step S97), the process of clearing the decrease information (step S98) is performed.

  Next, after performing the process (step S99) of obtaining the number of executable times after the big hit, in the process (step S100) of obtaining the current remaining short time number, the special figure variation display game executed from the current number of executable times Is subtracted to obtain the remaining short time count (remaining short time count). The remaining short time number acquired in the process of acquiring the current remaining short time number (step S100) is less than the new executable number that is the executable number acquired in the process of acquiring the executable number after the big hit (step S99). Is determined (step S101).

  In the determination of whether or not the remaining short number of times is less than the new executable number (step S101), if the remaining short number of times is less than the new executable number (step S101; Yes), the history notification process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the remaining short number of times is less than the new executable number (step S100), if the remaining short number of times is not less than the new executable number (step S101; No), the process of storing the decrease information (No) Step S102) is performed, and the history notification process is terminated. Note that the decrease information set here is also cleared when the specific state is ended by executing the special number variation display game of the executable number of times.

  That is, when the game control device 30 is in a specific state and the result of the variable display game is in a specific special result mode, the number of executable times (new execution) determined by the executable number determining means (game control device 30). 1st comparison means (game control device 30) for comparing the number of possible executions) and the remaining number of executions (the number of remaining short times). In addition, the game control device 30 serves as a decrease information storage unit that stores decrease information when the first comparison unit (game control device 30) determines that the remaining number of executions (the remaining short number of times) is greater. In addition, the game control device 30 and the effect control device 40 store the decrease information in the decrease information storage means (game control device 30), and a new specific special result in the second comparison means (game control device 30). When it is determined that the number of executable times (new executable number of times) determined by the executable number determination unit (game control device 30) based on the derivation of the mode is larger, the history storage unit (game control device 30) A history notifying means for notifying information on the number of executable times in a specific state that is an opportunity to store the stored decrease information is provided.

  Through the processing as described above, the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that can be executed as the specific state is reduced by deriving the specific special result mode during the specific state, and the specific special result mode is again generated in the specific state that occurs thereafter. When the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that has been derived and can be executed as the specific state increases, the number of times that the previous specific state can be executed is notified. FIG. 17 shows an example of display on the display unit 43a when performing such notification. Note that, as an initial state, it is assumed that the specific state where the number of executable times is 100 is being executed, and the reduction information is not stored.

  In a specific state where the executable number is 100 times, a specific special result mode is derived in the 12th special figure variation display game, and when the executable number is 30 times, the game control device 30 is executed. In the history notification process shown in FIG. 16, it is determined that the current state is the specific state (step S90; Yes) and the jackpot (step S91; Yes). Further, here, the decrease information is not stored (step S92; No), and thereafter 30 times that is the number of executions possible after the jackpot (the number of new executions) are acquired (step S99) and the current 88 times that are the remaining short times (remaining short times) are acquired (step S100). Since the remaining short number of times is not less than the new executable number (step S101; No), the reduction information is stored (step S102).

  Moreover, in the production | presentation control apparatus 40, as shown to FIG. 17 (1), while displaying a special result aspect, the process which displays the display which shows that it is a jackpot on the display part 43a is made. Thereafter, a specific special result mode is derived in a specific state where the number of executable times is 30, and when the number of executable times is 100, the history notification shown in FIG. In the process, it is determined that the current state is a specific state (step S90; Yes) and the jackpot (step S91; Yes). Further, since the decrease information is stored (step S92; Yes), 30 times that are the current executable number (current executable number) are acquired (step S93), and the executable number after the big hit (new) 100 times that is the executable number) is acquired (step S94). Since the current executable count is less than the new executable count (step S95; Yes), the previous executable count of 100 is acquired (step S96), and a history notification command is set (step S97). Thereafter, 100 times that are the number of executions after the big hit (new execution number) are acquired (step S99), and 5 times that are the current remaining number of times (remaining short times) are acquired (step S99). S100). Since the remaining short time count is less than the new executable count (step S101; Yes), the history notification process is terminated without storing the decrease information.

  In the effect control device 40, first, as shown in FIG. 17 (2), a special result mode is displayed, and a display indicating a big hit is displayed on the display unit 43a. Subsequently, since the history notification command is received, a process of displaying a display as a history notification effect, which is an effect of notifying the previous executable number as shown in FIG. 17 (3), on the display unit 43a. . By performing such a history notification effect, when the number of executable times has decreased once but increased again, it can be notified to the player that it has increased, so the player feels gained Thus, gameability in a specific state can be improved.

  From the above, the history storage means (game control apparatus 30) for storing the executable count determined in the past by the executable count determining means (game control apparatus 30) as history information, and the variable display game in a specific state First comparison means (game control device 30) for comparing the number of executable times determined by the executable number determining means and the remaining number of execution times when the result of the above is a specific special result mode; When it is determined that the number of remaining executions is larger by one comparison means, a reduction information storage means (game control device 30) for storing the reduction information, and a specific special result mode that triggered the storage of the reduction information In a specific state generated based on the derivation, when a new specific special mode is derived as a result of the variable display game, the number of executable times determined by the executable number determining means and the specific state A second comparison means (game control device 30) for comparing the executable number of times, and the execution frequency notification means stores the reduction information in the reduction information storage means, and the second comparison means When it is determined that the number of executable times determined by the executable number determining means is larger based on the derivation of a specific special result mode, it is an opportunity to store the decrease information stored in the history storage means It will include history notifying means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) for notifying information on the number of executable times in the specific state.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the specific state is changed from the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state to the normal probability state, and the normal variation winning device 7 is shortened. Although it is a so-called short-time state that becomes an operation state, it is not limited to this, and the executable number that is the number of variable display games that can be executed in a specific state is selected from a plurality of preset division times Anything that can be determined is acceptable. Thus, for example, a so-called probabilistic state with a high probability that a special result mode is derived or a so-called latent state that does not notify a state with a probability that a special result mode is derived may be set as a specific state. It may include two or more states of a short state, a probability variation state, and a latent state.

  Further, the special result mode may be set as shown in FIG. 18, and the number of time reductions may be determined based on the jackpot symbol random number (based on a specific special result mode). For example, 14 types of 0 to 9 and A to D are set as stop symbols (special result mode) at the time of jackpot, and one of them is selected based on the jackpot symbol random number among them as shown in FIG. To do. In addition, the stop symbol at the time of jackpot is classified into 11 types (1) to (11), and the contents of the special game state and the state after the end of the special game state are different depending on each division.

  That is, based on random numbers for jackpot symbol, stop symbol (stop symbol on special symbol display 9), number of rounds in special gaming state (15 rounds (15R) or two rounds (2R)), after the end of special gaming state The probability state (normal probability state (normal) or high probability state (probability variation)) for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game of FIG. 1, the operation state (normal operation state ( No time reduction) or time reduction operation state (with time reduction)), the number of executable times (0 (none), 30, 50, 80, 100 times until the next big hit), which is the number of special figure variable display games to be in the time reduction operation state decide.

  Among these divisions, (1) and (7) indicate that the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state is a high probability state (probability variation), and the normal variation winning device 7 is a probabilistic jackpot that results in a short-time operation state. (6) is a normal jackpot where the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state becomes the normal probability state and the normal variation winning device 7 becomes the normal operation state. . In addition, (2) to (5) and (8) to (11) indicate that the probability state for deriving the special result mode in the special figure variation display game after the end of the special game state is the normal probability state and the normal variation prize is won. It is a specific jackpot that generates a specific state in which the device 7 is in a short-time operating state. And the stop symbol which generates this specific jackpot becomes a specific special result mode.

  Since the special result mode displayed on the display unit 43a is a special result mode in the decorative special figure variation display game, the special result mode shown in FIG. 18 displayed on the special map display 9 controlled by the game control device 30 is not necessarily used. It is not necessary to make it correspond, and it is also possible not to know the executable number from the special result mode displayed on the display unit 43a. Further, if the combination of the stop symbol and the number of time reductions is changed at some timing (for example, every big hit), it is possible to make the number of executable times unknown from the display of the special figure display 9.

  The gaming machine 100 as described above starts a winning prize opening (a first starting prize opening 13, a normal variable prize winning device 7) through which a game ball can be won and a winning of a game ball to the starting prize opening for each winning prize. A start storage means (game control device 30) for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number as memory, and a game execution control means (game control device 30) for executing a variable display game based on the start storage, stopping the variable display game When the result mode becomes a predetermined special result mode, the gaming machine 100 can generate a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to the player, and the special result is a specific special result mode. On the basis of a certain thing, a specific state generating means (game control device 30) for generating a specific state after the end of the special game state and a feasible number of times of the variable display game that can be executed in the specific state are preset. Duplicate Executable number determining means (game control device 30) that is selected and determined from the number of divisions of the game, and execution number notifying means (game control device 30, effect control device 40) for notifying execution number information related to the executable number. The number-of-execution-notification means includes delimiter-informing means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for performing predetermined notification every time the number of times of execution of the variable display game executed in a specific state is the same as the number of delimiters. It is out.

  Therefore, based on the fact that the special result is a specific special result mode, the specific state generating means for generating the specific state after the special gaming state ends, and the executable number of times that is the number of the variable display games that can be executed in the specific state , An executable number determination unit that selects and determines a predetermined number of divisions, and an execution number notification unit that notifies information related to the executable number. The execution number notification unit executes in a specific state. Since the change notification game includes break notification means for performing a predetermined notification every time the number of executions of the variable display game is the same as the number of breaks, it is possible to improve gameability in a specific state.

  In other words, in order to make the player recognize the number of variable display games that can be executed in a specific state, if the number of times of digestion or remaining is displayed, the player can clearly recognize how much he has lost. End up. However, since the executable number determining means selects and determines the executable number from a plurality of preset division times, there is an option for the executable number, and the variable display game executed by the division notification means in a specific state Since the predetermined notification is performed every time the number of executions is equal to the number of divisions, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state and improve the gameability in the specific state. Furthermore, even when the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied when the remaining number of possible executions of the specific state is large (for example, the occurrence of a jackpot without the specific state), the player can actually execute Since the player does not grasp the loss, he / she does not feel that he / she has lost the game, so he / she does not have a negative image and can improve the gameability in a specific state.

  Further, the number of divisions is set to be sequentially increased from a predetermined minimum number of divisions at intervals equal to or less than the minimum number of divisions.

  Accordingly, since the number of divisions is set in plural so as to increase sequentially from the predetermined minimum number of divisions at intervals equal to or less than the minimum number of divisions, when the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied, the specific state is actually Even when the remaining number of possible executions is large, the remaining number of times recognized by the player is within the minimum number of divisions, so it is possible to reduce the player's feeling that the player has lost the game in a specific state Can be improved.

  Moreover, the division | segmentation alerting | reporting means (the game control apparatus 30, the production | presentation control apparatus 40) performs the suggestion alerting | reporting which suggests whether a specific state is complete | finished as predetermined alerting | reporting.

  Therefore, the delimiter notification means performs a suggestion notification that suggests whether or not to end the specific state as a predetermined notification, so that the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state is maintained, and the gameability in the specific state is improved. be able to.

  Also, the break notification means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) has a predetermined number of times when the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is the same as the number of breaks and less than the executable number. Specific notification is performed as notification.

  Therefore, the break notification means performs a specific notification as a predetermined notification when the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is the same as the number of breaks and is less than the number of executions. When it is reached, a specific notification is made, that is, the player's expectation for the continuation of the specific state can be maintained, and the gameability in the specific state can be improved.

  Further, a remaining execution number calculating means (game control device 30) for calculating a remaining execution number by subtracting the number of executions of the already executed variable display game from the possible number of executions in the specific state being executed, and a variable display game still Start memory determination means (game control device 30) for determining whether or not a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for start memory that has not been executed, and start in a specific state When the memory determination unit determines that a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start-up memory, the executable number determination unit (the game control device 30) when the specific special result mode is derived. ) And a remaining execution number comparing means (game control device 30) for comparing the possible number of executions determined with the remaining execution number. Control device 40) includes a comparator notification means for performing notification on the basis of the comparison result by the remaining run count comparing means (game controller 30, effect control device 40).

  Therefore, the remaining execution number calculating means for calculating the remaining execution number, the start memory determining means for determining whether or not a specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory, and the specific special result mode The remaining number of executions comparing means for comparing the number of executions determined by the number of executions determining means and the remaining number of executions when the number of executions is derived, and the execution number notifying means is compared by the remaining number of executions comparing means Since the comparison notification means for performing notification based on the result is included, gameability in a specific state can be improved. In other words, when it is determined that the condition for ending the specific state is satisfied, notification is made when the new executable number is larger than the remaining number of executions and when the new executable number is less than the remaining number of executions. The contents of the game can be made different, and the playability in a specific state can be improved.

  In addition, the history storage means (game control apparatus 30) that stores the executable count determined in the past by the executable count determination means (game control apparatus 30) as history information, and the result of the variable display game in a specific state. First comparison means (game control device 30) for comparing the number of executable times determined by the executable number determination means and the remaining number of execution times when a specific special result mode is obtained, and the first comparison means When it is determined that the remaining number of executions is larger, the reduction information storage means (game control device 30) for storing the reduction information and the derivation of the specific special result mode that triggered the storage of the reduction information When a new specific special result mode is derived as a result of the variable display game in the generated specific state, the executable number determined by the executable number determining means and the executable in the specific state A second comparison means (game control device 30) for comparing the number of times, and the execution number notification means stores the reduction information in the reduction information storage means, and a new specific information is stored in the second comparison means. When it is determined that the number of executable times determined by the executable number determining unit is larger based on the derivation of the special result mode, in the specific state that triggered the storage of the reduction information stored in the history storage unit It includes history notifying means (game control device 30 and effect control device 40) for notifying information on the number of executable times.

  Therefore, the history storage means for storing the past executable number as history information and the executable number determined by the executable number determination means based on the derivation of the specific special result mode in a specific state are compared with the remaining number of executions. The first comparison means, the reduction information storage means for storing the reduction information when the first comparison means determines that the remaining number of executions is greater, and the specific special that triggered the storage of the reduction information Second comparing means for comparing the executable number determined by the executable number determining means based on the derivation of the specific special result mode in the specific state generated based on the derivation of the result mode and the executable number in the specific state. The execution frequency notifying means stores the reduction information and determines the executable frequency determined by the executable frequency determination means based on the derivation of a new specific special result mode. If it is determined that large, because it contains a history informing means for informing information related to the executable count in a particular state that triggered that stores decrease information, it is possible to improve the game of the specific state. In other words, if the number of possible executions once decreases but increases again, the history notification means can notify the player that it has increased, so that the player can feel that he has gained Gameability in a state can be improved.

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

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

1 is a front view of a gaming machine showing a configuration of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special figure display process. It is a figure which shows the setting of the frequency | count of execution (times of time reduction). It is a flowchart for demonstrating jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a time-division setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating addition effect alerting | reporting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in a specific state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuation number suggestion alerting | reporting process in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the continuous suggestion alerting | reporting process at the time of an addition effect in a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the suggestion alerting | reporting effect in a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the specific state in a 1st modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the time-shortening alerting | reporting process in a 2nd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the time suggestion alerting | reporting process in a 3rd modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the jackpot end process in a 4th modification. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the log | history alerting | reporting process in a 4th modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the display in the specific state in a 4th modification. It is a figure which shows the modification regarding the setting of a special result aspect.

Explanation of symbols

7 Ordinary variable prize device (start prize gate)
13 First start prize opening (start prize opening)
30 game control device (start storage means, game execution control means, specific state generation means, executable number determination means, execution number notification means, break notification means, remaining execution number calculation means, start memory determination means, remaining execution number comparison means , Comparison notification means, history storage means, first comparison means, decrease information storage means, second comparison means, history notification means)
40 effect control device (execution number notification means, break notification means, comparison notification means, history notification means)
100 gaming machines

Claims (6)

Start prize opening where game balls can win,
Start memory means for storing a prize of the game ball to the start winning opening, up to a predetermined upper limit number as a start memory for each winning;
Game execution control means for executing a variable display game based on the start-up memory,
In a gaming machine capable of generating a special game state that gives a predetermined game value to a player when the stop result mode of the variable display game is a special result mode determined in advance,
Based on the fact that the special result is a specific special result mode, specific state generating means for generating a specific state after the special gaming state ends;
An executable number determination means for selecting and determining an executable number that is the number of times of the variable display game that can be executed in the specific state from a plurality of preset division numbers;
Execution number notifying means for notifying execution number information related to the executable number of times, and
The execution number notifying unit includes a delimiter notifying unit that performs predetermined notification every time the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is equal to the number of delimiters. To play.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of the number of divisions is set so as to sequentially increase from a predetermined minimum number of divisions at intervals equal to or less than the minimum number of divisions.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the break notification unit performs a suggestion notification that suggests whether or not to end the specific state as the predetermined notification.   The break notification means performs a specific notification as the predetermined notification when the number of executions of the variable display game executed in the specific state is the same as the number of breaks and less than the executable number. The gaming machine according to claim 3. A remaining execution number calculating means for calculating a remaining execution number obtained by subtracting the execution number of the variable display game that has already been executed from the executable number in the specific state being executed;
Start memory determining means for determining whether or not the specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory for the start memory that has not yet been executed the variable display game;
In the specific state, when the start memory determination means determines that the specific special result mode is derived in the variable display game based on the start memory, when the specific special result mode is derived A remaining execution number comparison unit that compares the executable number determined by the executable number determination unit and the remaining execution number;
The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the execution number notifying unit includes a comparison notification unit that performs notification based on a comparison result by the remaining execution number comparison unit. History storage means for storing the executable number determined in the past by the executable number determination means as history information;
In the specific state, when the result of the variable display game becomes the specific special result mode, the executable number determined by the executable number determining means is compared with the remaining number of executions. 1 comparison means;
A reduction information storage means for storing reduction information when the first comparison means determines that the remaining number of executions is greater;
The execution is performed when a new specific special result mode is derived as a result of the variable display game in the specific state generated based on the derivation of the specific special result mode that triggered the storage of the decrease information. A second comparing means for comparing the executable number determined by the possible number determining means with the executable number in the specific state;
The execution number notifying means is determined by the executable number determining means based on derivation of the new specific special result mode by the second comparing means, with the reduction information stored in the reduction information storing means. History notifying means for notifying information on the executable number in the specific state that triggered the storage of the decrease information stored in the history storage means when it is determined that the number of executable times is greater The game machine according to claim 5, comprising:

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